On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Cabinet held an emergency meeting to deliberate on pressing developments in Ghana’s cocoa sector. The session examined historical and systemic challenges confronting the industry and adopted key decisions to safeguard the livelihoods of farmers and protect national revenue. The meeting reviewed the 2025/26 cocoa season, which began in August 2025...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Education Minister Opens Global Quantum Science Closing Ceremony in Accra
Ghana’s Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has officially opened the Global Closing Ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025) in Accra. In his address, the Minister stressed that science, knowledge, and innovation remain central to human progress. He noted that quantum tools are already being applied in agriculture—enhancing soil and...
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IEA Survey Ranks Unemployment as Ghana’s Top National Challenge
A recent survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has highlighted unemployment as the most urgent challenge facing the administration of President John Mahama. The findings show that respondents placed economic and governance issues at the top of national concerns, with joblessness and illegal mining (galamsey) dominating the list. “Nearly half of respondents (46%)...
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NACOC Opens Licensing for Medicinal and Industrial Cannabis Cultivation in Ghana
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced the commencement of licensing for the cultivation of medicinal and industrial cannabis in Ghana, following parliamentary approval of a regulatory and cost framework. In a press statement dated 11 February 2026, NACOC confirmed that the licensing regime will apply strictly to cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding...
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IEA Survey: Majority Endorse Mahama’s Leadership, But Rising Costs Dominate Concerns
A nationwide survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) indicates that President John Dramani Mahama continues to enjoy strong public backing one year into his tenure, with 68 percent of Ghanaians endorsing his performance. The poll, conducted in December 2025 among more than 1,000 respondents across all regions, found that 22 percent disapprove of...
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Baptist Medical Centre Partners with Ghana Medical Trust Fund to Strengthen Healthcare in North-East Region
The Baptist Medical Centre has pledged its strongest commitment yet to partner with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) in delivering critical healthcare support to patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases. Hospital management emphasized that with modest assistance from GMTF — particularly in retooling and advanced training for medical staff — the facility would be better...
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Parliament of Ghana to Launch Strategic Blueprint for 2026–2030
The Parliament of Ghana is set to unveil its Corporate Strategic Plan for the years 2026 to 2030 at a high-profile event scheduled for Thursday, 12th February 2026, at the Justice D.F. Annan Auditorium, Parliament House. The launch, to be officiated by the Rt. Hon Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, marks a pivotal moment in...
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President Mahama Inaugurates Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, a high-level body tasked with guiding Ghana’s macroeconomic policy, fiscal stability, and long-term economic transformation. The Group, chaired by the President, brings together eminent figures from academia, public service, finance, and the private sector to provide evidence-based advice for economic decision-making....
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Ghana to Establish Independent Fiscal Council After IMF Programme Exit
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen financial oversight and ensure sustainable economic management once the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The disclosure was made by the Deputy Minister for Finance, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during a courtesy call by Ms. Emmanuelle Boulestreau, Head...
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Minister For Gender Visits 31st December Women’s Day Care Center And Makola Clinic
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has paid a working visit to the 31st December Women’s Early Childhood Day Care Centre at Makola Market to assess operations and engage with children, caregivers, and market women. During the visit, Dr. Lartey met with management of the Centre to...