Road tolls re-introduction: Minority raises concerns
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the re-introduction of the road tolls, saying the Finance Minister claimed at the time of its suspension, that it was contributing to the pollution of the environment. Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee, Governs Kwame Agbodza, who reacted to the issue, said people have lost […]
NABCO trainees encouraged to take advantage of YouStart initiative at the end of their programme
Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, says government will integrate NABCO trainees into the YouStart Programme. He said the Nation Builder’s Corps, NABCO Programme, which was initially to run for three years and extended for an additional year, will be completed by September One this year. The Programme which engaged one hundred thousand (100,000) young graduates, […]
Government hints at reintroducing road tolls on Tema Motorway
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed that the road tolls which was suspended during the reading of the 2022 budget, will be reintroduced. This comes after government hinted at raising funds to facilitate the rehabilitation and extension of the Tema Motorway. Delivering the Mid-Year Budget Review, Mr. Ofori-Atta, said government in line with the Public […]
“It unacceptable and offensive to ignore late President Mills’ name on bust”- Minority
Story by: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed its displeasure about the blatant refusal by the government to emboss the name of the late former President, Evans John Atta-Mills on a bust erected in his honour. Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, said the group and the family of the late President were surprised […]
Judicial Service launches 2022 ADR week
By Razak Baba The Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah says the courts can only be said to be friendly when the adjudication process is expeditious, devoid of unnecessary expense and ensures that as far as possible, all matters in dispute between parties are completely effective and finally determined and the multiplicity of proceedings concerning such matters […]
Don’t quit when you make mistakes – Beauty influencer
By: Lilian Owusu-Mensah Talented Kenyan beauty influencer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, Sharon Rosina Odongo, says before anyone becomes a master in make-up artistry, lots of mistakes will be made, but that should not discourage them from forging ahead. She encouraged all to correct their mistakes and move on; stressing on the adage ‘practice, makes perfect’. “Eventually, […]
FULL TEXT: Finance Minister presents 2022 Mid-Year Budget Statement
In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 21 (3) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016, (Act 921), the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta on behalf of the President laid before Parliament, the 2022 Mid-Year Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government on Monday, July 25, 2022. Full text of Budget […]
“President Mills will not be forgotten” – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Sunday, 24th July 2022, commissioned the refurbished Asomdwoe Park, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of the 3rd President of the 4th Republic, the late Professor John Evans Atta-Mills. Speaking at the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo noted that the commissioning of an infrastructural […]
Goalkick partners GARFA juvenile football showdown
By Michael Okuley Goalkick Football Agency partnered with the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) for the 2022 Greater Accra Juvenile League Semi-final and final held at the La McDan town park on Sunday, July 24, 2022. The Agency which is a wing of Goalkick Foundation seeks to unearth young footballing talents and to provide […]
CJ calls for national policy on installation of solar plants in Courts
By: Razak Baba The Chief Justice (CJ), Kwasi Anin-Yeboah has called for a national policy for the installation of solar plants in all high, circuit and district court premises in the country, to enable the Judiciary to make optimal use of the sun for uninterrupted power supply. He says advancement in technology has pushed the […]
