Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said the government of the New Patriotic Party will roll out seven of its many promises in 2017. Presenting the first budget of the new government Thursday, the Minister said the programmes are aimed at boosting the economy and bolstering the confidence of investors in the country. The programmes he … Read more
In line with the provisions of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will present the 2017 budget and economic policy to Parliament on Thursday, March 2. The budget which will be the first presentation of the Akufo-Addo led government will focus mainly on how government intends to roll out policies in … Read more
Mark Okraku Mantey, Music Producer and Programmes Manager of Hitz FM, has been appointed by the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture to head the new Creative Arts Council. Mr Mantey would lead the Council, which was inaugurated Wednesday by Catherine Afeku, as its President. The Minister inaugurated the Council at a brief ceremony at … Read more
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta needs prayers as he prepares to deliver the Akufo-Addo government’s budget for the fiscal year, financial analyst Joseph Jackson has said. According to him, the expectations Ghanaians have of the Akufo-Addo-led government are very high, a situation that will pile pressure on the Finance Minister to find money to fulfill all … Read more
The Nzema Youth Association (NYA) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo to appoint a competent and an experienced Chief Executive Officer for the Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC). The Association has expressed worry about the false responses by some groups purported to be lobbyists for Dr Ben Asante, former Consultant to the … Read more
Hiplife artiste and comedian A-Plus has tasked Ghanaians to put pressure on the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government to end the frequent power outages (dumsor) in the country as soon as possible. A-Plus, who is a key supporter of President Akufo-Addo and campaigned vigorously for the New Patriotic Party to win political power in the … Read more
The leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Committee (GRTCC), have urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to address the issue of fuel hikes since it has a ripple effect on many things. National Chairman of the GPRTU, Kwame Kuma, said … Read more
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated that teacher trainee allowances will be restored when the Minister of Finance reads the 2017 budget. The President in the State of the Nation’s Address in Parliament on Tuesday, said the restoration of the allowances is part of measures to place teachers at the centre of quality … Read more
Although President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be highlighting tax reduction in his maiden State of the Nation Address today, 21 February, the details of that will be contained in the government’s economic budget to be presented to parliament by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has said. … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that government will address the high import charges at the ports to encourage Ghanaian businesses contribute to the economy. He added that the details of the move will be published in the first budget presentation, which will be laid before parliament by the Finance minister, Ken Ofori Atta. According to … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed 11 persons to serve as members of the Council of State. His action is in accordance with Article 89 (2)(d) of the Constitution. The Council would be consulted on several key appointments and decisions to be made by the president. A former Mayor of Accra, Stanley Nii Adjiri … Read more
It is possible for any prudent government to implement a Free Senior High School (SHS) programme in the country, General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), David Ofori Acheampong, has said. According to him, if any government prioritises education and does its homework well and gets the figures right with regard to … Read more
The final batch of sector ministers have been sworn in by President Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday swore in his final batch of 11 ministerial nominees to complete the set of human resource required for the execution of his transformation agenda. They are Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Majority Leader; … Read more
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Sheikh I. C. Quaye has been appointed as the new chairman of the national Hajj Board. The 11-member board was composed by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, a statement from the presidency said on Friday. Persons that have been appointed to serve on the Hajj Board are: Three persons … Read more
Ghanaian social media is yet again awash with another plagiarism scandal with the Ghana@60 logo the subject of debate. Many social media users including hip-life originator Reggie Rockstone have commented about the similarities between the Ghana@60 logo and that of the International Festival of Cultural Diversity (IFCD). The Ghana@60 appears to have incorporated the IFCD … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that the celebration of Ghana’s sixtieth anniversary will cost a whopping GHS 20 million. He revealed this during the unveiling of the Ghana@60 celebrations logo on Thursday, February 9, at the Flagstaff House in Accra. The president was quick to add that “corporate Ghana in particular will provide the funds … Read more
Director of Communications at the presidency, Eugene Arhin says over 200 official cars are nowhere to be found at the seat of government, Flagstaff House. The cars, which he said are part of the presidential pool of official vehicles, are missing from the Flagstaff House garage. Subsequently, he said, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has … Read more
Director of Communications at the presidency, Eugene Arhin says over 200 official cars are nowhere to found at the seat of government, Flagstaff House. The cars, which he said are part of the presidential pool of official vehicles, are missing from the Flagstaff House garage. Subsequently, he said, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been … Read more
Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, Monday assumed office as the Finance Minister, with a pledge to grow Ghana’s economy for the prosperity and well-being of the citizenry. Mr Ofori-Atta, who brings to the Ministry more than 30 years’ experience in the Ghanaian and international financial sector, wss sworn-into office on Friday, January 27, by the President, Nana … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has told the newly sworn in Ministers of State that his government must not and should not fail Ghanaians due to the overwhelming support shown the party in last year’s elections. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the first batch of Ministers approved by parliament at the seat of … Read more