2 h. ago Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody ‘vile’, US says

The US has criticised the Venezuelan government over the death of an opposition figure in custody, calling it a "reminder of the vile nature" of President Nicolás Maduro's regime.

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38 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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41 h. ago KSM says he has criticized every government including Rawlings and Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ksm-says-he-has-criticized-every-government-including-rawlings-and-mahama/Media personality Kwaku Sintim-Misa has rejected claims that he favors any political administration, saying his career shows consistent criticism of every government regardless of party affiliation. Speaking on KSM UNFILTERED as monitored, the satirist recalled his radio days during the Rawlings era when he delivered sharp commentary on the then president. He said his approach […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ksm-says-he-has-criticized-every-government-including-rawlings-and-mahama/

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68 h. ago Minority accuses gov’t of neglect after GH¢5bn rice left to waste

On the occasion of National Farmers’ Day, the Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the hardships facing Ghanaian farmers, highlighting the abandonment of over 1 million metric tonnes of paddy rice valued at GH¢5 billion.

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3 d. ago Utility tariff hikes: Come for discussions – Labour Minister urges TUC

Minister for Labour and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has appealed to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to engage government in dialogue rather than escalating tensions over recent utility tariff increases.

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3 d. ago You can’t give us 9% and take back 24% – TUC slams gov’t over tariff hikes

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has vehemently rejected the recent increases in electricity and water tariffs, accusing the government of acting in "bad faith" just weeks after concluding negotiations for the 2026 minimum wage and base pay.

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3 d. ago Kpebu arrest: OSP should clarify the laws they are acting under – Bentil

The sudden arrest and subsequent detention of prominent lawyer Martin Kpebu by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has drawn sharp criticism from governance experts, with IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil demanding immediate clarification on the legal basis of the OSP’s actions.

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3 d. ago TUC threatens mass action over ‘insensitive’ tariff hikes unless gov’t reviews 9% salary increment

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned that it will mobilise workers nationwide to resist the new utility tariff adjustments if the government fails to improve the recently approved 9% salary increase for 2026.

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4 d. ago Gideon Boako criticises government over tariff hikes, hails NPP’s past record

Dr Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the newly announced electricity tariff increments, arguing that the increases place additional strain on already burdened consumers.

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4 d. ago TUC rejects New Year tariff hikes, warns of nationwide resistance

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has fiercely rejected the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) latest announcement of higher utility tariffs—a 9.86% increase in electricity and a 15.92% rise in water—set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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4 d. ago TUC blasts gov’t over tariff hikes: ‘This is worse than robbing Peter to pay Paul’

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has strongly condemned the latest adjustments to electricity and water tariffs, describing the increases as harsh, insensitive, and worse than “robbing Peter to pay Paul.”

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4 d. ago Consumers shouldn’t pay for utility inefficiencies – ICEG criticises latest PURC tariff order

Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG)has warned that the recent tariff hikes approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will unfairly burden ordinary Ghanaians, "leaving consumers in the dark" instead of easing their plight.

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4 d. ago Ghana Water Company vows to manage service despite 15.9% tariff Hike

Stanley Martey, Communications Manager at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has assured Ghanaians that the utility will continue to provide efficient water services despite the upcoming tariff increases.

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6 d. ago Gov’t announces 120% NHIS tariff hike to combat ‘unrealistic’ provider rates

The government has made a significant commitment to stabilising and strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), announcing a massive 120% average increase in tariffs paid to service providers, effective starting 2026.

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1 week ago Finance minister rebuts claims of missed fiscal targets — “The data speaks, and it disagrees”

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has firmly rejected claims by Hon. Gideon Boako that the government missed “at least 50 percent” of its fiscal targets, describing the statement as inaccurate, unsupported, and contradicted by every macro indicator available.

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1 week ago Minority condemns renegotiated Lithium Deal as “complete compromise” of Ghana’s interest

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee has sharply criticised the government over the newly renegotiated lithium mining lease with Barari DV Ghana Limited, describing the revised terms as a “complete compromise” of Ghana’s national interest. At the centre of the dispute is the decision to reduce the royalty rate for lithium exploitation from the previously agreed 10 percent to 5 percent — the statutory minimum under the Minerals and Mining Act.

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1 week ago Teacher unions slam gov’t agencies over failure to pay agreed allowances

Three prominent teacher unions the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers Union of Ghana (PRETAG) have criticised the government following a press release from the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) announcing its inability to pay two key allowances due in November 2025.

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1 week ago Mahama Government Faces Criticism Over IGP Contract Extension Decision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-government-faces-criticism-over-igp-contract-extension-decision/President John Dramani Mahama’s approval of a two year contract extension for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has sparked public criticism over apparent policy inconsistency, coming seven months after government suspended all post retirement contracts. The extension, contained in a letter dated November 25, 2025, and signed by Secretary to the President […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-government-faces-criticism-over-igp-contract-extension-decision/

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2 w. ago Health Groups Criticise COP30 Deal for Weak Fossil Fuel Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-groups-criticise-cop30-deal-for-weak-fossil-fuel-action/The Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) has criticised governments at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, for failing to deliver transformative action on fossil fuels while acknowledging limited progress on adaptation finance and just transition frameworks. The two week United Nations Climate Change Conference closed on Saturday, November 22, with a compromise deal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-groups-criticise-cop30-deal-for-weak-fossil-fuel-action/

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2 w. ago 2026 budget was heavy on slogans but empty on substance – Davis Ansah Opoku

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has criticised the government’s 2026 Budget Statement, describing it as “heavy on slogans but empty on substance.”

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