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

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,

||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

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accompanied by some members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) on Monday 24th March, 2025 paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, His Eminence, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. The Chief Imam welcomed the IGP and congratulated him on his elevation to the highest office in the Ghana Police Service. The IGP Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno in his remarks thanked the National Chief Imam for his warm reception and support. He also thanked him for his continuous prayers for the peace and stability of the nation. He further assured the National Chief Imam of his commitment to work together with his management team and all other police

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