Ghana to write 2022 WASSCE alone
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE Only Ghanaian candidates are left to write the West African Senior High School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), scheduled from August 1 to September 27, 2022. This is because the other four-member countries of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) — Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia — have returned to the May/June calendar […]
Ghana ranked 2nd in the world by Bloomberg with highest debt default risk
Ghana has been ranked 2nd in the world by Bloomberg with the highest debt default risk. The debt to GDP, is estimated at 84.6% by the end of this year. This indicates that the nation’s debt will surpass ¢400 billion. Together with Brazil, Ghana’s interest expense to GDP is projected to hit seven-point-two percent in […]
Two cases of Marburg virus disease confirmed in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the presence of two cases of Marburg virus disease in Ghana. The cases were first identified in the Ashanti Region on July 7, 2022. In a statement signed by the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye said the cases were confirmed after testing at the Institute […]
Ghana to undergo 2nd review under Africa Peer Review Mechanism; Council to oversee process sworn into office
By: Bright Ntramah A seven-member Governing Council of the National African Peer Review Mechanism has been sworn into office with a charge to ensure Ghana’s second review under the Peer Review Mechanism. They are Most Rev Professor Emmanuel Asante, Samuel Akuamoah Asare, Richard Quayson, Laud Mansfield Baddoo, Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, David Asante-Apeatu and Kathleen Quartey-Ayensu. President […]
IMF concludes discussions with Ghana; reaffirms commitment to supporting country
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana following the conclusion of its visit to the country. The discussions focused on improving fiscal balances in a sustainable way while protecting the vulnerable and poor; ensuring credibility of the monetary policy and exchange rate regimes; preserving financial sector stability, and designing reforms […]
Ghana developing local mining champions to takeover sector – Mireku Duker
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu Government is systematically developing gold mining champions after the South African model towards indigenous ownership of the Ghanaian mining sector for accelerated national socio-economic development. The agenda is being pursued through the Community Mining Scheme that is meant for the participation of only Ghanaians. The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources […]
Ghana’s 62nd Republic Day And International Pensions Day
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE 62ND REPUBLIC DAY WHICH COINCIDES WITH INTERNATIONAL PENSIONS DAY BY: GEORGE ANKRAH, A JOURNALIST. As Ghana marks Republic Day today, many are those who are questioning whether the nation is on course with the values of our forefathers, namely the values of patriotism, volunteerism and sacrifice to the nation and state? […]
Managing labour migration to promote Ghana’s development
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE Those who are social media savvy might have come across one trending phrase among Ghanaian netizens tagged “the dream is to stay abroad and pray for Ghana.” As the name implies, proponents of the phrase are people who do not want to stay or work in Ghana but are concerned about Ghana’s development […]
Ghana ready for mining hub – Jinapor
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE Ghana is positioning itself to become the mining hub of Africa, where all mining and related activities, as well as various linkages, will be centred and take place. In furtherance of this, the country is already implementing a policy and legislative framework towards a mining industry which substantially retains the full value chain […]
Ghana and Mozambique sign bilateral agreements to elevate diplomatic ties
By Mercy Darko Ghana and Mozambique have signed two bilateral agreements to deepen the relations between the two countries. The agreements are the Permanent Joint Partnership Commission for Cooperation and a Joint waiver on visa requirements and diplomatic service passports. President Akufo-Addo said by these agreements, ”the two countries will elevate the existing cooperation and […]
