1 hour ago Shippers’ Authority blocks arbitrary fee hikes with new regulatory powers

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has begun enforcing its expanded powers under its Act, 2024 (Act 1122), with decisive actions that have blocked unjustified fee hikes by shipping service providers.

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2 h. ago Ghana champions youth skills with national dialogue and launch of TVET Week 2025

The Ghana TVET Service, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, today hosted a high-level national dialogue to mark World Youth Skills Day 2025 at the Accra Technical Training Institute (ATTI) Dome in Kokomlemle. The celebration was held under the theme: “Youth Empowerment Through AI and Digitalisation – The Role of Technology in Hands-On […]

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6 h. ago Expert wants gov’t to extend NSS allowance beyond service period

Local governance expert, Amon Kotei has urged the government to extend the payment of allowances to National Service personnel even after they complete their mandatory one-year service, until they secure permanent employment. His comments follow an announcement by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, who disclosed at a press conference […]

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7 h. ago JoySports Invitational Tournament: Ayuda signs on for 2025 edition

Ghana’s fastest-growing online service platform, Ayuda, has signed up for the 2025 edition of the JoySports Invitational Tournament.

Sport

9 h. ago COPEC lauds fuel allowance cut for political appointees, urges broader reforms

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers-Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to immediately scrap all fuel allowances for political appointees, describing the move as “commendable and forward-thinking,” while emphasising that further measures are needed. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, the group noted that fuel allowances have, over the years, been enjoyed […]

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9 h. ago Minority in Parliament label Mahama’s fuel allowance scrap as “settings” and PR gimmick

The Minority in Parliament has described President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to scrap fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as a populist move and “a PR gimmick.” President Mahama today, July 15, cancelled the payment and distribution of fuel to all political appointees as part of wider efforts to cut government spending and […]

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9 h. ago 3 Key areas where scrapped fuel allowance money will be invested

The government has outlined key sectors where funds saved from the recently scrapped free fuel allocation for political appointees will be reinvested. Speaking on JoyFM on Tuesday, July 15, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim detailed the administration’s commitment to channelling these savings into critical social and development programmes, reinforcing President Mahama’s “reform and reset agenda”. […]

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10 h. ago CDM slams Ghana’s UN abstention as ‘betrayal of national values’

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has criticised Ghana’s decision to abstain from voting on the renewal of the UN mandate for the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (IE SOGI). 

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12 h. ago Mahama is seriously protecting the public purse – Joyce Bawah Mogtari

Special Advisor and aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has lauded the President’s recent decision to cancel fuel allowances and allocations to government appointees. 

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12 h. ago GIS appeals to parliament for support as it pursues full digitisation

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior to support its plans to fully digitise its operations nationwide.

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12 h. ago Ghana urgently needs a Pricing Regulatory Authority to stabilise the Economy

Ghana finds itself in a troubling economic cycle—where prices of goods and services continue to rise, often without justification or regulatory oversight. While global and local economic dynamics do play a role, the absence of a strong, specialised national pricing regulatory mechanism allows unchecked price escalation that hurts the consumer, especially the vulnerable. The time has come for Ghana to establish a Pricing Regulatory Commission or Authority, a body dedicated solely to monitoring, evaluating, and setting fair price thresholds for essential goods and services. This institution will be different from, and operate independently of, existing consumer protection structures. It will serve as a stabilising force in the economy and help restore confidence in market fairness.

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12 h. ago Shamima Muslim applauds scrapping of fuel allowances for political appointees

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has justified President John Mahama’s decision to scrap fuel allowances for all political appointees.

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13 h. ago Gov’t begins payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has commenced the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across the country. Each Assembly Member will receive GH₵1,300 per month, the Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced at a press briefing on Monday, July 14. He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader […]

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14 h. ago GES to scale up transformative Kindergarten programme nationwide 

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to scale up the innovative GES-Lively Minds kindergarten programme across all 16 regions of the country, targeting every public kindergarten school. 

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14 h. ago Prison Service to produce furniture, uniform for schools – Interior Minister 

The Interior Ministry is in talks with the Education Ministry to enable the Ghana Prison Service to produce 30 per cent of all school furniture and 30 per cent of all school uniforms. 

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17 h. ago Paid allowances boosted Black Queens’ morale – Ghana’s Ambassador to Morocco

Ghana’s Ambassador to Morocco, Her Excellency Charity Gbedawo, has acknowledged that the payment of outstanding allowances to the Black Queens played a key role in boosting team morale ahead of their crucial match against Tanzania.

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18 h. ago Ministry of Defence withdraws military protection for ineligible civilians

The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn military protection from all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services, including certain public officials, former ministers, and businessmen.

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20 h. ago No vigilante group can defy a determined police – CDD Ghana’s Dr Kojo Asante

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnership at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says the Ghana Police Service has no excuse to cower in the face of political violence.

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23 h. ago Local Government Ministry pays allowances to over 9000 assembly members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has disbursed GH¢23.6 million out of the GH¢25 million released by the Finance Ministry to settle allowances owed to assembly members.

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28 h. ago Dialysis crisis: Cape Coast Teaching Hospital struggling to keep up with demand 

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital is facing a growing crisis in the provision of dialysis services, Dr. Eric Kofi Ngyedu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, has said. 

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