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Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has emphasized that safeguarding the stability of the Cedi is a shared national responsibility, urging Ghanaians across all sectors to play their part. He made the appeal during the Cedi@60 Conference in Accra, where policymakers, economists, and industry leaders gathered to reflect on Ghana’s national currency over the past 60 years. “Protecting the …

President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the management of Ghana’s currency, emphasizing that the Cedi has regained respect both locally and internationally. Speaking at the Cedi@60 celebration organized by the Bank of Ghana in Accra, under the theme “Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience,” President Mahama commended the efforts of the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance in stabilizing …

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the symbolic significance of Ghana’s cedi, describing it as more than just a medium of exchange. He emphasized that the cedi embodies Ghana’s independence, national identity, and the country’s ability to manage its own monetary affairs. Speaking at the Cedi @ 60 Conference in Accra, a gathering of policymakers, economists, and industry leaders reflecting …

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Martin Kolbil Yamborigya as the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), effective Monday, November 17, 2025. Dr. Yamborigya takes over from Mr. Edward Apenteng Gyambrah, who recently retired after years of service in Ghana’s revenue administration. A Veteran in Tax Administration A respected tax …

The 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, 2025, outlines an ambitious plan aimed at economic transformation, job creation, social development, and fiscal stability. Here are the key highlights: 1. Job Creation: 800,000 New Opportunities The government’s infrastructure and industrial initiatives are expected to generate up to 800,000 new …

The 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, is set to create up to 800,000 new jobs across multiple sectors of the economy. Dr. Forson explained that the government’s infrastructure and industrial initiatives will be the primary drivers of employment growth. Key Employment Drivers Big Push Road Initiative: The …

The government is set to modernise agriculture and strengthen mechanisation across Ghana through the Farmer Service Centres initiative, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced during the 2026 Budget Statement presentation in Parliament on Thursday, November 13. Dr Forson said the government will distribute over 4,000 units of agricultural machinery to 50 selected agricultural districts, aiming to increase productivity, reduce …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has announced the establishment of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a major initiative aimed at ensuring sustainable financing for the treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and specialised medical services. Speaking during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament, Dr. Forson explained that the fund will help Ghanaians suffering from chronic conditions …

The government has earmarked GH¢292 million in the 2026 Budget to supply free sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the country, in a major effort to improve menstrual health management and reduce barriers to girls’ education. Announcing the initiative during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the allocation underscores …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a significant expansion in government investment in the education sector, with GH¢4.2 billion allocated for the implementation of Free Secondary Education (FSE) in 2026. The announcement was made during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, where the Minister highlighted education as one of the government’s …