Agbodza dismisses NPP’s claims that the government is not paying contractors
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has dismissed claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament that the John Dramani Mahama-led administration has failed to pay monies owed to contractors for work done. According to him, the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has so […]
Energy Minister confirms $3.5bn gas deals, calls reforms transformative
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has described recent developments in Ghana’s energy sector as transformational, following the signing of major gas supply agreements aimed at boosting production, lowering prices and stabilising energy supply. Speaking during a working visit by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to […]
It would be unthinkable to exclude Ga from language policy- Haruna Iddrisu assures Ga Mantse
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the Ga State that the government will not introduce any indigenous language policy that excludes the Ga language, describing such an omission as “unthinkable”. He made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, Nii Teiko Tei Tsuru II, at the Ga […]
Education Minister backs use of indigenous languages during visit to Ga Mantse
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to integrating Ghana’s indigenous languages into the national education system, describing language as central to culture and identity. He made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the overlord of the Ga […]
GoldBod activities encouraging illegal mining- Minority Leader
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has warned that the dual role of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as both regulator and operator is encouraging illegal mining, locally known as galamsey. The leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament said the Minority is not opposed to the continuation of the Gold […]
GoldBod–Gold Coast refinery partnership revives Ghana’s long-abandoned gold value addition vision
By Magdalene Andoh Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod) decision to partner with Gold Coast Refinery has been hailed as a major strategic breakthrough for Ghana’s gold sector, marking a decisive shift toward local value addition, export efficiency, and economic sovereignty. Gold Coast Refinery, the first state-of-the-art gold refinery in West Africa and the second largest on […]
Veep commends behind the scene staff of Sports Ministry
By: Belinda Nketia Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday January 22, 2026 paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to engage officials on strengthening coordination between the Presidency and government ministries. The visit forms part of the Vice-President’s broader engagement with first-time ministers to close operational gaps between government agencies and […]
Ghana Sports Fund Governing Board inaugurated to drive national sports development
By: Belinda Nketia The Governing Board of the Ghana Sports Fund was inaugurated Friday January 23, 2026. This marks a key step toward establishing a dedicated and transparent system to support Ghana’s sports sector. The inauguration was announced by the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams on social media. It comes after years of […]
Vice-President receives briefing on sports sector reforms and plans
By: Belinda Nketia Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Jan. 22 2026 paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, where she received briefings on government’s 2025 sports interventions and the sector’s policy priorities for 2026. The Vice-President’s visit formed part of her engagements with first-time ministers aimed at strengthening coordination across government. […]
Vice-President visits Sports Ministry to strengthen inter-ministerial coordination
By: Belinda Nketia Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday January 22, 2026 paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to engage officials on strengthening coordination between the Presidency and government ministries. The visit forms part of the Vice-President’s broader engagement with first-time ministers to close operational gaps between government agencies and ensure […]
One million coders programme to reach at least 100 constituencies – Sam George
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, says the government is on course to roll out the flagship One Million Coders Programme in at least 100 constituencies by the end of the first quarter of 2026, despite prevailing financial constraints. He made this known on Wednesday, January […]
Mayor of Accra rallies Police, other security agencies ahead of February 1 decongestion exercise
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey has paid a working visit to selected security agencies in the metropolis to rally operational support for a major decongestion exercise scheduled to begin on February 1, 2026. The agencies visited as part of the tour included the Ministries, Accra Central, Railways, Jamestown, Korle Bu, Mamprobi and Kaneshie […]
Ghana opens talks to reclaim Nkrumah’s Guinea residence for tourism development
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has begun talks with the family of Guinea’s first President, Sékou Touré, to take over the house where Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah lived and worked during his final years in Guinea. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in Facebook post on Wednesday January 21, 2025, said […]
Ghana, China sign US$30m grant to aid construction of new University in Damongo – Dr. Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that Ghana and China have signed a US$30 million grant agreement to support the construction of a new university in Damongo in the Savannah Region. The minister made this known in a Facebook post on Tuesday, January 2026, after meeting the […]
