Radio Stations Shut Down for Lack of Authorization The Minister of Communications and Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Hon. Sam George, has informed Parliament about the closure of some FM radio stations by the National Communications Authority (NCA). According to Hon. Sam George, the NCA directed the shutdown on February 18, 2025, due to the stations' failure to obtain the required authorization as mandated by Section 24 of the Electronic Communications Act 2008 (Act 775). The affected stations were given opportunities to renew their authorizations prior to the enforcement action but failed to do so. However, in a separate case, the authorization for Woman and Sons Limited, a commercial radio station operating at Bawku on 104.9 FM, was suspended due to national security concerns, as advised by the Minister for the Interior.

NURSES STRIKE TALKS YIELD PROGRESS - HEALTH COMMITTEE The Member of Parliament for Nabdam also the chairman for the Health committee, Hon. Nawaane Kurt Mark, addressed the media on the outcome of a meeting between the parliamentary select committee and stakeholders to discuss the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association. The meeting, attended by the Ministry of Health, Nurses Association, Ministry of Finance, and Fair Wages Commission, resulted in the nurses narrowing down their demands to four key issues: 1. 8% increase in basic allowance for all nurses 2. Fuel allowance for approximately 5,300 nurses in specific categories 3. Uniform allowance increase from GHC 400 to GHC 1000 4. Research and book allowance for around 900 nurses in certain categories The Ministry of Finance requested time to study the demands and conduct an economic and financial impact analysis, with a report expected within two weeks. A preliminary meeting between the Ministry of

*PARLIAMENT APPROVES 7 NEW SUPREME COURT JUSTICES* The Rt Hon Alban Sumana Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament on a majority voice votes announced on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, that the House has adopted a motion approving the nominations of seven individuals as Justices of the Supreme Court. The approved nominees are: 1. Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei 2. Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh 3. Justice Senyo Dzamefe 4. Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo 5. Justice Philip Bright Mensah 6. Justice Janpere Bartels-Kodwo 7. Justice Hafisata Ameleboba On behalf of the House and the Parliament of Ghana, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the seven judges, acknowledging their recognition and approval through the public hearing and parliamentary process.

*Minority Condemns Bank of Ghana Over Mass Dismissals* The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized the Bank of Ghana for the dismissal of over 100 workers, describing the action as illegal and a violation of the 1992 Constitution and Ghana’s labour laws. Speaking at a press conference, the MP for Savelugu Hon Abdul Aziz Fatahiya accused the central bank of ignoring due process and bypassing parliamentary oversight. The Minority is demanding the immediate reinstatement of the affected employees, accountability from the Bank’s Governor, intervention by the Ministry of Employment, legal support for the dismissed staff, and a full parliamentary inquiry. According to the MP, the issue goes beyond job losses and strikes at the heart of democratic governance and institutional accountability. The development has sparked widespread public debate, with many calling for transparency and adherence to labour rights. The Bank of Ghana and relevant state authorities are now under pres

*PARLIAMENT RECEIVES $1.6M GRANT TO ENHANCE GOVERNANCE* The Parliament of Ghana has received a $1.6 million grant from the World Bank and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to boost its capacity in economic governance and financial management. The grant aims to support the effective utilization of resources and promote good governance in the country. According to Rt Hon Alban Sumana Bagbin, the grant will help strengthen the capacity of key parliamentary committees, improve oversight, and promote transparency and accountability. The committees that will benefit from the grant include the Economy and Development, Finance, Budget, Public Accounts, and Public Administration and State Interest committees. These committees will receive training and technical support to enhance their analytical capacity to scrutinize government policies and budgets. According to the Speaker, the grant is expected to yield several outcomes, including effective utilization of the fund

NPA REVIEWS PENALTIES ON UNAUTHORIZED FUEL STATIONS,AS IT PUSHES BACK AGAINST CALLS TO REPEAL THE ENERGY SECTOR LEVY AMENDMENT ACT The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced plans to seek a review of penalties imposed on individuals who establish unauthorized fuel stations in the country. The Authority says the current fine which is pegged at less than 20,000 Ghana Cedis is not punitive enough to deter offenders. The NPA noted that the increasing number of unlicensed fuel stations has led to several explosions, some of which have resulted in loss of lives. Speaking at a meeting with Parliament’s Energy Committee, the Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Godwin Tamakloe assured of the Authority’s commitment to curbing such tragic incidents and ensuring stricter enforcement of safety regulations. Also,the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has pushed back against calls for a total repeal of the Energy Sector Levy Amendment Act which sought to increase fuel prices by One

*Petroleum Hub Development Corporation Seeks GHC300 Million in Compensation for Jomoro Land Acquisition* The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) is appealing to the government for GHC300 million to compensate farmers and property owners for the acquisition of 20,000 acres of land in Jomoro, Western Region. Despite former President Akufo-Addo's directive to release GHC200 million for compensation, the amount wasn't included in the 2024 budget, causing project delays. The Petroleum Hub project, valued at $12 billion, aims to establish Ghana as a key player in Africa's energy sector. The project will include Refineries for processing crude oil into petroleum products Petrochemical Plants Producing petrochemicals for various industries Storage Tanks, Storing petroleum products Jetties and Port Infrastructure Facilitating transportation and trade The project is expected to create approximately 780,000 direct and indirect jobs and increase Ghana's GDP by about 70% It will

ABOUT 15,000 BABIES BORN WITH SICKLE CELL ANNUALLY- WORLD CHILD CANCER. According to World Child Cancer, In Ghana, over 1,200 children under 15 years develop cancer annually, with blood cancers like acute leukemia being the most common type of childhood cancer. According to Prof Cathy Segbefia, paediatric and heam oncologist at the Korle bu Teaching Hospital also the lead project of the strengthening haematology kills in Ghana project by world child cancer, Additionally, approximately 15,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease every year, making it the most common inherited blood disease of clinical significance. She said, unfortunately, both conditions share dismal survival statistics in low-income countries. Outlining the Challenges and Solutions, She mentioned that, availability of Supportive care, including blood transfusions, contributes to poor outcomes. Limited access to treatment and healthcare services exacerbates the situation. Ghana has made progress by inc

DISREGARD MISINFORMATION ABOUT DONATING BLOOD - DR SHIRLEY. The head of Transfusion Medicine Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, also the Head of Transfusion Medicine specialist, has highlighted misinformation as a significant barrier to increasing voluntary blood donation rates in Ghana. Speaking at the world child cancer project closure meeting in Accra, Dr Shirley said misinformation about blood donation can be a significant barrier to increasing voluntary blood donation rates. She mentioned that some misconceptions like blood donated by men can cause impotence is unfounded and lacks scientific justification. The notion that a person's personality traits can be transferred through blood transfusion is also a misconception. Also, claims that blood collected by blood services ends up in occult practices or is used for non-clinical purposes are unfounded. She said every unit of blood can be traced from donation to recipient which ensures accountability and transparency.

LANDS MINISTER ADDRESS PARLIAMENT ON ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES The Minister for Lands, Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Buah, has addressed Parliament on the pressing issue of illegal mining activities. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Minister Buah expressed deep concern that out of 288 forest reserves, 44 have been destroyed by illegal miners. He revealed that approximately 5,000 hectares of forestland have been degraded, and nine forest reserves have been classified as "red zones" due to the severity of the destruction. According to Minister Buah, illegal miners have deployed armed thugs to intimidate and prevent forest guards from carrying out their official duties. He noted that eight of the red zone forest reserves are currently under the control of armed thugs, while efforts are underway to reclaim the remaining reserve. The Minister commended the collaborative efforts between the Ministry, the Forestry Commission, the Ghana Army, and the Ghana Police Service, which have led to th