National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications secretariat in the Upper West Regions have accused government and Vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of donating expired consumables to flood victims in the region when he visited there over the weekend. They said at a press conference in the region today that most of the beneficiaries of the items […]
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Government to balance politically expedient and economically sustainable policy decisions-Bawumia
The government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will not be swayed by political expediency to take wrong decisions which would provide short term gain but would have debilitating long term effects on the country, the Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has maintained. Speaking at the 4th National Policy Summit in Tamale […]
Ghana in difficulty admission: Akufo-Addo should have explained further-Ken Agyapong
Politician cum Businessman, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong wants president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to expatiate further on his admission that the country is currently faced with some challenges. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament Assin Central Constituency in the Central Region says the president has been candid with the Ghanaian people on the challenges […]
Parliamentary recall: too many loans, what kind of economics do we do here?-Rashid Pelpuo asks
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Wa Central Constituency, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo is not a happy man as he returns to the legislature on a recall to among other things approve some loans government is contracting. Parliament has been recalled back to the house to among other things approve the appointment of the […]
Bawumia announces plans to construct pwalugu dam to rival Bagre Dam
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has hinted of government plans to construct the Pwalugu Multipurpose dam in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The dam, when constructed will serve as a counter to the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam from Burkina Faso, and also generate electricity for the region. Parliament in 2008 […]
Cedi depreciation: Frances Essiam advocates national debate to find lasting solution
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company, Frances Essiam is advocating a national dialogue that will help proffer a clear cut solution to dealing with the country’s depreciating currency and also push government’s industrialization agenda. According to her, the country must institute measures that will promote manufacturing and discourage imports. Speaking on Accra […]
World Bank approves 30 million dollar IDA credit to help strengthen financial sector stability
The World Bank has approved a 30 million dollar International Development Association (IDA) credit to support the Government of Ghana strengthen its financial sector stability. The support is also to improve inclusiveness for users of formal financial services and the financially excluded, particularly women, rural communities and farmers. Commenting on the gesture, the World Bank […]
UW/R: Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia arrives in Wa to support flood victims with relief items
Vice President of the republic of Ghana Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has arrived in the upper west regional capital to donate relief items to the flood victims, emanating from the torrential rains that have hit the region and the capital in particular in the last few days. The second gentleman of the land arrived in the […]
Government industrialisation agenda on course-Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated government’s commitment to the implementation of its industrial agenda with the view to transforming the Ghanaian economy. As a way of achieving this objective, government will continue to offer incentives to local industries as those offered to foreign companies who wish to establish shops in Ghana. Dr. Bawumia […]
S & P Rating: Ghana to attract renewed investor Confidence-Dr. Gideon Boako
Spokesperson to the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Gideon Boako has indicated that the recent upgrade of Ghana’s credit rating from B- to B, by international rating agency, Standard & Poor’s will shore up investor confidence in the country. According to him, the cardinal signal that investors look out for, before investing in a […]