Ghana’s Parliament has officially resumed sittings today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Parliament. This comes after a break observed during the Easter period. With the resumption, Members of Parliament are expected to engage in a full schedule of legislative activity. The agenda […]
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The Government of Ghana has officially released a list of state institutions that are now exempt from paying electricity bills. This major policy decision, led by President John Dramani Mahama and approved by Cabinet, aims to safeguard critical national services while promoting responsible electricity use across the public sector. According to the Minister for Energy
The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike starting Monday, June 2, 2025, over the government’s failure to pay their outstanding allowances. According to the Association, its members have gone 12 months without payment, and multiple appeals to the Ministry of Health have been ignored. In
Ghana’s electricity sector is showing signs of serious distress, as the increasing frequency of scheduled and emergency maintenance by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) points to a deeper, structural crisis in the national grid. While maintenance is a normal part of utility management, the current rate and scale of
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The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has ordered an immediate halt to ongoing land encroachment on Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) property at the Daboase water treatment facility in the Wassa East District. During a familiarization visit to the site, the Minister issued a strong warning, describing the encroachment as illegal and dangerous to the
Ghanaian nurses and teachers will soon have the chance to work in Jamaica, thanks to a new bilateral agreement between the two countries aimed at strengthening cooperation in education and healthcare. The deal offers employment opportunities abroad and aims to strengthen international cooperation in education and healthcare. The agreement was finalized during the Organization of
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Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the temporary closure of its embassy in Washington, D.C., after a special audit uncovered a long-running corruption scandal involving fraudulent visa and passport processing. The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Monday, May 26, 2025. He described the move as a necessary step
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In a compelling conversation on PM Jam on Melody FM, celebrated host Haruna Babangida welcomed two leading voices of the Supreme Masqueraders, Sir Isaac, the acting CEO, and Executive Member Boss Pee, for a dialogue that was as enlightening as it was inspiring. As Takoradi’s most prominent masquerade group marks its 25th anniversary, the executives
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The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has returned home after undergoing medical treatment in the United Kingdom. Her arrival on Wednesday, May 22, 2025, was met with warm greetings from President John Dramani Mahama, government officials, family members, and well-wishers at the Kotoka International Airport. “God Has Been Merciful” – Naana Jane Speaks After
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Ghana’s mobile money industry has reached a new milestone. According to the Bank of Ghana, mobile money transactions hit a record GH₵365 billion in April 2025, the highest monthly figure ever recorded. This marks a 3.8% increase from GH₵351.7 billion in March, reflecting the growing importance of mobile financial services in everyday life. The surge
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