By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe In an inclusive effort to foster national unity, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has held talks with religious clerics to discuss innovative ways of safeguarding Ghana’s long-lasting peace and security it has enjoyed over the years. Held on the same day – Wednesday, March 12, 2025 but in two separate sessions, the Minister engaged the Christian clerics at the Accra City Hotel and underscored the critical role they play in promoting national cohesion for development. However, he bemoaned the alarming rate of vigilantism, land guard activities and chieftaincy disputes across the country while citing eleven (11) curfews as of February this year as the corresponding repercussions of the aforementioned phenomena. Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak therefore called for a

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President of the Republic of Ghana Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged the newly appointed Board of Directors of the Bank of Ghana to provide dynamic and innovative leadership to help restore public trust and stabilize the economy. She made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Bank Square in Accra. In her address, the Vice President congratulated the board members and commended them for their diverse backgrounds in both the public and private sectors, which she believes will contribute to effective governance and sound financial oversight. “The Bank requires dynamic and innovative leadership to provide the public services it is known for and ultimately to restore and enhance the trust of the public and stakeholders

BY: DANIEL ASARE General Secretary of the National Union of Tricycle Operators Ghana, Hamza Hafiz, has outlined his expectations ahead of the 2025 Mid-year budget review. According to him, his association is expecting government to scrap off some nuisance taxes been imposed on tricycles which have trickle down to derail their operations With just days to go, all eyes will be on Parliament on March 11, where the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will unveil the government’s financial roadmap for the year ahead. The business community, in particular, is hopeful that the 2025 budget will bring meaningful reforms to drive growth, innovation, and resilience in Ghana’s economy. With expectations High, the Ghanaian public and business community are looking forward to budget that addresses

Story by Abdul Razak Samali In a spirited display of benevolence, Member of Parliament for Biakoye constituency, Jean-Marie Formadi has extended her philanthropic tentacles to artisans at Abotoase in the Oti Region with the donation of items to enhance their work. Renowned American civil rights activist, poet and writer, Maya Angelou is on record to have made this heartwarming quote ‘I have found out that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.’ It is in this light that, Member of Parliament for the Biakoye constituency, Jean-Marie Formadi has decided to support artisans at Abotoase by donating items which will enhance their day-to-day activity.According to her, the move will address the teething challenges of young people with entrepreneurial skills

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Local Governance Network (LOGNet) has pledged its support for the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, with a call to help address pressing challenges affecting effective local governance.During a courtesy call on the Ministry to congratulate the Minister on his appointment, Chairman of the Steering Committee of LOGNet, John Nkaw, said issues such as delay in the release of the district common fund needed to be addressed.The courtesy-call on the sector minister was also to discuss social contract issues and how to enhance the working relationship between the Minister and CSOs.Speaking in his opening remarks, Chairman of the Steering Committee of LOGNet, John Nkaw, outlines some challenges confronting effective local

By Stanley Kwabla Arku As Ghana prepares to mark its 68th Independence Day, 52 exceptional students, including those with special needs, have been recognized for their outstanding performance in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The prestigious 2025 President’s Independence Day Awards celebrated the young achievers for their academic excellence and dedication to learning. The awards ceremony, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, was led by Vice President Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. In her address, the Vice President commended the students for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. She emphasized that their achievements reflect the promise of a brighter future for Ghana, urging them to continue striving for success. The awardees, drawn from both public and private schools

BY: DANIEL ASARE Executive Director of the Institute for Development and Economic Research, Dr. Felix Larry Essilfie has shared his expectations ahead of the upcoming budget to be delivered by the Finance Minister on March 11, 2025. According to the Development Economist, he expects the government to scrap nuisance taxes imposed on macro-businesses in order to create decent and sustainable jobs for the teeming youth. He is also entreating government to rollout effective practical policies to boost agricultural production in the country. “In terms of the macro-economy or the macro-economics, I’m actually looking for removal of nuisance taxes because these taxes over the years have negatively impacted on businesses such that they have not been able to expand in order to create more jobs

I write to categorically debunk in the strongest terms, the grossly misleading video circulating on Metro Tv social media platforms and other media networks, which falsely alleges ongoing illegal mining activities in the Ellembelle constituency. This scurrilous claim is a deliberate and malicious attempt by faceless individuals to exploit the media and tarnish the impeccable reputation of our industrious Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. These are the indisputable facts pertaining to the said video: The footage in question was recorded on September 29, 2024, in the community of Anwia, located in the Ellembelle district, during the previous administration of the NPP. The illegal mining activities depicted in the video were orchestrated by well-known galamsey kingpins associated with the NPP. It

Story By: George Yawson Vineh The Greater Accra Region has launched a regional clean-up campaign activity with the Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, urging traders and locals to participate in the exercises. The campaign is part of the government's efforts to promote environmental cleanliness and improve public health nationally. The national exercise is expected to be launched by President Mahama soon. The clean-up exercises structured for monthly campaigns are happening concurrently across the region, and the minister urged all stakeholders to participate in the monthly exercises. The Greater Accra Regional Coodinating Director, Lilian Baeka, emphasized the importance of participation, stating that "Notices will be issued to those who fail to participate. Let everybody participate in this exercise. We will not leave our