September 19
West Africa: RMU VC Calls for Policies to Retain Skilled Labour in West Africa
The global migration of skilled labour is inevitable but with strategic support, countries can also ensure that their local economies benefit from migration. Read more »
September 18
Ghana: Labour Minister Commissions 16 Public Employment Centres
The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has commissioned Public Employment Centres in Atebubu in the Bono Region East Region. Read more »
August 29
Ghana: Govt Creates 116,000 Jobs, Expands Green Employment Initiatives - Employment Minister
The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to tackle youth unemployment through the Youth Employment… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Labour Front Remains Stable - Baffour Awuah
The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has stated that the review of the 2023 payroll monitoring resulted in a reduction of the wage bill by… Read more »
August 28
Ghana: Yea Trains 10,000 Artisans
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has said the training of the youth under the first phase of the Youth Employment Agency's Skills Training Programme underscores the government's… Read more »
April 25
Ghana: The Civil Service Supports Government's Effort to Maintain Peace and Security - Head of the Civil Service
The Head of the Civil Service, Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has emphasized the civil service role in supporting government's efforts to maintain peace and security within the… Read more »
February 05
Ghana: Adopting Green Technologies - Collaboration Needed to Mitigate Job Losses
A policy decision to limit the importation of fossil fuel vehicles in favour of electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions can affect mechanics specialising in fossil fuel… Read more »
January 23
Ghana: Vice President Bawumia Launches Ghc660m Project to Empower Youth, PWDs
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has launched a multimillion-cedi project design to create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth, women and vulnerable persons. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Ghana: NSS Assures Service Personnel of Payment of September Allowance
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has assured national service personnel that their September allowances are being processed for payment as soon as possible. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Ghana: No Security Personnel Left Jubilee House Over 'Unfair Treatment'
The Office of the President has refuted claims that over 70 security personnel have left the Jubilee House because of unfair treatment. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Ghana: Employment Ministry, GSS Sign MOU to Harmonize Employment Data
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MoELR) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to harmonise employment data, which… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Ghana: Deputy Employment Minister Calls for Intensification of Efforts in Eliminating Child Labour
The Deputy Minister for Employment and Labour Relations (MELR), Mr Bright Wereko Brobbey has called for the intensification of efforts in committing resources towards impacting… Read more »
Ghana: Labour Market Information System (GLMIS), the Way Forward for Job Seekers and Employers - MELR
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) has developed an advanced technology platform to revolutionize Ghana's formal and informal job market. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Ghana: NLC Directs CETAG to Call Off the Ongoing Strike Immediately
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed CETAG to call off the ongoing strike immediately for the negotiations to proceed. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Ghana: NLC Directs Teacher Unions to Call Off Strike Action
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed three striking teacher unions to call off their strike action. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Ghana: No Haircut in Pensions Fund With Government Bonds, T Bills - - President Akufo-Addo Assures
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that no Ghanaian or institutional investor, including pension funds in the government treasury bills or instruments, will lose… Read more »