Dr. Sandaare appeals for urgent reconstruction of Wa-Bole-Techiman Road
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa Constituency in the Upper West Region, Dr. Sebastian N. Sandaare, has made a passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama, through the Minister responsible for Roads and Highways, to urgently rehabilitate and reconstruct the Wa-Bole-Techiman Road. According to him, the Wa-Bole-Techiman Road, which forms […]
Former IGP Dampare expresses gratitude following replacement
By: Roberta Gayode Modin Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians following his replacement, acknowledging the widespread support and goodwill he has received. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his Executive Assistant, Nana Osei Afrifa, Dr. Dampare expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians for their […]
Foreign Minister urges diplomats to prioritise Ghanaians abroad
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Ghana’s envoys to make the well-being of Ghanaians living abroad a top priority. Addressing the nation’s 71 Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Heads of Missions, and Consul-Generals in a virtual meeting on March 13, 2025, Okudzeto Ablakwa stressed the need for greater responsiveness […]
Vice President advocates for gender equity in the workplace on International Women’s Day
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called for accelerated action to create a more equitable workplace during the International Women’s Day celebration. Speaking on the theme, “Accelerating Action for a More Equitable Workplace,” she emphasized the need for inclusive environments that empower women and allow them to thrive […]
Transforming Education in Ghana: Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Closes National Education Forum
By: Rukayatu Musah & Rachel Quartey Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially closed the National Education Forum on Education, held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). The forum, which started on February 18, 2025, brought together stakeholders to build consensus on critical reforms needed to transform Ghana’s education system. Describing the […]
𝗦acked or Swapped? How headlines shape the story of Dampare’s removal
President John Dramani Mahama has named COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police on March 13, 2025. The announcement, grounded in the President’s constitutional authority and made after consultation with the Council of State, signaled a shift in leadership within the Ghana Police Service. Yet, the way this transition was packaged in […]
Price of passport booklet reduced from GH₵500 to GH₵350 – Ablakwa
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced a reduction in the price of a 32 – page booklet from GH₵500 to GH₵350. He made the statement on the floor of Parliament on March, 13, 2025 stating that there will be an amendment of the fees and charges in the coming […]
IMANI Africa officials urge government to reconsider potential removal of IGP Dampare
By: Deborah Pofara Luu Prominent figures from IMANI Africa, including Vice President Kofi Bentil and Founding President Franklin Cudjoe, have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama regarding the potential removal of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from his position. The officials have urged President Mahama to consider the implications of such a […]
Lawyer Abraham Amaliba vs dangerous billboards, road hazards: A call for urgent action to save lives
By: Abdul-Razak Yakubu (ARY), International Development, Political and Governance Consultant “If the safety of the people is not assured, the prosperity of the nation is but a fleeting illusion.” – Akan Proverb The bustling streets of Accra are becoming increasingly dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. Poorly placed advertising billboards, erected in the middle of […]
Finance Minister to present urgent bill to remove E-Levy and Betting tax
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will today, March 12, 2025, present a bill to Parliament to remove the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) and betting tax. This bill will be introduced under a certificate of urgency, meaning Parliament will consider it immediately. Dr. Ato Forson announced this on Tuesday, March […]
Full Text: 2025 Budget Statement
By: Henrietta Afful Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the Business Statement and Economic Policy for the year ending December 31, 2025, to Parliament on March 11, 2025. In his address, the Ajumako Enyan Essiam Member of Parliament and Finance Minister, outlined key reforms, including an overview of the Ghanaian economy […]
2025 budget is blueprint for growth and stability – Finance Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, says the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana is a foundation upon which Ghana will build a more resilient and equitable society. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana on the floor of Parliament […]
Ghana, Burkina Faso explore direct Accra-Ouagadougou flight to boost trade and tourism
By Celestine Avi Ghana and Burkina Faso are considering the introduction of a direct flight between Accra and Ouagadougou to improve trade, tourism, and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring nations. The proposal was a key topic of discussion during a meeting between Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, and Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, […]
Ghana@68: AMA charges citizens to embrace discipline and transparency to improve sanitation
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has marked Ghana’s 68th Independence Day Anniversary with a colourful parade and a call on residents to adopt a culture of discipline and transparency to improve sanitation and advance national development. The event, which took place at the forecourt of the City Hall on Thursday, March 6, 2025, under the […]
