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FABAG welcomes gov’t decision to scrap 20% excise duty on locally produced fruit juices

The Chairman of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), John Awuni, has welcomed the government's decision to abolish the 20% excise duty...

Ejisu Assembly to consider vote of no confidence against MCE today

Some members of the Ejisu Municipal Assembly are expected to convene an emergency General Assembly meeting today, Friday, July 24, to consider a motion...

There is no issue at all – Ato Forson clarifies alleged rift with Agriculture Ministry

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has downplayed reports of a rift between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture...

Sammy Gyamfi rejects Minority’s claims, insists GoldBod remains financially strong

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims by some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority...

25 Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for 2026 World Cup seek asylum

Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...

Police reject GH¢150,000 bribe offer to release suspected narcotics truck in Tema

The Tema Regional Police Command says its officers rejected an alleged GH¢150,000 bribe offered by a suspect in an attempt to secure the release...

Gov’t sets aside $1.7bn for Accra-Kumasi Expressway

The government has deposited US$1.7 billion into a dedicated account to finance the construction of the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato...

‘We’re not going back to haircuts’ – Ato Forson warns against reckless spending

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has delivered a firm warning that the government will not abandon fiscal discipline for political convenience, insisting Ghana...

11 fake National Security operatives arrested for alleged extortion at Aboa

The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested 11 men accused of posing as National Security operatives to extort money from cannabis farmers in Aboa,...

Four arrested as Police recover 17 stolen motorbikes in Upper West

The Upper West Regional Police Command has recovered 17 stolen motorbikes and arrested four suspects during a special anti-robbery operation aimed at tackling motorbike...

Finance Minister pushes for law to stop state funds being frozen by court orders

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is calling for legislation to define which government funds can be frozen through court orders, warning that emergency...

Cheddar’s Oxford No. 1 Hotel disputes receivership reports, says it remains under management’s control

Management of Oxford No. 1 Hotel has dismissed reports claiming that the facility has been taken over by a receiver appointed by Cola Holdings...

Where is the man who put us in debt?’– Majority Leader demands Ken Ofori-Atta’s return

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has called for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to account for what he described as the...

The honeymoon is over – Amin Adam reacts to 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of losing public goodwill, saying the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review shows that its...

Minority dismisses 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review as uninspiring

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, describing it as uninspiring and lacking the detail required to address the concerns...

Ashanti NPP mobilises supporters for mass visit to Wontumi at Nsawam Prison

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region has announced plans for a massive show of solidarity with its Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako,...

Here’s why Cheddar’s partner wants to seize No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel

Nana Kwame Bediako, known as Cheddar, says his business partner Azad Cola's move to seize their jointly owned No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel rests...

Pastors, traditional healers urged to encourage sick people to visit hospitals

A Public Health expert, Dr. Benjamin Arhin, has called on pastors, Mallams, traditional healers, and other spiritual practitioners to stop discouraging sick people from...

Mid-year budget review: Your money is safe – Ato Forson assures Ghanaians

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that public funds are safe under his stewardship, stressing that the responsibility of a Finance...

2026 mid-year budget: Ato Forson rejects Minority claims on expenditure, says gov’t has spent billions on key programmes

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has rejected claims by the Minority in Parliament that the government has failed to spend on key expenditure...

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commends IGP, Special Operations Team for enhanced security

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the IGP’s Special Operations...

2026 mid-year budget: Women’s Development Bank to commence operations by end of 2026 – Ato Forson

The government has announced that the Women’s Development Bank is expected to commence full operations before the end of the year. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel...

Gov’t to construct 10 new SHSs across 10 underserved regions to end double-track system

The government has announced plans to construct 10 new senior high schools (SHSs) across the country as part of measures to transform secondary education...

DDEP coupon payment: Good news for bondholders as gov’t assures timely payment

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured domestic bondholders that government will make its next payment under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)...

2026 mid-year budget: Gold Board generated $15bn in forex inflows, strengthened reserves – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the Ghana Gold Board has generated an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows, contributing significantly to...

2026 mid-year budget: Ghana set to exit IMF bailout programme as final review nears approval – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana is on course to successfully conclude its three-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme...

2026 budget is on track, government commitments are being honoured – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the implementation of the 2026 Budget is progressing ahead of expectations, insisting that the Mahama administration is...

Mid-year budget review: Gov’t collected more taxes despite scrapping nuisance taxes — Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana recorded higher non-oil tax revenue in 2025 despite abolishing several taxes, including the Electronic Transfer Levy...

2026 mid-year budget: Ato Forson defends lean government

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to reduce the size of the government was aimed at promoting...

2026 mid-year budget review: I’m not here to seek supplementary estimates – Ato Forson

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will not return to Parliament to seek supplementary budget estimates for the...

2026 mid-year budget: Gov’t allocates additional funds for flood control

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the release of additional funds to support ongoing dredging and drainage projects following the devastating floods...

2026 mid-year budget: Economy was on its knees when Mahama took over – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said President John Dramani Mahama inherited an economy in deep crisis when his administration assumed office in...

‘There’s no date for Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s funeral’ — Family dismisses viral posters

The family of the late Apostle Prof. Dr. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that his funeral has...

Livestream: Finance Minister presents 2026 mid-year budget review

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament. The review will assess the economy’s performance against the...

Kantanka family accuses Adwoa Safo of demanding GH¢3.7m before burial of Father

The family of the late Apostle Prof. Emeritus Ing. Kwadwo Safo, founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, has accused his...

Concerned National Service Personnel threaten nationwide demo over GH¢60 deductions

Concerned National Service Personnel have threatened to embark on nationwide demonstrations if the GH¢60 allegedly deducted from their monthly allowances is not refunded. The personnel...

Mid-year budget review to highlight key infrastructure projects — Dr. Acheampong

Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Theophilius Acheampong, has indicated that the government's 2026 mid-year budget review will provide Parliament with updates...

Live Updates: Finance minister presents mid-year budget review

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to appear before Parliament today to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, a statutory update on...

Firefighters rescue 25 after accident on Peki–Anyensu road

Firefighters have rescued 25 people, including four children, after a Benz Transit bus was involved in a road crash on the Peki–Anyensu stretch of...