Hulk Hogan, the towering figure who transformed professional wrestling into a global entertainment powerhouse, has died at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed the news in a statement Thursday, saying it was “saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.” The company described Hogan as “one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures,” crediting him with helping WWE achieve worldwide prominence during the 1980s. Police in Clearwater responded to a medical emergency at Hogan’s residence early Thursday morning. He was transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was later...
NPA Refutes Fuel Shortage Claims, Assures Steady Aviation Supply
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to allay public concerns over the availability of aviation fuel (ATK), firmly denying reports of a nationwide shortage. In a statement released on Thursday, the Authority emphasized that Ghana currently holds sufficient stocks of ATK to meet domestic demand. This reassurance comes on the heels of similar denials issued by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, which earlier refuted media claims of an impending fuel crisis in the aviation sector. According to the NPA, engineers from the Ghana Petroleum Mooring Systems (GPMS) have successfully completed the replacement of 600 meters of critical...
President Mahama Names New Ambassadors to Strategic International Posts
President John Mahama has put forward a fresh roster of Ambassadors and High Commissioners to serve as Ghana’s representatives in various international assignments. The disclosure, made through an official release endorsed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, comes after deliberations with the Council of State. It reflects the government’s ambition to revitalize Ghana’s diplomatic strategy amid a shifting political landscape. Notable among the nominees is Mona Helen Kabuki Quartey, a former minister and distinguished economist, selected to lead Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Italy. Dr. Kwame Ampofo, a veteran in the energy sector, has been chosen to represent...
Domestic Bond Market to Reopen in August 2025 – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled the government’s intention to relaunch the domestic bond market as part of an updated debt management framework designed to lower borrowing expenses and enhance fiscal resilience beginning August 2025. While delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, Dr. Forson stated that the government’s revised debt strategy would now focus on deploying treasury bills solely for short-term liquidity management. “Our debt management strategy is to use treasury bills for cash management only and reopen the domestic bond market to finance the budget deficit,” he informed the House. He...
Ghana’s Economy Is Showing Signs Of Strong Recovery – Finance Minister
Ghana’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery, according to Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who delivered the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament earlier today. In his address to lawmakers, Dr. Forson outlined a series of encouraging fiscal indicators, including robust GDP growth, declining inflation, and renewed investor confidence. “We have made significant progress. The signs of recovery are obvious, evident, noticeable, visible, tangible, and they are being felt,” he declared. According to the review, Ghana’s economy expanded by 5.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, while non-oil GDP growth surged to 6.8 percent, surpassing earlier projections....
Two Arrested Over Ablekuma North Election Voilence
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with violent incidents that occurred during the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run election held on Friday, July 11, 2025. The suspects have been identified as Musah Muntari, a 46-year-old station manager at STC, and Ali Saeed, also known as Mboma, a 43-year-old businessman. Both individuals are currently assisting the police with investigations. The arrests form part of an ongoing operation to identify and prosecute all persons involved in violence, intimidation, or misconduct during the polls. In a statement signed by Ms. Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra...
‘We are spending, and spending right’ – Finance Minister Justifies Government Spending Strategy
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has forcefully pushed back against accusations that the government is neglecting crucial areas of public spending. Delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Parliament on Wednesday, July 24, Dr. Forson stated emphatically, “Contrary to the perception that we are not spending, we are indeed spending and spending at the right places.” His comments were a direct rebuttal to what he termed a “false narrative” suggesting government inaction or misaligned priorities. “We are making the right investments,” he affirmed, before presenting a comprehensive breakdown of expenditures across vital sectors of the economy. To silence...
We have saved over 900 jobs at NIB- Finance Minister,
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that more than 900 direct employment positions at the National Investment Bank (NIB) have been safeguarded thanks to targeted efforts aimed at stabilizing the institution. Delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on July 24, 2025, Dr. Forson praised the initiatives undertaken to rejuvenate the struggling government-owned bank. “We have saved 900 direct jobs at NIB through deliberate and timely actions,” he declared, emphasizing the critical need to protect livelihoods while reforming state financial entities. He characterized the National Investment Bank as “ready for business,” noting that the bank now enjoys...
Govt clears Capitation Grant arrears for Public Basic Schools from 2023
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has disclosed that the Government of Ghana has successfully settled all outstanding payments related to the Capitation Grant for public basic schools, covering the period from 2023 to the present. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 23, the GES emphasized that the payment underscores the government’s strong dedication to ensuring the efficient operation and sound administration of basic education nationwide. The Capitation Grant serves as a vital financial lifeline for public basic schools, supporting the acquisition of instructional materials, routine maintenance, and other key activities that enhance school-level management. Prompt release of the grant...
Parliament Approves Visa Waiver Agreements for Four Nations
Parliament has ratified visa waiver agreements with four countries, paving the way for holders of diplomatic, service, and ordinary passports to travel visa-free between Ghana and Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, Colombia, and the Commonwealth of Dominica. The agreements, which were laid before the House by the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, were unanimously adopted following deliberations on their potential benefits to Ghana’s foreign relations and economic development. Hon. Vanderpuije told the House that the visa waiver arrangements are aimed at strengthening multilateral partnerships in key sectors such as education, energy,...