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By Leo Nelson Hamza Suhuyini, a member of the NDC Communications Team, has strongly defended staff of the Bank of Ghana, arguing that many professionals at the institution earned their positions through merit and hard work. He highlighted that the current Governor rose through the ranks after serving as First Deputy Governor. The communicator stated that questioning the integrity of such seasoned professionals on public platforms was entirely unacceptable. He acknowledged that while some individuals might gain roles through political associations, this did not apply to the majority. “And to sit on such a platform and seek to question professionals…

By Lawrence Odoom The Dormaa East District Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Hon. Alan Afi Isaac, has announced the disbursement of three months’ outstanding allowances to YEA service recruits serving in Community Police, Fire, and Ambulance Assistance units, in a move aimed at reinvigorating their commitment and diligence. Addressing the recruits, Hon. Afi Isaac acknowledged that prolonged delays in allowance payments had dampened morale and participation across the district. “The timely settlement of these arrears is intended to restore confidence and rekindle a renewed sense of purpose among our recruits as they support critical public institutions,” he stated.…

By Belinda Anim-Piesie The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Marketing and Special Duties at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, has outlined a new strategy to boost domestic tourism through digital engagement and user-generated content. Speaking at the launch of the “Experience Ghana” digital tourism campaign, Mr. Aggrey said the initiative was born out of deliberate efforts to rethink how Ghana promotes its tourism sector. According to him, while previous campaigns such as “See Ghana, Feel Ghana, Eat Ghana” helped create awareness, there is a need to continuously refresh marketing approaches to sustain interest. “Marketing is…

Lawrence Odoom The Chief of Staff, Dr. Samuel Julius Debrah, has expressed pride in serving under President John Dramani Mahama, lauding his leadership as resolutely accountable and centered on confronting the tangible challenges confronting ordinary Ghanaians. Speaking during a citizens’ engagement in Koforidua as part of the President’s “resetting tour” of the Eastern Region, Dr. Debrah underscored that President Mahama’s approach is anchored in delivering pragmatic solutions to the country’s most pressing issues. “Whether it is rebuilding economic confidence, improving service delivery, creating opportunities for young people, or restoring trust in public institutions, the President has challenged us to confront…

By Leo Nelson The Ghanaian High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Anani Quashie, has described the ongoing xenophobic attacks as politically driven and expressed grave concerns about the safety of Ghanaian citizens. The diplomat characterised the situation on the ground as fluid and unpredictable for foreign nationals. He confirmed that the Ghanaian Foreign Ministry had been working tirelessly to provide consular assistance to those caught in the crossfire of the recent riots. Disturbing footage from the streets of Johannesburg and Durban has circulated widely across social media, showing groups of local citizens taking the law into their own hands and…

By Leo Nelson Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has issued a formal clarification and apology following public backlash over remarks suggesting that postings to parts of northern Ghana could be perceived as punitive. The apology, contained in a press release, comes after a widely circulated video captured her comments during a media interaction. The remarks sparked concern among sections of the public, particularly residents of the Northern Regions, who viewed the statement as inappropriate and potentially undermining national unity. In her statement, the Minister moved quickly to address the controversy, describing the remarks as a miscommunication rather…

By Lawrence Odoom The Government of Ghana has intervened decisively to secure the safe return of a Ghanaian national, Emmanuel Asamoah, following a disturbing xenophobic assault captured in a viral video circulating across social media platforms in South Africa. The footage depicted harrowing scenes in which Mr. Asamoah and several other foreign nationals were confronted and intimidated by a group of individuals who accused them of displacing local citizens in the labor market. The incident has ignited widespread condemnation among Ghanaians both domestically and in the diaspora, rekindling apprehensions over the security and welfare of Ghanaian nationals residing in other…

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has expressed dissatisfaction with the response of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to matters concerning post‑retirement contracts and rollover arrangements for lecturers. In a communiqué signed by Prof. Deodat Emilson Adenutsi, National President, and Dr. Francis Fonyee Nutsugah, General Secretary, at the end of its recent Extraordinary Congress at Kumasi Technical University, the Association noted that FWSC’s interpretation of post‑retirement engagements failed to adequately address payment mechanisms and obligations arising from services already rendered by affected staff. It cautioned that describing such contracts as “personalized arrangements” undermines collective bargaining principles…

Author: Kay Codjoe The loudest voices in Ghana’s current energy debate are often the same political architects and defenders of the disastrous Power Distribution Services (PDS) scandal who once promised to rescue the country from darkness and stop the bleeding at ECG, a utility reportedly losing billions through inefficiencies and revenue leakages. Today, many speak as though history began yesterday. It did not. Somewhere inside Ghana’s unresolved energy story still sits the carcass of the PDS deal, the failed 20-year ECG concession under the US$498 million Millennium Challenge Compact, an arrangement that collapsed under disputed guarantees and triggered suspended disbursements,…

By Leo Nelson Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has paid a working visit to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), describing the initiative as a critical pillar in Ghana’s evolving healthcare system. The visit offered an opportunity for the Vice President to engage directly with the leadership of the fund and assess progress made since its establishment. Officials of the fund used the occasion to present key milestones, institutional structures, and ongoing implementation strategies aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare. Reflecting on the engagement, GMTF officials noted that the visit underscored the broader national importance of the…