Ghana Politics

The government has announced a significant increase in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance for pre-tertiary teachers, doubling the amount from GHC1,200 to GHC2,400 annually for professional teachers. Non-professional teachers will also see an increase, with their allowance rising from GHC800 to GHC1,200. This announcement was made by the Ministry …

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, has pledged that the NDC will teach illegal miners, known locally as “galamseyers,” how to engage in mining without harming water bodies and the environment. Speaking to constituents in Amenfi Central, Western Region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang …

Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore, has reiterated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s unwavering commitment to supporting legal small-scale mining activities in Ghana. Speaking at a campaign event on Friday, September 27, he emphasized the difference between regulated, responsible mining and illegal activities that cause …

Organised Labour is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to finalize its planned nationwide protest against the government’s lack of action on illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The protest is aimed at pressuring the government to address the ongoing environmental destruction caused by illegal …

Independent presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen has voiced his support for the over 40 Democracy Hub protestors who were arrested on October 22, 2024, during a demonstration. The protest, originally dubbed #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse, shifted focus to an anti-galamsey (illegal mining) demonstration before protestors were detained for alleged inappropriate behavior. In a statement …

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has vehemently denied allegations that he supports illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. These claims arose following his speech at the inauguration of the Minerals Commission’s district office in Bibiani. A statement issued by Nana Bonya III, Atipimhene of …

Gideon Boako, spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has claimed that the recent Democracy Hub demonstration is part of a covert strategy by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to incite public discontent against the government. According to Boako, the protest, which was presented as a campaign against illegal mining …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially launched the Ghana Gold Coin, providing a new investment option for Ghanaians under its gold purchase programme. The coins, which will be available for purchase in two weeks, aim to offer a stable alternative for investors. Speaking at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …

The Ghana Police Service has charged a 50-year-old woman, Grace Asantewaa, with exposing a child to danger after bringing a 12-year-old girl to the Democracy Hub street protest. The incident occurred during a protest where both were arrested but later released on police enquiry bail. Contrary to earlier reports claiming …

Construction on Ghana’s National Cathedral is set to resume following the completion of an audit by Deloitte Ghana. Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of the Board of the National Cathedral of Ghana, announced this after a meeting on September 20, 2024, between the Board and auditors. The audit, covering the …