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Government of Ghana Settles DDEP Bondholders through Payment-In-Cash (PIC) coupon of GH56.081 billion to all Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bondholders. President Mahama directs Ministry of Finance to settle DDEP Coupons and build debt buffers through Sinking Fund. Following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, the Ministry of Finance has today, 17th February 2025, honoured the Payment-In-Cash (PIC) coupon of GH56.081 billion to all Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bondholders. Government has also honoured the Payment-In-Kind (PIK) portion of GHS3.46 billion, deposited into the respective bondholders' securities accounts in line with the DDEP Memorandum. Additionally, Government has also paid into the Debt Service Recovery Cedi Account (Sinking Fund) an amount of GHS9.7 billion as a buffer for the 5th DDEP coupon that will fall due in July and August, 2025. President Mahama is committed to the government's honouring of all obligations under the DDEP. ...

Government Commences Salary Negotiations for Public Sector Workers. TRIPARTITE COMMITTEE COMMENCES WAGE NEGOTIATIONS. The National Tripartite Committee, represented by Government, Employers, and Organised Labour/Associations, commenced negotiations on the determination of the 2025 Minimum Wage yesterday, Monday, February 03, 2025. Negotiations for base pay (public sector salaries) will follow that of the minimum wage. Given that negations for both the minimum wage and the base pay for the 2025 financial year are behind schedule - as they were expected to be completed by the end of April 2024, per the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act-Government is calling on social partners (government, employers, organised labour) to work expeditiously to complete the negotiations in time to inform the 2025 Budget. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP. Ag. Spokesperson to the President.

Shama: Class 5 pupil allegedly commits suicide over mum’s refusal to give him food as punishment Residents of Abuesi, a community in the Shama District of the Western Region have been thrown into a state of shock after news of a 14-year-old year old boy who is alleged to have committed suicide reached them. The victim, John Yawson, a Class 5 pupil of the Alliance International School in Shama was said to have hanged himself in an uncompleted building in the neighbourhood which belongs to his father. The lifeless body of the deceased, popularly known as Egya Koyo, is reported to have been found hanging aided by a rope in the uncompleted building. Some residents in the community alleged that the deceased had offended his mother and had been denied food the previous day, a decision that forced him to commit the act. Assembly Member of the area, Enoch Arthur confirmed to Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, the host of Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show on February 3, that the incident happened on ...

[BREAKING NEWS]  4 MPS SUSPENDED BY SPEAKER OF GHANA'S PARLIAMENT. The Speaker of Parliament of Ghana in the person of Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has suspended the Majority Chief Whip, Minority Chief Whip ie Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor and Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh. The Speaker of the house has suspended them for two weeks immediately because of the brawl that happened yesterday Thursday, 30th January 2025 over the vetting of already invited nominee for Foreign Affairs Ministry, Sam Okudjeto Ablakwa, the current MP for North Tongu Constituency. Hon Tampuli and Hon Jerry Ahmed has also been suspended alongside the others involved in the incident that happened yesterday.

President Mahama Appoints Dr Johnson Asiamah as Governor of Bank of Ghana. REPUBLIC OF GHANA PRESIDENCY COMMUNICATIONS. According to the website www.presidency.gov.gh on Friday, January 31, 2025. PRESIDENT MAHAMA NOMINATES DR. JOHNSON ASIAMAH AS GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF GHANA. President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to serve as Governor of the Bank of Ghana pending approval by the Council of State. Dr Asiamah's nomination follows the receipt and acceptance of a formal request by current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave leading to his retirement on 31st March, 2025. Dr Johnson Asiamah who previously served as a Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana between 2016 and 2017, holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK and has extensive experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation and economic research. He has a wealth of experience in the banking having worked at the Bank of Ghana for over 23 ...

INTRODUCTION OF THE BEACON OF LIGHT AS THE APPROVED LITERATURE TEXT FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) wishes to inform all learners, teachers, and stakeholders in the education sector that the literature book titled The Beacon of Light, authored by Joshlyn Yayra Diabo, Adam Ankrah, Bryte Okrah, and Lucas Zanyoh has been officially approved as the prescribed literature text for Junior High Schools across the country.  An additional resource that accompanies the book is The Beacon of Light Commentary, authored by Victoria Stevens, Dr. Jemima Larteley Mensah and Very Rev. Ebo Ephraim.  The commentary provides an in-depth analysis of the book’s contents, offering deeper insights to enhance understanding. The Beacon of Light has been designed to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, literacy and moral values among young learners. It is intended to complement the core instructional materials and provide teachers with additiona...

GFA Constitutes New Black Stars Technical Team. The Ghana Football Association -GFA has announced the revamping of the technical team of the National Football team ie the Black Stars of Ghana with appointment ranging from Technical Director, Assistant Head Coach, Chief Video Analyst and Team Psychologist. Winifred Anton Schafer as Technical Director, Desmond Osei as the Assistant Head Coach, Gregory De Graywe as Chief Video Analyst and Kris Perquey as Team Psychologist. Winifred Anton Schafer Desmond Osei Gregory De Graywe Kris Perquey