President John Dramani Mahama has launched a Code of Conduct for all political appointees under his administration, spelling out new rules on ethical behaviour, public accountability and misuse of office. The Code, launched at the Jubilee House on Monday, May 5, 2025 applies to all ministers, deputy ministers, presidential staffers, chief executive officers, board members, […] The post Mahama tightens noose

One of the major problems confronting Ghana in recent times is the sheer greed being exhibited by some of our political office leaders. Ghanaians go to the polls every four years to elect political leaders to implement policies that would inure to their economic benefits. Unfortunately, when some of these leaders finally assume office, they […] The post Editorial: President Mahama Is On

The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its three interlinked projects, has convened a two-day multi-stakeholder workshop to explore how inclusive financial solutions can be leveraged to reduce decent work deficits and promote economic inclusion for vulnerable populations, particularly cocoa farmers, migrant workers and artisanal and small-scale miners. The two-day workshop, which took place from Monday, […] The post ILO

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The Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Works and Housing, Vincent Oppong Asamoah, has reignited the debate over a possible nationwide ban on plastics, citing the environmental threat they pose and their obstruction to ongoing flood mitigation projects in the capital. Speaking during a working visit to the Odawna drainage site on Tuesday, the Chairman […] The post MPs reiterate

Ghana’s gold reserves climbed to 31.37 tonnes in April 2025, up from 31.01 tonnes in March 2025 and a sharp rise from 8.78 tonnes in May 2023. New data from the Bank of Ghana attributes this steady increase to ongoing gold purchases aimed at bolstering foreign reserves and enhancing economic stability. By increasing its gold […] The post Ghana’s Gold Reserves Hit 31.37 Tonnes appeared first on

An Accra High Court has granted a GH?200,000 bail with two sureties, one to be justified to Charles Bissue, a former Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) and one Andy Thomas Owusu. They are standing trial for 15 counts of corruption-related offences, including abuse of office for profit. Both accused persons pleaded […] The post Charles Bissue, Andy

 By a 3-2 majority decision, the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed two applications seeking to injunct President John Dramani Mahama from exercising his constitutional right to forward a petition for the removal of the Chief Justice from office to the Council of State. Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the acting Chief Justice, Emmanuel Yoni Kulendi and … The post SC dismisses

The Director of Communication at the Bank of Ghana, Dr Bernard Otabil, has stated that his outfit plays a pivotal role in the management of Ghana’s economy. According to him, it is not the notes and coins that the central bank issues that makes the bank what it is, but trust and integrity as well. […] The post BoG educates journalists on inflation, accurate reporting appeared first

 Former Presidential staffer, Mr Charles Cromwell Nanaban­yin Onuawonto Bissue, and Anthony Thomas Owusu, have been granted GH¢200,000 each by the Accra High Court (Criminal Division 4) yesterday, after they pleaded not guilty to alleged crim­inal offences, including corruption and bribery leveled against them by the state. The case has been adjourned to May 29, 2025, … The post Charles

 Mr Alfredo Nii Anyetei, the President’s nominee for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the La Dade-Ko­topon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), was rejected on Tuesday by the assem­bly members. After voting and counting, Mr Any­etei secured five Yes votes representing 36 per cent against nine No votes repre­senting 64 per cent, out of 14 … The post President’s nominee

 The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Ocloo, has called on Met­ropolitan, Munic­ipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) aspirants to desist from instigating assembly members to vote against the President’s MMDCE nomi­nees. She said if other shortlisted aspirants think rejecting the pres­ident’s nominee would give them the opportunity to be nominated, then it was not … The post Stop

 The Chief Exec­utive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCO­BOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has called on the Attorney General and Parliament to implement more stringent legislation to safeguard cocoa trees from the destructive activities of illegal miners and chainsaw operators. Speaking during International Labour Day celebrations with cocoa farmers in Nkawie in the Ashanti Region, … The post Cocoa

The Deputy Minister of En­ergy and Green Transition, Mr Richard Gyan-Mensah, has called for a collective effort among regulatory and government agencies to drive the Petroleum Hub project. According to him, the success of the Petroleum Hub was not the responsibility of one institution but a collective enterprise that requires commitment, creativity, and cooper­ation of … The post Petroleum

The  lately conclud­ed 58th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva has once again shone a spotlight on the complex and often contentious landscape of global human rights governance. While the Council remains a vital platform for promoting and protecting human rights, its work is not without challenges. Western nations, in particular, have … The post When

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring the timely release of funds for essential health services to safeguard the well-being of Ghanaians and promote national productivity. He gave the assurance during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiatives (GAVI), Dr. Sania Nishtar, […] The post Deputy

 Ghana and Algeria have reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including increase in scholarships for Ghanaian students in artificial intelligence, robotics, and engineering. During a recent bilateral agree­ment, the two countries pledged to establish a direct air link between Accra and Algiers, launch a strategic partnership in oil and gas, and strengthen … The post Ghana,

Old Tafo Member of Parliament Vincent Ekow Assafuah has said the dismissal of his application by the Supreme Court is not the end of the road. The post CJ Suspension: Supreme Court’s dismissal of our case is not end of the road – Vincent Ekow Assafuah first appeared on 3News.

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has said the strength that the Cedi is gaining against the Dollar has brought hope to the business community in recouping some of the lost capital during the last couple of years. Generally, GUTA said the recovery of the Cedi has brought some level of respite and confidence […] The post Cedi recovery has brought respite and confidence