MAHAMA GRABS CAR GIFT

Fresh controversy has hit the presidency as President John Mahama has been associated with a scandal involving a car gift.

FIREWORKS AT NPP, AFOKO CASE

There were fireworks at the Human Rights Court in Accra yesterday when the case in which Paul Afoko is challenging his suspension by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as National Chairman was called for hearing.

NANA, KUFUOR CONSOLE PRESIDENT

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo have both consoled President John Mahama following the death of his mother last Tuesday in Accra.

ASHIETEY WITHDRAWS REVIEW CASE

Lawyers for Nii Armah Ashietey, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Klottey Korley Constituency in Accra, have withdrawn the motion for judicial review filed at the Supreme Court.

 

 

GROWTH: GHANA LAGS BEHIND COTE D'VOIRE AS WELL AS SENEGAL, KENYA

While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report projected a 4.5 per cent growth for Ghana in 2016, the Fund put countries such as Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, and Senegal at much higher growth rates.

3 NEW BANKS TO COME ON BOARD

Union Savings and Loans, Heritage Bank and Sovereign Bank have all been given provisional banking licenses by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to start fully fledged banking business in Ghana before the end of this year, Business Finder has learnt.

GHANA'S QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE ENHANCED

Ghana's quality infrastructure would be enhanced with a National Quality Policy in place, the Trade Related Assistance and Quality Enabling (TRAQUE) Programme has assured.

RECAPITALISATION, MERGERS LOOM IN BANKING SECTOR

Banks in Ghana could anytime soon be compelled by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to double their stated capital to GHc120 million, Business Finder understands.

 

 

POLICE GRAB 122 SUSPECTED CRIMINALS TO FIGHT CRIME AHEAD OF 2016 ELECTIONS

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command, in collaboration with three divisional commands from Nima, Kaneshie and Dansoman, has arrested 122 suspected criminals in different police swoops on Wednesday.

INFLATION JUMPS TO 18.9%

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) that measures the change over time in the general price level of goods and services that households require for the purpose of consumption for the month of May, 2016 was 18.9%, an increase of 0.2% from the 18.7% recorded in April, 2016.

RAWLINGS PUNCHES ASHIETEY AGAIN

A newly constituted seven-member panel of the Supreme Court Justices has dismissed a review motion filed by incumbent National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Nii Armah Ashietey challenging the apex court's ruling which quashed a high court judgment.

PARLIAMENT EULOGISES MOHAMMED ALI

Members of Parliament (MPs) have eulogised former World Boxing Heavyweight Champion, Mohammed Ali describing him as not just a sports personality, but a symbol of free mind and humility.

 

DISASTER LOOMS IF ACHIMOTA FOREST ECOTOURISM PROJECT GOES AHEAD - NDPC BOSS

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has warned that the development of the Achimota Forest into an ecotourism site, as has been proposed, will result in disastrous consequences for the country.

CLEAN ELECTORAL ROLL OR FACE COURT - OSEI YEBOAH THREATENS EC

An independent presidential candidate in the 2012 elections, Mr Jacob Osei Yeboah, has added his voice to the brouhaha surrounding the country's electoral register by threatening to drag the Electoral Commission (EC) to court, if it fails to clean the electoral roll.