Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Lawrence Odoom In a ceremony resonant with gravitas and institutional gratitude, the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, GIMPA, conferred a special token of appreciation upon Hon. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to the President, on Monday, 1 June 2026, in recognition of his unwavering patronage and catalytic support for the university’s trajectory of growth. The presentation was executed by Prof. Samuel K. Bonsu, Dean of GIMPA, before a distinguished assembly of faculty, management, and staff at the GB Auditorium. The occasion formed a centrepiece of activities commemorating GIMPA’s 65th anniversary, a milestone that underscores its legacy as…

By Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson, Contributor A team from the Marine Unit of the Ghana Police Service has undertaken an assessment mission to flood-affected communities downstream of the Weija Dam following recent heavy rains that forced the opening of the dam’s spillways. Acting on intelligence and reports of extensive flooding in communities along the Densu River Basin, the Ghana Police Service Administration, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, directed the Marine Police to conduct an on-the-ground assessment of the situation. The mission, coordinated through the Director-General in charge of Special Duties, saw a team of…

By Nelson Ayivor & Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson On Saturday 30th May 2026, as we watched the UEFA Champions League final on TV played in the beautiful city of Budapest, we were deeply moved. The sight of the blue waters of the Danube River flowing gracefully through the city, the lush greenery, urban forests, well-maintained parks, and the harmony between nature and development left me both inspired and saddened.It made me ask myself a difficult question – “Why are we failing to protect the environment that sustains us?” The contrast between Budapest’s thriving natural environment and the condition of many…

By Lawrence Odoom President John Dramani Mahama has proclaimed a watershed moment in Ghana’s economic trajectory, announcing that for the first time in years, Ghana will refine its own crude oil on Ghanaian soil , a decisive stride toward industrial sovereignty, job creation, and value retention. Speaking before a distinguished assembly of Ghanaians, investors, technocrats, and business leaders at the Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London, the President articulated a bold vision to metamorphose Ghana from a mere exporter of raw commodities into a modern industrial powerhouse anchored on beneficiation and domestic production. On Ghana’s energy future, President Mahama…

By Joseph Quarm The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on businesses to demonstrate ethical responsibility in their pricing decisions, particularly during and after periods of economic and global crises. Addressing private sector leaders at the 10th CEO Summit 2026, the Minister acknowledged that price increases may sometimes be unavoidable during challenging periods such as currency depreciation, global supply chain disruptions, energy crises, and pandemics. However, she stressed that it is unacceptable for companies to maintain inflated prices once the conditions that necessitated such increases have improved. According to her, businesses that continue to charge…

By Lawrence Odoom The Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC) has hosted a high-powered delegation from the Deposit Insurance Corporation (DIC) of Malawi in Accra, in a strategic study visit aimed at cementing institutional collaboration, advancing knowledge transfer, and strengthening deposit protection architectures across the African financial landscape. The Malawian contingent included the Secretary to the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance, the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi, the Board Chair and Vice Board Chair of DIC Malawi, alongside the Chief Executive Officer of DIC Malawi. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, May 25, 2026, the Chief…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey “Ghana First,” was the central message delivered by the Acting Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA), Aaron Kanor, during his working visit to the Aflao Collection of Customs. The Commissioner was officially received at the Aflao Border by the Aflao Collection Sector Commander, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Emmanuel Duh, together with officers of the Customs Division and other border security agencies. The working visit formed part of efforts by the Commissioner to update himself on operations within the Aflao Sector, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and assess ongoing revenue mobilization, enforcement, and trade facilitation activities along…

As part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between traditional authorities and state institutions in promoting border security, trade facilitation and national development, the Commissioner of Customs, Aaron Kanor has paid a courtesy call on Torgbiga Amenya Fiti V, Paramount Chief and President of the Aflao Traditional Council. The visit, on Friday, 29th May, 2026, provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss issues of mutual concern, particularly the management of Ghana’s eastern border, revenue mobilization, cross-border trade and community engagement. The Commissioner emphasized the critical role traditional leaders play in maintaining peace and security within border communities, noting that effective…

By Leo Nelson After years of back and forth, Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, following a heated sitting marked by strong political debate and competing interpretations of its constitutional implications. The bill was passed under the leadership of First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor, who chaired proceedings during the final stages of deliberation. The legislation, which has been one of the most contentious policy proposals in recent years, was approved after its third reading in the House. It seeks to regulate issues relating to sexual orientation and…

By Nelson Ayivor Strength is often misunderstood. We celebrate the loud victories, the public achievements, the people who seem unshaken by adversity. We admire those who appear fearless, confident, and invincible. Yet the strongest among us are rarely the ones who never struggle. More often, they are the ones who carry invisible burdens with quiet dignity. The strongest among us are the mothers who wake before dawn to provide for their children while hiding their exhaustion behind warm smiles. They are the fathers who silently sacrifice their dreams so their families can pursue theirs. They are the young people battling…