417 A group, calling itself the Pensioner Bondholders Forum, has vowed to picket at the Ministry of Finance to register their displeasure over government’s decision to include them in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). In a statement signed by the lead convener, Dr Adu Antwi, the retirees indicated that they are opposed to government’s […]
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5 injured as Bibiani Zongo residents clash with Asante Gold Corporation security men
582 Some residents of Bibiani Zongo have clashed with the military guards of Asante Gold Corporation. Five persons have been injured as a result of the clash. According to Adom News’ Augustine Boah, the five injured person are currently responding to treatment at the Bibiani Government Hospital. Out of the 5 injured persons, two sustained […]
Don’t deny your children access to education-Rev. Ntim Fordjour
548 The Deputy Minister for Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has advised parents not to deny their children access to education no matter the circumstances they may find themselves. He explained that irrespective of the kind of work they did and the kind of conditions they may find themselves in, there was no way they […]
Government to securitize $3.3bn in Central Bank loans
385 Ghana plans to convert an estimated 40 billion cedis ($3.3 billion) of loans owed to the Bank of Ghana into bonds, making the Central Bank the single largest holder of domestic government securities and exposing it to the ongoing debt restructuring process. According to people familiar with the matter, the bonds will be issued […]
A/R :Atonsu -Lake Road 99% Complete
586 The First phase of the reconstruction of the Atonsu-Lake Road is 99 per cent complete, and the contractors, China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO), is ready to hand over the project to the government for use by pedestrians by the end of February. The project include the dualisation of the road from the Brewery […]
Kwabena Agyepong declares a new dawn, new direction for Ghana
485 Mr.Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared that Ghana is ready for a new dawn, a new dimension and a new direction. Speaking to the NPP Regional Executive Committee of the Oti Region at Dambai, the former General Secretary of the NPP declared that, “he is on […]
Gov’t distributes over 1.1 million pieces of furniture to pre-tertiary schools since 2017
335 The introduction of the Free Senior High School concept in 2017 has led to increased enrolment across the country. The increased enrolment also led to increased demand for furniture, accommodation and other resources to facilitate effective teaching and learning. It is based on this that the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government has since 2017 […]
Petrol marketers plan shutdown tomorrow
473 Starting tomorrow ,Monday 6TH February,2023 , Independent petrol marketers in Nigeria are expected to close down operations as the government enforces the N195/liter pump price for Premium Motor Spirit, commonly referred to as petrol. The decision to sell petrol at N195/liter was made at a meeting in Abuja between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
No group of people owe bank loans than MPs, some take home GHC1,000 – Sam George
468 Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram has revealed that lawmakers are some of the most indebted professionals in the country. Contrary to popular belief, the outspoken MP revealed that entry into the lawmaking chamber almost always comes with a rude awakening from the perception that Parliament is a land of milk and honey. “If […]
I’m Poised To Win Sefwi Wiawso Parliamentary Seat Back To The NDC-Engineer Frank Asare Pedro Declares
905 Engineer Frank Asare Pedro, Member of Parliament hopeful for Sefwi Wiwso Constituency in the Western North Region on the ticket of the biggest opposition party, National Democratic Congress is poised to win back the seat for the NDC should he succeed to lead the party at the primaries. According to him,the 2024 Presidential and […]