Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has described himself as the party’s most dedicated and effective campaigner, arguing that his commitment and track record should be the key criteria in evaluating his suitability for the position. Acknowledging that he is not without flaws,…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has highlighted the critical role of digital infrastructure in protecting press freedom and deepening democratic governance in Ghana. Speaking in his capacity as sector minister, he noted that the internet has become the modern-day equivalent of the traditional printing press, making digital access and…
The Gomoa West Constituency Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a strong clarification following media reports suggesting that media personality Captain Smart intends to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries ahead of the 2028 General Elections. In a statement dated June 8, 2026, the Committee said it took notice of the public…
The government is targeting total petroleum revenue of approximately US$1.5 billion by the end of 2026, up from the initial projection of US$985 million contained in the 2026 Budget. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg in London. According to him, the upward revision is driven by the increase…
Major European airlines have urged the European Union not to extend its Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover international flights departing the bloc, warning that the move would increase airfares and cargo costs. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, airline groups including Air France-KLM, IAG, Lufthansa, and Ryanair argued that…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has raised concerns about the application of the “false news” provisions under the Electronic Communications Act against journalists. Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the GJA, noted that the growing reliance on such laws could intimidate media practitioners and erode constitutional protections for freedom of expression. He referenced cases in…
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced plans to picket theMinistry of Education on June 11, 2026, over the government’s failure to pay about GH¢50 millionowed under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. In a statement issued on June 3,the group said members have not been paid for supplies, including uniforms,…
The United States Department of State has announced a new partnership with SC Johnson and the Global Fund to deploy “Guardian,” a first-of-its-kind American spatial repellent designed to reduce the burden of malaria and save lives. Under the initiative, about 30 million Guardian repellents will be procured and distributed over the next three years to…
Military contractors working on the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway have assured affected residents and farmers that the government will provide adequate compensation for properties and farms destroyed to make way for the project. Speaking during an engagement with more than 200 aggrieved farmers at Akyem Asene near Oda, Major Evans Biney said the road corridor had…
The National Health Insurance Authority has disbursed more than GH¢157 million in claims to healthcare providers nationwide in two tranches — GH¢43.7 million on April 14, 2026, and GH¢113.6 million on April 30, 2026 — covering accrued unvetted claims dating back to 2019 and some vetted claims up to March 2026. According to the authority’s…
