The interim CEO of the University of Ghana Medical Center, Professor Aaron Lamptey Lawson has dismissed claims that work on the facility has been abandoned. In an interview with Citi News, Professor Lamptey stated that the facility would be opened to the public in October. Phase One of the project was commissioned by then President … Read more
Government is to hold a national stakeholders forum to find sustained solutions to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Minister of Health, Mr. Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, has announced. “It’s our priority now to do what we can do best to see what solutions we can bring on,”’ the minister assured the House and the nation last … Read more
The Minority has threatened to go to court in a bid to compel the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to halt the implementation of the 3 percent VAT flat rate scheme. According to the Minority, the scheme was not consistent with existing laws governing Value Added Taxes and as such, its implementation was illegal and should … Read more
The Minority side in Parliament is alleging that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is planning to raise a bond of $2.4 billion bond using the energy sector levy as collateral for a period of 15 years. A National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central constituency,l and also a member of Parliament’s … Read more
Parliament has approved the formula for the disbursement of the National Health Insurance Fund for 2017. A total of 2.2 million Ghana Cedis has been allocated to the NHIS which has struggled in recent times due to delays in the release of funds, forcing service providers owed by the Scheme to withdraw their services. Speaking to … Read more
President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that the rapid economic development being anticipated from the policies put in place by his government will automatically translate into more satisfactory pension arrangements for the elderly. To this end, President Akufo-Addo revealed that “the Ministry of Finance, despite our short period in office, is … Read more
President Akufo-Addo, has said that the rapid economic development anticipated from his government’s policies will translate into more satisfactory pension arrangements for the elderly. The said the Finance Ministry was already working to improve the administration of pensions in the country. “…the Ministry of Finance, despite our short period in office, is already working on … Read more
President Akufo Addo has directed the Ministry of Finance to pay all outstanding arrears owed civilian employees at the Ministry of Defense. The President said the outstanding arrears follow their migration onto the single spine salary structure. Addressing members of the Ghana Armed Forces at Burma Camp on Friday, President Akufo Addo said government is … Read more
President Akufo Addo has directed the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to pay all outstanding arrears owed civilian employees at the Ministry of Defense. The President said the outstanding arrears follow their migration onto the single spine salary structure. Addressing members of the Ghana Armed Forces at Burma Camp on Friday, President Akufo Addo said … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 30th June, 2017, cut the sod for the commencement of the National Barracks Regeneration Project, in fulfilment of the pledge made in the 2016 Manifesto of the New Patriotic Party. The Project aims at improving the living conditions of security personnel, through the rehabilitation … Read more
Vice- President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has inaugurated a 17-member Board for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) with a call on the members to use their expertise and experience to rescue and resuscitate the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). “We have got to save and resuscitate the NHIS,” he said, adding, “You have got to … Read more
Executive Vice President in charge of Governance of Afreximbank Dr George Elombi has said the East African Community stands out within the continent’s regional economic blocs for the diversity of its trade and for the level of integration of its members. He said the two qualities demonstrate how dynamic intra-regional trade can enhance economic activity … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, June 30 cut the sod for the commencement of the National Barracks Regeneration Project, in fulfilment of the pledge made in the 2016 manifesto of the New Patriotic Party. The Project aims at improving the living conditions of security personnel, through the rehabilitation and upgrading of the barracks … Read more
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has expressed worry over the poor working and service conditions of judges in the country. According to the Association, judges within the country deserve more than they currently receive as conditions of service. The association in recent times has been complaining about the lack of accommodation and proper residential facilities. … Read more
Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) wants government to consider hedging a portion of Ghana’s share of crude oil exports. Although the committee is recommending this to cushion the country against oil price volatility, it said such a decision should be preceded with the requisite expertise to ensure that hedging inured to the benefit of … Read more
The Osu Government Maternity Home has been forced to suspend medical care after the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) disconnected power to the facility. The facility is currently catering for about 40 persons who have been left stranded. The Matron of the facility, Ella Hason Owusu, pleaded with authorities to support the hospital during an interview … Read more
Yesterday’s Parliamentary debate on basic schools with crumbling buildings and the subsequent revelation by the minister of education of a funding gap of $200m to fix the most critical ones, brings to the fore once again, the role of public-private partnerships in delivering quality education for all Ghanaian school children. Education and skills development underpin … Read more
The National Service Scheme -NSS is a constitutional mandate for all newly qualified Ghanaian university graduates. The scheme is organised for individuals under the age of 40, who have graduated from accredited tertiary institutions; these graduates are required under law to do a one-year national service to the country. Ghana sees up to tens of … Read more
The African Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) has opposed calls for Ghana to hedge its oil against global price fluctuations. According to the Executive Director of ACEP, Benjamin Boakye, the move will rather be injurious to the country’s economy in the long run. He rather advocated that the Bank of Ghana and Ministry of Finance … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo says donor support to the budgets of some ministries in 2016 is the equal to the revenue allegedly diverted by some 19 customs officials who were arrested recently. President Akufo-Addo was addressing the Ghanaian community resident in the United Kingdom, at an event held at the Central Hall, Westminster, London. It will … Read more