Author: TNRgh

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that the nation has achieved an unprecedented primary surplus of 11.1% of GDP. This “jaw-dropping” figure isn’t just a win; it’s a resounding triumph, obliterating the government’s own modest target of a mere 0.4% The revelation, delivered during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, initially met with stunned silence before erupting into a frenzy of cheers from the majority side. “This is not just a number; it is a signal — a signal that fiscal sanity is back!” Dr. Forson proclaimed, his words reverberating through the chamber. Just a year…

Government Curfew in Nalerigu Slammed as ‘Arbitrary, Disrespectful’. The Mamprusi Traditional Council has unleashed a scathing rebuke against the government, vehemently condemning the imposition of a curfew on Nalerigu and its environs. The Palace, speaking for the Nayiri, has branded the move as “arbitrary, unjustified, and deeply disrespectful” to the traditional authority. In a fiery statement released Monday, July 28, the Nayiri Palace expressed “deep displeasure and disappointment” over the curfew, which kicked in on July 27, 2025. The draconian order restricts movement from a baffling 2:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily. This decision follows a chilling incident on Saturday,…

Ghc189m Vanishes, Ex-Boss Implicated. Just when you thought the dust was settling on the National Service Secretariat (NSS) ghost names scandal, the Attorney General (AG), Dr. Dominic Ayine, has dropped a bombshell, revealing a deeper cesspool of corruption that has forced him to hit the brakes on prosecutions. What was initially set for court last week has now been stalled as fresh, damning evidence emerges, painting a far grimmer picture than previously imagined. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Monday, July 28, a visibly concerned Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators have intercepted an astonishing GHC189 million…

Angry Ghanaians Demand Action, Not Excuses. The honeymoon period is definitively over for Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, as public patience wears thin over the seeming sluggish pace of prosecutions under the much-touted “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL). Whispers of a political “scratch my back, I scratch your back” agenda to shield corrupt Akufo-Addo appointees are morphing into a public roar, threatening to derail the Mahama administration’s anti-corruption crusade. Six months into President John Mahama’s second term, the promise of swift justice and asset recovery, a cornerstone of the NDC’s December 2024 general election campaign, remains…

Amidst urgent call for action. President John Dramani Mahama has forcefully asserted that agribusiness is the indisputable future of Ghana’s economy, demanding immediate and unified efforts to transform the sector into a powerhouse for industrial growth, job creation, and export diversification. His declaration came at the inaugural National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra on July 28, 2025, which he hailed as a “vital turning point” for the nation’s economic trajectory. Mahama lauded the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry for orchestrating the dialogue and spearheading a critical policy realignment. This strategic move, he explained, aims to transition Ghana from a predominantly…

Cedi Gains, Inflation Drops as BoG Considers Policy Shift. Ghana’s economic landscape is painted with encouraging strokes of recovery and stability, as highlighted by Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama at the 125th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on Monday, July 28, 2025. With a strengthening Cedi, plummeting inflation, and robust economic growth, the nation stands at a pivotal juncture, prompting the BoG to consider a recalibration of its monetary policy. Addressing colleagues, media, and distinguished guests, Governor Asiama outlined a picture of significant domestic progress against a backdrop of moderating global growth and persistent vulnerabilities.…

The government of Ghana has reportedly terminated a $1.2 billion bauxite lease with local company Rocksure International, setting its sights on a major international partnership to exploit one of West Africa’s most lucrative bauxite deposits. Sources close to the matter indicate that the move is a strategic pivot aimed at attracting substantial foreign investment and expertise. The government is said to be actively pursuing a deal with a prominent overseas entity, with Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and several Chinese firms emerging as potential frontrunners. This bold decision underscores Ghana’s renewed ambition to unlock the full potential of its vast…

The political mercury in the Akwatia Constituency is rising, with a prominent Koforidua-based lawyer and National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, officially declaring his intention to contest the party’s upcoming parliamentary primaries. The move sets the stage for a keenly watched internal battle as the NDC seeks to reclaim the Akwatia seat in the looming by-election. Mr. Baidoo, who also serves as the NDC Constituency Secretary for Akwatia, wasted no time in picking up his nomination forms on Monday, July 28, from the party’s regional office in Koforidua. His declaration was met with a resounding show of support,…

While Wife Serves as Veep Press Secretary  Vice presidential candidate to the Movement For Change founder and leader, has chastised the John Dramani Mahama administration for sidelining certain party members in his view should have been recognized with appointments. Kwame Owusu Danso, who is also the in-law of veteran journalist Kwasi Pratt, has berated the government for leaving out many stalwarts who worked so hard for the party’s victory. According to him, these people who contributed immensely through cash, time and at their peril of their lives have “deliberately and internationally” been used and dumped while others who either were…

While we celebrate the recent strength of the Cedi, our tourism sector is about to take a serious hit. In 2024 an international visitor on a 13-day trip to Ghana spent on average, US$3,750 on accommodation, food and entertainment (Ghana Tourism Authority report). If local inflation remains around 10 %, the same holiday in 2025 would cost roughly US$4,160. Factor in the Cedi’s appreciation and this price increases to US$5,760 representing a 35 % price hike in a single year. Our four and five star international hotels will be hit but not as serious as our local Ghanaian owned hotels.…