It should be a national pride to eat what we grow – Deputy Agric Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo has emphasized the importance of promoting locally produced goods, saying it is a matter of national pride to eat what we grow as Ghanaians. Speaking on Ghana’s Agriculture agenda on the GTV Breakfast show on Friday, November 14, 2025, Mr. Dumelo stressed that […]
Japan outshines Ghana with 2-0 win in Kirin Challenge Cup at Toyota Stadium
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Stars endured a 2-0 defeat against Japan in their Kirin Challenge Cup friendly on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Toyota Stadium. The Ghanaian side was without several key players Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, and Thomas Partey as they faced a confident Japanese team that had recently secured a landmark 3-2 […]
Ho’s Jubilee Park to host third young and loud festival on November 22
By Tilda Acorlor The Young and Loud Festival is set to return for its third edition on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Jubilee Park in Ho, the Volta Regional Capital. This year’s festival is on the theme “Our City, Our Future, Teen Creativity for Environmental Action,” It is aimed at inspiring teenagers to use […]
Finance Minister allocates GH¢150 Million to support Black Stars’ World Cup campaign in 2026 budget
By: Kwame Bediako The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 budget statement and economic policy on the floor of parliament, highlighting key investments that underscore Ghana’s ongoing economic recovery. Among the notable allocations, Dr. Forson announced that “an amount of 150 million Ghana cedis has been […]
Ghana Medical Trust Fund to ensure affordable care for chronic diseases in 2026 – Ato Forson
By: Adams Perpetual Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has announced that the government will establish the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to guarantee sustainable financing for the treatment of non-communicable diseases and specialised medical services. Speaking during the 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament, he said the initiative aims to support Ghanaians suffering from chronic conditions such as […]
2026 Budget: Government to establish 50 Farmer Service Centres with over 4,400 new agricultural machines – Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that government will establish 50 Farmer Service Centres across the country equipped with more than 4,400 modern agricultural machines to boost mechanized farming and improve productivity. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday November 13, 2025, Dr. Forson said […]
Government to Build 200 New JHS, 200 Primary Schools, and 200 Kindergartens- Ato Forson
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has announced major investments in Ghana’s basic education sector as part of the 2026 budget, aimed at expanding access, improving infrastructure, and supporting teachers. Presenting the budget to Parliament, Dr. Forson revealed that the government will construct 200 new Junior High Schools, 200 primary schools, and […]
Importers of excavators now require prior approval from the Ministry of Transport – Finance Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that importers of excavators would have to seek prior approval from the Ministry of Transport while also verified by shipping lines and customs. Presenting the 2026 budget statement on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Dr. Forson announced that […]
$31 Billion lost through import declaration abuse – Finance Minister reveals
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has exposed extensive abuse within Ghana’s import declaration system, resulting in billions of dollars being illicitly moved abroad under the guise of legitimate trade. While presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson revealed that investigations by the Ministry uncovered […]
Government will build 1,200-megawatt state-owned thermal power plant beginning 2026 – Ato Forson
By: Adams perpetual Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has announced that Ghana will begin constructing a 1,200-megawatt state-owned thermal power plant in 2026. Speaking during the 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, he said the plant will provide reliable, affordable electricity, strengthen energy security, and support the country’s gas-to-power transformation. Dr. Forson […]
2026 Budget: $500 million oil palm development financing window to be established with World Bank and DBs – Ato Forson
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that government will establish a $500 million oil palm development financing window in partnership with the World Bank and other Development Banks to support large-scale and sustainable oil palm production in Ghana. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday […]
President Mahama directs GH¢200 million to National Food Buffer Stock – Ato Forson
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that President John Mahama has directed the immediate release of an additional GH¢200 million to the National Food Buffer Stock Company to purchase and store excess food produced across the country. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament, Dr. Forson said the move is […]
2026 Budget: Ghana will rise again through reform, discipline and visionary leadership – Ato Forson
BY: ADAMS PERPETUAL Ghana’s Finance Minister has assured the nation that the country is on a firm path to recovery and progress,presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, he declared that “Ghana will rise again through reform, discipline, and visionary leadership.” The minister said the new budget reflects President John Dramani […]
Discipline delivers results- Ato Forson touts economic recovery in 2026 budget
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has declared that the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and reform has paid off, leading to improved revenue, lower debt, and restored investor confidence. He made the statement while presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament in Accra on Thursday November 13, 2025. […]
