Former BOST MD defends ‘Gold for Oil’ programme, damns criticism

The former Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Dr Edwin Alfred Nii Obodai Provencal has robustly defended Ghana’s ‘Gold for Oil’ (G4O) initiative against recent criticisms. This comes in response to remarks by Dr Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC), who questioned the programme’s […]

Trump administration puts on leave USAID staff globally in dramatic aid overhaul

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was going to put on leave all directly hired employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development globally and recall thousands of personnel working overseas. “On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally,” said […]

Gov’t commences review of ‘Gold for Oil Policy’ over fears of possible fuel shortage

The government has initiated a review of the Gold for Oil policy, holding a crucial meeting with petroleum sector stakeholders amid concerns over potential fuel shortages in parts of the country. On his first day in office, Energy Minister John Jinapor met with key industry groups, including the Bulk Oil Distribution Companies, the Chamber of […]

I take full responsibility for vetting chaos – Afenyo-Markin pleads with Speaker

Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken full responsibility for the chaos that erupted during the vetting of some ministerial nominees last week. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on February 4, 2025, Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the disruptions which caused concern among the general public. The Effutu MP pleaded with Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconsider his decision […]