PARLIAMENT PASSES FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE BILL 2025. The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025 after taking the Bill through a certificate of urgency. Explaining the purpose of the Bill to the House, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Hon. Emelia Arthur noted that the Bill has been revised to reflect Ghana’s commitment to the Blue Economy agenda. She was of the view that this underscores the importance of harnessing marine and aquatic resources sustainably to support economic growth, social inclusion, food security, and environmental protection. Presenting the report of the Committee to the House the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Godfred Seidu Jasaw indicated that the Fisheries and Aquaculture sectors contribute significantly to national development particularly in the areas of job and wealth creation, poverty reduction, Gross Domestic Product contribution and foreign exchange and will remain so, provided the resources are managed sustain

TEMPANE MP RAISES CONCERNS OVER SECURITY SITUATION IN BAWKU The Member of Parliament for Tempane, Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has addressed the media regarding the recent security situation in Bawku. According to Hon. Akanvariba, on July 13th, unknown assailants attacked a military vehicle, prompting an angry response from soldiers who subsequently beat about six people in the town, including school children. Six Kusasi residents were also victims of the incident, with several others injured. Expressing her constituents' unhappiness and anger over the treatment they received, Hon. Akanvariba called the press conference to provide more details about the incident. She emphasized the need for immediate action to address the situation, including compensation for those injured and the families of the deceased. Hon. Akanvariba stressed that while the loss of lives cannot be reversed, the military should take responsibility for providing support to the affected families to help them

Tema West MP BACKS SUSPENSION OF STATE LAND DEALS The Member of Parliament for Tema West, Hon. Lawyer James Enu, has endorsed the directive to halt all state land transactions, citing it as a necessary move to tackle irregularities and promote transparency. He raised concerns over questionable land sales, especially at the Ramsa site, where buildings have reportedly been erected illegally. According to the lawmaker, the suspension will help reclaim lands acquired unlawfully and prevent further abuse. Hon. Enu stressed that the measure is essential to sanitize the land administration system and ensure accountability in state land management.

HON MAHAMA RAISES CONCERNS OVER ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT The Member of Parliament for Walewale Constituency, Hon. Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has expressed concerns about the government's economic management strategies. Contributing on the statement made by Hon Eric Afful, Hon. Mahama noted that the prices of goods and services are determined by market forces of demand and supply, as well as currency fluctuations. He emphasized that the injection of dollars into the economy by the Bank of Ghana may be masking underlying economic issues, rather than addressing the root causes of the problems. He cited the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) advice to the government to collaborate with the Bank of Ghana to stop intervening in the economy through injecting high amounts of currency. Regarding the debt-to-GDP ratio, Hon. Mahama attributed the decline in GDP to the government's debt restructuring program and IMF support, rather than any positive economic growth. He questioned the governmen

SUBIN MP RAISES CONCERNS OVER PUBLIC LANDS EMBARGO AND ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT. The Member of Parliament for Subin, Hon Kofi Obiri Yeboah, has raised serious concerns over the recent embargo on state and public lands announced by President John Dramani Mahama on January 10, 2025. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mr. Yeboah acknowledged the President’s intention to safeguard public lands for national interest, but warned that the embargo is causing significant disruptions to land registration processes and harming private investment. He cited cases such as the Osumanche Layout, where individuals and corporate bodies with legitimate land interests are now unable to proceed with registrations or use their lands as collateral for loans. He noted that this development contradicts the government’s commitment to promoting private sector growth. “At a time when the economy is struggling with inflation, high interest rates, and cedi depreciation, this embargo could worsen the investment

Amenfi West MP Highlights Sustained Economic Growth in Ghana The Member of Parliament for Amenfi West and Chairman of the Economy Committee, Hon. Dr Eric Afful, has reported on the floor of Parliament that, key economic indicators point to a sustained pickup in economic activities. According to Hon. Afful, the updated composite index of economic activities increased by 2.3% year-on-year in March 2025, compared to 1.0% over the same period in 2024. He noted that the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose above the 50 benchmark, signaling improved growth prospects. The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee's 24th report indicates significant improvement in business and consumer confidence, the highest in the last seven years. Hon. Afful highlighted that headline inflation has declined consecutively within the year, dropping to 18.3% in May 2025, resulting in reduced prices of goods and services. Additionally, the primary fiscal balance on commitment basis improved significantly

*"Ghanaian Students Abroad in Crisis: Minority Calls for Urgent Government Intervention"* The minority on the select committee on education have expressed great concerns over disturbing reports of Ghanaian government sponsored students facing imminent eviction from the United Kingdom and United States. Speaking to the press, the minority are calling on the government to immediately intervene to address the financial crisis facing these Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries abroad. Mr Fred Kyei Asamoah, a member of the education committee revealed that, about 180 Ghanaian students in Memphis and Tennessee are on the verge of being ejected from their university housing and also being stripped off their student visa status. He added that, their emerging report indicates same situation for students in the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe facing same threats. The Offinso North MP urged the government of Ghana through the office of the president, the education ministry and the Ghana

Suhum MP Calls for Holistic Approach to National Security The Member of Parliament for Suhum, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to national security. Speaking to the media, Hon. Asiedu Bekoe noted that a national security strategy document was introduced in Parliament prior to its formalization. He stressed that security goes beyond just ammunition and armored vehicles, highlighting the importance of human security, which involves the development and well-being of citizens. The MP identified issues such as galamsey (illegal mining), unemployment, and water pollution as significant national security threats. According to Hon. Asiedu Bekoe, these human security components require a coordinated approach from the relevant ministries. He emphasized that the national security strategy document addresses these issues, underscoring the need for a holistic approach to security that prioritizes the well-being and development of citizens.

PRU EAST MP RAISES SECURITY CONCERNS IN HIS CONSTITUENCY, AS INTERIOR MINISTER PROMISES JOINT SECURITY TO CURB THE SITUATION. Member of Parliament for Pru East, Mr Emmanuel Kwaku Boam has raised some concerns about the security situation in the country particularly in his constituency. In an exclusive interview, Mr Kwaku Boam narrated a recent arm robbery attack on travelers that resulted in the death of a businessman at Suraj which has become a burden for the people of Pru East. The MP had asked the minister of interior, Hon Muntaka Mohammed -Mubarak on the concrete steps the ministry is taking to curb armed robbery and violent attacks along the Ejura-Jeji highway. However, the minister has promised to deploy 50 trained policemen on the highways in Pru East to prevent future attacks. He announced that, some vehicles have been assigned for highways patrol and a joint security team comprising military and police personnel will be established. Mr Kwaku Boam expressed satisf

*"Ghana Aims to Increase International Market Access with Agribusiness Export Policy"- Agribusiness Minister* The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare has announced the development of a national agribusiness policy aimed at boosting Ghana's manufacturing sector. The policy focuses on value addition and extending strategic value chains across the country." The Minister said the national agribusiness policy will strengthen the manufacturing sector by developing local resources of sustainable, high-quality agro-industrial raw materials, reducing reliance on foreign imports. Key highlights include the development of agro-industrial parks in Tamale, Salaga, Kintampo North, and other areas." Addressing Parliament on the initiative she said, the Mahama-led government is also promoting large-scale contract farming, with 60,000 acres of land earmarked in Yeji and its surroundings. This will ensure sustainable feeding of industries. Private sector investment w

*GOVT TO PAY 4 BILLION TO ROAD CONTRACTORS - MINISTER* Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza has highlighted some concerns about paying road contractors. According to him, the government plans to pay 4 billion Ghana cedis towards retiring part of the 21 billion credits debt. He said in regards to the president's announcement that the finance minister will take steps to retire some debts owed to contractors towards the end of month. The MP for Adaklu added that, the government is committed to paying for road works done and prioritizing debt repayment. In a meeting with some stakeholders and road engineers, he acknowledged the frustration caused by challenging road conditions, especially in areas like Pokuase but noted that some situations in other regions were worse. Mr Agbodza emphasized the need for collective effort to address the country's road problems highlighting the impact on drivers and the economy. However, the engineer for the Pokuase - Nsa