Author Archives: larryehu

Economic crisis: Gov’t must opt for debt forgiveness – IFS

Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has advised the government to opt for debt forgiveness considering the rate of economic growth in the country. Speaking on Morning Starr with Francis Abban, Senior Research Fellow at IFS, Dr. Said Boakye stated that the government must develop the skills to engage its creditors on the move. “It is not the only way out ...

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Bibiani Goldstars: Frimpong Manso appointed new head coach in bid to reverse fortunes

Bibiani Goldstars have officially appointed Frimpong Manso as the new head coach of the club effective immediately, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm The former Black Stars defender is taking over from Michael Osei, who parted company with the club on Wednesday. Goldstars are currently enduring a difficult run in the Ghana Premier League as they are sitting in the relegation zone after ...

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Ghanaians must reject govt’s new import restriction regulations – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called on the Ghanaians to stand up against the government’s new import restriction regulation. Addressing the media during the Moment of Truth series by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, Dr. Forson stated that the move by the government is against the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...

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Govt suspends Import Restriction L.I for further engagements

The Government has suspended the Import Restriction Legislative Instrument (L.I) that was seeking to ban the importation of some 22 products. Minister of Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah confirmed the suspension to journalists in Parliament on Thursday, December 7. He said the suspension would allow for further engagement with stakeholders and ensure everyone is on the same page. He emphasized the ...

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Starlink Internet not licensed – NCA warns public of illegal operations

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has issued a strong warning against the utilisation and sale of Starlink internet services, insisting it is operating illegally. The NCA clarified that Starlink has not been licensed, and none of its equipment has received approval for use within the country. In a statement released on Thursday, December 7, the NCA emphasised that it has ...

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#OccupyBoG demo has spurred Governor into action – Lecturer

A senior lecturer at the Economics Department of Accra Technical University (ATU) in the Greater Accra Region has acknowledged that the Minority’s ‘Occupy BoG Demo’ has spurred the management of the central bank into action. Dr Daniel Osabutey commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for addressing concerns raised during the demonstration regarding the institution’s perceived wasteful expenditures. Dr Osabutey expressed ...

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Concerned citizens picket GRA demanding removal of GRA boss

A group calling itself Concerned Citizens of Ghana has staged another protest at the headquarters of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in the Greater Accra Region demanding that President Akufo-Addo terminate the services of the Commissioner-General of the GRA, Rev Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. The citizens claim that Rev Ammishaddai has exceeded his term limit. LEARN AND TRADE FOREX WITH GOLIGFX ...

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‘Ghana’s payment systems robust, interoperable’ – BoG

Ghana has “robust and interoperable” payment systems where the country’s Real Time Gross Settlement Systems and the National Switch “continue to provide the catalytic infrastructures needed in ensuring connected payment systems”, Bank of Ghana Governor Ernest Addison has said. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Bankers’ Governor’s Day, Dr Addison said: “We have cards, mobile money wallets and bank accounts ...

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I’ll give you peaceful 2024 election – IGP tells Jean Mensa

Inspector-General of Police George Akuffo Dampare has assured the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Mensa, that the security agencies are committed to ensuring a peaceful and incident-free 2024 election, emphasising the continuity of the peaceful electoral environment since he assumed office. Speaking at a national election security task force meeting, Dr Dampare pledged protection for all involved in ...

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