Other News

General News

Fisherfolk Struggle During Closed Fishing Season in Accra

The closed fishing season, announced by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson, began on July 1, 2024. The closure, intended to replenish fish stocks, has had significant impacts on local fishingcommunities. Most Fishermen have expressed their frustrations with some stating some of the impacts of the closure on […]

General News

Finance Ministry Engages Stakeholders to Shape Economic Policies and Drive Growth

The Finance Ministry has embarked on a series of stakeholder engagements with various institutions, including Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), social partners, academia, think tanks, civil society organisations, trade unions, and organised groups. These discussions aim to inform the preparation of the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review of the 2024 Budget and ensure […]

General News

Language Should Unite, Not Divide: Speaker Bagbin Urges West African Nations to Bridge Linguistic Gaps

In a thought-provoking address, Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. S.K. Bagbin emphasized the need for West African nations to overcome language barriers that have hindered socioeconomic growth in the region. He stressed that linguistic diversity, while culturally enriching, often poses challenges to effective communication and collaboration among member states. “Language […]