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Mr. Andrews Asiamah Amoako handind over trophy to KNUST team
A mock parliamentary session and debate organised by Parliament under the auspices of the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been held with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) emerging the winner.
The event formed part of the celebration of Ghana’s 30 years of uninterrupted democracy under the fourth republic.
It provided a platform for a robust and informed debate on the topic, ‘Should Private Schools Receive Public Funding?’
Four universities, KNUST, Wesley College (WESCO), Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) and Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), participated in the debate.
KNUST took home GHȻ3,000.00 with a trophy after securing 828 marks out of 1000, followed by WESCO with 740 marks with GHȻ2,500.00 and AAMUSTED with 698 marks and GHȻ2,000.00 in third.
Mr Andrews Asiamah Amoako, the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, who stood in for the Speaker (Mr Bagbin) could not hide his joy for the way and manner the mock parliament session was handled by the participants.
He said that “we have capable people who can take up the job,” describing the session as very excellent.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Fomena Constituency indicated that democracy was all about patience and tolerance and asked the students to ensure that their day-to-day activities should reflect what they had exhibited.
On his part, the Deputy Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, who chaired the function, indicated that the debate on the topic would be taken seriously for consideration.
Mr Ibrahim, an MP for Banda Constituency, pointed out that similar debate gave birth to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in 1998 to support the delivery of quality education to the citizens of Ghana.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on both local and international investors to tap into opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries.
Speaking in an interview yesterday with World Media USA Today, the Minister said government is committed to creating a conducive investment environment to support growth in the sector.
She highlighted key investment areas including hotels, fashion, music, film production, and tourism infrastructure.
Dzifa Gomashie also encouraged Ghanaians to invest in domestic tourism to help boost the local economy.
According to her, strategic investment in tourism and the creative economy will drive economic transformation, create jobs, and position Ghana as Africa’s gateway for heritage, culture, business and investment.
“Ghana has vast opportunities across tourism, hospitality and the creative industries. We are ready and open for business,” she stated.
The Minister’s remarks come as government intensifies efforts to leverage culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth and job creation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GHS219.8 million to credentialed healthcare providers across the country to support the continued delivery of healthcare services under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
According to a statement issued by the Authority on Thursday, the payment was made on July 1, 2026, and covers a backlog of claims from previous years as well as vetted claims for services provided up to May 2026.
The NHIA said the latest disbursement brings the total amount it has paid in claims this year to nearly GHS1.2 billion.
It explained that the payment is aimed at improving the financial stability of healthcare providers and enabling them to continue offering quality healthcare services to NHIS members without interruption.
The Authority said private healthcare facilities received GHS98.24 million, representing 44.69 per cent of the total payment. Public healthcare facilities received GHS80.86 million, representing 36.78 per cent, while mission and faith-based health facilities received GHS40.70 million, representing 18.53 per cent.
The Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, said the payment demonstrates the Authority’s commitment to reimbursing healthcare providers on time.
“This payment reinforces our commitment to strengthening the financial sustainability of the health facilities that serve NHIS members every day,” he stated.
He added that the Authority remains focused on ensuring that healthcare providers, from major hospitals to Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, receive timely and accurate payments for the services they provide.
Dr. Bampoe said the NHIA is also implementing measures to improve claims processing, reduce payment delays and strengthen collaboration with healthcare providers in line with the government’s goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage.
He encouraged all credentialed healthcare providers to submit their claims promptly and accurately while following the Authority’s claims processing guidelines to support faster vetting and reimbursement.
The NHIA reiterated its commitment to strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme through sustainable financing, increased confidence among healthcare providers and improved access to quality healthcare services for all Ghanaians.
By: Jacob Aggrey
