With the induction of John Dramani Mahama as the new President of the Republic on January 7 this year, he acknowledged that the event marked a different kind of history.
President Mahama did not mince words when he admitted that this year’s event speaks to the maturity of the nation’s...
In Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fable – the Emperor's New Clothes, a ruler's vanity and the courtiers' complicity expose a fundamental truth: sometimes, the most obvious reality is the one most desperately denied.
Outgoing President William Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has written a modern-day version of this tale, where a...
As the year draws to a close, we - at the B&FT - pause to reflect on the journey of 2024; a year filled with remarkable milestones, one where valuable partnerships were forged and others deepened.
It has been a period of transformative growth for our beloved publication and the...
December 7, 2024, will be remembered as a watershed moment in the annals of our nation’s political history.
The election of Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as the country's first female Vice President-elect goes beyond merely being a personal achievement on her part: that singular act has become a profound statement...
Gambrah Sampeney KWABENA ADJEI
The recent controversy surrounding President Joe Biden’s derogatory remark about Donald Trump’s supporters highlights a fascinating phenomenon: our tendency to focus on the negative. But what is more intriguing is how Trump turned the tables, using the comment to his advantage.
This raises important questions: why do...
Inflation has again surged for a second consecutive month, to 22.1 percent in October this year; this marks a rise from 21.5 percent in September according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
The uptick underscores ongoing inflationary pressures affecting essential goods and services, driven by factors such as currency depreciation,...
Policymakers are being urged to remain vigilant and direct economic strategies in response to emerging global risks.
the IMF’s latest World Economic Report highlights that the global economic outlook remains fragile despite promising signs of recovery. Key risks, such as regional conflicts, climate shocks and migration slowdowns require urgent action.
Pierre-Olivier...
Moody’s recent upgrade of the country’s credit rating is viewed as a positive sign for the nation’s economic recovery and future growth prospects.
Last week, Moody’s Ratings upgraded Ghana’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Caa2 from Caa3 and Ca respectively, while also changing the outlook to positive...
A toxicologist made a submission on JOYNewsfile recently and noted that restoring the quality of a damaged biological system such as water may need a decade. The comment centred on efforts at reclaiming environmentally degraded lands and whether they actually restore the fertility of soils.
However, a researcher with the...
The United Nations Development Programme Insurance and Risk Finance Facility's (UNDP-IRFF) willingness to support the nation develop financial solutions that protect the most vulnerable, and reduce the economic toll of disasters is both welcome and laudable.
Indeed, the UNDP has reiterated its commitment to working with the country’s institutions, insurers...