Author: Philip Antoh

The Government of Ghana has launched a strong campaign against the spread of illegal firearms in the country, urging those with unregistered weapons to turn them in before it’s too late. This announcement was made during a keynote speech on behalf of the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, by the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, at the start of a Trainer-of-Trainers Workshop for the Gun Amnesty Programme (GAP) at the Ghana Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. The workshop gathers officers from the Ghana Police Service and the National Commission on Small Arms…

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that the government plans to allocate GH¢150 million in the 2026 fiscal year to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to strengthen efforts against illegal mining and forest damage. While presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” Dr. Forson stated that this allocation reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s natural environment and rehabilitating damaged lands. “An allocation of GH¢150 million has been designated for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS)…

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy aim to create up to 800,000 new jobs in various sectors of the economy. While presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson explained that the government’s key infrastructure and industrial projects will be the main sources of job creation. He mentioned that contracts worth GH¢63 billion for road projects under the Big Push initiative are expected to create around 490,000 jobs, according to World Bank standards for employment from road investments. The Minister also shared that three new garment…

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassel Ato Forson, has revealed that a total budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, is projected as GH¢357,105,639,079.87. He shared this information on Thursday, November 13, during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. The Minister stated that the total planned expenditure for 2026 is GH¢302.5 billion, which is 18.9% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This represents a 20.1% increase from the 2025 estimate of GH¢251.7 billion, which was 17.8% of GDP. He mentioned that the 2026 budget reflects a careful balance between fiscal discipline and strategic…

Ghana showcased its mining sector reforms and policy initiatives at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (AGM), held from November 3–6, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Geneva. Organized under the theme, “Value Beyond Extraction: Rethinking Mining for a Resilient Future”, the four-day conference brought together member countries, policymakers, civil society organizations, and industry leaders to share knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and review technical sessions, including the induction of new Executive Committee members. At the plenary session on Wednesday, November 5, Ms. Victoria Awuni, Deputy Chief Executive…

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has condemned the violent assault on a National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force in the Ahafo Region, calling it a serious challenge to state authority. During a press briefing in Accra, the Ministry’s Director of Communications, Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, stated that the incident took place after the declaration of Forest Reserves and Waterbodies as Security Zones on November 1, 2025. A ten-member NAIMOS team, led by Director of Operations Colonel Dominic Buah, was conducting reconnaissance in Goaso to find a suitable location for permanent deployment when they stumbled upon an illegal…

The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has called off its planned nationwide strike after having positive discussions with the Government of Ghana regarding unpaid debts to waste management companies. In a statement from the Executive Secretary, Ama Ofori Antwi, the Association announced that the Minister for Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed, has contacted ESPA’s leaders for urgent talks to address the ongoing payment issues faced by its members. The statement noted that the Minister promised ESPA that the government is dedicated to processing and paying the debts owed to waste management service providers “as quickly as possible.”The…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has sworn in a newly constituted Board of Directors of the Ghana National Procurement Agency (GNPA) urging them to strengthen the company’s operational efficiency, competitiveness, and contribution to national socio-economic development. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony held in Accra on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare congratulated the members on their appointment and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting strong institutional governance and accountability as part of its broader transformation agenda. She tasked the new Board to build the agency’s buffer stock capacity, support local industries, and ensure measurable outcomes…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Directors of the Ghana International Trade Commission (GITC), urging members to strengthen the Commission’s mandate of promoting fair competition and protecting Ghanaian industries from unfair trade practices. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, on 6th November,2025, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare emphasized the GITC’s critical role in ensuring equity and transparency in Ghana’s international trade regime. She noted that the Commission serves as a key institution in resolving trade disputes, investigating unfair trade practices, and safeguarding local industries from the adverse effects of global competition.…

The Chairperson of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Africa Region and President of the National Diabetes Association of Ghana (NDAG), Mrs. Elizabeth Esi Denyo, has revealed that 4.2 million Ghanaians are living with diabetes. According to her, the data from IDF Diabetes Atlas and national studies paint a grim picture as diabetes prevalence in Ghana is soaring affecting many adults while a larger number with pre-diabetes conditions unaware, making it a ticking time bomb. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Mrs. Danyoh announced this as Ghana participated in the global launch of the 2025 World Diabetes Day campaign themed “Diabetes and…