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 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

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

A few years ago, following a series of reckless borrowing and wasteful expenditures, Ghana  embarked on its 17th journey to the corner of 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.—home to the IMF headquarters. With a begging bowl in hand, Ghana sought a $3 billion bailout. Ironically, our motherland hemorrhages approximately the same amount ($3 billion) annually to corruption, according to statistics from Transparency International and the Ghana Integrity Initiative. Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) estimates that over $20 billion has been lost to corruption in recent times. A key factor in the overwhelming and decisive mandate given to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 presidential election is the people’s call for accountability in governance. Ghanaians want to see

||Diamond Institute|| Real solutions come with real sacrifices. The Cedi can regain its strength, but only if we’re willing to make bold decisions—without clinging to political comfort or moral appeasement. It’s paradoxical that a nation so rich in resources continues to struggle. We can't hold treasures in our soil yet remain bankrupt in vision and courage. Hand Ghana to a fearless reformer like Troare for just a year—or someone with Paul Kagame’s discipline for six months—and we’d witness a different nation. Why? Because Ghana can do it too. What holds us back is the fear of breaking from the status quo—a cycle I call the traditional trap. But that fear can be overwhelmed by the power of collective resolve. We need to #ResetGhana. I believe