Day: July 24, 2025

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has mandated that starting July 24, 2025, no government contracts will be awarded in foreign currency, regardless of the funding source. This directive aims to stabilize the national currency, the cedi, and address fiscal management risks. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, highlighted the significant risks associated with pricing goods and services and awarding contracts in foreign currency. He emphasized that these practices could undermine the stability of the cedi. Dr. Forson presented this concern while delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament under the theme ‘Resetting the

Abankro: The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is urging Parliament to enact legislation to safeguard the existence and operations of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) in basic and second-cycle schools. This, according to the Association, will prevent any future attempts by governments to disband PTAs. According to Ghana News Agency, Reverend Isaac Owusu, President of GNAT, emphasized the critical role of PTAs in the effective management and development of schools. He highlighted during an interview on the sidelines of a week-long training program for selected teachers from four regions at Abankro in the Ejisu Municipality, that scrapping PTAs would be

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has committed to the restoration of the Mills Memorial Library, promising the family of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills that the government will ensure the facility is rehabilitated. The assurance was given during a wreath-laying ceremony at Asomdwe Park in Accra, marking the 13th anniversary of President Mills’ passing. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama addressed concerns raised by Madam Mercy Araba Quarshie, a sister of the late President Mills, about the library’s condition. He confirmed that Mr. Kofi Totobi Kwakye, a former Minister of State, has been actively involved in

Accra: The New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus in Parliament on Thursday staged a walkout from Parliament over electoral violence, citing the Ablekuma North election re-run as a case in point. In view of that, Mr Frank Annor-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, said the Minority would not be part of the Mid-Year Budget Review. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Annor Dompreh in his remarks to the Speaker, expressed his concerns, stating, “I say this with a lot of pain. As you all do know, our Republican Constitution is most sustained in the Fourth Republic in our body politics. Increasingly, electoral

Swedru: The Swedru central market women have commended President Mahama for making efforts to fulfill his campaign promise of constructing a 24-hour economy market at Agona Swedru in the Central Region. The initiative aims to boost trading activities in the area, enhancing economic opportunities for local traders. According to Ghana News Agency, the start of the proposed construction of the market was announced by the Agona West Municipal Assembly at a stakeholders meeting. Mrs. Esther Sekyi, who represented the Assembly women, stated that the Assembly had assured them of the release of funds by President Mahama for the market’s construction.

Accra: The United Nations has outlined priority actions to accelerate renewable energy investment and transition from fossil fuels to meet global climate goals. In its latest report titled ‘Seizing the Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the New Era of Renewables, Efficiency and Electrification,’ the UN said falling costs of solar, wind, and electric vehicles had given rise to a new clean energy economy. It advised governments to align policies, incentives, and resources with just energy-transition roadmaps as part of national strategies for green industrialization and economic competitiveness. Countries must rapidly roll out renewable technologies and commit to net-zero energy systems by

Accra: Ahafo Ano South-West: Mr. Abubakar Sedik, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South-West in the Ashanti Region, has appealed to community members to always engage qualified electricians to work on their electrical problems. This, he said, would help prevent fire disasters resulting from electricity in their homes, shops, and workplaces to help protect life and property in their communities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Sedik made these remarks during the commissioning of electricity projects at separate ceremonies in ‘Ohia Nhye Da’, Mmrobem, and Barniekrom-Nyamebekyere in the district. The communities were connected to the national electricity grid under