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PM Express Business Edition

2026-05-072026-06-19

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy NewsPM Express Business Edition recently, Mr Afreh Biney insisted that SSNIT has no intention of selling any of its hotel investments despite ongoing efforts to improve its performance.

    ‘We don’t even remember the last time’ – La Palm returns to profit after years in the red
  3. Joy Online

    Director-General of SSNIT, Kwasi Afreh Biney, disclosed on Joy NewsPM Express Business Edition recently that discussions are already underway to increase the number of rooms at the hotel.

    SSNIT eyes expansion of Labadi Beach Hotel as profits surge
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    IMF Mission Chief for Ghana, Ruben Atoyan, disclosed this on yet-to-be aired JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition..

    IMF Board to decide Ghana’s final review and new PCI deal on July 27
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, he pointed to the exit of mining giant Endeavour Mining from Ghana to Côte d’Ivoire as a warning sign for the country’s mining sector.

    Endeavour left Ghana for Côte d’Ivoire – Ashigbey cites major investor exit amid tax concerns
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Mr Ashigbey said Ghana is now hitting the upper limits of what the IMF considers acceptable in the sharing of mining profits between governments and investors.

    Ghana’s mining taxes have crossed IMF danger zone – Ken Ashigbey
  8. Joy Online

    Ken Ashigbey, speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, said Ghana’s current fiscal regime is making the country less attractive to investors, especially as competitors in West Africa offer better conditions.

    Côte d’Ivoire emerging as serious rival to Ghana’s gold industry – Ken Ashigbey
  9. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy NewsPM Express Business Edition on Thursday, he said Ghana’s current mining tax structure is making the country less attractive to investors at a time when regional competition is intensifying.

    Ghana’s gold dominance under threat – Ken Ashigbey says West Africa is catching up fast
  10. Joy Online

    The former minister of finance disclosed this on PM EXPRESS BUSINESS EDITION with host George Wiafe on May 7, 2026.

    We remain committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to fast track BoG’s recovery – Seth Terkper
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking on PM Express Business Edition, he weighed in on the growing debate over the impact of the Bank of Ghana’s losses on the wider economy.

    Ghana’s gold was stabilising other economies – Terkper on BoG loss
  12. Joy Online

    Speaking on PM Express Business Edition, he entered the debate over the economic impact of the Bank of Ghana’s losses, arguing that attention should also be paid to gains from gold-sector reforms.

    Gold clean-up helped lift cedi, boost reserves, says Seth Terkper

Yesterday

  1. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel returns to profit after years of losses

    The director-general of SSNIT announced that La Palm Royal Beach Hotel has returned to profitability for the first time in years as efforts to revive struggling hotel investments show early signs of working. SSNIT has no plans to sell any of its hotel investments despite performance challenges at some assets.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. SSNIT plans expansion of Labadi Beach Hotel amid profit surge

    SSNIT plans to expand Labadi Beach Hotel by increasing its number of rooms, citing strong financial performance and consistent dividend payouts. The Director-General stated that SSNIT will not sell stakes in the hotel, and expects higher dividend payments this year after the hotel posted profit before tax in excess of ¢67 million in 2024.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. IMF Board to decide Ghana's sixth review and new PCI on July 27

    The IMF will present Ghana's sixth and final programme review and a request for a new Policy Coordination Instrument to its Executive Board on July 27. Once approved, Ghana is expected to receive a final tranche of more than $318 million under its bailout programme.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana losing mining investments to Côte d'Ivoire, CEO warns

    The Chamber of Mines CEO says Ghana's unfriendly fiscal regime, particularly increased royalty rates, has driven major mining investments to neighbouring countries, citing Endeavour Mining's exit to Côte d'Ivoire and another company's decision to redirect funds there due to tax concerns.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's mining taxes approach IMF upper limit, warns Chamber CEO

    Ken Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has warned that Ghana's mining tax regime is hitting the upper threshold of what the IMF considers acceptable (40–60% of mining profit-sharing), and is pushing investors to rival West African countries. He cautioned that once gold prices fall, government revenue could exceed 60%, making Ghana uncompetitive.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana risks losing mining investment to Côte d'Ivoire rival

    The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines warns that Ghana's fiscal regime is making it less attractive to investors compared to neighbours like Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea, with government's share of mining profits already hitting the IMF's upper threshold of 60%, and capital is already beginning to shift away from Ghana.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana's mining tax rates risk investor shift to West Africa

    Ken Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, warned that Ghana's mining tax structure is making the country less attractive to investors as regional competitors offer friendlier fiscal regimes. He disclosed that at least one mining company has redirected investment funds from Ghana to Côte d'Ivoire, and cautioned that when gold prices fall, government's share of mining revenues could exceed 60%.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Government committed to fiscal discipline for Bank of Ghana recovery

    Economic advisor Seth Terkper says the government remains committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana's recovery and ensure it can perform its functions as lender of last resort. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, up from GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, with negative equity rising from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Terkper defends gold reforms as stabilizing reserves and cedi

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has defended recent efforts to tighten management of Ghana's gold sector, arguing that reforms strengthened the country's reserves and supported the cedi. He linked the policy response to deliberate moves to rebuild external reserves and described the effort as "sanitisation of the marketing of gold."

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Gold marketing clean-up strengthened reserves, supported cedi appreciation

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper credits Ghana's gold marketing system clean-up with strengthening the country's reserves and supporting the recent appreciation of the cedi. He argues the reforms reduced leakages and weak controls in the sector, delivering significant gains despite not being perfect.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Finance minister defended swift action on inherited economic crisis

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper said the current administration inherited a deeply distressed economy with unpaid debt obligations, high inflation, and severe fiscal pressure, and that quick government intervention was necessary to stabilise public finances and reduce pressure on the central bank.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

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