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The government will maintain its 2026 budget at GH¢357.1 billion, with no changes to the total appropriation approved by Parliament, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Ato Forson said the government was instead adjusting spending priorities within the existing budget to better align resources with …

In the delicate world of industrial relations, a single misleading headline can mean the difference between a peaceful negotiation and a nationwide strike. Recognizing the immense power of the media in shaping public sentiment and workplace harmony, the National Labour Commission (NLC) has taken a decisive step toward fostering a more transparent, well-informed labour ecosystem.On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the …

Story by Lester Rodney Allotey Ghana has officially joined the global community in marking the 2026 Global Week of Inclusion, with a launch ceremony held at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. The five-day observance, running from July 20 to July 24, brings together government agencies, educators, disability advocates, and Special Olympics partners under the symbol of the red …

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,054 vehicles in the Greater Accra Region as part of an ongoing nationwide operation targeting the unauthorised use of sirens, strobe lights, beacon lights and illegal vehicle modifications. According to the Police, the enforcement exercise is aimed at improving compliance with road traffic regulations and curbing practices that undermine road safety and discipline among …

President John Dramani Mahama is set to host an Extraordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Accra as African leaders gather to discuss measures to strengthen healthcare systems and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage across the continent. The two-day summit, scheduled for July 21–22, 2026, is themed: “Advancing Justice, Equity and …

The Ghana Badminton Association (GBA) and Special Olympics Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a formal partnership to nurture badminton talent among players with disabilities, marking the sport’s entry into the Special Olympics movement’s growing portfolio of disciplines in the country. The signing ceremony brought together senior figures from both organizations and the sports fraternity. In attendance were …

The government has announced plans to construct new Community Day Schools in Nima and Kasoa under the Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results (STARR-J) Project. Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu said the initiative forms part of efforts to expand access to quality secondary education and address infrastructure deficits across the country. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on …

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the government plans to construct 50,000 housing units for teachers across the country to improve accommodation and encourage teacher retention, particularly in rural communities. Speaking at the Accountability Series on Monday, July 20, Mr. Iddrisu said the initiative, dubbed the Teacher Dabre Initiative, is aimed at providing decent housing for teachers while …

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has defended its regulatory inspections, stressing that they are intended to protect investments in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector rather than punish operators. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Ghana International Petroleum Conference, the Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, urged petroleum service providers to view inspections as a vital risk management …

The High Court in Accra has sentenced the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years’ imprisonment on each of the two counts for which he was convicted in the Akonta Mining illegal mining case. The sentences will run concurrently. In addition to the prison term, the court …