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

By: Ivy Abena Dede Narki Teye The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, together with relevant stakeholders has commenced its National Landscape Forum today, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Accra Marriott Hotel. Under the theme: “Natural Resources Management and Forest Economy for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth,” the three-day dialogue, which runs from April 2nd to 4th, has brought together industry players from the civil society, private sector, international organizations and government to discuss pragmatic measures in managing the country’s natural wealth for sustainable development. Addressing the gathering in his welcome speech, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Bole Bamboi constituency, Hon. Sulemana Yusif, emphasized the numerous benefits a country stands to gain

BY: DANIEL ASARE The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission have suspended the fishing licenses of four industrial trawl vessels operating within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone due to repeated violations of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625) and the Fisheries Regulations, 2010 (L.I 1968). The vessels namely, Meng Xin 10, Florence 2 as well as Long Xiang 607 and Long Xian 608 were found to have engaged in multiple illegal fishing practices, including unauthorized transshipment and fishing in restricted zones. In accordance with Sections 76(1) and 76(2) of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625), which empower the Minister to suspend licenses of vessels involved in repeated illegalities, the affected vessels have had their licenses suspended for a period of twelve months,

By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has asked President Mahama to furnish her with copies of the petitions submitted to him seeking her removal from office as the head of the country’s Judiciary. To enable her abreast herself of and respond accordingly to issues raised in the various petitions, the Chief Justice wrote to President Mahama on Thursday, March 27, 2025, appealing for access to the documents. Her request follows the submission of three (3) petitions to the president seeking her removal from office as the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana and subsequent consultations initiated by the president with the Council of State. In her letter, she requested for a fair opportunity to respond to the allegations

Story by George Yawson Vineh An investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that more than 1,300 containers, which were supposed to be cleared at the Tema Port, cannot be accounted for.Receiving the report, earlier today, Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor described the findings as alarming and assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted with the assistance of the Attorney General and the Police to prosecute perpetrators. A five-member committee was tasked to examine ECG’s procurement practices, assessing the cost of the containers, and determining liabilities, which have been estimated at GH₵1.5 billion.The investigation was launched following the discovery of the uncleaned containers during the minister’s visit to the port in January 2025. Presenting the

Story by George Yawson Vineh The African University of Communication and Business has inaugurated an eleven-member Governing Council with a charge to add value to the institution which received a presidential charter this year.Speaking to the council members, Founder of the University, Hon. Kojo Yankah expected the council to take full of advantage of the university’s new status in making it more competitive. The African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) was established as the Africa Institute of Journalism and Communications (AIJC), in 2002 by Kojo Acquah Yankah.Initially offering a Diploma in Communication Studies, it gained accreditation as a tertiary institution in 2004. In 2007, AIJC received approval to offer BA degrees, transforming into AUCC, the first university college in Africa specializing in

By Makiza Micheline Latifa The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held a three-day coordination meeting for the Working Group III session on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Organized in collaboration with UNCITRAL, the Commonwealth Secretariat (COMSEC), the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the event convened key international stakeholders to discuss ISDS reforms and cooperation. Held from March 17 to 19, 2025, at the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat in Accra, the meeting fostered dialogue on enhancing ISDS mechanisms globally. Promoting Fair and Balanced Dispute Resolution Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative to the UN Agencies