The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise from Monday, June 16, 2025, to Friday, June 27, 2025. This initiative aims to recover unpaid electricity bills across various sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial users, and government institutions such as Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. In a statement released...
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Tema and Takoradi Ports to operate 24 Hours—President Mahama Announces Major Economic Reform
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana’s Tema and Takoradi ports will transition to 24-hour operations starting July 1, 2025, as part of his administration’s ambitious 24-hour economy initiative. Speaking at the 2025 Ghana Horticulture Expo, Mahama emphasized that the policy aims to boost national productivity, streamline logistics, and expand exports, ensuring Ghana’s competitiveness...
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Gov’t Defends Delay in Nurses’ Conditions of Service, Citing Economic Stability Concerns
The Ghanaian government has defended its decision to delay the implementation of new conditions of service for nurses, insisting that the move is necessary to prevent economic collapse. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday night, Government spokesperson and Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese MP Felix Kwakye Ofosu addressed concerns over the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses...
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Your Book and Research Allowances have been captured in 2025 budget – Ato Forson assures teacher unions
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured tertiary education unions that the 2025 Budget fully provides for the payment of Book and Research Allowances. Dr. Forson gave the assurance during a meeting with the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), and the...
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Fuel Levy Implementation: Constructive Engagement Helps Avert Industry Crisis – Edudzi Tameklo
Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has welcomed the postponement of the GH₵1 fuel levy by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), describing it as a necessary step to prevent disruptions in the petroleum sector. Following a closed-door meeting with the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), the GRA announced...
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We’re open to talks, not renegotiation – GRNMA to Health Minister
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has expressed its willingness to engage with the Ministry of Health but insists that it will not return to the negotiation table over matters already agreed upon. This follows a nationwide strike by nurses and midwives that began on June 4, 2025, over the government’s failure to...
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Abena Osei-Asare Slams GH₵1 Fuel Levy as an Unfair Burden on Ghanaians
Former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei-Asare, has strongly criticized the GH₵1 fuel levy, arguing that it unfairly denies Ghanaians the benefits of the recent appreciation of the cedi. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, June 9, Osei-Asare expressed concern over the government’s decision to impose...
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GRA Postpones Implementation of GH₵1 Fuel Levy Amid Industry Concerns
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially postponed the rollout of the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, shifting the implementation date from June 9 to June 16, 2025. The decision follows strong opposition from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), which warned that the GH₵1-per-litre levy could significantly increase fuel prices and...
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NRSA orders Assemblies to remove unauthorized billboards by June 2 or face court action
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued a firm directive to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region, demanding the removal of all unauthorized billboards by June 2, 2025 or risk legal action. The NRSA initially set a 21-day deadline for assemblies to dismantle billboards that obstruct road visibility and...
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Supreme Court dismisses Justice Torkornoo’s affidavit in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court has struck out the supplementary affidavit filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, ruling that its contents violated constitutional provisions requiring certain proceedings to be held in camera. The five-member panel, presided over by Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, upheld an objection raised by Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, who argued that the affidavit...