Travellers advised to consider mpox vaccine
Travellers should consider getting vaccinated against mpox if they will be visting affected areas in Africa, new advice says. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has updated its recommendations in response to outbreaks of a new strain of the virus. Other continents, including Europe, can expect some cases too, it says. ECDC […]
We need to strengthen policy coordination between BoG and MoF- Dr. Johnson Asiama
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Dr. Johnson Asiama, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), emphasized the need for strengthened policy coordination between the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance to balance fiscal and monetary policies. Speaking at the African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) on August 16, 2024, on the […]
NPP Gov’t lists key achievements amidst NDC criticism ahead of 2024 elections
The NPP government has showcased a series of significant projects completed under the Akufo-Bawumia administration in response to criticisms from the opposition NDC. As the 2024 general elections approach, the NDC has questioned the current government’s achievements, accusing them of economic mismanagement and excessive borrowing from the IMF. In defence, the NPP outlined the achievements […]
NPP calls on NDC to reconsider stance on peace pact
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called to the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider its position on committing to the 2024 peace accord ahead of the 7th December polls. The NPP urges all parties to partake in any initiative that promotes peace and stability. It explained that […]
Continuous domestic budget financing will deepen Ghana’s economic woes -IFS cautions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has predicted that Ghana’s economic woes will further deepen if managers of the economy continue to adopt domestic financing of the national budget. According to IFS, the government’s inability to access the Eurobond market has resulted in stiff competition with the private sector for loans to […]
Information Minister urges journalists to embrace AI while preserving integrity
By: Gloria Amoh The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has held a commemorative lecture to mark it 75th anniversary celebration. The event took place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar explained that, over the past seven and a […]
Two police officers interdicted for alleged extortion
Two police officers have been interdicted for allegedly extorting money from a motor pillion rider in Accra on the 22nd of last month. The two, Lance Corporal Philimon Agbevem and Lance Corporal Peter Gbadagbo, who were interdicted on the 9th of this month, are assisting in investigations. The Police Administration gave the assurance that the […]
Five-member committee to investigate assault on KUMACA female student
The Education Directorate of Asokore Mampong Municipality has set up a 5-member committee to investigate the circumstance that led to the assault of a female student of Kumasi Academy Senior High School, KUMACA. The committee is to present its report in a week. A security man and some students of the school are seen in […]
Police begin investigation into viral video showing abuse of female student
By: Henrietta Afful The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a viral video showing young men harassing a female student in the Ashanti Region. A troubling 31-second video that has been circulated widely on social media shows a disturbing incident involving a female student being harassed by a group of young men. The […]
Upper East Regional Hospital phase three project inaugurated
President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the 175-bed capacity Upper East Regional Hospital rehabilitation project phase III in Bolgatanga. The project, funded by the Saudi Fund for Development is to provide an ultra-modern secondary referral hospital service in the Region. Initiated in 2014, the phase three of the rehabilitation project comprised of several components. key among them […]
