President John Dramani Mahama has officially terminated the long-standing contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, citing concerns over financial inefficiencies and unfair wage distribution. The decision, announced on June 11, 2025, follows years of criticism regarding the contract’s structure and its impact on sanitation workers. Background of the Controversial Contract...
Ghana’s Parliamentary Health Committee has engaged the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in urgent discussions as the country grapples with a two-week nationwide strike that has disrupted healthcare services. The ongoing strike, initiated by nurses and midwives over salary arrears, improved working conditions, and allowances, has placed immense strain on hospitals and clinics,...
Five female candidates in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from Wassa Agave D/A Basic School in the Wassa East District of the Western Region have been injured in an accident. All the five candidates sustained varying degrees of injury and were rushed to Wassa Attiku Christian Hospital for urgent medical care. The pupils...
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed the immediate shutdown of 62 radio stations across Ghana due to regulatory violations. The affected stations include Happy FM, Asaase Radio, and several others. The closures stem from multiple regulatory breaches, including failure to renew licenses, non-compliance with broadcasting regulations, and security concerns. The enforcement action follows a...
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has described President John Dramani Mahama as a “listening President”, emphasizing that when he makes promises, he follows through. His remarks came during a courtesy call by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) at Jubilee House on June 11, 2025, where discussions centered on teacher welfare, housing, and education sector...
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...
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...