The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command has taken three suspects into custody for allegedly stealing cartons of sardines from a cargo truck that overturned on the Accra–Kumasi highway at Kwahu Fodua. The truck, a fully loaded container with registration number AA 119CY, was en route from Accra to Kumasi when it toppled, blocking traffic in both...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Finance Minister Lauds Policy Rate Reduction as Boost to Growth
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has praised the Bank of Ghana’s latest monetary policy decision, describing it as a major step forward in the country’s economic rebound. The commendation follows the central bank’s move to lower the policy rate to 18 percent — its lowest point since March 2022. According to Dr. Forson, the...
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Ghana Condemns Military Takeover in Guinea-Bissau
The Government of Ghana has strongly denounced the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as an unconstitutional act that threatens democratic governance and regional stability. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, November 26, Ghana expressed deep concern over the coup d’état carried out by elements of the Guinea-Bissau military....
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Parliament Leadership to Deliver Final Remarks on 2026 Budget Tomorrow
The Leadership of Parliament has announced that leaders from both the Majority and Minority sides will present their closing statements on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy tomorrow, Thursday, 27th November 2025. The address will officially conclude the general debate on the Budget and set the stage for the next phase of parliamentary work,...
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Parliament Passes Value Added Tax Bill 2025 to Overhaul Tax System
Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill 2025, designed to deliver sweeping reforms that bring greater clarity, uniformity, and legal certainty to the nation’s VAT framework. The legislation replaces the existing flat-rate arrangement with a unified structure intended to streamline administration. A key feature of the bill is the upward revision of the...
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7-Year-Old Girl’s AbuseTrail Adjourned To December 12 After Judge’s Absence
The case involving Amina, the 7-year-old girl who was burnt by her caretaker for bedwetting, has been adjourned to December 12, 2025. The adjournment was necessary following the absence of a substantive judge to hear the matter. Amina suffered severe burns on her laps and private parts after her caretaker, Aisha, allegedly punished her for...
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Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Announce Takeover Amid Reports of President’s Arrest
A group of military officers in Guinea-Bissau say they have seized power following reports that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has been arrested. Gunfire was heard in the capital, Bissau, early Wednesday afternoon. Government sources told the BBC that the president had been detained shortly afterward, though there has been no official confirmation. The unrest comes...
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Minority Slams Justice Brew Plange Over Kpandai Election Ruling
The Minority in Parliament has condemned Tamale High Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, accusing him of exhibiting “judicial irresponsibility” in his handling of the Kpandai election petition. In a ruling delivered on Monday, November 24, 2025, Justice Brew Plange annulled the 2024 parliamentary election in the Kpandai constituency, citing widespread irregularities and ordering a...
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Bank of Ghana Slashes Policy Rate to 18%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a sharp cut in the policy rate, lowering it by 350 basis points to 18 percent from the previous 21.5 percent. The decision followed the conclusion of the committee’s 127th meeting held on November 25, 2025. At a press briefing at the...
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Zongo Development Fund Urges Calm Amid Debate Over Wesley Girls’ SHS Religious Practices
The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) has appealed to Ghanaians to remain calm as national debate intensifies over religious practices and public education at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School. In a press release issued in Accra, the Fund expressed deep concern about the ongoing discussions surrounding public education and freedom of worship in public schools, noting...