The Minority in Parliament has described the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy of the government as one that lacked hope and inspiration, arguing that it fails to address the pressing needs of Ghanaians, particularly the youth.

The government has announced a series of policy initiatives aimed at driving economic transformation, boosting job creation and stabilising the economy.

Aspiring entrepreneurs and business executives will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into turning business ideas into action as the Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley, leads discussions at the 2025 edition of PCH Hangouts.

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has praised the 2025 Budget, calling it a true reflection of the Mahama government’s commitment to fulfilling its promises.

Speaking after Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the budget to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Mr Ayariga stated that the budget offers hope to ordinary Ghanaians and introduces significant economic reforms.

In response to recent natural disasters in the country, the government has allocated GH¢242.5 million to support victims of the Akosombo dam spillage.

Additionally, GH¢200 million has been set aside to assist victims of the tidal wave disaster, which recently displaced residents of Agavedzi and surrounding communities in the Ketu South constituency.

The Chief Executive Officer of Imani Centre for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe, has questioned the absence of a clear implementation plan for the much-touted 24-hour economy policy in the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.

As part of the 2025 budget allocations for key policies and interventions, an amount of GH¢499.8 million has been earmarked for the No-Academic-Fee policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions under the ‘No-Fees-Stress’ initiative.

This was announced by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during his presentation of the 2025 Budget in Accra on Tuesday, March 11.

The government of Ghana has allocated the cedi equivalent of US$279 million as a revolving fund for the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) to enable the purchase and export of at least 3 tonnes of gold per week from small-scale miners.

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson made this announcement during his presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement on Tuesday, March 11, highlighting allocations to key policy initiatives and interventions in Accra.

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s 2025 Fiscal Policy, accusing the Mahama-led administration of misleading Ghanaians with its announcement to abolish the Valued Added Tax (VAT) on motor insurance and the betting tax.

The government has announced an overhaul of Ghana’s tax refund system, introducing a new cap of four per cent of total domestic revenue to prevent abuse and streamline tax administration.

The government has outlined a series of measures aimed at tackling inflation and stabilising the exchange rate as part of its broader economic recovery strategy.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has today, March 11, 2025, presented the Business Statement and Economic Policy of the government for the year ending December 31, 2025, to Parliament.

The Mahama administration has scrapped the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) and the 10% tax on betting, citing the need to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaians and support economic recovery.

Most of the processed tomato products on the Ghanaian market are not pure tomato paste but tomato mixtures, a registered nutritionist has revealed.

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy will be formally presented to Parliament for approval.  

The government has introduced targeted tax reliefs for traders and measures to stabilise the cedi, aiming to ease the financial strain on businesses and restore confidence in Ghana’s economy.

A former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has testified that her stolen jewellery was acquired over a period of 35 years.

An Indonesian TikToker has been sentenced to almost three years in prison after reportedly 'talking' to a picture of Jesus on her phone and telling him to get a haircut.

Removal of the Electronic levy (E-levy) and COVID-19 levy in the 2025 budget will cost Ghana a revenue shortfall of about GH¢6.4 billion, the 2025 Pre-Budget Survey has revealed.

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, will today, March 11, 2025, present the Business Statement and Economic Policy of the government for the year ending December 31, 2025, to Parliament.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance works in several regions across the country on March 11 and 12, 2025. 

The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) will commence its engagement with targeted stakeholders and the public from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as part of the committee’s ongoing review process.

A Sowutuom Branch Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, who was jailed four years for threatening to kill citizens during the December 7, 2024 elections, has been granted bail. 

A 10-year-old Indiana boy was crushed to death after his foster mother, who weighed 340 pounds, allegedly sat on him for several minutes because he was "acting bad."

The Minister of Defence, Dr Omane Boamah has issued a stern warning to illegal miners, cautioning them to stay out of Ghana’s forest reserves as the government intensifies its fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.