Month: January 2023

Update On Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme

Update On Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme

The Government of Ghana has made significant progress with all stakeholders, including financial sector industry associations and representative groups of individual bondholders, with respect to their participation in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The Government hereby announces the following updates: 2.That based on the agreement reached with the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), and the Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA), the new terms of the exchange have been accepted. A revised and final Exchange Memorandum will be released by Thursday 2nd February 2023. 3.That based on the engagements with the representative groups of individual bondholders,…
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Is John Mahama An Economist? NPP Man Questions Asiedu Nketia’s Reason For Parliamentary Reshuffle

Is John Mahama An Economist? NPP Man Questions Asiedu Nketia’s Reason For Parliamentary Reshuffle

A member of the New Patriotic Party’s Communication team, Mr. Daniel Teiko, has questioned the analogy given by the Chairman of the National Democratic Congress which led to their decision to reshuffle its leadership in Parliament. Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the NDC’s Chairman, has said the party’s campaign message ahead of the 2024 elections will be heavy on the economy, hence the decision to reshuffle its leadership in Parliament. According to him, the know-how of the new leadership will best to propagate the message of the party. But Mr. Daniel Teiko refuted the claims by the NDC Chairman stating that…
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Medeama Risk Transfer Ban After Breaching Ahmed Toure’s Contract

Medeama Risk Transfer Ban After Breaching Ahmed Toure’s Contract

Medeama SC have been served an ultimatum of 45 days by FIFA to pay former player Ahmed Toure over GHC 100,000 following the player’s complaint over a breach of contract two years ago. The 35-year-old striker dragged the club to FIFA for ill-treatment when he was suspended and fined by Medeama SC. The club ordered Ahmed Toure to pay GHC 1,500 in February 2021 in addition to a one week suspension over an alleged misconduct towards Umar Rabi, the coach but the player seem to have appeared innocent according to FIFA’s ruling. According to the document released by FIFA, Medeama…
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Don’t Stigmatise Leprosy Victims – Bawumia

Don’t Stigmatise Leprosy Victims – Bawumia

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia last Sunday joined residents and management of the Weija Leprosarium in Accra to mark the 70th anniversary of World Leprosy Day, with a strong appeal for an end to stigmatisation against victims of leprosy. The World Leprosy Day is observed internationally on the last Sunday of every January to celebrate people who have acquired the disease and also to spread awareness about the disease. In Ghana, the Lepers Aid Committee in collaboration with stakeholders, including Accra Omega Lions Club and the National Leprosy Control Programme marked the day in Accra. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Bawumia,…
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(VIDEO) Expect Fuel Price Increment From February- Energy Policy & Research

(VIDEO) Expect Fuel Price Increment From February- Energy Policy & Research

Ghanaians should expect some level of fuel price increment from February 2023, Energy Policy and Research has announced. According to the Executive Secretary, Kwadwo Nsafoah who disclosed this on Wontumi TV Morning Show was tight lipped on the exact hike. Kwadwo Nsafoah bemoaned that the depreciation of the cedi against the dollar and the international prices of fuel are the justifications for the increment. Watch video...
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Invitation To Funeral Of The Late Opanyin Yaw Addo

Invitation To Funeral Of The Late Opanyin Yaw Addo

The entire Agona and Aduana families of the late Opanyin Yaw Addo (1937-2022) humbly requests the company of 16 Regional Chairmen to mourn with us as we lay our beloved to eternal rest. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY, 2023 WAKE KEEPING: The family house, Obomeng Kwahu at 8:00pm SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY, 2023 LAYING IN STATE: The family house Obomeng Kwahu at 4:30- 8:00am. BURIAL SERVICE: Obomeng Kwahu at 8:30am. INTERMENT: Obomeng Kwahu cemetery. FINAL FUNERAL RITE: Obomeng Kwahu at 11:00am-6pm. SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY, 2023 THANKSGIVING SERVICE: Church of Christ, Obomeng Congregation at 8:30am ATTIRE: Saturday: Red and Black/ Sunday: White…
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