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I am not in a hurry to go to the capital market and borrow – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says he has no appetite for rushing back to the international capital market for loans, insisting Ghana must...

See where new 198.7 kilometres Accra–Kumasi 6-lane Expressway Project captured in 2026 Budget will pass

The planned new Accra–Kumasi Expressway, expected to be a completely new road built to full expressway standards rather than an upgrade of the existing...

If you’re too popular with MDAs as Finance Minister, something is wrong – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says being popular with ministries, departments, and agencies is not part of his job. His loyalty, he insists,...

Princess Duncan supports wellness outreach programme on her birthday

The Deputy CEO of COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company and Queen Mother of the Frante–Sekyeredumase Traditional Area in Ashante Region, Princess Duncan, as...

How we averted dumsor – Finance Minister reveals $252m rescue deal with IPPs

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana narrowly escaped a return to dumsor after government secured a renegotiated deal with Independent Power Producers...

KKD appointed Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean

Kwasi Kyei Darkwah (KKD), the celebrated media personality popularly known as KKD, has been appointed Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region. The appointment comes...

‘It will blow your mind’ – Ato Forson hints at explosive audit report to drop next week

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says a damning audit report exposing billions of cedis in questionable claims is set for release next week. He...

2026 Budget: Government allocates GH¢401 million to Women’s Development Bank

The Government of Ghana has announced a fresh GH¢401 million capital injection into the Women’s Development Bank to expand access to affordable finance for...

Government to rehabilitate the National Theatre in Accra

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced key initiatives to support Ghana’s creative sector in the 2026 Budget Statement presented to Parliament. Dr. Forson...

Fire destroys parts of Jacobu Police Quarters

A fire outbreak at the Jacobu Police Quarters in the Ashanti Region destroyed four rooms and their contents, though firefighters from the Ghana National...

Government to retool Ghana Armed Forces with new equipment and infrastructure

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a comprehensive retooling and modernization programme for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the 2026 Budget...

2026 Budget: Gov’t pledges over 4,000 machineries for farmers in 50 districts

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that more than 4,000 pieces of agricultural machinery will be deployed across 50 districts to enhance...

Four arrested in connection with murder of Tanoso Chief

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanoso in the Bono East Region, the...

2026 budget: Gov’t to upgrade SHSs nationwide under new education programme

The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to upgrade and expand senior high schools (SHSs) nationwide, focusing on infrastructure improvements and enhanced learning environments. Finance...

2026 Budget: Gov’t to end double-track system

The Government of Ghana has announced plans to end the double-track system in all senior high schools (SHSs) as part of a national initiative...

2026 budget: Gov’t to establish $500 million Oil Palm Development Fund

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the establishment of a US$500 million Oil Palm Development Finance Window to support the cultivation of...

Full text: Finance Minister presents 2026 budget in Parliament

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday November 13, 2025, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in parliament. The presentation...

2026 budget: Finance Minister announces major VAT reforms

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a major financial boost to households and the private sector through a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s...

Don’t arrest innocent people in the name of fighting galamsey — Gideon Boako

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has urged the Ghana Armed Forces to ensure the protection of civilian rights during ongoing anti-illegal...

Gov’t abolishes Covid-19 levy

Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the abolition of the COVID-19 levy. Dr. Forson made the announcement during the presentation of the...

2026 Budget: Removal of ‘nuisance’ E-Levy did not weaken revenue generation – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has acknowledged that the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) has not significantly affected Ghana’s domestic revenue...

We’ve learned a powerful truth; there’s no shortcut to responsible economic management – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned that Ghana cannot afford any form of recklessness in the management of public finances, stressing that...

El-Wak stampede: Why should over 20,000 struggle for recruitment available for only 4,000 people? – Nitiwul

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium that claimed the lives of six...

Akufo-Addo mourns victims of El-Wak stampede

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of six young women during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment...

U.S. Embassy extends condolences to victims of El-Wak stadium tragedy

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has extended its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives during the...

Parliament approves Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as new Chief Justice

Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana following his vetting by the Appointments Committee earlier this week. His confirmation...

Parliamentary Committee visits El-Wak stampede victims

The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior, chaired by James Agalga, has visited victims of the recent El-Wak Stadium stampede who are receiving treatment...

El-Wak stampede: Military officers overseeing recruitment ordered to step aside amidst probe

Senior military officers who supervised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at El-Wak Sports Stadium have been asked to step aside to allow...

We have no doubt that Mahama appointed the right person as Chief Justice – AG

The Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s new Chief Justice, describing him as...

GFIM targets 10 million investors, 100 corporate bond issuers by 2035

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) over the next ten years, aiming...

Ghana’s Fixed Income Market surpasses GH¢1.2 trillion in trades — BoG Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, says Ghana’s fixed-income market has matured into a cornerstone of financial stability, recording cumulative...

Speaker Bagbin rejects claims of Executive control over Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has dismissed suggestions that the executive branch wields influence over his actions or the operations of...

El-Wak stampede: They don’t want the military; they just need jobs – Solomon Owusu

A Communication Director and Spokesperson of the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has said that most young people taking part in military recruitment exercises are...

World Assemblies of God Global Chairman arrives in Ghana for 2026 Congress launch

The Global Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowshp, Rev Dominic Yeo has arrived in Accra to launch the 2026 World Congress of...

How Adutwum’s kindness helped young man achieve dream to become medical doctor

In an inspiring display of compassion and dedication to empowering the next generation, the Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe constituency and New Patriotic Party...

GES suspends implementation of PTA Guidelines

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the implementation of the Parent-Teacher-Association (PTA) Guidelines, including the collection of levies. “The management of the Ghana Education...

Gov’t benefiting from economic foundation laid by NPP – Stephen Amoah

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso and former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Stephen Amoah, says the current government’s economic stability efforts are being made...

Livestream: Finance Minister presents 2026 budget

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is set to present the 2026 budget before parliament. The budget is expected to outline the government’s...

Mahama directs Finance Minister to release extra GH₵200m to tackle maize glut

President John Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to release an additional GH₵200 million to purchase surplus maize from...

Newborn baby found dead near Okrudu River in Kasoa

Residents of Kasoa New Market in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region are in shock after the body of a three-day-old...