2 w. ago 2026 budget: Blueprint for transformation or another missed opportunity

On November 13, the Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, unveiled the 2026 budget before a boisterous Parliament, pledging tax reliefs for businesses, bold industrial policies, 800,000 jobs, and expanded social protection under a disciplined fiscal framework. Though budgets are an annual ritual, this one feels like a bold blueprint for transformation, not just recovery. But will these ambitious plans move from paper to pavement?

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3 w. ago Minority pledges constructive engagement, vows to hold government accountable on 2026 Budget

The Minority in Parliament says it is ready for constructive engagement on the 2026 Budget but will only support policies that genuinely serve the national interest.

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3 w. ago Gov’t allocates GH¢245m to boost food security and GH¢6.9bn for oil palm development

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced major investments in Ghana’s agriculture sector as part of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, pledging to strengthen food security, expand agro-industrial value chains, and transform the country’s oil palm industry into a key driver of economic growth.

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3 w. ago Gov’t commits over GH¢86bn to roads and education in 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced sweeping investments in road infrastructure and education as part of the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, pledging to accelerate national development and improve access to quality education.

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3 w. ago 2026 Budget pledges over 4,000 machinery for farmers in 50 districts

The 2026 Budget Statement has unveiled a massive investment plan for Ghana's agricultural sector, anchored in the new Farmer Service Centres (FSC) initiative.

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3 w. ago Dr Ato Forson pledges fiscal discipline and compassion in 2026 budget

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has lauded the resilience of Ghanaians and pledged to sustain fiscal discipline while protecting social spending.

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