The Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has urged Ghanaians to embrace integrity as a way of life, describing it as the bedrock of justice, public trust, and national development. He made the call at the official launch of the National Integrity Awards Scheme at Parliament House on Monday, July 27, 2026. The scheme, themed “Promoting Integrity, Celebrating Ethical Leadership and Inspiring National Development,” seeks to honour individuals and institutions that exemplify honesty, accountability, and ethical leadership. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stressed that integrity means choosing to do the right thing even at personal cost. “While individuals pay the price for...
Committee Public Administration and State Interest Deepens Oversight of State Interest Institutions
The Committee on Public Administration and State Interest has intensified its oversight role over State Interest Institutions (SIIs) through a capacity-building workshop focused on performance, accountability, and parliamentary supervision. The workshop provided members with practical insights into managing SIIs, with emphasis on strengthening institutional accountability while safeguarding operational independence. Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), highlighted the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), performance contracts, and corporate governance frameworks. He explained that these tools are critical for tracking service delivery, financial health, and operational efficiency across SIIs. Moderated by Hon. Lawrence Agyinsam and Hon....
Speaker Launches National Integrity Awards Scheme
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, has launched the National Integrity Awards Scheme under the theme “Promoting Integrity, Celebrating Ethical Leadership and Inspiring National Development.” The initiative seeks to recognise individuals and institutions that exemplify honesty, accountability, and ethical leadership, positioning integrity as a cornerstone of Ghana’s national development agenda. In his remarks, Mr. Speaker underscored the importance of integrity in public life, urging citizens to uphold transparency and support efforts to build accountable institutions. He emphasised that ethical conduct is not only a personal virtue but also a...
Mahama Cares Unveils Landmark Cancer Care Package
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) has introduced a landmark national cancer care package designed to shield patients from catastrophic treatment costs, marking a decisive step in expanding access to specialised healthcare. The package, unveiled during a stakeholder engagement with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, covers the full continuum of cancer care — from diagnosis and treatment to follow-up support. Administrator of the Fund, Madam Obuobia Darko-Opoku, reaffirmed Mahama Cares’ commitment to strengthening partnerships with Ghana’s premier referral hospital, noting that Korle Bu’s expertise has been pivotal in shaping programmes for patients living with chronic non-communicable diseases. Chief Executive of...
IMF Board Approves Final Review of Ghana’s US$3bn Programme
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved the final review of Ghana’s US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, marking the successful conclusion of the bailout initiative launched in May 2023 in response to the 2022 economic crisis. The approval, announced on Monday, July 27, 2026, unlocks a final disbursement of US$371 million to the Bank of Ghana, bringing total disbursements under the programme to US$3 billion. According to the Ministry of Finance, the completion of the programme reflects Ghana’s significant progress in restoring economic stability. Government measures have included fiscal discipline, inflation reduction, stronger external buffers, and...
Finance Ministry Blames Costly Policy Choices for 2022 Economic Crisis
The Ministry of Finance has attributed Ghana’s 2022 economic crisis to what it described as a series of costly policy decisions, including reckless spending, excessive borrowing, and weak accountability. Presenting the 2026 Mid‑Year Fiscal Policy Review, the Ministry said the downturn was not accidental but the result of deliberate choices that undermined fiscal stability and eroded public confidence. The review highlighted failures to communicate the true state of the economy to citizens, noting that transparency lapses worsened the impact of the crisis. “The economic crisis of 2022 was not an accident. It was the consequence of a series of costly...
AMA Announces Strict Enforcement of August Sanitation Day Exercise
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that the August edition of the National Sanitation Day clean‑up exercise will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with strict enforcement measures to ensure compliance. In a statement issued on Monday, July 27, the Assembly directed all stakeholders, including traders, shop owners, transport operators, market leaders, corporate institutions, organizations, and residents, to fully participate in the exercise scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The AMA emphasized that all shops, stalls, tabletop businesses, hawking, and trading activities are expected to remain closed during the period. The clean‑up will focus on desilting drains,...
Ghana, China Deepen Economic Cooperation as Delegation Visits Trade Ministry
Ghana and China have reaffirmed their longstanding economic partnership as a seven‑member delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs and academics paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry in Accra on Monday, July 27. The delegation, led by Professor Haoxing Zhao, Dean of the China‑Africa Economic and Trade Research Institute and founder of the China‑Africa Bridge, engaged ministry officials on opportunities to expand business collaboration, investment, and trade. Professor Zhao said the visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and fostering partnerships between Chinese enterprises, universities, and Ghanaian institutions. He noted that the team was particularly interested in...
President Mahama to Undertake State Visit to Jamaica
His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama will embark on a State Visit to Jamaica from 2nd to 5th August 2026, at the invitation of Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. The visit coincides with Jamaica’s 64th Independence Anniversary Celebrations, where President Mahama will participate as a Special Guest. The visit is expected to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and shared heritage between Ghana and Jamaica through high-level political engagements. President Mahama will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Holness to advance cooperation in trade and investment, health, education, tourism, defence, arts and culture, and people-to-people exchanges....
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Updates on Free Passport Replacement for Flood Victims
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided an update on its special intervention to replace, free of charge, passports lost or damaged during the devastating floods that struck parts of Accra on June 29, 2026. At a press briefing, Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that the initiative, first introduced on July 3, was designed to ease the financial burden on affected citizens and ensure that the loss of travel documents did not disrupt employment, education, medical travel, or other legitimate international engagements. By the close of the application window on July 17, 2026, the Ministry had received...