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James Gyakye Quayson’s Trial Continues Unfazed Despite His Absence for Medical Tests in Canada

In the absence of Assin North Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson, the High Court in Accra continued its proceedings on Thursday in the ongoing case against him. The court had previously directed the legislator to either physically attend or participate virtually in the trial on November 9, as he …

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Government Allocates GH¢4 Million to Settle Korle-Bu Renal Unit’s Debt

In a recent development, the government has given the green light for the disbursement of GH¢4 million from the Finance Ministry to address the outstanding debt burdening the renal unit at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The closure of the renal unit’s outpatient department in May 2023, owing to financial challenges, resulted …

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Health Minister Agyeman-Manu and National Security Minister Kan-Dapaah to Address Parliament Today

The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, is set to appear before Parliament on November 9, 2023, to elucidate the closure of the Renal Unit at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The closure raised concerns about the surge in kidney-related diseases. The Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, urged the minister …

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Presidential Hopeful Alan Kyerematen Calls for Rejection of NDC and NPP in 2024 Elections

In a bold move, independent presidential candidate and founder of the Movement for Change (MFC), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has urged Ghanaians to reject both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming 2024 polls. Kyerematen, also known as Alan Cash, addressed a mass gathering …

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Ghana Considering Visa Waivers for African Nations – Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has revealed the country’s contemplation of visa waivers for fellow African nations. Inspired by Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa’s recent decisions to permit visa-free travel for Africans, Botchwey expressed Ghana’s earnest consideration, stating, “we are seriously thinking about” joining the visa-free initiative. In …

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Cocobod Secures $200 Million from Cocoa Traders to Navigate Funding Delay in 2023/24 Season

Ghana’s Cocobod has reportedly secured a financial boost of $150 million to $200 million from cocoa traders to cover the funding gap caused by delays in obtaining a bank loan for bean purchases in the 2023/24 season. Typically, the industry regulator secures an international syndicated loan every September to finance …

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Ghana’s Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu Expresses Concerns Over Exclusive Use of Ghana Card for Voter Registration

Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Ghana’s Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and the leader of government business in Parliament, has raised significant apprehensions regarding the proposal to use the Ghana Card as the sole form of identification for voter registration in the upcoming 2024 elections. In a recent statement, he expressed his reservations …

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Over GH¢13 Million Allocated through National Rental Assistance Scheme – Minister Asenso-Boakye Provides Update

The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has revealed that a total of GH¢13.7 million has been distributed under the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS) from January to October 2023. This disclosure was made during a parliamentary update in Accra. The NRAS was established as a key initiative to …

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World Bank Commits to Providing Humanitarian Aid for Victims of Akosombo Dam Spillage in Ghana

In response to the humanitarian crisis triggered by the overflow of the Akosombo Dam in the Lower Volta basin of Ghana, the World Bank has affirmed its commitment to assisting the Ghanaian government. Thousands of residents have been displaced, losing their homes, farms, and businesses due to the floods caused …

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Mahama Accuses Finance Minister of Reckless Borrowing, Proposes 24-Hour Economy for Job Creation

In a recent address to members of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Accra, former National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama made scathing allegations against Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, claiming that his reckless borrowing practices had plunged Ghana into a severe economic crisis. Mahama also accused President Nana …

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