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I’m determined to move Ghana from the current crisis – Finance Minister-Designate
Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged commitment to move Ghana out of its current economic challenges, tackling high inflation, cedi depreciation, and...
Fuel shortage persists in Damongo despite NPA’s assurances
Despite assurances from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to normalize fuel supplies in the Savannah Regional capital of Damongo, the product is still in...
Kwawu Apradang chief decries waste challenges from illegal mining activities
The Kontihene of Kwawu Apradang in the Kwawu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, Nana Baffour Nyarko, has expressed grave concerns about the health...
NPP gov’t didn’t use ESLA for intended purpose, revenue mismanaged – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has accused his predecessor of mismanaging revenues generated from the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA).
Mr. Mahama has said the New...
NPP gov’t released all school feeding arrears before leaving office – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government paid all outstanding arrears to school feeding caterers before leaving office.
In...
What I want to be remembered for if approved as Finance Minister – Ato...
Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged commitment to leave behind a strong legacy that will live in the minds of Ghanaians forever.
Dr....
Upcoming games will define our title ambitions – Asante Kotoko coach
Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, believes that the club's upcoming Ghana Premier League fixtures will be crucial in determining their title aspirations.
Narteh...
NDA boss addresses allegations of missing motorbikes and procurement irregularities
Sulley Sambian, Acting Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Northern Development Authority (NDA), has strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media about suspected land sales,...
Tourism Minister bid: Francis Doku vouches for Kojo Bonsu [Video]
While awaiting the appointment of a minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, some industry stakeholders have expressed their opinions on who best fits...
Oral sex identified as leading cause of throat cancer
Oral sex has now been identified as the leading cause of throat cancer, overtaking smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor diet, according to medical experts.
The...
Mahama engages Independent Power Producers to avert power crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has held an emergency meeting with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to address Ghana’s looming energy crisis.
The meeting, held on Monday,...
Road toll will be restored – Ato Forson
Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will work to reintroduce road tolls to generate revenue for maintenance.
Dr....
Ato Forson promises to collaborate with new Agric Minister for fair cocoa prices
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured cocoa farmers of fair pricing for their produce through collaboration with the incoming Minister for...
King Paluta donates to Kumasi Children’s Home
Renowned rapper King Paluta has extended a generous hand to the Kumasi Children’s Home as part of his philanthropic project, Give Time Some Time.
The...
Free SHS will continue uninterrupted – Finance Minister-designate assures
Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy is here to stay, reaffirming his party’s...
We’ll set up independent value for money office – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will establish an Independent Value for Money Office.
The...
Ato Forson pledges to address challenges of Domestic Debt Exchange Programme
The Minister-Designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to tackle the adverse effects of Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) on the...
NDC exposes three policemen over seizure of gov’t vehicles
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disassociated itself from an alleged ongoing seizure of government vehicles from public officers.
In a statement, the NDC Greater...
Cedi loses grounds against dollar but records gain against pound; one dollar equals GH¢15.85
The Ghana cedi lost 0.48% to the dollar last week, increasing its year-to-date loss to 1.27% with just 13 days into 2025.
The local currency...
Sunyani Queenmother seeks court intervention to restrain factions from enstooling new chief
The Queenmother of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II, has filed an interlocutory injunction to restrain Yaw Agyare from...
Tyson Fury announces shock retirement from boxing
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced his latest retirement from boxing on Monday in a video posted to social media.
Fury has called time on...
Finance Minister-designate vows to bring inflation back to single digit
Finance Minister-nominee Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has committed to reducing Ghana’s inflation to single digits through a series of robust fiscal measures, with a...
I won’t be threatened – Appointment Committee chair to Afenyo-Markin
The Chairman of the Appointment Committee and Akatsi South MP, Bernard Ahiafor, has cautioned the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, against any attempts to threaten...
GJA President gives back to Alajo community
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, over the weekend donated food items to over 1,000 people in parts of...
You’re elected to work, not to lament – Afenyo-Markin tells gov’t
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of attempting to shift blame for a looming power crisis onto the previous government...
We’ll abolish betting tax, E-Levy in our first budget – Ato Forson insists [Video]
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to abolish the betting tax and the e-levy in his first budget.
Speaking before the Appointments...
Nsoatreman FC will improve in the second half of the season – Yaw Preko
Nsoatreman FC Head Coach Yaw Preko Confident of Improved Performance in Second Half of 2024/25 Ghana Premier League
Nsoatreman FC head coach, Yaw Preko, is...
Don’t be scared; we won’t default on our debt obligations – Ato Forson to...
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana that the country will not default...
Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight TK630 returns to Accra hours after takeoff
A Turkish Airlines flight, TK 630, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, scheduled for Istanbul from Accra on Saturday, January 11, was forced...
You can’t direct Mahama on how to appoint ministers – Mahama Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin
Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for attempting to direct President John Mahama on how to handle ministerial appointments.
Speaking...
We intend to reduce depreciation to 8% in the shortest time – Finance Minister-designate
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced plans to reduce the country’s currency depreciation rate to 8% within the shortest possible time.
He...
My priority is a stable cedi, low prices and job creation – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has outlined his top priorities as ensuring a stable Ghanaian cedi, reducing the cost of living, and...
IET President urges NDC gov’t to prioritize action against ‘galamsey’
In a passionate appeal after the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service, the President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Engr. Henry Boateng,...
Minority urges Justice Minister-designate to investigate post-election disturbances
The Minority in Parliament has called on Justice Minister-Designate, Dominic Ayine, to ensure that all individuals involved in post-electoral disturbances are thoroughly investigated and...
I’ll dedicate a considerable amount of my time to revenue mobilisation – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has pledged to prioritise revenue mobilisation as a key focus of his tenure, should he be approved...
Parliament not aware of appointment of President’s secretary – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about the appointment of Dr. Callistus Mahama as the Executive Secretary to the President.
Dr. Mahama was appointed...
Cutting waste and tackling inflation key to economic recovery – Finance Minister-designate
The Finance Minister-Designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stressed the urgent need to reduce waste and bring down inflation to attract both local and...
I don’t need a siren as MP – John Dumelo
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has stated his opposition to the use of sirens on vehicles by Members of...
OSP completes probe into police recruitment, Charles Bissue cases
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Ghana’s Foremost Independent Anti-Corruption Agency, has released its Comprehensive Half-Yearly Report for the Period July to December...
My problem with tax exemptions is the opaqueness and favouritism – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed concerns about the current tax exemption regime, describing it as opaque and prone to favouritism.
Speaking...