John Dumelo, the Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, has emphasized the pressing need for higher cocoa prices in order to deter farmers from renting out their land to illegal miners. The lawmaker from Ayawaso West Wuogon brought attention to a concerning trend during his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee …

The Trades Union Congress Ghana (TUC) has denounced the Chief of Staff Julius Debrah’s decision to revoke any appointments and recruitment made after December 7, 2024. TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah called the directive “very problematic” and prone to misuse in a news release provided to Metro TV. The union contends …

Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the deputy minister-designate for finance, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy’s continuation and informed the public that there are no intentions to repeal it. On Monday, February 24, 2025, the Asuogyaman MP who was vetted before Parliament’s Appointments Committee promised …

Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the deputy finance minister nominee, has denied rumors that the government is covertly thinking of repealing the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. When questioned on Monday, February 24, during his parliamentary vetting, Mr. Ampem vehemently denied the rumors. “I am not aware of any subtle …

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) management has instructed all employees not to work on Monday, February 24, 2025. Management claims that unresolved legal and administrative concerns pertaining to hiring and wage payments are to blame. NEIP released a news release on Friday, February 21 that included this information. …

To finish all of the unfinished Agenda 111 projects, President John Dramani Mahama estimates that his government will require a total of $1.7 billion. He disclosed that about 90 of the hospitals built under Agenda 111 by the previous administration are still unfinished. “The previous government started Agenda 111 but …

Citing safety concerns, students from Odorgonor Senior High School in Accra demonstrated in the streets on Monday, February 24, against malfunctioning traffic lights and lighting close to their school. The students bemoan the fact that staff members have already died as a result of the failing signs, and they worry …

The destruction of forest reserves by illegal miners is equivalent to 7,500 football fields, according to Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. He claims that thirty hectares, or more than forty-four forest reserves, had been destroyed. In the Ashanti region, he stated measures are being done …

A youth-centered group, Progressive Youth Front (PYF), Ghana, has strongly condemned the mass dismissal of public sector appointments following President John Dramani Mahama’s directive. The PYF urges the government to reverse what they described as unjust decision, prioritizing the well-being of the nation’s youth. The group blames President Mahama for …

The Bono Regional New Patriotic Party’s communication team member, Miss Albertha Twumwaa, advocates for accountability, transparent governance, and individual commitment to fight corruption. She believes that declaring assets by government appointees should not be the sole measurement and alternative to curb corruption and related cases. Miss Twumwaa emphasized that fighting …