Canada has established its first air transport agreement with Ghana. This landmark deal, announced by Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, and Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development, includes the following provisions: Multiple airlines from both countries will be permitted to operate scheduled air services. Airlines will be able to serve any destinations in Canada and Ghana. The agreement allows for a total of 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights for airlines from each country. Opportunities A statement from the High Commission of Canada to Ghana, Togo, and Sierra…
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President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). The ceremony took place on Friday, March 14, at the Jubilee House following the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from office on Thursday. The decision, announced on Thursday, marked a significant shake-up within the Ghana Police Service. While no official reason has been provided for Dr. Dampare’s dismissal, sources suggest that the move is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at reshaping the leadership and operational direction of the country’s law enforcement agency. Dr. Dampare, who was appointed IGP…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed three new heads for the Ghana National Fire Service, Prisons Service, and the Ghana Immigration Service. DDGP 3 Patience Baffoe-Bonnie will head the Ghana Prisons Service while DCFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong will head the Ghana National Fire Service. DCI Samuel Basentale Amadu has also been appointed as the new Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service. The appointments were announced on Friday, March 14, after President Mahama swore in the COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police. Yohuno takes over from IGP George Akuffo-Dampare who had headed the Police…
Former Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that claims by the government to abolish three taxes — emission tax, betting tax and VAT on motor vehicle — is a deception. Reacting to the budget statement presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Dr Adam, who is the Member of Parliament for Karaga, explained that these taxes have never been collected, and it is preposterous for the Minister to claim that the taxes would be abolished. In his presententation of the budget, Dr Forson stated, “We will abolish the…
The finance minister has announced a series of significant budgetary allocations aimed at addressing critical national priorities, including education, healthcare, social welfare, infrastructure, and economic development. These allocations underscore the government’s commitment to inclusive growth, social equity, and sustainable development. Key highlights include: GH¢13.85 billion: Allocation for the Big Push Programme. GH¢499.8 million: Allocation for the No-Academic-Fee policy for first-year students in public tertiary institutions. GH¢292.4 million: Allocation for the distribution of free sanitary pads to female students in primary and secondary schools. GH¢242.5 million: Allocation to support victims of the Akosombo dam spillage. GH¢200 million: Allocation to support victims…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed his keen interest in the happenings of the Ahafo Region, which falls under his authority. He emphasized that the creation of separate administrative regions does not diminish the identity of the people or their allegiance to their traditional leadership. Speaking at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, March 11, during the swearing-in ceremony of the new chief of Mehame, Nana Owusu Konto II, the Asantehene asserted that Ahafo is part of the Asante Kingdom and therefore belongs to him. For that reason, no chief from Ahafo has the right to distance themselves from the…
The hope of the people in Kumasi for the timely completion of the Kejetia Market Phase 2 project is fading. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that this project, along with 54 others across the country that were left incomplete by the previous government, will take at least 12 years to finish. This delay is attributed to constraints stemming from the IMF-supported programme and the restructuring of bilateral creditor debt. Debt restructuring During his presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Dr Forson indicated that this debt restructuring has placed a significant financial…
Dr Ken Ashigbey, Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has expressed surprise at President John Dramani Mahama’s failure to declare a state of emergency over the illegal mining crisis known as galamsey. He noted that during their time in opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) agreed with the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey that declaring a state of emergency was one of the most effective ways to combat this issue. However, since assuming the presidency, Mahama has not shown interest in pursuing that agreement. In an interview on Joy FM on Monday, March 10, Dr Ashigbey mentioned that the coalition…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Amofa Twumasi II from his position as chief of Mpasaaso No. 2 in the Ahafo Ano South-West District of the Ashanti Region after 41 years on the stool. The chief was found guilty of multiple infractions, including illegal mining, also known as galamsey, questionable royal lineage, and failure to uphold accountability. Nana Twumasi was destooled on Monday, March 10, 2025, along with four of his stool elders during a meeting of the Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace, which was chaired by the Asantehene. Offences The chief faced charges brought…
Over 500 students from the Ashanti Region participated in Lady Julia’s Mentorship Masterclass, in observance of International Women’s Day 2025. The event, which took place at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on March 7, 2025, was on the theme: “Accelerate Action: Together We Can Forge Women’s Equality.” Organized by the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, the masterclass aimed to empower beneficiaries to pursue their dreams and help bridge gaps in gender equality. Speakers This year’s event featured prominent women speakers, including Nana Dr. Phyllis Tawiah, Queen of Aninkroma; Nana Prof. Ekua Suapim…