49 m. ago ‘Government size shrinks on paper, but grows in reality,’ says Samuel Jinapor

Damongo MP Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has raised concerns over the President’s claim of reducing the size of government by appointing only 60 ministers and deputy ministers.

Politics

1 hour ago Scaling down 68th Independence Day celebration doesn’t diminish its significance – Gov’t

The government has assured Ghanaians that the decision to scale down this year’s Independence Day celebration does not undermine the importance of the occasion.

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6 h. ago 68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of 2024 amount – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations will cost only a tenth of the amount spent last year. According to him, this forms part of government efforts to cut costs and redirect funds to essential sectors. Minister of State in charge of […]

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7 h. ago Amenfiman Bank increases financial support to SMEs, offers up to a million cedis to clients in loans

Amenfiman Rural Bank Plc is set to scale up support to small and micro-scale enterprises with loan support of up to one million cedis to clients.

Economics

8 h. ago “Programme baako, definitions brebree” – Oppong Nkrumah mocks 24

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the government over what he describes as its failure to clearly define and explain key economic policies, particularly the much-touted 24-hour economy.

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10 h. ago There are less than 60 political appointees at Presidency – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has told Parliament that there are currently fewer than 60 presidential staffers working at the Presidency, alongside fewer than 60 Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

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12 h. ago Eni Ghana, OCTP Partners, Vitol and GNPC, promote inclusive economic development in Western Region

Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The projects include the […]

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13 h. ago Contracts of all regional and zonal school feeding coordinators terminated

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has terminated the contracts of all Regional and Zonal Coordinators under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) with immediate effect.

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15 h. ago New BoG building: We commit to focusing on primary responsibility despite controversy – Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured the public that the central bank remains committed to its primary responsibility of ensuring monetary stability, despite ongoing controversy over its new headquarters building.

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15 h. ago Roads Minister instructs contractors to ensure smooth traffic flow on Ofankor

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has instructed contractors working on the Ofankor to Nsawam Junction rehabilitation project to ensure the road remains motorable for commuters.

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15 h. ago AI legal assistant launched to support lawyers in work delivery

An Artificial Intelligence has been developed to expedite the works of legal practitioners and legal firms which sometimes could be daunting owing to the chunk of documents to be read through.

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15 h. ago Health Ministry sets the record straight on Agenda 111project

The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted claims made by former Minister of Finance, Dr Amin Adams, regarding the status of three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project.

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15 h. ago Health Ministry sets the record straight on Agenda 111 hospital projects

The Ministry of Health has strongly refuted claims made by former Minister of Finance, Dr Amin Adams, regarding the status of three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project.

Politics

15 h. ago CAF launches Broadcast Academy and TV Directors Programme in Johannesburg

The CAF Broadcast Academy falls in line with the vision set by the CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe of making African Football globally competitive and amongst the best in the world.

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16 h. ago Yango Delivery organizes free health screening for partners’ couriers

Yango Delivery, a part of global tech company Yango Group, organized a free health checkup for partners’ couriers that included hearing and eye medical examination. The event was one of Yango Delivery’s initiatives to support partners’ couriers focused on health and safety and it brought together 100 top performing couriers and cargo drivers of Yango […]

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16 h. ago Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & […]

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16 h. ago Richard Obeng Mensah: The initial failings of Ghana’s new Attorney

‘I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion’ – Thomas Jefferson. ‘Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of everything or be brought under its power’ – 1 Corinthians 6:12 (AMP). Dr. Basabasa: Good to see Prof. Nkwantabisa and Opanin Wisdom. I have a lot on my mind to discuss with both of you. President Mahama has now appointed 26 Ministers of State and 16 Regional Ministers, making it a total of 42 ministers. A number of deputy ministerial positions are yet to be approved by Parliament. Prof., what is your initial assessment of these ministers?

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18 h. ago Ghana open for sustainable partnerships – Lands Minister to investors

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, MP, has called on investors to take advantage of the country's rich mineral resources and business-friendly environment.

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18 h. ago A Popular Actress Didn’t Want to Feature In The Same Movie With Me Because She Said I Was Too “Local” – Portia Laments

Renowned Kumawood actress Portia Asare has opened up about one of the most heart-breaking experiences she faced in the early days of her acting career. In a candid revelation, she shared how she was unfairly judged and side lined simply because of her background in the local movie industry. According to Portia, she was once ... Read more The post A Popular Actress Didn’t Want to Feature In The Same Movie With Me Because She Said I Was Too “Local” – Portia Laments appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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19 h. ago Open up bond market for more investment options – Gideon Boako advises Finance Minister

Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency, Dr Gideon Boako, has urged the Finance Minister to consider opening up the bond market to provide more investment opportunities.

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