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Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has said frequent theatrics and dramas on the floor of the parliamentary chamber constitute an anticlimax and urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to defreeze the phenomenon.He said though theatrics and dramas were allowed on the floor of the House to de-stress, it should be parsimoniously used in order not to abuse or create confusion leading to disturbances and truncation of proceedings.“Theatrics and dramas are not meant for every day, otherwise it will become like a boy’s game in football, where the owner of the ball grasps it and bolts when found losing,” he…

The government is set to host the highly anticipated National Economic Dialogue (NED) today, March 3, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre.The two-day forum, led by President John Dramani Mahama, aims to tackle Ghana’s economic challenges and chart a path toward sustainable growth.Under the theme “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together,” President Mahama will deliver a keynote address outlining his administration’s vision for economic revitalization.The dialogue is part of his commitment to fostering inclusive discussions on economic policies and reforms, ensuring key stakeholders play a role in shaping the country’s financial future.The forum will bring together representatives…

Street vending is a major economic activity in most of Ghana’s urban areas. The vendors bring everyday goods to residents and commuters at affordable prices in places convenient to them. However, the growing intensity of street vending activities in Ghanaian cities such as Accra and Kumasi is creating management problems for city authorities. Vendors are being removed as cities aim to “clean up” and modernise the urban landscape. City authorities haven’t created ways to support street vendors. Instead, they treat them as a nuisance and use stringent regulations aimed at displacing them. This approach overlooks the potential benefits that the…

Communities in Potrase, Osino, Kibi, Asikam, and Asiakwa in the Abuakwa South and Fanteakwa South Districts are calling for urgent government intervention as illegal mining (galamsey) activities continue to ravage their water bodies and forests.At the centre of the allegations are two men allegedly said to be bodyguards of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Ofori-Panyin Fraizer and Eric Antwi.Residents accuse them of engaging in illegal mining with impunity, polluting rivers, destroying forests, and endangering livelihoods.According to distressed residents, these individuals openly boast of their connections to power, claiming they are untouchable.More troubling, they alleged that some officials of the Environmental Protection…

The Israeli government says it has blocked the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza because the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas has expired. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Hamas had so far refused to accept a temporary ceasefire extension under a proposal by US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff. A Hamas spokesman called the move “cheap blackmail” and a “coup” on the ceasefire agreement and urged mediators to get Israel to resume the supply of aid. The Palestinian group wants phase two of the deal to go ahead as originally negotiated, with the release of…

The Author: Sarjo BayangBeing paid more than your employer is what democracy grants politiciansRules of employment in politics permits job holders to decide their own wages without consulting the employer, taxpayer public.Seeking to be employed in politics requires eloquence and power of speech. Beyond the fine words, accountability remains hanging in the balance.Behind closed doors in the absence of taxpayers, politicians dish out huge portion from the national cake without baking more for everyone else.Money income and lucrative benefits that make up the package politicians enjoy without seeking taxpayer approval can be mouthwatering.Don’t forget that public office also runs with…

The scholarship scheme seeks to provide financial aid to deserving students Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a member of the Council of State, has supported the Ketu North Scholarship Programme, an initiative to assist brilliant but needy students and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in the constituency.The initiative, dubbed “The Ketu North Scholar” (Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme), seeks to provide financial aid to deserving students.Kwamigah-Atokple, who also serves as the founder of the Tanko Foundation, demonstrated his commitment to education by contributing GH¢100,000 to support the programme.His donation was announced at the initiative’s official launch, where he served as the guest of…

The highly anticipated National Economic Dialogue 2025 begins this morning at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together top economic experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to address Ghana’s pressing economic challenges. Led by President John Mahama, the forum will focus on the theme “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together.” Discussions will center on macroeconomic stability, economic transformation, infrastructure development, structural reforms, private sector growth, and governance. A distinguished lineup of presenters, including Leslie Dwight Mensah, Prof. Ebo Turkson, Abena Osei-Poku, David Ofosu-Dorte, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, and Franklin Cudjoe, will share insights and policy recommendations. The discussions will…

The affected officials of the NPP are expected to face a regional disciplinary committee The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper East Region has suspended six constituency executives in the Pusiga constituency, citing alleged anti-party behavior. The directive came through a letter dated February 20, 2025, penned by the Regional Chairman, Anthony Namoo, Esq. The affected officials have been instructed to step aside and face the regional disciplinary committee to answer for their purported actions, though the precise nature of their offenses remains undisclosed.Among those sidelined are Awinimi Emmanuel, the Constituency Communication Officer, alongside Belingumse Sawuda, who served as…

Coastal communities in Ghana, particularly in the southern parts of the Volta Region, continue to grapple with the devastating effects of erosion, tidal waves, and rising sea levels. Despite awareness of the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme (WACA) and its mandate to address these environmental challenges, residents feel abandoned as tangible interventions remain elusive. The Coordinator of the Coastal Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Forum, Noble Wadjah, has raised concerns about the apparent disconnect between WACA’s objectives and the realities on the ground. Speaking about the urgent need for a coordinated response, he highlighted the dire situation faced by affected…