*‘We Must Not Sell Cheap Today What We May Need Tomorrow’ – Annoh-Dompreh Warns Govt on Carbon Credit Deals* Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, says Ghana must get its carbon credit market right to protect national interest and climate commitments. Making a statement in Parliament on _“The Carbon Credit Market: Another Excellent Opportunity for Ghana to Get It Right,”_ he noted: “Mr. Speaker, I am indeed happy that Ghana has taken important early steps.” Hon. Annoh-Dompreh said the rules must be clear from the start. “Timeline must be clear, fees must be reasonable, and the distinction between Article 6 transactions, the voluntary carbon market project, and non-authorised domestic carbon activities must be clearly communicated,” he stated. He cautioned that carbon credits are not ordinary commodities. “They are linked to Nationally Determined Contributions, international reporting obligations, community access, land rights, biodiversity an

Haruna Iddrisu Outlines New Measures to Improve Teacher Retention in Rural Areas The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has outlined a series of policy measures aimed at improving teacher welfare, motivation, and retention, particularly in rural and underserved communities across Ghana. Speaking in Parliament, the Minister said the initiatives form part of the government's broader strategy to attract and retain qualified teachers in areas that have long struggled with staffing shortages. Among the key interventions is the reduction in the service period required for teachers in deprived areas to qualify for paid study leave. Under the revised policy, teachers serving in such communities will now be eligible for study leave with pay after completing two years of service instead of the previous three years. Hon. Iddrisu also disclosed that the government is working to introduce a 20 percent rural posting allowance for teachers serving in deprived communities. He explained t

MP Calls for Stronger Public Health Measures and Insurance Support After Floods The Member of Parliament, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has called for urgent public health interventions and stronger economic protection for market women following recent flooding, warning that the aftermath of such disasters extends far beyond the immediate loss of lives and property. Speaking in Parliament, Hon. Ibrahimah said while national attention often focuses on the destruction caused by floods, the long-term public health and economic consequences are frequently overlooked. She recounted the story of a market woman whose stock of smoked fish was contaminated by floodwaters. According to the MP, the woman, having lost her source of income, intended to dry the fish in the sun and resell it in an effort to recover her capital. Hon. Ibrahimah said the incident underscores the serious public health risks that can emerge after flooding, as financial hardship may compel affected traders to take de

*World Parliamentarianism Day: Takoradi MP Calls for Stronger Parliament, Revenue Focus, and Protection of MPs’ Welfare * Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Member of Parliament for Takoradi and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee, has called for a stronger Legislature, a shift toward revenue generation, and better protection of the welfare of Parliamentarians as Ghana marks World Parliamentarianism Day. Contributing to a statement on the floor of the House, Hon. Darko-Mensah said democracy cannot thrive without robust Parliaments and urged MPs to deliver tangible “democratic dividends” to their constituents. He said Parliaments democracies don’t exist,” he stated. He traced Ghana’s democratic roots to traditional governance, noting that in chiefs’ palaces “virtually every member of the institution is given the opportunity to speak before the decision... are taken.” He likened it to Parliament’s practice: “Mr. Speaker in our house here before you give direction...

*Weija Gbawe MP Calls for Better Finance, Digitalization, and Literacy to Strengthen Ghana’s MSMEs* Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe and Second Deputy Minority Whip, has urged government and stakeholders to prioritize finance, digitalization, and financial literacy to strengthen Ghana’s micro, small and medium enterprises, MSMEs. Speaking in Parliament during comments on a statement marking MSME Day, Hon. Shaib said MSMEs remain the backbone of the economy but cannot grow without targeted support. “Mr. Speaker because they play very vital roles including ensuring that there is economic growth, there is innovation, there are job provisions and there is sustainable development. But Mr. Speaker MSMEs do not stand on their own. They need support from businesses, from the government and from other international bodies to perform the kind of roles they perform,” he stated. The Weija Gbawe MP said the first step is to improve access to funding. “We should i