President John Dramani Mahama has urged the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in schools across Ghana, emphasizing their crucial role in accountability and community involvement in education. Speaking during a meeting with the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) at Jubilee House on June 11, 2025, Mahama expressed concern over the diminished role of...
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged striking nurses and midwives to resume work, stating that meaningful engagement cannot happen while the strike continues. “To all health workers, I remain the best person to advocate for your interests, and I will continue to do so. But let’s return to our health facilities, meaningful...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...