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Independent Power Producers have declared that they cannot promise an uninterrupted power supply if government refuses to pay a debt of GH₵1.4bn “as soon as possible”. Mr. Elikplim K. Apetorgbor, the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Power Distribution Companies and Bulk Consumers, Ghana (CIPBiD), mentioned …
Read More »Bantamahene kneels before Otumfuo to seek mercy over destoolment
Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the Asantehene, has been invited to forgive Bantamahene Baffour Owusu Amankwaatia IV of some ‘sins’ he supposedly committed. The Bantamahene was seen on his knees with some elders before Otumfuo pleading for mercy to avoid his sanctions. After involvement in some disgraceful acts, Bantamahene is closest to …
Read More »Government to pay laid off workers temporary incomes – Finance Minister
Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, has declared that there will be a provisional monetary liberation activity for workers who have become unemployed because of the covid-19 disease. As the minister was giving the mid-year budget review, he mentioned that the activity will be named National Unemployment Insurance Scheme. “Government …
Read More »NDC promises free tertiary education in next administration
The opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) has mentioned that there will be free tertiary education when it comes into power. This information was given by Onasis Rosely Kobby, the NDC’s communications member, in the Ashanti Region. The information was given when he was sending his best of wishes to …
Read More »IMF warns against Cedi depreciation
The International Monetary Fund has mentioned that the increased weakening of the Ghanaian Cedi as compared to the U.S. dollar will deteriorate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The cedi has continuously depreciated compared to the U.S. dollar since late February,2020 by -2.46%, year to date, and -7.34% year-on-year. Furthermore, …
Read More »22 Ghanaians to be brought Home from US – Shirley Ayorkor
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration says 22 Ghanaians are currently on US deportation list. The minister added that, the Ghanaian citizens are being depoted for flouting immigration rules in the US. In responds to questions in Parliament concerning 7,000 Ghanaians on deportation list from …
Read More »Mr. Ambrose Dery dismisses claims of secret Recruitment into Security Services
Interior Minister, Mr. Ambrose Dery has terminated claims by the Minority in Parliament signifying that government is making undisclosed recruitment into the security agencies. This information was derived from a press briefing on 17th July where the minority claimed that the military, immigration and police services are training personnel when there …
Read More »Prosecute those who flout Covid 19 safety Protocols – GBA
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has instructed government to be sterner with the enforcement of COVID-19 laws to control its spread in the country. The GBA in a press release said that the rising cases of COVID-19 is a problem that greatly matters and that quick combats are necessary to …
Read More »Face shields not Face mask – GMA
The public has warned against the use of face shields without nose masks as a protective gear because its protection is not capable of preventing the disease. The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and the Fellows and Members of the Ghana Chapter of West African College of Surgeons mentioned that it …
Read More »Ken Ofori Atta to present the Mid-year budget review on July 23
On Thursday 23rd of July, 2020, the Finance Minster, Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to present the mid-year budget review to parliament. According to Section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the minister is mandated to do so. Government’s budget for 2020 financial year have been largely …
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