Author: Krobea

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has defended the record of the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration, insisting that it made significant contributions to the Sinking Fund during its tenure. He said the previous government deposited over GH¢138 million into the Fund. Speaking during the presentation of the Business Statement for the ensuing week in Parliament, Mr Annoh-Dompreh challenged assertions that the former administration had failed to take meaningful steps to resource the Sinking Fund. He maintained that the record shows clear financial commitments made under the previous government. According to him, the claim that the GH¢138 million deposited into the Fund…

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has launched a nationwide monitoring exercise for the 100th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) payments. The initiative, which began last week, is ongoing across all 16 regions to ensure that cash transfers reach their intended beneficiaries. Teams drawn from the Ministry and its partner institutions are visiting selected payment centres to supervise the disbursement process, interact directly with beneficiaries, and gather first-hand feedback on service delivery. “We are engaging district authorities and community leaders to improve coordination and strengthen the overall implementation of…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has settled on Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island as base for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This came to light as officials of the state made statement to express happiness with the decision of the Ghanaian football-governing body. “I’m excited to welcome the Ghana Black Stars to Rhode Island and thrilled that Bryant University will be the team’s Base Camp training site for their FIFA World Cup 2026 run,” Congressman Gabe Amo said. “I hope they will take advantage of all our great state has to offer and I…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the rescue of a total of 71 fishermen following a pirate attack Thursday dawn. Narrating their ordeal, the fishermen said they had been attacked by masked men at gunpoint and robbed of their outboard motors and some personal belongings. But upon tip-off, the Ghana Navy with the support of the Ghana Air Force carried out a search-and-rescue effort immediately, leading to the freeing of all the victims. “Ghana Navy Special Boat Squadron with fast interceptors supported by other Ghana Navy Ships from the Eastern and Western Naval Commands were key to the rescue…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that the Navy has conducted a search-and-rescue operation within Ghana’s territorial waters following a dawn attack on some fishermen Thursday. The attack is said to have occurred about 35 nautical miles off the coast of Senya Bereku in the Central Region. The attack was on some fishing vessels, a GAF statement on Thursday, February 26 said. “The operation is ongoing and the Ghana Armed Forces appeals to all to remain calm.” The Ghana Air Force is supporting the operation, according to the statement issued by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, the Acting Director General…

Parliament has on today, Thursday, February 26, approved the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), a strategic framework aligned with elements of the G4R policy championed by the former Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, now being operationalised under the NDC government. The approval followed the presentation of the policy to the House by the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, who described GANRAP as a decisive shift away from what he termed the “unsustainable” practice of borrowing to build foreign reserves. He explained that the government would instead leverage Ghana’s gold resources to strengthen gross international reserves and…

A queenmother in Atebubu in the Bono East Region has been shot dead by unknown assailants. Nana Agyakuma II, who was the Abamba hemaa, was shot dead on Wednesday, February 25. Reports say the incident occurred around 11:30pm at her house. More soon. . .

The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the rationale behind the government’s decision to introduce the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP). He argues that it is simply a rebranded version of a policy initiated by the former Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia. His remarks followed the presentation of the new policy to Parliament on Wednesday by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. Dr Forson described GANRAP as a strategic departure from what he called the “unsustainable” practice of borrowing to build foreign reserves, explaining…

The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash in which British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured has appeared in court in Nigeria. Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, died on 29 December after their vehicle collided with a stationary lorry near Lagos, Nigeria. The former world heavyweight champion, 36, was treated in hospital for his injuries. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, who was driving Joshua when their car crashed, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver’s licence. The 46-year-oldappeared…

The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued an advisory to citizens seeking to travel to Mexico. The advisory observed that as a result of the unfolding situation in the North American country following Sunday’s operation that led to the killing of notorious drug dealer El Mencho, Ghanaian citizens should exercise extreme caution in their movement. Nationals have also been advised to refrain from non-essential travels. “The unrest has been characterised by armed clashes, arson of vehicles and road blockages, which have caused casualties and significant disruption to daily activities,” the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s advisory noted. The affected…