President John Dramani Mahama has informed Parliament that the state of the nation is not good. According to him, almost all the sectors of the economy are facing challenges and must, therefore, be resuscitated. The president stated this when he appeared before Parliament yesterday to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in accordance […] The post State Of Ghana Is Not Good! … Mahama

The minority in Parliament have condemned the withdrawal of appointments of some workers employed by the previous government, at a time the ruling government says unemployment has hit a record two million in the country. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said this in his remarks to support the motion for adjournment after the delivery of […] The post Mahama Baako, Termination Bebree-Minority

Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) stationed at the Gagbiri Inland Checkpoint within the Tempane District under the Pulimakom Sector Command have intercepted two drums of cocoa beans, which were being smuggled into Togo. The Officers, acting on intelligence, intercepted the two drums of cocoa beans loaded on a tricycle heading towards Togo through […] The post GIS Foils Another Cocoa Smuggling

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), an economic policy think tank, has recommended to the government to reset Ghana’s external sector to ensure proper management of the economy. According to the IFS, the government could reset the external sector by changing the control structure of the country’s two major merchandise exports. The recommendation is one of […] The post Reset Ghana’s External Sector -IFS

The Minority in Parliament have criticised President John Mahama for granting only a 10% increase in the base pay of public sector workers. This decision, they stated, was woefully inadequate to cushion workers against rising inflation and economic hardship. The Minority, led by Stephen Amoah, described the increment as a betrayal of Ghanaian workers, especially […] The post Mahama’s 10% base pay is a

Ghana welcomes the latest delivery of advanced military equipment from the European Union. The deliveries bolster Ghana’s capacity to safeguard its people from security threats, and positively impact the sub-region. The equipment also sends an important political signal and partnership offer to the new administration, in recognition of Ghana’s stability and confirmed democratic credentials. Ghanaian […] The post When

Just this week, The Chronicle.com.gh reported that border officials at Ave-Havi Border Post in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region had arrested a truck carrying hundreds of jerry cans that had been filled with cocoa beans en-route to Togo. This is not the first time this is happening, as Ghana Cocoa Board itself […] The post Editorial: Cocoa Farmers Expect Better Pricing This

The Accra Circuit Court has remanded Stephen Agordotse in custody as he awaits extradition to Nigeria to face trial over allegations of vehicle and electronics theft. Agordotse, a Ghanaian national, is accused of stealing items valued at approximately 8.76 million Naira from Discovery Logistics and E-Commerce Service, a company based in Lagos, Nigeria. He has […] The post Stephen Agordotse

Ten out of 15 members appointed to the Bosomtwe District Assembly have been sworn into office at a ceremony at Kuntanase, the Bosomtwe district capital. They are Hon Nana Akomeah Sakyi Tutu Ampam II – Abuontemhene; Hon Nana Agyekum Tuffour – Old/New Kokobirikohene; Hon Kwame Amankwah (Rep. former executives); Hon Musa Baba (Rep. People with Disabilities); Hon […] The post 15 members

The CSIR-Crop Research Institute has taken a bold step towards Ghana’s food security with the launch of the Ghana Wheat Initiative, an initiative led by Barima Farms with research support from CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CRI). Dr Felix Frimpong, the lead Researcher of the initiative, at the launch explained that the initiative aims to establish domestic wheat […] The post CSIR-CRI

The Police has confirmed the kidnapping of female students from the Joseph Saawuaan Tarka Federal University Makurdi, formally known as Federal University of Agriculture. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Benue State Command, CSP Sewuese Anene, in a telephone conversation with our correspondent, confirmed the incident, noting that investigation and rescue efforts have begun. Sources around […] The post Gunmen

Filmmaker and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sparrow Studios, Shirley Frimpong Manso, has highlighted the role films play in shaping society. In her speech during the launch of her company’s YouTube channel, Sparrow Station, she indicated that film possesses a profound power to reshape perceptions, inspire people’s perspectives and challenge societal norms. “We are […] The post Filmmakers

The Blackstar Experience will be the government’s flagship initiative aimed at establishing Ghana as the gateway to Africa for the global diaspora, President John Dramani Mahama has stated. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, 27th February, in Parliament, the President said the programme, which is captured in […] The post Blackstar