The Government has agreed to pay two key allowances, uniform and fuel allowances, demanded by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) The two allowances were agreed at a high-stakes meeting between the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, the association and the government team. The allowances will feature in the mid-year budget review expected to...

Story By: Michael Abayatey Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has publicly expressed frustration over what he sees as increasing neglect from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the political tradition he helped shape, led to historic victories, and loyally served for decades. “If this party still has elders, I am one,” he declared candidly, setting the...

As part of efforts to deepen transparency and accountability in governance, the Presidency Communications Office will on Monday, 14th July 2025, begin “The Government Accountability Series”.  The series will offer a platform for a tentative appraisal of the government’s performance over the last six months. Key sector ministers will present Mid-Year updates on their sector’s...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that on Sunday, July 13, 2025, various regions across the country will experience temporary power outages due to scheduled maintenance aimed at enhancing service quality and improving the reliability of the power distribution system. In public announcements made on Friday, July 11, the ECG detailed that the...

Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the violent incidents that marred the parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency on Friday, describing them as a betrayal of Ghana’s democratic values. In an interview with JoyNews, Dr Bawumia expressed deep concern over the attacks on political actors, journalists, and voters during the election process.  “This...

Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has blamed the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Nana Akua Afriyie’s defeat in the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, saying it was the party’s internal confusion—not the Electoral Commission—that cost them the seat. This comes after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for...

The Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, has paid a significant working visit to Gold Board (GoldBod), a key agency responsible for regulating gold exports, curbing smuggling, and enhancing the country’s revenue from artisanal and small-scale mining. During his visit, Mr. Debrah toured the facility, engaging with management and frontline staff, and received...