The Concern Youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bibiani-Anhwaiso-Bekwai (BAB) Constituency of the Western North Region have called on President John Dramani Mahama to consider appointing Nana Yaw Berimah the Constituency Chairman, to the Ghana Gold Board. They expressed disappointment that Nana Berimah had been left out of the President’s appointment despite … The post NDC

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 The National Chief Imam, Sheikh (Dr) Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has extended a heartfelt mes­sage of peace, love, unity, and reconciliation to Muslims and humanity at large. He called on members of the Abrahamic family to regard the Eid as another opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to interfaith harmony. This was contained in a state­ment issued … The post Eid-ul-Adha:

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Ghana’s Sustainable Cities Strategy (GSCS), a landmark framework to guide the country’s urban development for the future was yesterday launched in Accra by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim. To read the full story, subscribe to Ghanaian Times Newspaper here: https://swennewsgh.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=26 The post Govt

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By Kingsley Webora TANKEH As access to finance continues to pose a major challenge to Ghanaian businesses and industries, stifling growth and expansion, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has assured the business community of a drastic reduction in lending rates to less than 10 percent before the end of his four-year tenure […] The post Governor’s pledge : Lending rates

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU  Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with international oil firms and state-owned partners to extend two key offshore production licences until 2040, unlocking up to US$2billion in new investment aimed at bolstering crude output and gas supply. The agreement, announced in a statement on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, involves government, […] The post Gov’t

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 By Juliet ETEFE (Juliet.etefe@thebftonline.com) Headline inflation eased further to 18.4 percent in May 2025 from 21.2 percent in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of year-on-year decline and the lowest rate since February 2022. This signals a steady return to price stability, offering relief to households and improved predictability for businesses and investors. The monthly […] The post May

…inaugurates new MIIF board The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has called on the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to collaborate closely with the Gold Board (GoldBod) to significantly increase indigenous stakes in Ghana’s mineral assets. Speaking at the inauguration of MIIF’s new nine-member board in Accra on Tuesday, Dr. Forson emphasised […] The post Fin

Heat exhaustion is an illness that can happen when your body gets too hot and can’t cool itself. It’s a response to losing too much water and salt, usually because of too much sweating. It can happen when you work or exercise outside on a hot, humid day or spend too much time in a very […] The post Heat Exhaustion: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention appeared first on The

On 3rd June 2025, Parliament passed the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, introducing a GHS1 increase in the levy on petroleum products. The objective is to raise an additional GHS5.7 billion to support the energy sector—specifically to reduce the country’s growing energy debt and ensure a stable power supply. According to Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel […] The post Feature: The case for

The government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has introduced the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, proposing a 1 cedi levy on every litre of petroleum product sold in the country. This bold fiscal intervention is aimed at stabilising Ghana’s ailing energy sector, with the funds expected to offset power sector debts, support infrastructure […] The post Feature: