Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin and Oseadeyo Kwasi Akuffo, the overlords of Akyem Abuakwa State and Akuapem Traditional Area (ATA) respectively, have reignited their commitment to eliminate illegal mining along the banks of the Birim River. According to the two powerful chiefs, their collaboration seeks not only to restore the river and safeguard the environment, but […] The post Intractable

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, says his ministry has successfully driven out illegal miners operating in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Enchi Forest District of the Western North Region. The operation, which was carried out last weekend, was a joint collaboration between the Rapid Response Unit of […] The post Galamsey: Soldiers Seize 10 Excavators

In a remarkable celebration of academic achievement and community development, the Akuapem Education Trust proudly graduated 14 scholars from eight prestigious universities. The momentous event at Akropong was graced by the foundation’s Board Chairman, Evang. Dr. E.A. Aboah-Offei and the Executive Director, Mr. Michael Asare Bediako. The ceremony culminated the scholars’ four years of dedication, […] The post Akuapem

The Okyenhene,Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has officially destooled Baffour Asiedu Bekoe as the Akwansrahene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional area. The destoolment ceremony took place at the Ofori Panin Fie at Kyebi, Eastern Region. As part of the process, the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council performed a purification ritual, which involved the slaughter of a sheep […] The post Okyenhene Destools Akwansrahene

The business community in Sunyani says they anticipate some tax incentives and reduction of import duties in the 2025 Budget statement. Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, will present the first Business Statement and Economic Policy of the government to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. During a visit on Monday, traders, […] The post 2025 Budget: Business

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, says Ghana’s Public Debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio for 2024 has dropped considerably to 61.8%, marking a notable decline from the peak of 80.4% recorded in 2020. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Accra yesterday, the former Spokesman for Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, said […] The post Ghana’s 2024 debt has

The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) in the Greater Accra Region has issued a directive to advertisers to remove all illegal signages within its jurisdiction. The directive, which is aimed at ensuring safety and accessibility affects signages that do not have the assembly’s authorisation, as such, does not have the assembly’s symbol embossed on them. […] The post Editorial:

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Madam Gloria Hudzi, the Ashanti Regional Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the new Ashanti Regional Coordinator for the School Feeding Programme. The appointment, a testament to Madam Hudze’s dedication and commitment to the welfare of women and children in the region, is aimed at strengthening the […] The post Gloria

Professor Grace Ofori-Sarpong, founder of Ladies in Mining and Allied Professions (LIMAP) -Ghana, has called on the youth to remain hopeful and seize the opportunities of the modern era and that future holds immense potentials for them. Speaking at an event to mark International Women’s Day, organised by LIMAP in partnership with Gold Fields Ghana […] The post Ladies in Mining, Goldfields

Offices of the National Chairman and General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are said to be flooded with countless petitions by party executives and sympathisers. The petitions, fraught with complaints of side-lined party faithful, are emerging from across the 16 regions. An average of 30 petitions are reportedly being handled by the two party […] The post NDC inundated

Ghana’s financial year, ending on 31st December, is a colonial relic inherited from our colonial masters. While the United Kingdom itself shifted its fiscal year to 31st March (later adjusted to 5th April for tax purposes) centuries ago, Ghana, like many African nations, has retained the December end-date. This adherence to tradition, however, comes at […] The post Cedi, Cocoa,