Decision to increase Cement Prices worrying- K.T Hammond
Trade and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, has described as troubling the decision by Cement Producers and Importers to increase prices. He says the development is a conspiracy of a cabal of cement producers and importers, which should be condemned. The Minister noted that the government has provided the necessary enabling environment for cement producers to […]
Government’s allocation to free SHS programme for 2024 to increase to GHC3.9 billion
Government’s allocation to the free Senior High School (SHS) programme in the 2024 budget would increase to about 3.9 billion Cedis. Even though the 2024 budget is yet to be presented to Parliament, GBC NEWS has gathered that the increase is to cater for, and ensure that the government’s flagship programme still gets the needed […]
Minority opens fire on Government, BoG over economic hardship
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minority Leader has attributed Ghana is witnessing “hyperinflation of 54%+”, to the fact that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unlawfully printed about GH₵ 50 billion in the year 2022 alone and this he said, has resulted in the depletion of the International Reserves to about two weeks of import […]
RTI Commission appeals for financial support to function effectively
By Rebecca Ekpe Executive Secretary of the Right to Information, RTI Commission, Yaw Sarpong Boateng had stated that despite financial constraints, the Commission managed to carry out its mandate by implementing most of its programs in 2021 The Commission however needs more support to continue to deliver on its mandate as a Constitutionally mandated Organization […]
Government asks workers to allow more time for negotiations
Government has requested an extension of time to conclude negotiations with the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana, CLOGSAG, on the payment of the political neutrality allowance. This follows a meeting involving the Ministries of Finance, Labour and Employment Relations, CLOGSAG and the National Labour Commission, NLC on April 27, 2022. Government and CLOGSAG […]
Government yet to meet demands of UTAG after strike hang
By Nathaniel Nartey Government is yet to make an offer to UTAG following its decision to suspend its industrial action until March 4, 2022 for negotiations to continue. National President of UTAG Prof Solomon Nunoo, says although UTAG is aware of the government’s history of not honouring commitments to the Association, members are optimistic the […]
Government interfered with my work- Former GFA President, Kwasi Nyantakyi
By Nathaniel Nartey Experience they say is the best teacher, and that was a point reiterated by former President of the GFA Kwesi Nyantakyi when he appeared on GTVsports+ “Our Passion Our Game” on Thursday night (February 10, 2022). The issue of government’s interference in the activities of the GFA was topical as the heavyweights […]
