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By Joseph Quarm In a strategic move to strengthen collaboration and support Ghana’s industrial and energy development agenda, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGLC), Ms. Judith Adjoba Blay, has paid a courtesy visit to the Ghana Free Zones Authority(GFZA), headed by Dr Mary Awusi. Discussions during the visit underscored the critical role of natural gas infrastructure in driving industrialization and supporting economic growth within Ghana’s Free Zones enclaves. Ghana Gas currently operates Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines within the Tema Export Processing Zone and the Sekondi Industrial Park, facilitating the transportation and supply of natural gas…

By Joseph W. Quarm In a renewed effort to drive sustenanle growth and development of entreprises under its outfit, the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) led by it’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Mary Awusi, paid a working visit to the ongoing Integrated Refinery Project site of Philbro Group Limited at Kyekyewere in the Eastern Region. The visit formed part of the Authority’s ongoing stakeholder engagement and monitoring activities aimed at supporting the growth and development of Free Zones enterprises across the country. During the tour, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Philbro Group Limited, Philip Brobbey, took the…

By Leo Nelson Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has called for a shift in national mindset to recognise creative professionals as vital contributors to Ghana’s development. She said persistent challenges, including limited corporate sponsorship and the under valuation of practitioners, especially in niche areas such as choral and children-focused productions were constraining growth in the sector. The Minister made the call during a meeting with the Harmonious Chorale, where discussions centred on the group’s upcoming international engagements and broader concerns within Ghana’s creative industry. She noted that systemic challenges continued to affect the sector, with…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious 300 million dollar education transformation package backed by the World Bank, declaring that Ghana’s controversial double track system will become history by 2027 as the government moves to expand infrastructure, improve teaching quality, and widen access to secondary education nationwide. The President made the announcement while addressing guests at the commissioning of a PET Scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre, where he briefly shifted from healthcare to what he described as one of the most strategic sectors for Ghana’s future. Digressing from the main purpose of the…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major shift in government policy on tax exemptions, declaring an end to blanket tax waivers for imported medical equipment and other specialized investments, as his administration moves toward what he described as a more targeted and accountable exemption regime. Speaking at the commissioning of a new PET Scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre, President Mahama stated that government would no longer approve automatic tax exemptions across entire sectors, insisting that future requests would be assessed individually based on merit, strategic value, and national impact. “With regards to tax…

By Leo Nelson The Forum of Kings, Queens, Sheiks, Sultans and Traditional leaders of Africa has strongly condemned the recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, describing the incidents as unfortunate, inhumane and a threat to African unity. Speaking to The New Republic, President of the Forum, Torgbiga Amenya Fiti V, who doubles as the Paramount Chief and President of the Aflao Traditional Council expressed deep concern over growing reports of harassment, intimidation and the violent attacks. He said Africans must embrace brotherhood, peace and coexistence rather than hatred and division, especially at a time when the continent…

By Leo Nelson The increasing number of Police check points along the busy Accra-Aflao highway is raising concerns among residents, commercial drivers and commuters who ply the route. They have described the situation as a major nuisance that is affecting movement, business activities and transportation costs. The Accra-Aflao highway, which serves as a major international corridor linking Ghana to neighbouring Togo and other West African countries, is one of the busiest roads in the country. However, many road users say the numerous police barriers mounted at different sections of the highway are causing unnecessary delays and frustration. Drivers operating on…

By Joseph W. Quarm President John Mahama has commissioned a state-of-the-art Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan Facility at the Sweden-Ghana Medical Centre, describing the development as a transformative step in Ghana’s healthcare system and a major boost for cancer diagnosis and treatment in the country. Speaking at the event, he said, “For far too long, many Ghanaians requiring advanced diagnosis services of this nature have had to travel abroad, often at enormous financial, emotional and psychological cost to them and their families” He added, today, we make a bold national statement that this facility must not only make it unnecessary…

By Leo Nelson Former Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has sounded the alarm over what he describes as growing intimidation against members of the opposition New Patriotic Party across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dr Bawumia accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of overseeing a pattern of arrests, detentions and strict bail conditions affecting NPP officers, activists and supporters since January 2025. He cited recent incidents involving social media commentator David Essandoh and Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, as developments that raise concerns…

By Leo Nelson The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment is entering into a strategic partnership with Maphlix Trust Farms Ghana to promote youth participation in agriculture and agribusiness across the country. The partnership, according to the Ministry, seeks to create sustainable employment opportunities for young people through skills training, access to modern farming techniques, agribusiness mentorship, and entrepreneurship support. Speaking during an official engagement with management of Maphlix Trust Farms in Accra, the sector Minister, George Opare Addo described agriculture as a critical sector capable of addressing youth unemployment while strengthening national food security and economic growth. He noted…