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Opening of Tema Motorway interchange: Police deployed to guide road users
Following the opening of the Tema Motorway interchange, the Tema Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has deployed personnel to guide road users to ensure that they become familiar with the interchange and always adhere to traffic rules on the road.
The Tema Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Joseph Owusu-Bempah, who disclosed this to the Ghanaian Times said signal men had also been positioned at vantage points to help drivers to correctly follow road directional signs.
He observed that some drivers from Aflao direction to Accra had failed to use the underground tunnel and, therefore, made it difficult for drivers to locate their course back on track.
The Tema Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department Commander advised all road users, especially drivers, to drive slowly while paying serious attention to road directional signs and signals.
He was optimistic that with discipline and adherence to the road traffic laws, driving in the Tema Metropolis would soon be devoid of heavy vehicular traffic and be safe.
FROM DZIFA TETTEH, TEMA
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Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢9.7 billion as part of its debt obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the payment amounted to GH¢9,698,815,220.17.
This brings the total payments made under the programme this year alone to GH¢19.4 billion.
According to the minister in a facebook post, the payment shows government’s commitment to honouring agreements made under the DDEP and is expected to boost investor confidence in the economy.
He stated that government has also created two sinking fund accounts one in cedis and another in US dollars to help manage future debt payments.
These funds, introduced he said is in line with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review and backed by the Public Financial Management Act, meant to ensure that upcoming loan obligations due between 2026 and 2028 are paid on time.
The Finance Minister assured investors and the public that all future debt commitments, including those under the DDEP, will be fully honoured without delays.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama appoints Biadela Mortey Akpadzi chairman of the Ghana Gold Board Tribunal
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr. Biadela Mortey Akpadzi as chairman of the newly inaugurated Ghana Gold Board Tribunal.
The appointment is in line with Section 55 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, which provides for the establishment of the Tribunal to strengthen governance and accountability in the gold sector.
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday inaugurated the Tribunal, which also includes Ms. Hamidu Mariam and Mr. Justin Pwavra Teriwajah as members.
The finance minister congratulated the appointees and assured them that government would soon appoint a Registrar and provide staff to support the effective functioning of the Tribunal.
The Tribunal will consider appeals on decisions made by the Gold Board, particularly matters relating to licensing and rulings of the Dispute Resolution Committee.
By: Jacob Aggrey
