Author: TNRgh

…As Commuters  Celebrate Price Drop Commuters across the country have something to rejoice as transport fares are set to plummet from May 24, courtesy of the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU). The anticipated drop in fares comes on the back of steady fuel prices and the Cedi’s strength against the dollar, with the exchange rate currently standing at 1:12.30p. In a coordinated effort, the Ghana Union of Traders and Association (GUTA) has also called on its members to align their pricing in harmony with the Cedi’s gains. Furthermore, companies dealing in electrical appliances have joined the price-cutting party…

Firebrand lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor has surprisingly given a HUGE thumbs up to the Ghana Police Service for finally getting their act together and being upfront with the public! The outspoken activist, known for his fiery criticisms, reckons the current police top brass are doing a cracking job of keeping Ghanaians in the loop, especially when it comes to those juicy, high-profile cases. Barker-Vormawor was particularly chuffed about the police nailing those cross-border baddies, hailing their professionalism in rescuing kidnapped victims all the way from Nigeria and nabbing another suspect in Togo. “Big thumbs up to them for the smoothness!” he…

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has strongly advocated for equitable pricing across the country, citing the stability of the Ghanaian cedi. Bawah Mogtari, in a spirited statement, celebrated the currency’s recovery but pressed for a necessary and urgent follow-through: price reductions across goods and services in tandem with the cedi’s strength. “Something remarkable is happening in Ghana. For the first time in a long while, the Ghanaian cedi is not in the news for its decline but for its dominance. “According to Bloomberg, the cedi is currently the best-performing currency in the…

The family of former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, has expressed gratitude to the government and people of Burkina Faso for the naming of a street after him, describing it as an honour not only to the family, but to the people of Ghana. In a statement read on behalf of the family by Ms. Yaa Asantewaa Agyeman-Rawlings, Executive Director of the JJ Rawlings Foundation, during the ceremony in Ouagadougou on Sunday, May 17, she said: “This is a huge recognition of the legacy of a man who dedicated his life to social justice, a man who gave his…

Ghana’s economic narrative has taken a dramatic turn, with the nation’s currency, the cedi, emerging as a global frontrunner in 2025. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, speaking at the inauguration of the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod), attributed this remarkable feat to the Mahama administration’s unwavering commitment to fiscal discipline and sweeping economic reforms. Dr. Forson highlighted the cedi’s stellar performance, noting its impressive 16.7% appreciation against the US dollar year-to-date as of May 13, 2025. This stands in stark contrast to the 13.4% depreciation witnessed during the corresponding period in 2024. The Minister proudly announced that the cedi had…

As Ghana gears up for the second edition of the Ghana Automotive Summit on June 3, 2025, industry stakeholders are turning their focus to the country’s broader Ghana Automotive Strategy—a blueprint that has so far promised much but delivered less than expected. IMANI Africa, a leading policy think tank, has weighed in with a sharp analysis of what needs to be done for the strategy to succeed, urging the government to take concrete steps to resolve key bottlenecks stifling progress in the sector. The summit, themed “Towards the Future of Mobility,” will be held in Accra and aims to highlight…

Georgina Amankwa (nee Baffoe), the mother of the late Kwabena Boadu, former aide to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused him of being a liar and failing to fulfill a promise of compensation made to her family. Following the mysterious death of her son in 2016 while on a campaign trail with Dr. Bawumia, Madam Amankwa has expressed her disappointment in the Vice President’s failure to honor his pledge. Despite assurances of compensation due to Kwabena’s death in the line of duty, the family has yet to receive any form of reparation, leaving the mother feeling deceived and betrayed.…

Despite consecutive drops in fuel prices and a stable Ghanaian cedi exchange rate, transport fares remain unyieldingly high across the nation. This situation raises concerning issues related to equity, transparency, and accountability within the public transport sector. In recent weeks, fuel prices at the pump have consistently decreased for the fifth consecutive pricing window, resulting in a total reduction of roughly GH₵3 per liter. This translates to substantial savings of about GH₵12 per gallon for drivers, easing their operational costs significantly. Additionally, the Ghanaian cedi has demonstrated resilience and stability, appreciating from approximately GH₵15 to a range between GH₵12 and…

By Prince Ahenkorah Medical and dental professionals affiliated with the esteemed Ghana Medical Association have reason to celebrate as the Ministry of Finance steps in to waive a hefty GH₵3.29 million import duty on their recently imported vehicles. Acknowledging a plea from the Ministry of Health, Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has taken the decisive measure to exempt these dedicated professionals from import duty and VAT charges, showing solidarity with those serving on the front lines of healthcare. In an official letter addressed to the Ghana Revenue Authority, Dr. Forson referenced a direct request from the Ministry of…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is set to revolutionize the working conditions of fuel tanker drivers with a groundbreaking policy in the works to standardize their compensation. Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., the Chief Executive of the NPA, unveiled plans for this transformative initiative, aiming to secure approval from the forthcoming Governing Board of the Authority. Addressing a gathering of gas tanker drivers at the Quantum Terminals in Anokyi, Mr. Tameklo’s announcement was met with resounding applause and beaming faces from the drivers. Emphasizing that the NPA draws allowances for tanker drivers from the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) to…