Modern Ghana Newsletter - Issue #50

Government has introduced measures to reduce the prices of petroleum products at the pumps to cushion the citizenry in the midst of the constant rise in the prices of fuel.

The government of Ghana has resolved to cut the fuel coupon allocations to all political appointees by 50 as part of measures to address the current economic challenges facing the country.

A. INTRODUCTION Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press and fellow citizens.

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that efforts are underway to eliminate all ghost names from the government payroll by the end of December 2022.

Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced a reduction in government rsquo;s expenditure with regard to the organisation of conferences among others, as part of the interim measures being rolled out to save the country from the current economic crisis.

The Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak, wants the first Deputy Speaker of Parliament to issue definite instructions to the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta over his failure to appear before Parliament to answer serious questions.

The Ranking Member on Finance Dr. Casiel Ato Forson has punched holes into the fiscal measures announced by Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta today.

Government has with immediate effect banned foreign travels for all public officers except pre-approved critical and statutory travels.

Large scale consumption of Cowhide ldquo;Wele rdquo; threatens leather business which is likely to affect the country rsquo;s ability to export leather products Mr.