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Striking Teacher Unions Dig In By Prince Ahenkorah Striking teacher unions have rejected calls to return to the classroom, insisting that they will maintain their industrial action until the government takes concrete steps to address their outstanding concerns. The decision follows a meeting between the unions and the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who appealed to the teachers to call off the strike and return to work, assuring them that the government would address their concerns. The unions involved are the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of…

As Ghana Fufilles Bilateral Agreement By Philip Antoh Ghana has deployed 45 health professionals to Jamaica under the Ghana–Jamaica Bilateral Health Workforce Agreement, a move designed to strengthen healthcare cooperation and foster professional exchange between the two nations. At a departure ceremony held in Accra was attended by officials from the Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs, representatives of the Jamaican mission in Ghana, and the departing professionals. At the event, officials consistently emphasized the importance of upholding Ghana’s reputation through professionalism, diligence, and a deep respect for Jamaican laws and culture. The Chief Director of the Ministry of Health,…

Allegations of Shady Debt Collection Drowns Victimization ClaimsBy Stanley AssorThe Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, finds himself at the center of a deepening controversy involving the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), allegations of financial malfeasance, and a calculated legal offensive against his accusers. What began as an investigation into a suspicious debt collection arrangement has spiraled into a saga of skipped invitations, resisting arrest, and what critics describe as a textbook attempt to gag the press.At the heart of the matter is a debt collection arrangement dating back to the Akufo-Addo administration. According to…

…Government Introduces Ayalolo BRT Contra-Flow on Three Major Accra CorridorsBy Prince Ahenkorah and Philip AntohFor years, peak-hour commuting in Accra has meant one thing for stranded passengers: pay or perish. Private transport operators, capitalising on traffic congestion and desperation, have routinely charged more than 100 per cent of the usual fare, leaving commuters with little choice but to pay up to get home early and safely.That regime is now facing its most serious challenge yet.Starting Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the government will introduce a Contra-Flow Bus Priority System for Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services on four major corridors leading…

Three party cards produced to disown Kelvin Taylor fail authenticity auditsBy Stanley Assor The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been thrown onto the defensive by its own attempt to disown Kelvin Ekow Taylor. Three party cards, produced to prove that the outspoken commentator is an impostor, have failed authenticity checks. All bear the same polling station details but different names and faces. The affair is now less about Taylor’s membership than about the integrity of the NPP’s membership records.The cards purport to identify the original bearer in the Obuasi East constituency branch. Two bear the name Anamde Anamde but…

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a new vision for Ghana’s relationship with global philanthropy, calling for a shift from fragmented, short-term interventions towards partnerships that strengthen national institutions, build local capacity and deliver development outcomes aligned with Ghana’s priorities. President Mahama made the call at a high-level presidential funders’ roundtable in New York that brought together about 20 major philanthropic organisations and foundations based in the United States, including the Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation, Hilton Foundation and Ford Foundation, among others. The engagement, organised by the Open Society Foundations on the sidelines of the 81st United…

Public water. Public questions. A better way must protect both investment and the citizen. CITIZEN QWESI If a glass of water ends with a US$235 million question, the country must pause before it argues. Not because public water should be cheap by slogan, or infrastructure should be built by hope, but because essential services carry a special public duty. When water is involved, every contract is more than paperwork. It is a promise made in the name of households, hospitals, schools, markets and communities. That is why the reported arbitral award linked to the Accra desalination plant deserves sober attention.…

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has shut down the Kumasi-based factory of popular herbal practitioner Doctor Caesar for operating with an expired license for the past three years. The enforcement exercise, carried out on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, comes after the facility’s management ignored weeks of prior notices from the Council to rectify its licensing status. Divine Ajiraku, a Regulatory Officer with the TMPC, explained that Doctor Caesar’s facility breached the Traditional Medicine Practice Act, 2000 (Act 575) by failing to renew its licence for three consecutive years. He noted that the Council had previously visited the premises and…

In a move described as timely indicate the government of Ghana is in advanced negotiations to acquire the Teshie Desalination Plant, a move aimed at averting a US$235 million arbitration award against the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and restoring a vital water supply to eastern Accra. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Office of the Attorney-General (AG) confirmed that an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal had ordered GWCL to pay US$235 million, net of taxes, to Befesa Desalination Developments Ghana Ltd. The award follows arbitration proceedings initiated by Befesa and Standard Bank of South…

By Prince Ahenkorah Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has commended President John Dramani Mahama and Ghanaians for their leadership in advancing the global campaign for reparatory justice. President Lula made the remarks in his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he highlighted the significance of a landmark declaration recognising the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the “gravest crime against humanity.” The declaration was adopted by the UN General Assembly on March 25, 2026, following a Ghana-led initiative championed by President Mahama. The resolution calls for inclusive…