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The economy is not struggling…the business models are changing. It’s often heard in most West African economies that, “Economy is struggling”. Sit back & dispassionately think “is the economy really struggling or the business models and ways of doing business which is struggling? Some thoughts to let you understand what really the problem is: 1) Car sales are going down… ...

The Israeli embassy in Ghana has shut down, a statement by the consulate announced Wednesday. As a result, consular services will not be extended to members of the public. No individual will also be allowed inside the premises of the embassy. A statement from the embassy copied to Starr News said: Due to the decision of the Israeli Ministry of ...

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has appealed to the Akufo-Addo government to ‘slow down’ on its desire to deliver on campaign promises as it is hurting the economy. According to the economic think tank, the finances  of the economy is not in the position to support the delivery of the numerous promises the NPP  made during the 2016 electioneering. ...

Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has revealed he played a significant role in John Mahama’s ascent to the Jubilee House. According to the Nadowli Kaleo MP, he convinced the former President of his chances at the top job at a time when he [Mahama] himself wasn’t keen. “I invited him [Mahama] in 2005 and discussed it with him,” ...

Several Communities have flooded following a heavy down pour that hit the Central region Wednesday morning. The rains which set in around 12 am has wrecked severe damage with many struggling to come out of their homes. Not only are many streets flooded but several homes have also been affected by the floods. Notable communities that have been affected are ...

Ghanaian-Lebanese and sympathizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) with close links to the presidency, Fadi Daboussi has called on the United States to shove their $190m PDS grant in support of the Ghana Power Compact into their backside. He was reacting to a news story that the U.S $190 million grant for PDS is no longer available after ...

The Minority in parliament has blamed government for the recent floods across the country, accusing finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta of refusing to release budgetary allocation to the works and housing ministry for flood management exercises. According to them, Ghanaians are at the mercy of God and can only pray as heavier rains are predicted to come in subsequent weeks. Former ...

The 2016 Flag bearer of the  Convention People’s Party (CPP), Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, has waded in the PDS ECG concession agreement saga describing the development as “a true policy crisis”. According to Mr. Greenstreet beyond the threat, fraud and disappointment, the saga provides an opportunity for rethinking the fundamental economic direction of the country. He believes inherent in there is ...

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has revealed that figures on Ghana’s economy for the first half of 2019 are not encouraging. According to ISSER, economic growth predictions for the year which were initially placed at 7.6% will therefore not be met. Dr Charles Ackah, Senior Research Fellow at ISSER presenting the 2019 mid-year review of the ...

The seat of government; The Jubilee House, has handsomely rewarded the Military Police personnel, who joined the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kalypo fever, ahead of the 2016 General Elections, with enlistment into the Ghana Military Academy, to become a commissioned officer of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Corporal Osei Owusu, now Lieutenant Osei Owusu, was among the list of 132 ...