Ghanaian Chronicle

Three blow over ¢1bn at TMA

Kempes Ofosuware, TMA boss

The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) is investigating three revenue collectors who have hijacked six of the assembly’s value books worth GH¢120,202.27.

Ghana’s economic performance in 2010

Dr. Grace Bediako, Government Statistician (left), Mr. Kwesi Amissah-Arthur , Governor of Bank of Ghana (right)

The year 2010 witnessed significant drop of inflation over the past three years. This dip of inflation was mainly attributed to prudent macro-economic policies being put in place by the government. From the beginning of the year, inflation was 14.78% in January, as compared with 19.86% in January 2009.

Ghana -The world’s fastest growing economy

Dr. Kwabena Duffour, Finance Minister (LEFT), Bekoe Amissah Arthur, Governor, BoG (MILDDLE),  President John Evans Atta Mills (RIGHT)

If you think that China is the world’s fastest growing economy, think again.
However, among the major (or large) economies, China does remain the fastest growing economy. But if you take smaller nations too in the list, China slips down the list.

NPP will come back to power in 2012 -Dr.Akoto Osei

Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei, MP for Tafo/Pankrono

The MP for Old-Tafo/Pankrono & former Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei has expressed confidence that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) would return to power in 2012.

Probe Nii Laryea’s common fund

Mr. Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo, MP for Kpone-Katamanso

The Kpone-Katamanso branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have called on President Mills administration to institute a probe into the way and manner the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo has used his share of the MPs common fund, following statements by the legislator that he uses his pocket money to construct roads in the constituency.

Elect people who are prepared to sacrifice -Aspiring Assemblyman

Nana Obeng-Danquah, aspiring Assemblyman

An aspiring Assemblyman for Dwenase Electoral Area in the Akwatia Constituency, Nana Obeng-Danquah has said that if the expected developmental programs are to take place, the electorate should elect serious minded people who are prepared to sacrifice for the people.

Four remanded for murder

Mrs. Betty Mould-Iddrisu, Minister for Justice & Attorney General

Four persons suspected to have murdered one Kwasi Yeboah, a native of Yamfo in the Tano North District of Brong Ahafo Region, were on Tuesday refused bail and remanded again into prison custody by the Duayaw-Nkwanta Magistrate’s Court.

Ban on chloroquine still in force

Dr. Benjamin Kumbuor, Minister of Health

Mr. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Communication Officer of the National Malaria Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has warned that the national ban on chloroquine for the treatment of malaria is still in force.

MPs FIGHT OVER EX-GRATIA

Cletus Avoka, Majority Leader (left), Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, Minority Leader (right)

Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides of the house are up in arms against their leaders for failing to collate their views for onward submission to the Presidential Committee on Emoluments (PCE), which has been set up by the President to determine their End of Service Benefits (Ex-gratia), as well as other public officials.

Pacman faces Mosley test

The Pacman-Meets  Mosley in May

Manny Pacquiao is set to defend his WBO world welterweight title against Shane Mosley on May 7, according to promoter Bob Arum.

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