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08 Dec

Remembrance Generates Praises! —Elder Nana Amo Tobin

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A thoughtful reflection of the deeds of the Almighty God generates praises, the Chairman of Tobinco Group of Companies, Elder Dr. Nana Amo Tobin I, has said. According to him, this was critical, especially at all times, including the season the country finds itself. Nana Amo Tobin I, who is the Chief of Apinto Traditional Area in the Western Region, made the statement on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, (day three of the ongoing Annual Thanksgiving Service-2022 of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited-ZGL) at the group’s head office at Ashalley Botwe-Nmai-Dzorn in Accra. The thanksgiving service…

08 Dec

Agric Minister Praises Rice Farmers In Upper East Region

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The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has disclosed that the government was talking to some African development banks for funds to support rice farming in the Upper East Region. The sector Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, made the disclosure when he interacted with rice farmers at Gbedemgblisi in the Upper West region, as part of his tour in the northern part of the country. While commending the rice farmers, he stressed that Upper East holds loads of potential for rice production. “We have noticed that this region [referring to Upper East] is a potential region for rice production as valleys…

08 Dec

Economy Is In Crisis, We Need Debt Exchange Programme To Get IMF Staff-Level Agreement – Abena Osei Asare

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A Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, has stated that Ghana needs the Debt Exchange Programme to proceed to the next stage of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to her, a successful execution of the programme is key to securing the programme. Speaking at a Post Budget Forum organised by auditing and accounting firm, Deloitte Ghana, she urged all investors to participate in the programme. “The economy is in crisis and we know it’s a difficult time for us. For us to get to the next stage of the IMF programme we need the debt exchange program…

08 Dec

GSIA Rejects Debt Exchange Programme

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The Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA) has rejected the Debt Exchange Programme offered by government. The Association, which is made up of security exchange firms, as well as investment and capital market operators argue that the programme is not acceptable in its current form. They also expressed surprise that an earlier industry consultative inputs was not factored, when the Debt Exchange Programme was launched on December 5, 2022 by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Association in a statement argued that a bond is an agreement between two parties hence, any changes to the terms must be agreed to by…

07 Dec

Parliament Has Done A Great Job By Passing The 2023 Budget- Alhaji Yussif Fofana

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The government spokesperson on social service Alhaji Yusif Fofana has applauding members on both sides of Parliament for approving the 2023 budget. Speaking on Movement in the morning show on movement TV and Wontumi Radio, Alhaji Yussif Fafona noted that Parliament has done a great job by passing the 2023 budget. He commended the government for doing a yeoman's job especially in these difficult times. He said that "we are not in normal times, and this is not about politics- The government is trying it's possible best to bring the economy back to normal. That is why the dept exchange…

07 Dec

I Wish Mahama Would Come Into Power Through Midterm Elections For Ghanaians To Feel His Worse Gov’t- Alhaji Yusif Fofana

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Government spokesperson on social services, Alhaji Yusif Fofana, says his only wish is for Ghana to have a midterm election to elect Mahama so Ghanaians have a feel of his worst government. Speaking on Movement In The Morning, with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Mr Fofana noted that with the rate at which Ghanaians are paying much attention to the lies of the National Democratic Congress, left to him, Ghana would elect Former President John Dramani Mahama via midterm election if the system were like that of Israel's. Mr Fofana asserted that ''I'd advise you add railway to your…

07 Dec

“Expedite Action On Land Digitalisation Process” – President Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has charged the Lands Commission to expedite action on digitisation process of land acquisition. Addressing the maiden National Land Conference, organised by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, on Wednesday, 7th December 2022, President Akufo-Addo stated that in this technologically advanced age, it is unacceptable that many sectors of the economy still operate in a largely manual environment. “We cannot deliver an efficient land administration, if documents on land have to be processed manually. We must, therefore, expedite action on the digitalisation process, and ensure that the Commission goes fully…

07 Dec

Kalybos and Myself Have Agreed To Go Into A Relationship After Two Years If We Are Both Single – Ahuofe Patri

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Celebrated Ghanaian actress and skit maker, Priscilla Opoku Agyeman, popularly known as Ahuofe Patri, has exposed her classmate Kalybos’ behaviour while they were students at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI). Kalybos, while in school, according to Ahuofe Patri, had the most comic personality among their classmates. She said Kalybos was always having issues with lecturers at the institute because of his nature. The celebrated actress who starred in the popular "Boys Kasa" series with Kalybos recounted her experiences while speaking in an interview with Felicia Osei on Accra-based Onua FM’s 'Adwuma Adwuma' show. Her statement follows a question…

07 Dec

Funny Face Loses Dad – PHOTO

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07 Dec

‘I Had Prostate Cancer Last Year And I Wasn’t Aware’ – KSM Discloses

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Popular Ghanaian media personality, Kwaku Sintim Misa popularly known as KSM, has narrated his tough ordeal with prostate cancer sometime in 2021. The comic actor said he wasn’t aware of his plight and thought he was fit enough until he went for a regular check-up at the hospital. Recounting the incident in an interview with Joy News, KSM said he was fortunate to have had the cancer detected and removed on time. “I thought I was healthy. I thought I was fit until I went for checkup. Fortunately for me, I have an insurance in the states accruing and I…