March 23, 2025

Cocoa has been the backbone of the Ghanaian economy for more than a century. The produce is exported and processed overseas.

President John Mahama on Saturday announced that the government would pay the teacher and nursing trainees’ allowances through the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD). 

Dr. Shafic Suleman, the Executive Secretary of the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC), has urged industrialists to take advantage of the excess electricity available at the Tumu substation to establish industries in the area.

The 2025 National Budget, presented by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, has demonstrated a degree of commitment towards strengthening Ghana’s education sector, with over GH¢30 billion allocated for educational development.

President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday assured the Ya-Na Abukari II, Overlord of Dagbon of his government's determination to address the issue of lack of water in Yendi and its environs with urgency.

Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the Convener, Media Coalition against Illegal Mining, has called for a stiffer punishment, including jail term, for foreigners who engage in illegal mining, also known as “galamsey.”

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL) in the Central Region has said that more than 41 per cent of the water it produces and distributes across the region every month could not be accounted for, leading to substantial loss of revenue.

Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has assured personnel of the Police Administration's readiness to address all pending petitions regarding promotions and welfare, once the Police Council is constituted.

The Tamale Technical University (TaTU ) at the weekend held its 7th matriculation ceremony to welcome a total of 8, 272 new students to study various programmes.

The Swedru Secondary School (SWESCO), at Agona Swedru in the Central Region, is celebrating the 66th anniversary and homecoming of all firstborns (Piesies).