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Mr Robert Taliercio, the World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, has called on the government to pursue fiscal measures that support economic growth and protect the poor and vulnerable in society.He said as government stayed on cause to stabilise the economy through fiscal consolidation and debt restructuring in the aftermath of the 2022 economic crisis, it was critical to ensure that fiscal adjustments were fair and efficient.“It is crucial to protect pro poor and pro-growth investment, while enhancing domestic revenue mobilisation. Additionally, Ghana must address the increasing fiscal liabilities stemming from the energy and cocoa sector,”…

Composer and educator Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1904-1980) is probably best known for a few evergreen choral works, including Della and Sylvia, still sung by choirs across South Africa today. And, of course, for his orchestral piece FatŠe laHeso (My Country). It had the distinction of being recorded by both the British and South African public broadcasters in an era when white minority rule denied even the existence of Black classical musicians. Apartheid held the identity of Black people in South Africa to be unchangeingly simple, rural and tribal. Sophisticated activities such as orchestral composing were both beyond their capacity and…

Joseph Bukari Nikpe with staff of the GRDA The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has vowed to tackle encroachment and illegal mining along railway lines to restore full operations of the rail sector.The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) would first engage the encroachers before deploying national security to halt encroachment and illegal mining activities affecting railway infrastructure.The minister made these commitments on Thursday during a working visit to the GRDA, where he engaged management on the Authority’s challenges and outlined his vision for the sector.Encroachment and illegal mining have long been major obstacles to railway operations in Ghana, leading…

The Ministry of Education will from next week begin stakeholder discussions on reviewing of challenges in the education sector. The discussions will focus on education financing and bridging the infrastructure gap as well as the role of teachers in transforming education for a sustainable future. Chairman of the education planning and review committee, Professor George Oduro, said this while addressing the media in Accra on February 14. He explained that the discussants will also consider how government will raise the needed funding for dealing with infrastructure gap in the education sector. Prof Oduro said, other areas to be touched on…

The Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is now expected to present the 2025 Budget to Parliament on March 11, 2025. This was after the initial date of March 10 proposed by the Ministry of Finance was changed because parliament does not sit on Mondays. Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, who disclosed this to House today (February 14) announced that “the Finance Minister has now proposed March 11, 2025 as the new date to bring the budget to the House for consideration”. 2025 Budget preparation The Finance Ministry has already sent out the broad guidelines to the various ministries to aid…

Kim Lars Bjorkegren has been officially introduced as the new head coach of the Black Queens in a ceremony held in Accra. His appointment marks a new phase for the team following the exit of former coach Nora Hauptle. The event was attended by Executive Council Members Gideon Fosu and Samuel Aboabire, alongside GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, Technical Director Professor Joseph Mintah, and assistant coach Anita Wiredu Mintah. Bjorkegren, a Swedish tactician with 18 years of coaching experience, has previously worked in Sweden, China, and the United States. His achievements include winning the Cyprus Women’s League with Apollon…

Extradition is an act of surrendering an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a State) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge. It is for the mutual benefit of the comity of nations to promote peace and security. In this article, the author explained a number of factors that are considered on extradition request. The requests to extradite a fugitive are done according to State laws, treaties or diplomatic arrangements. That notwithstanding, a request to extradite a person for alleged offences in the nature of political character, i.e., where…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has raised serious concerns over the destruction of his mining concession by illegal miners, describing the situation as alarming.Expressing his frustration, he lamented that despite government interventions to combat illegal mining, the problem remains widespread, causing severe environmental and economic damage.During a meeting with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources on Friday, February 14, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stressed the urgent need for stronger measures to tackle the issue.He called for a comprehensive strategy that includes deploying security forces to safeguard mining concessions, formalizing small-scale mining operations, and creating alternative employment opportunities for…

Member of Parliament of Sagnarigu, Issah Atta The Member of Parliament of Sagnarigu, Issah Atta, has recounted how his appointment at the Bank of Ghana was revoked following the change of government in 2017. Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Friday, February 14, 2025, he shared his experience of being caught in a political transition that disrupted his employment opportunity.Issa Attah stated that the recruitment process for his position began in April 2016, under the previous-National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. He explained that he was interviewed, underwent medical examinations, and was subsequently informed that he had secured the job. However,…

Alima SilverAlima Silver, the Women’s Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) New York branch, has called on the leadership of the NDC and President H.E. John Dramani Mahama to consider the vital role of diaspora communities in future political appointments.Silver’s appeal underscores the importance of recognising and integrating the contributions of Ghanaians living abroad into the political framework of the party.According to Silver, members of the diaspora have played an instrumental role in supporting the NDC, particularly during recent electoral campaigns. “Their financial contributions and grassroots mobilisation efforts have been essential to the party’s successes,” she noted.”The members of…