A deadly confrontation between two rival groups of illegal timber loggers in the forested area of Sehwi Agyemadiem in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region has left five people dead and several others severely injured. The violent clash, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, was reportedly …

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Member of Parliament for Karaga, has accused Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson of manipulating economic data in the 2025 Budget to mislead Ghanaians about the economy inherited by the Mahama administration. Following the budget presentation on March 11, Dr. Amin Adam criticized the figures, arguing …

The Coalition of District Assembly Members (CODAM) has expressed gratitude to President John Mahama for responding to their plea and allocating funds to begin the payment of monthly allowances to them. During the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the government will take immediate steps to clear the salary arrears of 321 pharmacists who have gone unpaid since their employment in June 2023. Speaking in Parliament on March 11, 2025, during the presentation of the 2025 Budget, Dr. Forson acknowledged …

The Minority in Parliament has dismissed the government’s claims of abolishing the betting tax and VAT on motor insurance, arguing that these taxes were never implemented in the first place. Speaking to the media after the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Karaga MP and former Finance …

The 2025 budget statement presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has sparked mixed reactions in Parliament, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin describing it as an “Azaa” (deceptive) budget. According to Afenyo-Markin, the government failed to include its much-discussed 24-hour economy policy in the budget, leaving many, especially the …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has projected that Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 4.4% by the end of 2025. Speaking during the 2025 budget presentation in Parliament, Dr. Forson further revealed that the non-oil GDP is anticipated to expand at an even higher rate of 5.3%, …

The government has unveiled major budgetary allocations aimed at addressing key national challenges and fostering economic growth in 2025. Presenting the budget statement in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson detailed the financial commitments across various sectors, emphasizing their expected impact on national development. “Mr. Speaker, we are setting …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a GH¢100 million allocation for the monthly allowances of 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 through this initiative. He also disclosed …

The government has announced plans to abolish several taxes in the 2025 budget to ease the financial burden on households and businesses. During his budget presentation in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson outlined key tax cuts aimed at boosting disposable incomes and promoting business growth. Dr. Forson announced …