Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has attributed the pressure on the cedi to the exchange of the local currency for major trading currencies, especially the dollar, for foreign travels.
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Travelling to Maldives, other foreign tourist sites affects the cedi; let’s build, patronise our local ones — Stephen Amoah (Modern Ghana)
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Speaker Bagbin donates Public Address System to Ghana Law School (Modern Ghana)
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has donated a state-of-the-art public address system to the Ghana School of Law. This follows a personal promise he made to the school in February this year when the school held its matriculation ceremony to induct newly admitted students into the two-year professional law degree programme.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Akufo-Addo, Bawumia are our strongest enemies; we contributed money for their campaign to come support our business — Small scale miners (Modern Ghana)
The General Secretary of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Ebenezer Ekow Ayeho, has openly criticized President Akufo-Addo, describing him as the group 39;s strongest enemy. Mr. Ayeho cited unfulfilled promises, deception, and alleged lack of support, accusing the President of betraying their trust and exacerbating the challenges faced by their community.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Limited voter registration: Two Nigerian nationals arrested at Asokore Mampong (Modern Ghana)
Police at Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region, have apprehended two Nigerian nationals who appeared at the registration centre in the area to register in the ongoing voter registration exercise held nationwide.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
We don't quote duty and taxes in foreign currency; disregard such claims — GRA (Modern Ghana)
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has denied recent claims that it calculates customs duties and taxes on imported vehicles in foreign currency. In a press statement dated May 16, the GRA stressed that duties and taxes are computed based on the value of vehicles in their country of origin currency.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
GIPC hosts Breakfast Meeting to tackle challenges in Tourism sector (Modern Ghana)
The Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) has held its second quarter 2024 CEOs 39; Breakfast Meeting in Accra, themed Regulatory Framework for Tourism Infrastructure and its Growth. This event provided a platform for stakeholders and agencies to engage in meaningful discussions and explore opportunities for collaboration to drive the growth of Ghana 39;s tourism sector.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators: Integrating ICT Into Early Childhood Education (Modern Ghana)
Introduction In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into early childhood education has emerged as a crucial topic of discussion.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
EC’s request to use Ghana Card as sole document for identification would’ve prevented violence — Kwamena Duncan (Modern Ghana)
Former Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan has justified the Electoral Commission 39;s (EC) decision to use the Ghana Card as the sole document for identification during voter registration. According to him, it could have prevented the violence and confusion witnessed during the ongoing limited registration exercise held nationwide.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
“Take precaution, don’t be in a hurry to go and die” — Author advise drivers, pedestrians (Modern Ghana)
Dr Paulina Agyekum, Managing Consultant, Ablin Consult Limited, has advised road users to take ldquo;personal precaution rdquo; and observe traffic regulations to help reduce road crashes in the country.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Establish National Sanitation Authority to handle daily operational activities of sanitation, hygiene — Gov't told (Modern Ghana)
Discussants at the third Executive Breakfast Conversation, in Accra, have called for the strengthening of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, and the establishment of National Sanitation Authority to drive water, sanitation and hygiene to national development.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
SALL residents were unable to vote in 2020 elections because an MP can't belong to two districts — EC (Modern Ghana)
The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has provided further clarification on why residents of SALL in the Guan District were unable to vote in the 2020 parliamentary elections. In a statement dated May 16, the EC said that according to the law, an MP cannot be a member of two different District Assemblies simultaneously.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Upper West Minister to investigate why EU Farm Roads excluded Sissala area (Modern Ghana)
Mr Stephen Yakubu, the Upper West regional Minister has assured the people of the Sissala area that thorough investigations will be made to ascertain why the area was left out in the EU Farm Roads project.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
GAMA Sanitation and Water Project receives Engineering Excellence Award for its innovative solutions (Modern Ghana)
The Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Sanitation and Water Project (SWP) has been recognized for its groundbreaking contributions to the WASH sector with the prestigious Engineering Excellence Award.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Ghana can't achieve proper democratic if pastors refuse to speak The Truth - Apostle Boateng (Modern Ghana)
Apostle Godbless Boateng, a respected religious leader based in Kumasi, has emphasized the critical role of truth-telling in maintaining the integrity of Ghana 39;s democracy. Speaking to the media, Apostle Boateng, who leads the Cornerstone Bible Church International in Kumasi Ayigya, expressed concern over the proliferation of doom-laden prophecies, particularly surrounding the upcoming December elections.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
“Go back to site and complete projects” – Asenso-Boakye to road contractors (Modern Ghana)
Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye has urged contractors who have abandoned various construction sites in the Eastern Region forcing road projects to stall to return to work. The Minister who is on a two-day working visit of the Eastern Region took turns to engage these contractors to understand their challenges.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Stop excessive spending; order appointees to release dollars stashed in their homes to stop cedi depreciation – Minority to gov’t (Modern Ghana)
The Minority in Parliament has raised concern about the continuous depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. In the last couple of months, the cedi rsquo;s performance against international currencies including the US Dollar and the British Pound has been woeful.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
2024 election: NPP gov’t will peacefully handover power if defeated on December 7 – Henry Quartey (Modern Ghana)
The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey has assured that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has no plan of holding onto power when defeated in the 2024 General Election. According to him, although the party is confident that it will win the upcoming election by the Grace of God, it is aware of the other outcome of the election.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
3rd African Media Convention opens in Accra with plenary sessions (Modern Ghana)
The Third African Media Convention (AMC) on Wednesday opened in Accra with interesting and thought-provoking plenary sessions to strengthen media freedom in Africa. Some of the topics discussed by the participants during the six plenary sessions were: Media Information Digital Competencies: The pan-African Strategy, New Model for Media Financing: Exploring New Approaches to Media Economic Resilience and Promoting Media Freedom: Access to Information and Safety of Journalists in Africa .
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
As an incoming president I’m committed to charting a new vision for our mining sector – Mahama (Modern Ghana)
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has indicated that when voted president, he will chart a new vision for the country rsquo;s mining sector that will prioritise preserving the environment and protecting natural resources for future generations.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
It's baseless, without foundation — Lawyer denies allegations of stealing client's company (Modern Ghana)
Ghanaian legal practitioner Addo Atuah has denied allegations that he orchestrated the theft of his former client, Coppon Wood Processing Limited. In a rejoinder, Mr. Atuah called the claims by Mr.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Bagbin urge stakeholders to prioritize sustainable development in Northern Ghana (Modern Ghana)
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon Alban S. K. Bagbin, has declared the second edition of the Northern Trade, Industry, and Investment Summit officially open. The summit, which is being held under the theme Enhancing Trade and Industry in Northern Ghana through Capacity Development and Strategic Investment, aims to promote economic growth and development in the five regions of Northern Ghana.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Mohammed VI Foundation holds Qu’ran recitation competition (Modern Ghana)
The Ghana branch of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Oulema over the weekend held its 5th edition of the Qur rsquo;an recitation competition in Accra. The competition aims at nurturing and motivating African Muslim youth to develop the habit of learning and reading the Qur 39;an very well as a guide to shaping their lives on earth to gain hereafter.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Anti-LGBTQ Bill: Akufo-Addo is blameless, he's only heeding to AG's advice - Seidu Musah (Modern Ghana)
The Oti Regional Director of Communications for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Seidu Musah, has clarified that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will sign the anti-LGBTQ bill into law only after the Supreme Court rules on its constitutionality, following a lawsuit filed by broadcast journalist Richard Dela Sky and others.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Election 2024: It’s only God who select leaders; not men – Bawumia (Modern Ghana)
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stressed that no man can stop him from becoming president of Ghana if it is the will of God. Speaking during a meeting with Clergy in the Savannah region as part of his campaign tour, the Vice President said he does not doubt in his mind that it is God who selects leaders.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Prof. Samuel Ato Duncan caution Ghanaians against influx of fake COA Mixture (Modern Ghana)
Professor Samuel Ato Duncan, the President of COA-RMLC, has cautioned Ghanaians regarding the influx of fake COA Mixture products on the market, urging consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing the product.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Utilize natural resources to strengthen the cedi — John Kwakye to govt (Modern Ghana)
In a bid to address the persistent devaluation of Ghana 39;s currency, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye, has urged the government to explore avenues to gain full ownership of the country 39;s natural resources.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Koforidua: Teacher unions stage demo over unpaid allowances (Modern Ghana)
Various teacher unions on Monday, May 15 embarked on a demonstration to demand payments of four different allowances that are in arrears. The four allowances include deprived area allowance, extra assessment, book/data/online and teaching support, and upward adjustment on CPD allowances.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
EC’s clarification of SALL ‘disenfranchisement’ shows the whole world its gross incompetence — Franklin Cudjoe (Modern Ghana)
The Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission of Ghana has been criticized by IMANI Africa over its handling of voter disenfranchisement of the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lipke and Lolobi (SALL) in the 2020 elections.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Pilot Queen Princess Duncan leads COA-RMLC's campaign to address brand misuse crisis (Modern Ghana)
Pilot Queen Princess Duncan, Deputy CEO of COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company (COA-RMLC), on Tuesday, May 14, addressed a press conference to address the misuse of the COA brand. In her opening remarks, Princess Duncan highlighted the severity of the situation, stressing its detrimental effects on COA 39;s brand integrity and customer trust.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Government policies collapsing many Ghanaian owned Bulk Distributing Companies — CBOD (Modern Ghana)
The implementation of new government policies designed to stabilize Ghana 39;s currency is having unintended consequences for many locally-owned oil distribution companies, according to Dr. Patrick Kwaku Ofori.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
All is set for opening of Third African Media Convention today (Modern Ghana)
The third African Media Convention (AMC), will open in Accra on Wednesday, May 15. About 2,000 participants drawn across the continent, including policymakers, Ministers of State, researchers, academics and media practitioners are attending the Convention.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Our record in road infrastructure unmatched – Akufo-Addo (Modern Ghana)
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded his administration 39;s unparalleled accomplishments in road infrastructure and transportation, asserting that no previous government can rival their achievements in these vital sector.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana