Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, expressed his sympathy for Ghanaians facing the current economic difficulties. He noted that the past two years have been particularly tough on a global scale, impacting businesses and families, especially those most vulnerable. During his presentation of the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in …

Frank Annor Dompreh, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam-Adoagyire Constituency in the Eastern Region, has been convicted for contempt by the High Court in Accra. Justice Abena Oppong Adjin-Doku, presiding over the case, convicted Mr. Annor Dompreh after he previously pleaded guilty to the offense. The Court emphasized that, …

The presentation of the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament has been delayed due to the absence of the minority caucus. Channel One News’ Parliamentary correspondent, Nii Ayikwei Okine, reports that the Minority MPs are protesting the delay in releasing their common fund. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, …

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has instructed the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to withhold the July 2024 salaries of all teaching staff of the Colleges of Education (CETAG), except for the College Principals. This directive comes in response to an ongoing strike by CETAG members that started in …

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, is scheduled to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. This presentation will update the House on the progress of the government’s 2024 Budget and outline revised financial plans and the latest economic outlook for Ghana. In …

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has reported that approximately 1,237 individuals lost their lives in road accidents from January to June 2024. Pearl Adusu Sateckla, Head of Public Relations at the NRSA, described the situation as alarming, attributing many of the fatalities to wrongful overtaking and failure to observe …

Former Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has dismissed the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ambitious goal of securing over 80 percent of votes in the upcoming December election in the Ashanti Region, labelling it as unattainable. Muntaka emphasised that the NPP’s poor performance …

Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefwi-Wiawso constituency, faced the wrath of Speaker Alban Bagbin, leading to his expulsion from the parliamentary chamber on Monday, July 22. The incident unfolded after Dr. Afriyie told the Speaker that it was not his responsibility to remind lawmakers about the …

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has acknowledged public concerns, particularly on social media, about high internet data prices and the classification of MTN as a Significant Market Power (SMP). The NCA assures that it is attentive to consumers’ issues. As the regulatory body for the communications sector, the NCA is …

President Akufo-Addo’s request for the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) to reconsider its decision not to vote in the December 7 election seems unsuccessful. The SDA Church reaffirmed its stance, citing the conflict between the election date and their religious observance of the Sabbath. In a statement, the Church emphasized …