Author: Krobea

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the payment of non-salary-related allowances to officers of the Ghana Prisons Service. In a statement dated February 23, the Caucus referenced a communiqué issued by the Prisons Administration on February 17, 2026, which confirmed that three quarters of Rent Allowance — covering the second to fourth quarters of 2025 — remain outstanding for eligible officers. Describing the situation as troubling, the Minority stressed that the Ghana Prisons Service remains a critical pillar of the country’s national security architecture and…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the closure of Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi. This took effect from Friday, February 20. In a public announcement issued by the Ministry, all applicants with pending applications at the Centres are advised to access the Regional Passport Application Centres for the processing of their applications. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to take this opportunity to assure the general public of its commitment to deliver quality public service.”

Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana and an accomplished entrepreneur and musician, H.E. Paskal A.B. Rois, has paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to discuss strategic collaboration between Ghana and Indonesia in the area of sports development, particularly football. The high-level engagement focused on strengthening bilateral ties, promoting grassroots sports development, and exploring opportunities for structured partnerships between Ghana and Indonesia. Strengthening Ghana-Indonesia Sports CooperationDuring the meeting, H.E. Rois noted that although he has supported several ministries in Ghana through facilitation and collaboration with Indonesia, he had not yet extended similar support…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has cautioned that Ghana could face a generational education catastrophe if urgent steps are not taken to address mounting teacher shortages. Citing independent assessments, the group said projected learning losses could reach 64 per cent in arithmetic and 18 per cent in reading. It warned that the crisis could push more than 1.2 million children into learning poverty. “This is a looming generational tragedy that no responsible government should tolerate,” the conveners stressed. In its statement, CDM criticised the absence of a clear recruitment timeline following the reading of the 2026 Budget. It said…

A student of Obrachire Senior High and Technical School has lost his life after being assaulted by fellow students during the District Schools Athletics Games. It is unclear what caused the assault but videos posted online sees the student attacked and stoned. Some come to his defence but give way as a result of the missiles pelted at the victim. According to reports, he failed to survive the attack. The Central Region Director of Education, Dr Juliet Dufie Otami has described the violence leading to the death of the student as “deeply disturbing, reprehensible and wholly unacceptable”. “School sporting activities…

A four-day engagement between the Government of Ghana and the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre has ended with a renewed commitment to advancing women and youth participation in politics and strengthening inclusive governance across West Africa. The programme, coordinated by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, concluded with a High-Level Regional Consultation and Advocacy Meeting that brought together ECOWAS representatives, government officials and key stakeholders to deliberate on practical steps to enhance democratic participation within the sub-region. Addressing the closing ceremony, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged leaders to intensify efforts to create meaningful political opportunities for women and…

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has taken remedial measures in the face of the recent interception of articulated trucks suspected to be involved in a transit diversion scheme. Among the measures is the ban on all land transit of cooking oil with immediate effect. “Such consignments must be routed exclusively through Ghana’s seaports,” explained a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance on Friday. “All transactions originating from land collection points will be subjected to enhanced monitoring, tracking and strict compliance enforcement to safeguard state revenue.” This decision follows the interception of 18 articulated trucks on…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has held a strategic meeting with the 24-Hour Economy Authority to discuss the pilot implementation of the government’s 24-hour economy programme within Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. The meeting, held on Thursday, forms part of broader efforts to operationalise round-the-clock economic activity in key sectors. The session was chaired by the NPA Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, who underscored the Authority’s readiness to collaborate with industry stakeholders to ensure a smooth rollout. According to him, the downstream petroleum sector plays a critical role in national productivity and must be strategically positioned to support extended operational hours.…

President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art Steel Ball Mill and Section Mill Manufacturing Plant by B5 Plus Group, describing the investment as a bold step in Ghana’s industrial transformation and a significant boost to the 24-Hour Economy agenda. The new facility substantially enhances Ghana’s capacity to produce structural steel sections, grinding media balls for the mining sector, pre-engineered building (PEB) systems, and a range of heavy industrial structures, including warehouses, tankers, trailers, and factory systems. Speaking at the commissioning on Friday, February 20, President Mahama emphasized the importance of industrial self-reliance, noting that reducing steel imports by…

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has raised alarm over the escalating crisis in Ghana’s cocoa sector, warning that delays in payments and reduced producer prices are pushing farmers into debt and hardship. The bishops called for urgent intervention to prevent further economic and social fallout in rural communities. According to the statement, farmers have been suffering for months due to unpaid deliveries of cocoa, with the situation compounded by recent reductions in the producer price. “For months, many farmers have endured delays in payment, resulting in unpaid labour, disrupted schooling, mounting debt, and growing vulnerability to illegal mining,” the Conference…