Following the government’s instruction to freeze its pay for July, the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has withdrew all of its services. On July 22, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) directed the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to put a hold on the pay of all …
Read More »Government to reintroduce road and bridge tolls in 2025 – Finance Minister
In 2025, the government plans to reinstate road and bridge tolls. This statement was given on Tuesday, July 23, by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam at the mid-year fiscal policy review for 2024 presentation in Parliament. Former Roads and Highways Minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta ordered the end of toll collecting …
Read More »Gross International Reserves reached 3.1 months of import as at end June 2024 – Amin Adam
Ghana’s economy is exhibiting encouraging indications of growth and recovery, according to Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Minister gave an address to the Parliament in which he outlined the government’s intentions for the rest of the year and highlighted significant accomplishments. Despite expressing …
Read More »Government disburses Ghc5.4bn to support social intervention programmes – Finance Minister discloses
The government of Ghana has decided to provide significant financial support to the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program, the National Health Insurance Scheme(NHIS), and the school feeding initiative. This decision was made in response to a request made by Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam during his mid-year …
Read More »“It’s been a difficult time and I empathise with our entire fellow Ghanaians” – Finance Minister
The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, expressed sympathy to Ghanaians on the present economic difficulties. He claims that the past two years have been incredibly difficult on businesses, families, and the less fortunate members of society worldwide. The Karaga MP voiced concerns about these issues at the presentation of …
Read More »Wa Naa calls for Bawumia’s assistance in the Wa killings
Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, the Overlord of Wa, is concerned about the rising incidence of serial killings in the region. A middle-aged motorist was killed in the most recent instance; his body was found behind a trailer with his neck cut. This adds to the string of enigmatic security …
Read More »Bagbin advocates for a legislative cap on the number of Supreme Court justices
There should be a legislative limit on the number of Justices nominated to Ghana’s Supreme Court, according to Speaker of the Parliament Alban Bagbin. At the moment, the constitution stipulates that there must be nine judges, but it does not state how many can serve. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo …
Read More »NPP has been good to Wechiau; We will vote for Bawumia – Wechiau Paramount Chief
The leaders and populace of Wechiau, located in the Wa West constituency of the Upper West Region, have pledged to support the NPP’s candidates this time around because of the party’s long-standing dedication to the region’s development. According to the Chiefs, NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s decision to formally “announce …
Read More »Any attempt to illegally freeze salaries would lead to legal action – CETAG warns gov’t
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG) leadership has vowed to escalate its indefinite strike until the government implements the arbitral ruling and agreed service terms. It has also said that it would oppose any unlawful attempts to freeze members’ pay. Beginning in June, CETAG has maintained that its strike …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 320 Housing Units for Police Service in Tesano
The commissioning of 320 new housing units for the Police Service in Tesano, Accra, by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is a significant step towards improving the welfare of Ghana’s security forces. This achievement is a critical first step in enhancing national security and safety and is evidence of the …
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