The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, has called for a paradigm shift in the operations of the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to transform it into a commercially viable entity that weans itself off government subvention. During his first official visit to the GGSA since his appointment on Thursday, 10thApril 2025, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah expressed his disbelief that such a strategic institution still relies solely on government funding. He pledged to collaborate with management and staff to reposition the GGSA as a revenue-generating hub that contributes significantly to the national coffers. “There is no reason why an organization like yours should constantly struggle with funding. We will take steps to improve your financial standing because the

Story by George Yawson Vineh A statement signed by the Communications Directorate of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has issued a denial in response to allegations made by an Accra-based newspaper, Daily Guide newspaper on Monday, April 7, 2025. The publication accused the company of being involved in the destruction of property belonging to Turkish investors, allegedly carried out by “Zoomlion Landguards.”In the statement, Zoomlion Ghana Limited clarified that it does not engage the services of land guards and is not involved in any illegal activities. The company emphasized its commitment to operating within the laws of Ghana and maintaining the highest standards of ethical business practices.“Zoomlion Ghana Limited does not employ, contract, or engage the services of land guards, nor are we involved in

BY: DANIEL ASARE Executive Director of the Institute for Development and Economic Research, Dr. Felix Larry Essilfie has responded to the recent decision by the United States government to impose a 10% tariff increase on imports. According to him, the move will significantly impact our economy by causing a significant loss in export revenue, thereby affecting our balance of trade. U.S. President Donald Trump recently unveiled an ambitious set of tarrifs, including a 34% levy on imports from China and a 20% tax on goods from the European Union, signaling a dramatic intensification of global trade tensions. These sweeping measures also impacts Ghana, which will face a 10% baseline import tax. Commenting on the draconian measure, Executive Director of the Institute for Development and Economic

Story by George Yawson Vineh In a heartwarming display of compassion and commitment to the next generation, Mr. George Krobea Asante, Deputy Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), spent his birthday at the OSU Children’s Home yesterday April 5. He dined, danced, and shared words of encouragement with the young residents, emphasizing the importance of education. "To be an MP, CEO, MD, etc., you must be very intelligent and knowledgeable," he told them. "So, I want to urge all of you not to take your academic work for a joke. I hope you do that for me." The event was a call to action for the children to prioritize their studies and strive for excellence. Mr. Krobea Asante’s message resonated

BY: DANIEL ASARE Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur has officially inaugurated the National Premix Fuel Committee (NPFC) The minister highlighted the significant challenges faced by the marine artisanal sub-sector in accessing premix fuel, which is crucial for fisher operations. She also said ministerial support will be provided to address emerging issues to facilitate the smooth implementation of the Premix Fuel Automation Project The formation of this mandatory Committee in accordance with Regulation 4 of the National Premix Fuel Committee Regulations 2016 (L12233) is a direct response to improving the fisheries supply chain and addressing the operational disruptions for effective premix fuel administration. Strategic partnerships among key public and private stakeholders are critical to streamline operations and enhance the efficiency of premix

Oti Regional Minister John Kwadjo Gyapong, took his time to tour his region and know the difficulties the various constituencies are passing through. The Hon. Minister was with the people of Kpassa which is the district capital of Nkwanta North yesterday. The district coordinator Sevlo Agyei projected the situation of the district the assembly to the Minister. According to the Director are so many abandoned projects in the Nkwanta North District which includes even CHIPs compound. Mr. Agyei mentioned some challenges facing the district to the Minister. According the coordinating director the people of Nkwanta North suffers from a lot of diseases as a result of bad roads network, and not having portable drinking water for consumption. He also said the lightning system in Nkwanta