Parliament today considered the Value for Money Office Bill, 2026 at its second reading stage. Moving the motion for the second reading, Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, explained that the Bill seeks to establish the Value for Money Office. According to him, the office will regulate, monitor, coordinate, promote, and develop value-for-money assessments...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Minority Rejects PURC Tariff Cuts as Inadequate
The Minority in Parliament is demanding deeper cuts in electricity and water tariffs, insisting that the recent reductions announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) fall short of easing the financial strain on households and businesses. Collins Adomako Mensah, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, voiced the concerns in response to PURC’s announcement...
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Parliament Passes Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Parliament has approved the Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to amend the existing Ghana Deposit Protection Act, 2016 (Act 931). Moving the motion for the second reading, Deputy Minister of Finance, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, explained that the amendment was necessary to strengthen Ghana’s financial safety net. He noted that the changes...
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Minority Demands Immediate Repeal of GH₵1 Fuel Levy
The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to abolish the GH₵1 fuel levy, arguing that it is worsening the financial strain on citizens already struggling with rising living expenses. Collins Adomako Mensah, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, made the appeal during an interaction with reporters in Parliament. “The justification for this levy...
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Foreign Affairs Minister Discovers Ghanaian Stars in Kyrgyz Football
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has uncovered a remarkable Ghanaian connection to Kyrgyzstan’s national football team during bilateral meetings with the Kyrgyz President and Foreign Minister. The officials revealed that Joel Kojo, a Ghanaian-born striker, is celebrated as a national hero and star player for the Kyrgyz national team, the White...
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President Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Economic Growth
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated government’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and sustainable economic growth during a high-level dialogue with Organised Labour at the Presidency. Addressing labour leaders, the President assured that government remains open about the true state of the economy, stressing that shared understanding is essential for the equitable distribution of national...
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Parliament Reads University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill for Second Time
Parliament has debated and read for the second time the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025, which seeks to establish a new university dedicated to advancing engineering and agricultural sciences in Ghana. Moving the motion, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, explained that the Bill aims to provide for the governance arrangements...
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Nursing Colleges to Award Degrees in Major Health Reform – Hon. Akandoh
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced sweeping reforms aimed at transforming nursing and midwifery education in Ghana, including the transition of training colleges into degree-awarding institutions and the introduction of specialised programmes. Speaking at the inauguration of Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions, the Minister said the reforms are designed to...
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British High Commissioner Highlights Strength of Ghana-UK Health Partnership
A delegation led by the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to discuss ongoing health sector reforms and deepen bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, Hon. Akandoh outlined Ghana’s progress in strengthening healthcare delivery, citing the expansion of the National Health...
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MoGCSP Strengthens Child Protection Data Systems with SWIMS Workshop
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through the Department of Social Welfare, has organised a two-day workshop on the Social Welfare Information Management System (SWIMS) Residential Homes for Children (RHC) Registry, aimed at enhancing data management and case documentation within Ghana’s child protection system. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to deepen...