Consumers can expect lower fuel prices at the pumps starting Monday, June 16, 2025, following the government’s decision to postpone the implementation of the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy. Consumers can expect lower fuel prices at the pumps starting Monday, June 16, 2025, following the government’s decision to postpone the implementation of the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has confirmed that petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will see price reductions across the country. According to COMAC’s Pricing Outlook Report, petrol prices are expected to drop by up to 2.2%, bringing the cost per...
List of 25 private schools added to free SHS programme for 2025 placement by Education Ministry
For the first time, 25 private senior high schools have been added to Ghana’s Free SHS programme under the 2025 school placement system, expanding options for BECE candidates nationwide. The Ministry of Education has released a list of 25 private senior high schools (SHSs) approved for inclusion in the 2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) under the Free SHS policy. This is the first time private SHSs have been incorporated into the Free SHS programme, a move aimed at increasing access to quality second-cycle education, particularly in areas where public SHSs are over-subscribed. The selected schools—labelled under Category...
AMA to soon commence a 24-hour city-wide cleaning initiative – Mayor
The Mayor of Accra has announced that the Assembly will soon commence a 24-hour city-wide cleaning initiative. He said the Borla Macho III tricycle, Anointed Engineering Services Ltd, will serve as a critical operational tool, and called on other businesses to support the city’s vision. The Mayor said this when the Anointed Engineering Services Ltd, a Ghanaian electro-mechanical engineering firm specialising in Perkins Diesel Generators, donated a ‘Borla Macho III’ tricycle to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to support the city’s sanitation improvement drive. The donation, which was made on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the forecourt of the AMA...
Education Ministry Mourns Loss of 7 Lawra SHS Students in Black Volta Canoe Tragedy
The Ministry of Education has extended its deepest condolences to the families of seven students from Lawra Senior High School, who tragically drowned in the Black Volta River during a canoe accident on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The students, all members of the school’s cadet corps, were attempting to cross the river near Dikpe, a community close to the Burkina Faso border, when their canoe capsized. Rescue efforts led by the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), the Ghana Police Service, and the Ghana Education Service retrieved the bodies, comprising five girls and two boys. In a statement, the Minister of...
IMF considers revising Ghana’s programme targets amid cedi’s appreciation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that Ghana’s sharp cedi appreciation against the US dollar in early 2025 could lead to a revision of key programme targets under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack stated that future programme reviews will assess macroeconomic and financial conditions, including exchange rate movements, to ensure that targets remain appropriate and achievable. The cedi’s appreciation—over 40% since the start of 2025—has significantly improved Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio, which now stands at 55%, ahead of the IMF’s 2028 target. Additionally, Ghana’s international reserves have exceeded expectations, reaching GH¢10.6 billion,...
Government to build modern markets across districts to boost 24-hour economy
Government has unveiled a nationwide plan to construct modern markets in all districts as part of its ambitious 24-Hour Economy Policy. The initiative, aimed at boosting local trade and job creation, will transform traditional markets into safe, fully serviced commercial hubs, allowing businesses to operate round the clock. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister for Local Government, Sanitation, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, stated that the government has allocated 25% of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF)—approximately GHC 24 million annually—toward the project. Each market will include essential infrastructure, such as schools, police stations, fire posts, and modern sanitary facilities,...
President Mahama unveils key water projects to address Northern Region crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the launch of major water infrastructure projects aimed at resolving the persistent water shortages in the Northern Region. Among these initiatives are the Bimbilla Town Water System and the Yendi Water Supply System, which will provide thousands of residents with clean, reliable water access. During a visit to Yendi, Mahama assured locals that his administration is committed to completing stalled projects, particularly the $30 million Yendi Water Supply Project, which began in July 2020 but remains unfinished. He criticized the lack of progress, emphasizing that under his leadership, the project will be fully implemented to...
GRNMA pledges non-partisan advocacy and continued support for healthcare
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has reiterated its dedication to patient care and non-partisan advocacy, following the suspension of its nationwide strike. The association emphasized that its actions are driven solely by the welfare of nurses, midwives, and the healthcare system, rather than political affiliations. In a statement issued after fruitful discussions with Parliament’s Select Committee on Health, the GRNMA clarified that its recent industrial action was not politically motivated but aimed at securing the implementation of a Collective Agreement signed in May 2024. The strike, which began on June 2, 2025, escalated into a full withdrawal...
GJA applauds President Mahama for safeguarding press Freedom
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his intervention in halting the shutdown of 64 radio stations across the country. The stations, which had faced revocation of their frequency authorizations due to regulatory breaches, were granted a reprieve following the President’s directive to the National Communications Authority (NCA). In a statement, the GJA acknowledged that while regulatory compliance is essential, shutting down multiple radio stations could have severe social and economic consequences, including job losses and restrictions on media freedom. The association emphasized that President Mahama’s decision to temper enforcement with clemency demonstrates his commitment...
President Mahama Intervenes to Save Four Radio Stations from Closure
President John Dramani Mahama has stepped in to prevent the shutdown of four radio stations, following a directive from the National Communications Authority (NCA) that ordered the closure of 62 stations over regulatory breaches. In a press release issued on June 12, 2025, the presidency confirmed that Mahama had instructed the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation to work with the NCA to restore the broadcast operations of the affected stations. Balancing Regulation and Press Freedom The NCA’s decision to suspend the operations of multiple radio stations was based on licensing infractions, including expired authorizations and failure to settle...