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 […]
Ahead of Budget: Minority will ensure thorough review of the Budget – Oppong Nkrumah assures
Ahead of the maiden presentation of the Budget and Economic Policy Statement by the Mahama-led Government on Tuesday, March 11, many Ghanaians from diverse backgrounds, including economic, financial, and governance experts, have expressed varied opinions and expectations. One of those individuals is former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi […]
Ghana and Mali to Revive Joint Technical Cooperation Framework
By Celestine Avi Ghana and Mali have agreed to resume discussions on the stalled Joint Technical Cooperation Framework, which was initiated in 2012 to enhance trade, economic collaboration, and diplomatic engagement between the two nations. During his visit to Bamako, President John Dramani Mahama stressed the need to revive this mechanism to address trade bottlenecks, […]
Ghana Water MD inspects water treatment plants to address production shortfalls
Story by : Doreen Ampofo Acting Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has embarked on a system-wide assessment tour of key water treatment plants in Accra to evaluate operational lapses and identify immediate solutions to boost production. The visit follows management’s recognition of critical challenges affecting water supply and the need for […]
2025 budget to focus on creating stronger future for everyone – Ato Forson
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has hinted that the 2025 budget is about shaping a stronger future for all. The Finance Minister took to his X page to ask citizens to share their expectations of the 2025 budget presentation slated for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, on the floor […]
NALAG pushes for better welfare for Assembly Members
The President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) and Presiding Member of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Mr. Alfred Asiedu, has outlined plans to improve the welfare of assembly members across the country. He said one of the key issues he is working on is securing an end-of-service benefit for assembly members. […]
Ghana marks 68th Independence Day today
By Seli Baisie Ghana is commemorating its 68th Independence Day today, Thursday, March 6, 2025, under the theme “Reflect, Review, and Reset.” The central event is a ceremonial parade, which is currently underway at the forecourt of Jubilee House, the seat of government, marking a departure from previous large-scale celebrations due to economic considerations. Live […]
Herbal Medicine Association advocates for greater support and integration into Ghana’s healthcare system
By: Henrietta Afful The Herbal Medicine Association of Ghana has called for increased support for traditional medicine in the country. During a courtesy visit to the Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Association highlighted key challenges facing the sector and underscored the need to expand the availability of traditional medicines in hospitals to […]
New leadership of Ghana School Feeding Programme meets Gender Minister
By: Franklin ASARE -DONKOH The new leadership of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, in her office in Accra. The meeting brought together the National Coordinator, Madam Hajia Fati Forgor, the two Deputy National Coordinators ( […]
NSS Scandal: Gifty Oware-Mensah will avail herself to NIB – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin has confirmed that Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director, National Service Authority (NSA), is prepared to meet with the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over Scheme’s alleged scandal. Madam Oware-Mensah, along with other former NSA directors, has been accused of adding over 80,000 ghost names to the Authority’s payroll. The NIB […]
Dr. Dominic Hoedoafia assumes office as Executive Secretary of the Inter-ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation
By: Jacob Aggrey Dr. Gameli Dominic Hoedoafia officially assumed office as the Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD) on Monday, February 17, 2025, following a formal handover ceremony at the IMCCoD Secretariat. This transition marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s decentralisation agenda and reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening local governance […]
Government establishes first-ever satellite passport office at Hajj Village to expedite pilgrim travel
By Hannah Dadzie In a groundbreaking move to streamline passport acquisition for Ghanaian Muslims embarking on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a satellite passport office at the Hajj Village in Accra. The initiative, hailed as historic, aims to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks, ensuring that prospective pilgrims receive their passports […]
