Category: News

Accra: The Supreme Court has by a unanimous decision quashed the Court of Appeal’s June 12, 2024, ruling that ordered the restoration of Nii Adama Latse II as the Ga Mantse. The Court, presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, ruled that the Court of Appeal’s decision was made in violation of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II’s right to natural justice. According to Ghana News Agency, the Supreme Court’s decision effectively upholds the status quo, with King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II remaining the recognized Ga Mantse. The Court’s ruling followed an application for Certiorari filed by lawyers of King Tackie Teiko

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: The government has instructed cement producers and dealers to reduce the price of cement to an average of GHS 95.00 per bag as it gears up for the extensive ‘Big Push’ infrastructure initiative. This directive was announced by Mr. Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister of Roads and Highways, who emphasized the need for fair pricing for Ghanaians. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Agbodza highlighted the current price of GHS 120.00 per bag as unjust, warning that failure to adjust prices could lead the government to direct road contractors to purchase cement from more reasonably priced sources. He stressed

Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called on Ghanaians and Africans worldwide to honor their ancestors by embracing their heritage and identity. The call was made during a wreath-laying ceremony at the W. E. B. Du Bois Centre, George Padmore Library, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, as part of the 2025 PANAFEST and Emancipation Day celebrations. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Gomashie emphasized the importance of reclaiming cultural dignity and resisting historical oppression. She stated that Africans must no longer allow the silencing of their voices, beliefs, arts, and intangible heritage.

Agona swedru: The Swedruman Council of Chiefs has announced a comprehensive ban on funerals, weddings, naming ceremonies, and various other social activities from Friday, August 1 to Saturday, August 17, 2025. This decision is part of the preparations for the Home Coming celebration of the Chiefs and the people of Agona Swedru. According to Ghana News Agency, Ebusuapanyin Kwatu, Chairman of the Planning Committee, revealed these restrictions during the launch of the 2025 Home Coming celebration. He urged churches, bar operators, mosques, and other entities to adhere to the ban to prevent any potential clashes or confusion. The Planning Committee

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

Accra: A high-level delegation from Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading shipping lines, has paid a working visit to Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The visit was aimed at exploring areas of mutual interest and deepening collaboration with the GPHA, as well as cementing the global container shipping company’s commitment to continuing and expanding its operations in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the delegation included Christiaan Goeman Borgesius, Senior Director of Operations, Middle East; Jubil Thankachan, Director of Marine Operations, Middle East; Thomas Elling, Managing Director, West Africa; and