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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called for a united effort to revive Ghana’s struggling economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Economic Dialogue in Accra, Dr Forson emphasised the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders to address the nation’s economic challenges. The two-day event, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, brings together government officials, ...

President John Dramani Mahama has thanked labour unions for accepting the 10 per cent pay rise. Delivering his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, he noted that this year is a year of sacrifice. “I am confident that the sacrifice we have all made this year will benefit our county going into the future,” ...

Sweet and beguiling poisons Barely a week ago, the BBC aired a documentary with a harrowing message: deadly opioids made in India have flooded Ghana’s market, creating throngs of enslaved addicts. Chilling footage showed the Chief Executive (CEO) of a Mumbai-based pharma company, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, a man called Vinod Sharma, brazenly confessing to undercover journalists how poisonous a certain concoction ...

In a significant move towards fostering inclusion and peaceful coexistence, STAR- Ghana Foundation with funding support from the Foreign Common Wealth and Development Office of the UK, have launched a Fulbe Integration Manual intended to integrate Fulbe (Fulani) communities into the broader social fabric. The Manual is described by stakeholders as a crucial resource that seeks to provide actionable strategies ...