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