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STAR Ghana Foundation has welcomed the decision by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to uncap the National Health Insurance (NHIS) levy and the full allocation of funds to the health insurance sector. Mr Raymond Danso, Portfolio Manager, Right to Services at STAR-Ghana Foundation said that the decision is a significant milestone as it directly impacts private hospitals, free primary healthcare initiatives, and overall health sector funding, which is a major win for health financing in Ghana. The government has announced the full allocation of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), and Road Fund in the…

In the realm of leadership, certain qualities transcend mere competence, elevating individuals to the status of visionary figures capable of inspiring and transforming societies. And beneath the surface of policy and strategy lie the essential qualities that define a true leader: forthrightness, creativity, and, crucially, honesty. These traits, when woven together, form the foundation of a culture that embraces progress and tackles challenges head-on. The late former President J.J. Rawlings, a figure renowned for his own direct and often unconventional approach, understood the power of honesty. His views, sometimes controversial, were never shrouded in ambiguity. He spoke his mind, even…

The outcome of 2024 general election has taught us useful lessons in so many ways,and it is about time we use this period to reflect, reform, rebuild, rebrand, restrategize, and transform the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2028 general election and beyond. So far, the Electoral Commission of Ghana has declared the results of 275 out of the 276 Constituencies with Mr John Mahama having a commanding lead of 1,714,179 votes difference between him and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.  Based on the 275 out of 276 Constituencies, John Mahama had 6,591,179 votes representing 56.42%, and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had 4,…

While the nation awaits to receive news about the retrieval of looted public funds from officials of the past government, it appears that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the country’s leading anti-graft agency, has its own demons to fight. Startling revelations have emerged regarding the mismanagement and misapplication of funds within the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), implicating the agency’s former Executive Director, Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo Dankwa, and top officials of the NPP Government. The New Republic (TNR) has unearthed a shocking scheme that saw a staggering GhC33.5 million siphoned from EOCO’s exhibit account, which is…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has donated assorted food items to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, to help needy Muslims observe the Ramadan fast. The items included bags of rice, sugar, cooking oil, and packs of milo, milk, and water. In his remarks after the donation at the Fadama residence of the National Chief Imam on Friday, the NPA Chief Executive, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., said the visit was to share in the bliss of the holy month of Ramadan. “In this holy month of Ramadan, it is an opportunity to share so that those who…

The Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has inaugurated a new Audit Committee, in line with the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, 2016 (Act 921), to strengthen internal control systems, ensure compliance, and enhance financial oversight within the institution. The five-member committee is chaired by Hon. Gladys Gillian Naadu Tetteh, a seasoned governance and public financial management expert. The committee, among others, will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations, monitoring financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies, and advising management on risk. It serves as an advisory body, supporting management to establish robust…

By Sharon Frimpomaa Opoku Youth champion Frederick Brooks is raising the alarm on the urgent need for tougher action against sexual harassment in Ghanaian universities. His concerns follow a recent move by the University of Ghana, which punished 16 students and a lecturer for a range of offenses, including plagiarism, falsifying documents, and sexual misconduct. A key case involved Dr. Sampson Obed Appiah, a lecturer found guilty of sexual misconduct. His penalties include a public apology, suspension for two semesters, limits on career advancement, and compulsory sexual harassment training. Speaking exclusively on Dominion TV’s top show Wake Up Africa last…

A Circuit Court Judge and a Queen Mother of Ho Bankoe, Mama Bobi III has opened up about the challenges women judges face in Ghana, describing it as an “extremely tough” job. In a recent video interaction with veteran journalist Ben Dotsei Malor at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Mama Bobi III, known in private life as Angela Attachie, revealed that female judges, especially those on the lower bench, face significant obstacles. These include intimidation and disrespect from some litigants and lawyers, especially males, who perpetuate biases and stereotypes that women are weak and incapable of holding positions…

President John Mahama, has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This forms part of a move to restructure the leadership of GAF. The changes, which will take effect from Tuesday, March 24, 2025, are aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense architecture and ensuring continued excellence in military operations. The newly appointed Acting Service Chiefs are: These appointments are pending consultation with the Council of State, as required by law. President Mahama, expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, during a meeting…

…Insists his “Evil” dossier will shock nation President John Mahama’s decision to replace Dr George Akuffo Dampare, as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has sparked mixed reactions, with various prominent individuals responding. However, the most fiery and surprising of all is, Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea, a former Minister for Works and Housing, who called him “evil” whom his appointor, then President Nana Akufo-Addo, “was romancing” while in office. “If you know the dossier on Dampare which was placed on the table of President Akufo-Addo, you will be shocked at why he was romancing such evil,” alleges the former Member…