Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson The Government has allocated about GH¢44.17 billion in the 2025 budget to support various national initiatives, focusing on social protection, infrastructure, education, agriculture, and economic
Budget Statement Is ‘Sakawa’ – Minority
Alexander Afenyo-Markin The Minority in Parliament has criticised the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by the government, describing it as a “sakawa” budget filled with deception and
Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy ‘Azaa’ – Minority Leader
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed his disappointment with the 2025 budget presentation by Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, criticizing the government’s avoidance of addressing
Govt Allocates GH¢499.8m for First-Year Tertiary Students
The government has allocated GH¢499.8 million for the No-Academic-Fee policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions under the ‘No-Fees-Stress’ initiative. The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato
Govt Proposes Tax Cuts to Boost Disposable Income, Support Business Growth
The government has proposed the removal of several “nuisance” taxes as part of its 2025 fiscal policy in a bid to ease the burden on households and support business
Govt Debt Restructuring 93% Completed- Ato Forson
The government’s debt restructuring programme which commenced in 2022 aimed at restoring debt sustainability and economic stability is 93% completed. The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson who announced
GH¢13.85bn For Big Push Programme – Ato Forson
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson The government has committed GH¢13.85 billion to the Big Push Programme as part of its 2025 budget allocations. Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, revealed
Govt Allocates GH¢4.1bn To Fund Free SHS
The government has committed an additional GH¢4.1 billion to fully implement the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative, as part of its 2025 budget allocations. Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel
Govt Debt To GDP Now GH¢67.5bn- Ato Forson
Cassiel Ato Forson Government debt recorded at the end of December 2024 amounted to GH¢ 67. 5 billion representing 5.2% of GDP with the road sector accounting for GH¢21
We’ll Allocate US$279 Million for Gold Exports – Finance Minister
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will allocate a significant sum to support small-scale miners and bolster the country’s
“Mahama Will Transform, Reform Economy” – Ato Forson
Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is taking steps to revitalize the country’s
Government to Settle Unpaid Salaries of Pharmacists
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that the John Mahama-led government will ensure it settles the unpaid salaries of pharmacists across the country. Speaking during
2025 Budget: E-Levy, COVID Tax To Go
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy today, marking the first budget of the