Ghana has taken another decisive step in its economic recovery journey with the signing of a US$256 million Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the United Kingdom under the G20 Common Framework. The agreement was signed in Accra by Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the UK’s Trade …
Read More »President Mahama Appoints Acting Ministers Following Helicopter Crash Tragedy
Accra, August 7, 2025 In the wake of Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two sitting cabinet ministers, President John Dramani Mahama has directed a temporary ministerial reshuffle to ensure continuity of governance. In a press statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President …
Read More »NDC Vows To Engage In Responsible Borrowing, Won’t Increase Debt Burden
Government has assured Ghanaians that it will not engage in reckless borrowing to increase the country’s debt burden. According to the Finance Minister, Ato Forson, speaking in Parliament today, the NDC (the ruling party) is committed to responsible borrowing and will prioritize prudent management of the country’s finances. This statement …
Read More »Government Allocates Funds to District Assemblies for Development Projects
By: Maxwell Mensah (Parliamentary Reporter) In a move to promote local development, the government has allocated funds to District Assemblies for various development projects. According to Section 126(3) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), the government is mandated to determine the categories of expenditure within the approved development …
Read More »Ghana Nears Passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Ato Forson
By: Ruth Tang The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated the contentious Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill is slated to be ratified by Friday, February 16. This legislation, aimed at prohibiting LGBTQ+ activities within the country, has undergone rigorous scrutiny, with Dr Forson assuring that all …
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