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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Scottish Tourism Sector Could Reopen on 15 July

Scotland’s tourism businesses have been told to prepare to reopen on 15 July. Making the announcement, Scotland’s Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing said firms needed clarity to plan for reopening. However, he warned that “absolutely nothing can be guaranteed” and the date is conditional on continued progress in tackling the coronavirus.

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BoG outlines measures to boost liquidity in financial sector

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced some measures to boost liquidity to the special deposit institutions (SDI) in the country. This is to enable the institutions to support their customers and ensure that businesses do not lose access to critical funds in these uncertain times. The measures include providing …

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About 80% agribusinesses hit hard by COVID-19 – CAG Report

Over 80 per cent of agribusinesses in Ghana confirm that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a toll on their operations and services, a new survey report has found. The businesses complained that disruptions in normal business operations, increase in business expenditure, cut in supply/production and difficulty in meeting monthly revenue …

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