Alhassan Sindon Wiayuka

Diligently follow bailout programme guidelines – IMF to Ghana

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised the importance for Ghana to stay committed to its bailout program to fully realize its benefits. The Bretton Woods Institution stressed the need for effective implementation of structural reforms, especially following the disbursement of the $600 million second tranche to the government. However, Ghana’s efforts to engage the…

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Tyla beats Burna Boy, Davido to win inaugural Grammys award for Best African music performance

South African singer and songwriter, Tyla has been adjudged the first-ever winner for the new Best African music performance category for the 66th Grammys. The 22-year old clinched her first Grammy award with her famous track ‘Water’ which was released in 2023. The song, ‘Water’, made the top 10 across 16 countries including the UK…

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Emission levy will increase electricity tariffs – Independent Power Producers

The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has cautioned that the implementation of the emission levy will cause an upward adjustment of electricity generation tariffs. The Chamber said the levy would lead to an upward adjustment in the cost buildup of electricity generation, and thus the corresponding increment in tariffs would cover for the increased operational…

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UK Gov’t re-affirms commitment to deepening trade, investment with Ghana

The United Kingdom (UK) Government has renewed its commitment to supporting and deepening trade and investment opportunities with Ghana for mutual benefits. Mr Andrew Mitchell, the UK’s Minister of State, Development & Africa, gave the assurance at the ninth meeting of the United Kingdom-Ghana Business Council (UK-GBC) at the Jubilee House, in Accra, on Wednesday….

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GFA ANNOUNCES ROAD MAP TO HIRE NEXT BLACK STARS COACH AND APPOINTS A FIVE-MEMBER SEARCH COMMITTEE

The Ghana Football Association has announced the roadmap to hire the next Black Stars coach and named a five-member search committee to evaluate and recommend a candidate to the Executive Council for approval. This is after Chris Hughton was relieved of his duties as coach of the Black Stars on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The…

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COP Kofi Boakye, former IGP, other retired security capos join Mahama’s campaign trail

The campaign of John Dramani Mahama has recently seen some retired security officers joining the trail. John Mahama’s ‘Building Ghana Tour’ is currently in the Eastern region after visiting the Ashanti region. The past few days have seen Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd), former CID boss COP Bright Oduro (Rtd), former IGP…

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Deputy AG says Multiple Media Platforms impact negatively on Corruption Index in Ghana

The Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has attributed the prevalence of corruption in the country to the populace’s reluctance to report and divulge information related to corrupt activities in state institutions. According to him, both the giver and receiver of bribes are aware that they could be prosecuted for their involvement in the act, thus the…

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NDC Ahafo Women’s wing takes Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy to the doorstep of voters

By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The women’s wing of the Ahafo regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led by its Regional Women’s Organiser, Mrs. Charity Gardiner, has begun a series of community and other public engagements to sell the party’s 24-hour Economy Policy been championing by its flagbearer, Mr. John Dramani Mahama. Some of the…

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I will not go Independent – Adwoa Safo

Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, who was defeated in the NPP’s recent parliamentary primaries, has refuted reports suggesting that she is considering running as an Independent Candidate in the December elections. According to her, despite the setback and outcome of last Saturday’s parliamentary primaries in Dome-Kwabenya, she remains steadfast in her commitment…

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