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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the sound management of the Ghanaian economy, coupled with the implementation of a number social intervention programmes, such as the Free Senior High School policy, have exposed the lack of understanding of some elements of the National Democratic Congress on the subject of social and economic development. According to President Akufo-Addo, over the last twenty-three months in office, his administration has overseen a revival of the Ghanaian economy, with growth rates increasing from 3.6% in 2016 to 8.5% in 2017, in addition to a reduction of the fiscal deficit from 9.3% in 2016 to 5.9% in 2017. This has also led to the strengthening of the monetary policy, a reduction in interest rates, and the continuing stability of the cedi. In addition to strengthening the macroeconomic fundamentals of the economy, the President noted that his Government has decided to develop the human capital of the country, if the country ...

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has cut the sod for the construction of town roads in the Tema metropolis of the Greater Accra Region. President Akufo-Addo cut the sod for the construction works on Tuesday, 4th December, 2018, on day-1 of his 3-day tour of the Greater Accra Region. Through the Department of Urban Roads, a contract has been signed with M/s Papset Enterprise Limited for phase 1 of the project, which involves the reconstruction of some 22 kilometres of selected roads in Tema. The project will result in improved accessibility for affected communities, and improved drainage in the Tema Light Industrial area, Ziginshore road and adjoining links, Bankuman, Tema Newtown, Manhean Abrewankor, Farm Vivian road and selected roads in Community 16.  Again, through the Department of Urban Roads, a contract has been awarded to M/s First Sky Limited for the Upgrading of selected roads in Community 12, Tema (9.81km), with completion set for twenty-four ...

Monrovia, Liberia: President George Manneh Weah has called on members of his cabinet and other officials of government to honor their tax obligations as to financially equip

Leadership is key in development. In view of this the people of Akyem- Akwatia in the Eastern Region sing praises to the selfless and committed leadership exhibited by the "Nkusuohene" of the town,Baffour Kwasi Darkwa I.

Reports reaching us indicate that MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon Hon. Kyeremateng Agyarko is dead. It is not immediately known what caused the unfortunate passing of the astute politician and Parliamentarian who was a regular feature on our radio and Television waves. The younger brother of embattled former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko , Hon Kyeremateng was known for his sharp critique of the opposition NDC and the decision by the Akufo-Addo administration of which he was a parliamentarian to fire his brother over the I’ll fated AMERI II deal. More soon…..

Dr. Tony Aidoo has described the 40-year development plan which was developed under former President John Mahama as ‘nonsense”. According to him, the plan had no data backing it. “Ghana needs a data bank and a record keeping system. We need records for not just births and deaths, elections, monitoring & evaluations. We need data for future planning. The 40 year plan under Mahama is nonsense. You cannot plan without data. “A plan is one that is monetized and quantified. Without these two indicators, you cannot say you are planning, ” the former head of monitoring and Evaluation under the erstwhile Mahama presidency noted on Morning Starr Tuesday. The long-term development plan developed under the NDC government aimed at a long range development of the economy through the deliberate application of psychological and socio-economic system of choices among feasible courses of investment and other development actions ranging from 15-100 years. He stressed the nation requires credible d...

Government has commenced engagements with cocoa farmers across the country as it seeks to strengthen interaction with the Cocoa Sector.