We need to safeguard the benefits of Free SHS policy- Dr. Frank Bannor
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) lecturer and development economist Dr. Frank Bannor has expressed concern about the significant financial outlay that Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy has required since its inception. He emphasized the magnitude of the government’s commitment, stating that since 2016, the program has received over 10 […]
Ghana’s Financial Future Takes Shape As The Bank Square Is Commissioned
Accra witnessed a landmark moment on November 20, 2024, as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned The Bank Square, the state-of-the-art new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana. The imposing architectural marvel, located in the heart of the capital, is poised to become a symbol of the nation’s economic strength and a beacon of […]
NDC plot to use vigilante group on election day exposed- NPP
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised serious allegations against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing them of secretly recruiting members of their affiliated small-scale mining group to disrupt the upcoming general elections. According to the NPP, the NDC is planning to deploy a vigilante group called the “Eagle Force” to NPP polling […]
Road crash deaths in Accra decline by 14%: 2023 Road Safety Report released
Road crash fatalities in Accra declined by 14% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of reductions in reported deaths, according to the 2023 Accra Road Safety Report. This was contained in the report, which was developed by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) with technical support from Vital Strategies, and launched on November 18, 2024, […]
AMA PM declared NALAG President; pledges transformational local governance
The four-time Presiding Member (PM) of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, has been officially declared President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) after running unopposed. The declaration was made on Friday, November 15, 2024, during the 22nd Biennial National Delegates’ Conference in Sunyani under the theme: “Empowering […]
Efficiency will increase at our new headquarters- BoG Governor
Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has stated his belief that the Central Bank’s recently opened headquarters will improve its operational effectiveness and firmly establish Ghana as a major player in Africa’s financial sector. Speaking at the new facility’s inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, November 20, Dr. Addison described the building’s […]
President Akufo-Addo Swears In Five New Ambassadors, Emphasizes Ghana’s Role On The Global Stage
In a ceremony steeped in tradition and national pride, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, swore in five new ambassadors at the Jubilee House, Accra. The event underscored the critical role of diplomacy in advancing Ghana’s national interests and enhancing its global reputation. The five ambassadors, Mrs. Matilda Aku Alomatu Osei-Agyeman […]
Ghana’s Energy Sector Gets A Boost With Commissioning Of Bridge Power Plant
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, commissioned the $1.2 billion Bridge Power Plant in Tema on November 19, 2024, marking a monumental achievement in Ghana’s pursuit of energy security and economic growth. The 515-megawatt combined-cycle power plant, developed in partnership with Early Power Ltd. and Endeavour Energy, is now one of the country’s largest and most […]
President Akufo-Addo Commissions Flowerpot Interchange To Ease Traffic And Boost Development
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange on the Spintex Road, heralding a new era of infrastructure development for the nation. The state-of-the-art interchange represents a major step forward in addressing Ghana’s transportation challenges and fostering economic growth. The Flowerpot Interchange is a two-tier structure featuring a […]
Akufo-Addo confirms Herbert Krapa as substantive Energy Minister
Mr. Herbert Krapa has been named the substantive Minister for Energy by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, with effect from Tuesday, November 19, 2024. According to the President, Mr. Krapa, who has been the Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy since July 15, 2024, is renowned for his outstanding professionalism, diligence, and unwavering […]