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The Railway Workers Union is set to stage another picket at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, over unpaid salary arrears. The planned protest follows what the union describes as the government’s failure to settle 14 months of outstanding salaries owed to its members. Speaking in an interview on Newsfeed on Channel One TV on Tuesday, March 24, the General Secretary of the union, Benjamin Essuman, said that despite repeated assurances from government officials, the payment delays have persisted. He disclosed that the union was recently informed by the Chief Director, William Kartey, that there would be…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described the adoption of the United Nations resolution on the transatlantic slave trade as a pivotal moment of truth for the international community, Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, March 25, Ablakwa said the resolution affirms the global acknowledgement of the crimes committed against millions of Africans over centuries. “Today, through this resolution, the world has spoken with clarity and truth. We have affirmed that the trafficking of enslaved Africans and their racialised chattel enslavement is the gravest crime against humanity—a crime whose scale, structure, and enduring consequences demand recognition at the…

Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has urged the Ghana Export-Import Bank to focus more on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in industry, particularly those adding value to agricultural products. Speaking on behalf of the Ga Mantse, Nii Kojo Ashifie Papanyira I – Noryaa Mantse of the Ga State and Special Aide to His Majesty, at GEXIM’s 10th anniversary international conference in Accra on Wednesday, March 25, he congratulated the Bank on its achievements and commended its role in advancing institutional growth. According to the Ga Mantse, creating industries that process and export Ghanaian agricultural products will position…

Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,Distinguished Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen.Truth begins with language, with the power that words hold to shape consciousness, to shift perspective, to propel action. I therefore offer this truth as a starting point: There is no such thing as a slave.There were human beings who were trafficked and then enslaved by people who believed they could own those human beings as chattel, as their personal property. Some will hear this and think that I am splitting hairs. “Isn’t that the same thing?” they might ask. No. It’s not at all the same thing. Not if you acknowledge…

President John Dramani Mahama has underlined the significance of his United Nations resolution aimed at recognising the trans-Atlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution coincides with the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on March 25. It calls for global acknowledgement of the historical injustice of the slave trade and aims to lay a foundation for meaningful reparatory justice for Africa and the African diaspora. The move also seeks to deepen international understanding of the slave trade’s legacy of inequality, racism and social injustice while contributing to healing…

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has received the Chairman of the Council of the West African Examinations Council, Professor Thomas B. R. Yormah, and his delegation on a courtesy call at the Ministry as part of activities leading to the Council’s 74th Anniversary celebration, which Ghana will host this year.The visit also offered the newly elected Chairman the opportunity to formally introduce himself to the Government of Ghana through the Minister, in line with WAEC’s longstanding practice.Welcoming the delegation, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, congratulated Professor Yomah on his nomination and described the visit as timely, given ongoing reforms and…

The 2nd Award and Orientation Ceremony of the GDC Scholarship Programme was successfully held at the Accra College of Education Conference Hall on 22nd March 2026. The event brought together distinguished guests, education stakeholders, beneficiaries and well-wishers to celebrate academic excellence and support for aspiring students. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the GDC Scholarship Programme, as it recognized and awarded deserving students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, commitment and potential. In addition to the awards presentation, the event also served as an orientation session, where new beneficiaries were introduced to the objectives, expectations and opportunities that come…

The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to release full details of contracts awarded under its major road infrastructure programme, the ‘Big Push’, calling the move critical for transparency and accountability. The call follows a report by The Fourth Estate that raised concerns over procurement processes, highlighting the extensive use of sole sourcing and potential cost inflation in the award of contracts Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, March 24, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Roads and Transportation Committee and MP for Akim Swedru, acknowledged that the Big Push, if adequately resourced and efficiently implemented, has the potential to…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, made a regal return to Ghana from Pretoria, South Africa, aboard the luxurious Dzata private jet, drawing widespread attention across social media and beyond. Viral photos and videos captured the revered monarch boarding and disembarking the aircraft in a display marked by dignity, tradition, and royal grandeur. Surrounded by high-ranking dignitaries, the Asantehene was seen exchanging warm pleasantries ahead of his departure, underscoring the deep respect and admiration he commands both locally and internationally. The Dzata jet, owned by prominent Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama—who is also the brother of President John Dramani Mahama—served as…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will not sponsor the travel of supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the high cost involved. Speaking at the Ghana World Cup fundraising campaign on Friday, March 20, 2026, the President said the decision is in line with recommendations in the Dzamefe Report, which cautions against the use of public funds for such purposes. “In consonance with the Dzamefe Report, the government has no plans to allocate public funds to fly supporters to the World Cup,” he said. President Mahama explained that even supporting a small number of fans would…