China tells U.S. to back off as Hong Kong violence escalates
Hong Kong’s demonstrations brought unprecedented violence to the former British colony this week, as clashes between police and protesters paralyzed the city’s transportation networks and closed universities and businesses. Authorities have also adopted an increasingly strident tone in response to the months of unrest, while also telling the U.S. to back off criticizing Beijing’s handling […]
Government will not overspend in 2020 – Finance Minister
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says the Government of Ghana will not overspend in 2020 because it wants to win the elections. He said the Akufo-Addo led government will ensure that the perennial excessive spending during election periods, is not repeated in 2020. “We shall work within the 2020 appropriated resource envelop and adhere to […]
‘NPP inherited a collapsed economy’- Finance Minister
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says the current government inherited a collapsed economy. Presenting the nation’s budget for 2020, the first full year in four without the IMF looking over the government’s shoulder to Parliament on Wednesday, November 13, he said the weak fundamentals of the economy meant that the NDC had to seek an IMF […]
307 ambulances procured to assist healthcare delivery – Ken Ofori-Atta
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says government’s commitment to improving the lives of the ordinary Ghanaian is crystal clear and yielding positive results. Highlighting some of the gains made by the Akufo-Addo led government, Mr. Ofori Atta, said the government has procured 307 ambulances for distribution to constituencies and regional and teaching hospitals to enhance […]
“Mahama’s economy was suffocating”- Finance Minister
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says the previous economy was suffocating. Presenting the nation’s budget for 2020, the first full year in four without the IMF looking over the government’s shoulder to Parliament on Wednesday, November 13, he said the current government has delivered on its flagship programs. “The economy before President Akufo-Addo was suffocating, businesses […]
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WHO prequalifies Ebola vaccine, paving way for its use in high-risk countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) today prequalified an Ebola vaccine for the first time, a critical step that will help speed up its licensing, access and roll-out in countries most at risk of Ebola outbreaks. This is the fastest vaccine prequalification process ever conducted by WHO. Prequalification means that the vaccine meets WHO standards for […]
#gbcghanaonline2020Budget:Fiscal deficit reduced- Ken Ofori Atta
“In 2015 the micro economy was not stabilized. The existence of the Akufo-Addo administration created jobs and ensured a living condition of the people in Ghana.” ”When we succeeded there were no jobs the health condition of the country was not stable.” Ken Ofori Atta as he presents the budget statement to parliament. “The government […]
Minority Leader objects to Finance Minister’s arrival after Veep Dr. Bawumia
Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed misgivings at the Finance Minister’s late arrival in Parliament. Mr. Iddrissu indicated that, per protocol arrangements, the finance minister was to be seated before the arrival of the vice president, in respect of hierarchy. “The Finance Minister knows that he should have been seated before the vice president arrived […]
AFCON Qualifiers: Mohammed Salisu misses training due to injury; joins today
Real Valladolid central defender, Mohammed Salisu Abdul Karim, missed out on team training on Tuesday through back injury according to medical reports from the team’s camp but he is expected to return to full training Wednesday at the Cape Coast Stadium at 5pm. Born in Accra Ghana, debutant Salisu started his youth career at Barcelona […]
