Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson credited the Ghana Gold Board and CEO Sammy Gyamfi for driving rapid economic stabilization through decisive reforms, institutional coordination, and strong executive support
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“We Cannot Continue Losing Scarce National Resources,” Finance Minister Tells Chief Directors
Finance Minister Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson has called for decisive action to stop the persistent loss of scarce national resources, emphasizing that accountability in Ghana’s public sector can no longer be treated as optional. Addressing Chief Directors and Audit Heads, he stressed the urgent need to implement the 2024 Audit Report recommendations
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Hon. Ato Forson Inaugurates ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development Regional Representative Office in Abidjan
Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, has inaugurated the Bank’s first Regional Representative Office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Investigations Begin into Z-9 Helicopter Crash; U.S. Air Force to Support Ghana’s Probe
Ghana launches a high-level investigation into the Z-9 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, with the U.S. Air Force providing advisory support.
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President Mahama Appoints Acting Ministers Following Obuasi Helicopter Tragedy
In a move to maintain government stability after a national tragedy, President Mahama appoints Ato Forson and Kofi Buah to act in place of the late Defence and Environment Ministers.
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The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to Present Mid-Year Budget Review on July 24
“We remain committed to restoring fiscal discipline and delivering a people-centred economic agenda,” – Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister
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President Mahama Visits Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang in London on Mother’s Day
“A special Mother’s Day greeting to my Vice President… She is taking a deserved rest and looking forward to resuming her duties soon.” — President John Mahama
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Ghana’s Central Bank Targets 12% Inflation Amid Tightening Measures
“Inflation is falling, but not fast enough. We’re acting decisively to restore confidence and macroeconomic balance.” — Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor, Bank of Ghana
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Mahama Will Sign the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill – Ato Forson Assures
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Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the passage of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by Parliament. He assured that President John Dramani Mahama will sign it into law. The bill removes withholding tax on lottery winnings and the purchase of unprocessed goods.