We’ll create special economic zones at Ghana’s major border towns -Dr. Bawumia
By: Godfred Amoaful Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says the next New Patriotic Party (NPP), government will create special economic zones in border towns such as Aflao, Paga, and Elubo to enhance economic activity, increase exports, reduce smuggling, and create jobs. He said his next government will do this through private-sector partnerships. The NPP Presidential […]
Bawumia unveils plan to construct six new stadia in newly created regions
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The New Patriotic Party (NPP) officially launched its manifesto on Sunday, August 18, 2024, for the upcoming general elections. The event, held in Takoradi, drew crowds from all corners of the country, aiming to galvanise the party’s base ahead of the crucial December 7, 2024, elections. The highlight of the manifesto […]
We have weathered the worst of the storm; Economy is on path of recovery – Dr. Bawumia
The Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has acknowledged the challenging times Ghana and the rest of the world have gone through in the past two years and has also expressed relief and optimism at clear signs of recovery. In the past two to three years, several economies around the world have been hit […]
NPP’s Bawumia optimistic about election momentum
By Francisca Amoakoa The NPP’s Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed confidence at the NDC’s awareness of the NPP’s growing momentum during the launch of the party’s manifesto in Takoradi. Bawumia highlighted his firsthand experience of the party members’ dedication to making history by securing victory in the upcoming elections. During the event, Dr. Bawumia conveyed […]
Bawumia pledges to transform Ghana’s economy and improve living standards
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched its manifesto for the upcoming elections, promising to deliver broad-based prosperity to all Ghanaians. The manifesto, unveiled at a historic ceremony in Takoradi exactly 16 years after the Vice President was initially unveiled as the then running mate of President Akufo-Addo, outlines the party’s […]
Reminiscing Kofi Annan; six years on
Sunday, August 18, marked six years since the passing of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who has been regarded by so many as a guiding force for good. Today and every day, we remember him. Sunday marks six years since the passing of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who has been regarded by so many […]
NPP 2024 Manifesto: Duties at our ports will not be more than that of Togo – Dr. Bawumia
By: Godfred Amoaful NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has disclosed that the next NPP government will harmonise port charges to align with the challenges of competing with regional ports, particularly Lome-Togo. Giving a breakdown of the details of his 2024 Manifesto, Dr. Bawumia noted that flat rate duties for all importers will be implemented to […]
NPP: NAPO suspends campaign ahead of August 18 Manifesto launch
The Campaign Team of Vice-Presidential Candidate of the NPP in the 2024 polls, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has suspended its campaign ahead of the launch of the party’s manifesto. The NPP is scheduled to launch the “It is Possible” manifesto on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Takoradi in the Western region. According to the Party, […]
Continuous domestic budget financing will deepen Ghana’s economic woes -IFS cautions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has predicted that Ghana’s economic woes will further deepen if managers of the economy continue to adopt domestic financing of the national budget. According to IFS, the government’s inability to access the Eurobond market has resulted in stiff competition with the private sector for loans to […]
NPP will peacefully hand over power if ……. -Henry Quartey
The Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will peacefully hand over power should the party lose the December 7 elections. He said some claims by some members of the party that the NPP will not hand over power do not reflect the position of the president or the party. […]
UER: 196 communities attain ODF status through CRS’s ICOWASH project
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH 196 communities in three districts in the Upper East region have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF), while nine (9) existing ODF communities migrated to sanitised community status. The 205 ODF and sanitised communities, which are within the Talensi, Mamprugu Moagduri Districts, and West Mamprusi Municipalities, achieved these remarkable successes through the […]
World Vision Ghana emphasises training children in moral education and critical thinking for sustainable development
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Northern Regional Operations Manager of World Vision Ghana (WVG), Francis Gumah, has stressed the necessity for children’s access to life skills and moral education to be given the desired attention to engender “sustainable national development and accountable leadership”. He emphasised that education should not only be about writing and speaking the […]
NDC will not sign peace declaration ahead of election- Asiedu Nketia
The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has declared that the party will not be signing any peace declaration as the country approaches the upcoming election. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, he expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of such agreements, citing past experiences. “Signing a peace declaration doesn’t […]
AGRA Ghana and Mastercard Foundation highlight agribusiness opportunities for youth
By Mavis Octhere The Country Director for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Ghana Chapter, Dr. Betty Annan, has underscored the importance of engaging key stakeholders and Ghanaian youth in dialogue to promote youth entrepreneurship and empower them in agricultural transformation. She noted that such initiatives would help drive the nation’s food […]
