Ghana to experience strong economic recovery, lower inflation - Finance minister
General News of Wednesday, 15 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana's Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has said that the country’s economy is on a positive economic trajectory. The finance minister made this assurance at the Health Sector Annual Summit 2024, where he was a guest speaker. There, Dr. Adam conveyed his confidence in the ongoing decline of inflation, adding that it would reduce further by year's end. “The economy is rebounding strongly, and I can tell you as manager of the economy that our recovery is really strong. “As a result of the policies we have implemented, economic growth has become more robust than ever anticipated.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 16, 2024 01:02 UTC
GPHA security heads must bow their heads in shame – Security analyst reacts clash between GPHA and GIS officers
“Inasmuch as there is territorial supremacy among the two security establishments in this context, where the GPHA security seems to have jurisdictional supremacy over the immigration officers, it does not warrant the GPHA security officers to exhibit such unprofessional behaviour. The report indicated that the GPHA security team insisted on searching the officers after they completed their duties on the vessel. This refusal was met with hostility from GPHA Security, leading to an exchange of insults and physical harassment. Subsequent to the vessel incident, the GPHA security officers proceeded to the GIS office to arrest the officers in question for their non-compliance with the search request. Their attempt was met with staunch resistance from the GIS officers, resulting in turmoil between the two entities and the destruction of AICO II Boadu's uniform.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 15, 2024 18:59 UTC
Delay In Securing Funds for Storm Drains Added to Mallam–Kasoa Flooding – Asenso-Boakye
Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has said that the recent Mallam-Kasoa flooding happened largely because of the bureaucratic nature in securing funds to complete storm drains along the stretch. He said the situation could have been averted if funds were released to the ministry for the project. “People would have wished that this had been resolved many years ago but as you know, we need funds to do this storm drain and this is not the only storm drain challenge that we have in the city in the region, or in the country. According to Asenso-Boakye, the government's inability to secure funds for the project has been of major concern, as such, it is now looking at other alternatives to salvage the situation, while working on securing funds for the project. Commuters on the Mallam–Kasoa Road were left stranded after a heavy downpour around 4 pm on Monday, May 13.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 15, 2024 12:40 UTC
Meet Ace Liam, The One-Year-Old Ghanaian With A Guinness World Record
Ghana has a new world record holder in the person of Ace Liam, a one-year-old artist. He has been confirmed as the Guinness World Record holder for the Youngest Male Artist. The confirmation letter from GWR read in part: "We are thrilled to inform you that your application for Youngest artist (male) has been successful and you are now the Guinness World Records Title Holder!" The previous record holder, Dante Lamb, achieved the feat at the age of three in 2003. My son Ace Liam is officially the @GWR Title holder as the Youngest Artist.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 15, 2024 12:02 UTC
'The claim that I tried to do double registration is false and without merit' - Richard Ahiagbah
The claim that I tried to do double registration is false and without merit." However, during the 2023 limited voter registration exercise, my biometrics failed to register, and I've since discovered that many others have had the same issue. I tried to rectify this administrative error during the 2023 limited voter registration exercise, but the EC officials advised me to seek inclusion later or get a new voter's ID card during the 2024 limited voter registration window. The claim that I tried to do double registration is false and without merit. I tried to rectify this administrative error during the 2023 limited voter registration exercise, but the EC officials advised me to seek inclusion later or get a new voter's ID card during the 2024 limited voter registration window.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 13, 2024 00:58 UTC
Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSF
Africa News of Sunday, 12 May 2024Source: bbc.comTwo children were killed and others were injured after a bomb fell near a paediatric hospital in the western Sudanese city of El Fasher, the medical charity MSF has said. It is the last major urban centre in the Darfur region that remains in the hands of the army. Patients were also injured and those who could make it sought safety in another hospital, which had already taken in 160 wounded people on Friday. Fear now pervades El Fasher as residents are unsure where to seek refuge. The UN's humanitarian co-ordinator for Sudan said that "the violence threatens the lives of over 800,000 civilians".
Source:GhanaWeb
May 12, 2024 13:27 UTC
LIVESTREAMING: Otumfuo’s Silver Jubilee Anniversary dinner
General News of Saturday, 11 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s ascension to the Golden Stool, a dinner party is being held to honor the current Asantehene. The event, taking place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, is located at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall at the Manhyia Palace. Tonight's event follows a few days after a similar event was held to celebrate the 74th birthday of the Asantehene. Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, was born on May 6, 1950. He ascended to the Golden Stool, becoming the 16th Asantehene, on April 26, 1999.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 11, 2024 22:53 UTC
I challenged Kennedy Agyapong to prove I kill people but he couldn’t – Kwesi Alhaji
Kwesi Alhaji has been accused of orchestrating a reign of terror and violence, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in his wake. Prominent among his accusers is the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong. In a recent interview on Adom FM monitored by GhanaWeb, Kennedy Agyapong accused Kwesi Alhaji of terrorizing the people of Gomoa. I am aware Kennedy Agyapong said that. But he couldn’t even come down to face me,” Kwesi Alhaji explained.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 11, 2024 18:51 UTC
Henry Osei Akoto, Yvonne Nelson, others present notice to IGP on Accra Dumsor Vigil
It will be recalled that the organisers and patrons of the successful Kumasi edition announced plans to hold a Dumsor Vigil in Accra as well. He further said that the group will soon mobilize Ghanaians to protest against the erratic power supplies, commonly known as Dumsor. “We will mobilise Ghanaians on the streets soon if you don't resolve DUMSOR; the inconveniences is just too much. “You promised Ghanaians you were going to give us an uninterrupted POWER SUPPLY; see where you've brought us,” he said. The Dumsor Vigil is organized by Ashanti Democrats, which is led by Jerry James Sukkah, and is a demonstration against the erratic power supply across the country.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 11, 2024 08:31 UTC
39-year-old Ghanaian man arrested in UK for soliciting sex from underage girls
Diasporia News of Wednesday, 8 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA 39-year-old man, Ishmael Mohammed, who identified himself as a Ghanaian, has been arrested by UK authorities for engaging in sexual activities with three underage girls, including two 14-year-olds and a 13-year-old. Just like Ghana, the legal age for sexual consent in the UK is 16 years. Depending on various factors, including the age gap, the punishment for underage sex in the UK ranges up to life imprisonment, as such an act is deemed statutory rape. In 2023, a 30-year-old Ghanaian man was arrested by UK police for having sexting with a 14-year-old girl and sending her pictures of his penis. In an interrogation video, the man told police officers that he had only arrived in the UK a month ago.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 08, 2024 17:00 UTC
Watch as family of slain soldier performs cleansing rituals at Kasoa
In videos of the exercise shared with GhanaWeb as well, it showed some traditional leaders with members of the slain soldier’s family pouring libation and speaking some incantations. The late soldier, who was caught in the crossfire of a land dispute at Kasoa Millennium City, was brutally shot multiple times around a police station. Lance Corporal Omar Abdul Rahman had gone to secure his land with two other colleagues; Lance Corporal Danso Michael (deceased) and Lance Corporal Ametus Matthew, who also survived. "Omar and his colleagues stopped the people from working and proceeded to the Millennium City Police Station to report the issue," the statement noted. "The police disarmed and arrested the shooter after realizing Lance Corporal Danso had been hit by the rounds fired," the statement added.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 08, 2024 16:54 UTC
Royalty, politics, diplomacy: See list of high-profile attendees at Otumfuo's birthday dinner
General News of Tuesday, 7 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comA former president, a sitting Chief of Staff, royals from across the country and major diplomats were in attendance on Monday evening (May 6) when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was celebrated at his 74th birthday dinner. The colourful ceremony took place at the new Silver Jubilee Hall located at the Manhyia Palace in the heart of Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. There were speeches by the celebrant and selected guests, lots of food and drinks and lots of traditional music and action on the dancefloor. Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II was born on May 6, 1950. The 74th birthday of Otumfuo coincides with the year-long commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the Golden Stool.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 07, 2024 18:59 UTC
Try Bawumia, if he fails after four years, vote him out - Miracles Aboagye to Ghanaians
Aboagye noted that should Dr. Bawumia underperform as president, the electorate has the power to replace him with another candidate. In an interview with Okay FM and monitored by GhanaWeb, Aboagye expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia's potential to meet the expectations of Ghanaians if elected president. "Dr. Bawumia is committed to offering beneficial policies to the populace. His primary opponent is a former president [Mahama]," said Aboagye. Dr. Bawumia is set to compete against John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as well as other candidates, as he pursues the presidency.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 07, 2024 08:59 UTC
Harsh anti-LGBTQ bill heads to Ghana’s Supreme Court this week
The notice was confirmed by Sky, who filed the lawsuit to rule the draconian bill as unconstitutional. Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo refused to consider the bill, which requires his assent to become law, until the Supreme Court rules on the case. A Supreme Court ruling would pave the way for Akufo-Addo to do one of three things: reject the bill, approve it, or refer it to the Council of State for further advice. Ghanaian lawmakers passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which would also legalize discrimination and force people to report anyone who’s gay to authorities, in February. The bill’s passage drew criticism from key development partners, spurring Ghana’s Finance Ministry to flag the potential economic implications of an approval.
Source:GhanaWeb
May 07, 2024 01:13 UTC
Cecilia Dapaah’s Case: 'I will send the docket that we received back to the OSP' – EOCO boss
She suggested that her outfit would be embarking on a mere fishing expedition if it continued with the investigation, citinewsroom.com reports. She added that state institutions must be bold and tell Ghanaians the truth if they are wrong in any of their investigations. The EOCO boss added, "So, what I am going to do is that, with the Attorney-General's advice, I will send the docket that we received from the OSP back to him, confirming that there is nothing in it." The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, concluded that his office lacked the authority to prosecute or take further action against the former minister and referred the case to EOCO. The Attorney General, Godfred Dame, in advice to the EOCO boss on how to proceed with Cecilia Dapaah’s case, said "The OSP's referral to EOCO for investigations to be conducted into money laundering is without basis."
Source:GhanaWeb
May 06, 2024 22:53 UTC