By Mohammed Suleman STAR Ghana Foundation is in the process of establishing a robust manifesto tracker to systematically monitor government commitments in the health sector. The move, according to the Foundation is critical in ensuring accountability and evidence-based engagement with policymakers. These issues were made known in Accra on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at a National convening on tracking government ...

 By Ernest Tay Awoosah Education is a cornerstone of personal and national development, but when rigidly structured, it risks stifling potential rather than unlocking it. In Ghana, the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum mandates four core subjects—English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies—alongside elective programs tailored to students’ career interests. While these core subjects aim to provide a holistic ...

The Rapid Response and the District Monitoring Teams in the Enchi Forest District of the Forestry Commission (FC) on 11th March 2025, arrested 12 illegal miners and seized one excavator and two gold detector machines in Compartments 17 and 63 of the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Enchi Forest District of the Western North Region. The suspects included three ...

The Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined financial allocations for various sectors and initiatives in the 2025 budget, with a focus on education, infrastructure, social protection, and disaster relief. The allocations aim to support the government’s economic recovery and development priorities, addressing immediate concerns while laying the foundation for long-term growth. In all, there were 19 allocations highlighted ...

In a bid to address various pressing needs and stimulate economic growth, the government has announced significant allocations in the 2025 budget. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson outlined the details during his budget presentation in Parliament, highlighting the diverse areas that will benefit from these allocations. “Mr. Speaker, we will provide a Cedi equivalent of US$279 million as a ...

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a GH¢100 million allocation for the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across the country. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Dr. Forson emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting local governance. “Mr. Speaker, an amount of GH¢100 million has been allocated for the payment of ...

In response to growing concerns from commuters, Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza has issued a directive to contractors working on the Ofankor to Nsawam junction rehabilitation project to ensure the road remains passable for motorists while construction is ongoing. Agbodza highlighted the need for continuous grading and watering of the road to mitigate the adverse effects of ...

According to the Ministry, Dr Adams, in a publication on page 11 of the Ghanaian Times dated Tuesday, 4th March 2025, alleged that the hospitals in Trede, Kokoben, and Ahanta were successfully completed, equipped, and commissioned before the previous government left office. He also stated that a dedicated funding source of $1.3 billion had been secured to complete the remaining ...

Some oil marketing companies have begun marginally reducing fuel prices at the pump following the start of the first pricing window in March. This marks the second consecutive reduction after three successive price hikes earlier this year. Total Energies has led the latest adjustment, lowering the price of both petrol and diesel from GHS 15.99 in the second pricing window ...

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has announced the suspension of the country’s Gold-for-Oil programme due to unspecified policy and operational challenges. The decision marks a significant shift in Ghana’s economic strategy, as the initiative was originally designed to reduce reliance on foreign exchange for fuel imports and stabilise domestic fuel prices. Speaking in an ...