Author: Gifty Boateng

The Minister for Environment, Dr. Zanator Agyemang-Rawlings, highlighted the need for greater collaboration, transparency, and accountability in managing Ghana’s environment during her first official visit to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). She explained that environmental protection is a shared responsibility among government agencies and citizens. The EPA’s Chief Executive Officer, Professor Nana Browne Klutse, took this opportunity to brief the Minister on the organization’s operational structure, organizational setup, and expanded duties under the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124). This law authorizes the EPA to regulate, protect, and oversee climate change and environmental management, with overall oversight powers. Dr. Agyemang-Rawlings…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced an increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2026/2027 season, raising it from GH¢41,392 to GH¢42,400 per tonne. The new price was announced by the Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey, as part of arrangements to open the new cocoa season. The adjustment represents an increase of GH¢1,008 per tonne over the previous price, equivalent to a rise of about 2.4 percent. Dr. Abbey also disclosed a realised Free-On-Board (FOB) price of US$2,650 per tonne for the 2026/2027 season. According to COCOBOD, the new producer price amounts to 71.18 percent…

A new development has emerged in the death of Kwame Nkrumah Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Dinero or Terry, who was reportedly killed in Teshie a suburb of Accra. A man identified in reports as Phil (Philip Tefe) has been linked to the incident. According to the reports, Phil — described as a regular churchgoer — drove the deceased’s car to church on the Sunday following the incident. The reports further suggest that the incident may have been triggered by a personal dispute involving a woman, who is also currently in the grips of the Police…

Private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has accused the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) of selective advocacy, arguing that the Association only defends its members when it is politically convenient to do so. His comments follow a statement issued by the GBA condemning the attempted unlawful arrest of Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for the Manhyia South constituency. While welcoming the Association’s intervention, Vormawor said the statement stands in sharp contrast to the GBA’s silence during what he described as years of abuse against lawyers and law students. “For years the Ghana Bar Association forgot I…

The three teacher unions — the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) — have declared a nationwide industrial action effective Friday, September 25, 2026. The strike follows the government’s failure to resolve outstanding issues concerning the payment of promotion allowances and arrears owed to teachers. The unions had given the government until midday on Thursday, September 24, 2026, to address their concerns, but say the deadline passed without resolution. Why the Unions Are Striking In a joint statement dated September 25, the unions cited three…

The Head of Currency at the Bank of Ghana, Dominic Owusu, has said the new cedi notes will be more durable than the existing banknotes, but stressed that improved durability should not encourage careless handling. Speaking on September 24, 2026, he said keeping banknotes clean and in good condition would help the Bank of Ghana maintain fit currency in circulation, while reducing the frequency and cost of replacing worn-out notes. “Even though these banknotes are going to be more durable, I would always encourage Ghanaians to mind their handling,” he said. “Once we keep the banknotes clean, it will also…

The government is set to announce a new cocoa producer price for the 2026/2027 season, setting the stage for a fresh pricing regime for cocoa farmers across the country. The expected announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to secure financing for the new season and address liquidity challenges within the cocoa sector. COCOBOD Engages International Trading Companies Ahead of the announcement, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has been engaging leading international cocoa trading companies in London as part of preparations for the 2026/2027 cocoa season. The discussions focused on the newly enacted Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026, the proposed cocoa sector…

President John Dramani Mahama has hit back at United States (US) President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iran, telling world leaders at the United Nations (UN) that “no human civilisation deserves to be annihilated.” He made the remark during his address to the 81st UN General Assembly, just two days after Trump used the word “annihilate” while warning Iran during his own address to the Assembly. Trump had warned that the United States could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” if diplomatic efforts failed to resolve the dispute with Tehran. A Notable Apparent Response Although President Mahama did not explicitly mention Trump,…

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned against the weaponisation of national, ethnic and cultural identity, warning that a sense of belonging can become a source of conflict when used to exclude people considered different. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly, President Mahama reflected on his own multicultural background, noting that his ability to speak several Ghanaian and West African languages had shaped his understanding of identity and belonging. “I belong to all these peoples because their tongues have become my tongue,” he said. Identity a Tool for Division, Says President The President acknowledged that belonging provides people with dignity,…

Nana Yaw Kyere, alias Dinero, the popular Circle phone dealer also known as Terry, who was recently reported missing, has been found dead at Teshie. A relative, who spoke to the media, confirmed the incident, saying the body was discovered on the morning of September 24. According to the relative, the perpetrators attempted to burn the body but were unsuccessful. The body has since been deposited at the morgue as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding his death. Suspects Arrested, Car Recovered Earlier reports indicated that at least three suspects have been apprehended by the police, and the deceased’s…