The Government of Ghana has announced a substantial increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 cocoa season—a 62.58% increase. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4 by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in a social media post, following a meeting of the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has established four dedicated security posts in conflict-prone areas as part of efforts to protect students taking part in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which officially began today with practical sessions. Speaking at a press briefing, GES Director-General, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, emphasized that the safety of candidates remains a top …

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has strongly refuted circulating allegations questioning the professionalism and conduct of the sector Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie. In an official statement signed by Delassie Mabel Awuku, Head of Public Relations, the Ministry described the claims—reportedly originating from a social media personality—as “false narratives” intended to mislead the public. “These assertions, portraying the …