The Office of the Cabinet Secretary has issued a formal reminder to all Ministers of State to strictly comply with established Cabinet protocols before making any public declarations regarding government policies or initiatives. This advisory follows a rising pattern where certain Ministers have unveiled significant programmes in the name of the Government without prior consultation,...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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CETAG Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Allowances and Unfulfilled Arbitration Ruling
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a strong warning that it will initiate a nationwide strike if the government does not settle outstanding payments and fully enforce an arbitral decision made by the National Labour Commission (NLC) in May 2023. In an interview with Joynews, CETAG President Maxwell Bunu stated...
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TVET Service Suspends Three Principals Over Alleged Extortion and Unauthorized Fees
The leadership of the Ghana TVET Service has promptly initiated disciplinary measures against three Principals of Technical Institutes following substantiated reports of unauthorized fee imposition and extortion within their schools. The institutions involved are Agona Swedru Technical Institute in the Central Region, Sunyani Technical Institute in the Bono Region, and Madina Technical Institute in the...
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‘Free Tertiary Education for PwDs– an act of justice and equality’ – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability on Friday, described the policy as a moral responsibility rather than an act of charity. “Each student supported under this policy becomes an asset to our nation. A potential engineer, a teacher, an entrepreneur, a farmer or an...
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Cedi@60: BoG to use celebration to address dollarisation
Head of Communications at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Bernard Otabil, says the upcoming Cedi@60 celebration is not only to commemorate Ghana’s currency but also to promote national pride and tackle the growing trend of dollarisation in the country’s economy. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, October 27, ahead of the official launch...
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Former President Akufo‑Addo, Dignitaries Pay Tribute to Late Nana Konadu Agyeman‑Rawlings
Former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, accompanied by his wife Rebecca Akufo‑Addo, joined a host of former senior government officials today to honour the memory of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman‑Rawlings. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the former Chief of Staff and past Ministers of Defence, Interior, Transport, and Lands. The gathering followed the passing of...
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BoG to Roll Out Digital Lending Guidelines, Pushes Forward with Crypto and Digitalisation Reforms
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has announced that the central bank will soon introduce regulatory guidelines for digital lending in the country. He explained that the initiative is designed to safeguard consumers while strengthening collaboration between traditional banks and fintech companies. Dr. Asiama made the disclosure when addressing members...
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Ghana Declares Three Days of Mourning for Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
The Government of Ghana has proclaimed a three-day national mourning period following the death of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement on Friday, noting that the observance will take place from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. In an official statement on behalf of the government,...
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President Mahama swears in 37 High Court Judges, calls for swift justice and ethical excellence
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reinforced his administration’s commitment to an independent yet accountable judiciary at the induction of 37 new High Court judges. “Judicial independence is the lifeblood of our democracy, and it must never be compromised,” President Mahama declared during the swearing-in ceremony. “But independence does not mean isolation. Courts must remain...
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Government and Former Leaders Honor Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings with Tributes
Expressions of grief and admiration continue to flow from current and former government figures following the death of Ghana’s former First Lady and founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. She passed away on Thursday, October 23, at the age of 76. President John Dramani Mahama shared his sorrow in a Facebook...