418 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 […]
Politics
Government to securitize $3.3bn in Central Bank loans
389 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
588 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
487 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
337 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 […]
No group of people owe bank loans than MPs, some take home GHC1,000 – Sam George
469 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
908 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 […]
Empowering electorates with decent lives , Key to political representation- parliamentary hopeful
417 Mr. Godwin Hunnuor Bobobee, the parliamentary hopeful for the Asuogyaman constituency in the Eastern region on the ticket of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)has said ,political representation is about empowering the people to live a decent life. According to him, he is in the race to contest the upcoming parliamentary primaries with a […]
Worsening Economy Under Nana Addo Making It Difficult For NPP To Craft 2024 Campaign Message-Alan Cash
475 The worsening Ghanaian economy under President Nana Akufo-Addo is making it difficult for the governing New Patriotic Party to craft a message for the 2024 election, flag bearer hopeful Alan Kyerematen has said. Speaking to the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council during his campaign tour, the former Minister of Trade and Industries said although his […]
Resign as veep and face Alan so we can see who is who – Owusu-Amankwah to Bawumiah
596 Former Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Collins Owusu-Amankwah says the approval rating of Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen is high, and he remains the choice of delegates to represent the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a presidential candidate. He dismissed the most recent poll, which predicted that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia would win the […]