Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has sounded the alarm over rising public sector compensation costs, warning that wages and salaries pose a major risk to the successful implementation of the 2025 budget. Speaking during a post-budget interview following the presentation of the Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, on the Citi breakfast Show on Friday…
The Ghana Police Service has commenced the training of Community Police Assistants across the various Police Training Schools in the country. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in May this year between the Ghana Police Service and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), which will train 12,000 youth to support law enforcement efforts…
Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies in all government contracts, warning the practice threatens the stability of the national currency. Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Ato Forson said that, starting immediately, no government contract—regardless of its funding source—will be awarded…
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato-Forson, has hinted that the National Investment Bank (NIB) will be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange in the future. This means part of the bank will be sold to Ghanaians, but via the capital market. Presenting the Mid-Year Review Budget, Dr. Forson said the government has taken steps to inject…
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has delivered a scathing assessment of the economic legacy left by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, revealing shocking details about the state of Ghana’s economy upon taking office. Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, July 25, following his presentation of the 2025…
Education is often regarded as the cornerstone of development in many societies, as it enables individuals to improve their skills and knowledge in various fields. Whether it is commercial farming, carpentry, or any other trade, education is essential and beneficial across all aspects of human life. Pieng is a community situated in the Sissala East…
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with violent disturbances that marred the parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency on Friday, July 11, 2025. A statement issued by the police on Wednesday, July 23, confirmed that the suspects—Musah Muntari, a 46-year-old Station Manager at STC, and Ali Saeed, also known…
In March 2025, I was posted to Tumu as the Municipal Police Commander in the vibrant Tumu Municipality. Upon my arrival, I was struck not only by the town’s rich culture and community spirit but also by the untapped potential in sports among its youth. During my initial explorations, I encountered an extraordinary number of…
Ruth Chepngetich, the women’s marathon world record holder, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a banned substance. The diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) was detected in a sample collected from Kenyan Chepngetich on 14 March, the AIU said in a statement. Chepngetich, 30, broke the world record to win the Chicago Marathon…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GH₵462 million to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students nationwide. The payment, covering a six-month period, fulfills a key campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama and underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the health sector. In a press release issued on Thursday,…
