The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has confirmed that major road projects previously affected by Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) are now being resumed, following the near completion of the country’s debt …
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced a new regulatory framework for the registration and operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), a move aimed at strengthening oversight of inward remittances, safeguarding foreig…
THE National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable national development at the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Chicken Festival, where it participated as the official energy…
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has asked the management of the University of Ghana to reverse any recent fee increases and/or dues for the 2025/2026 academic year immediately.
According to GTEC, publicly funded univers…
THE Ghana cedi ended 2025 as the 4th best performing currency in Africa.
According to Forbes, the cedi’s value of GH¢10.93 per US dollar makes it one of the strongest currencies on the continent.
The Tunisia dinar came 1st with a…
THE Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged students to shun dishonesty and commit themselves to disciplined learning as future leaders of Ghana.
She made the call at the 2026 Pentecost Students and Ass…
On a quiet stretch of green at the Achimota Golf Practice Range, something far bigger than golf was taking place. It wasn’t just swings being corrected or putts being polished ; it was a future being shaped.
PGA-ranked Ghanaia…
Emissions from transport in Asia and the Pacific have more than doubled since 2000, and the region is now the largest contributor to global transport-related carbon dioxide, accounting for about 41 per cent of the total. During the las…
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My father, born in Thailand to immigrant parents, over 70 years ago, had his birth registered at age four, long after anyone remembered the exact date. Today, his birth record reads “--/--/1952,” a l…
As 2025 draws to a close, the turbulence confronting the Asia-Pacific region is evident. Deglobalization pressures mount, polarization deepens and multilateralism faces a litmus test. These tensions are not outliers; they are actively …
Climate change is no longer a distant environmental issue; it is a present and growing threat to economic and financial stability. Across Asia and the Pacific, nearly 85 per cent of people are expected to be exposed to multiple climate…
The enhanced value packages for DSTV subscribers in Ghana, which saw customers moved to higher-tier bouquets at their existing subscription rates, have been confirmed as remaining in effect.
The decision was announced in a press rele…
Venerable Father Aaron Moses Ato Kwamena Eduah, Parish Priest of St. John the Divine Anglican Church in Winneba, has urged the government to lead the country with courage, humility, and accountability, warning that the exercise of powe…
Hohoe United player, Safianu Usman, endured a frustrating afternoon as he missed a second-half penalty in his side’s goalless draw with Heart of Lions in a fiercely contested Volta Regional derby at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Friday. Th…
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) is set to launch a new four-year Strategic Plan designed to professionalize structures, enhance governance, and ensure sustainable success in Ghanaian sports.
“With this plan, the seeds we have been…
Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has called on stakeholders to embrace unity and professionalism as the country’s football governing body targets major strides in 2026.
“This New Year p…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board says more than 97 per cent of the reported losses linked to the Bank of Ghana’s gold purchasing programme result from exchange rate translation, not operational failings.
Mr Sammy Gy…
The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Jira Yagbonwura Bii-kunu Jewu Soale I, has appealed to government to consider constructing an airport in the Savannah Region to improve connectivity and accelerate development.
The appeal was made …
A new national academic competition aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education in Ghana has been formally launched for private Senior High Schools.
The National Science and Maths Quiz for Private S…
Australia opener Travis Head hit back at a majestic 160 from England's Joe Root on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
Root's masterclass helped England to a competitive 384 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, but Head feast…
Former Red Bull head of strategy Will Courtenay has started his role as McLaren's sporting director as Formula 1 returns to work after its winter break.
Courtenay officially joined McLaren on 2 January 2026, a spokesman for the team…
It was fitting that one of the most unpredictable NFL seasons in years went down to the final play of the final game to complete the play-off line-up in thrilling fashion.
Tyler Loop's missed field goal with the last kick of a wild game…
Liam Rosenior is as good a coach as Wayne Rooney has worked with and deserves the chance to be Chelsea manager - with the former England striker fondly remembering their time together at Derby County.
Strasbourg boss Rosenior is the…
On 7 January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama was sworn into office following a decisive mandate from the Ghanaian people in the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. One year on, the question is no longer whether the governm…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the 2025/2026 academic calendar for senior high schools remains unchanged.
In a press release dated January 2, the GES Management outlined provisions for off-campus learning for students in t…
Armed men have violently stormed a village in Nigeria's Niger state, killing at least 30 people and looting shops, state authorities have said.
The attackers emerged from a forest near the village of Kasuwan-Daji on Saturday and set f…
With the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has demonstrated more powerfully than ever his belief in the power of his will, backed by raw US military force. On his orders the US has Maduro behind bars and now will …
Donald Trump has again proposed annexing Greenland, after Denmark's leader urged him to "stop the threats" over the island.
Speaking to reporters, the US president said "we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security".
…
The late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, will be laid to rest on Monday, January 5.
The announcement was made by the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, Yussif Jajah, following the death of Mr. Toure on Su…
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North, Yussif Jajah, has described the late Ayawaso East MP, Mahama Naser Toure, as a towering figure whose passing leaves a significant gap that will be difficult to fill.
His remarks come in th…
A major fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday [January 4, 2026] destroyed property worth thousands of Ghana cedis.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the blaze swept through significant portions of the ma…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana has begun diplomatic engagements with Ukraine to secure the release of a Ghanaian national currently being held by Ukrainian authorities as a prisoner of …
The government of Ghana has condemned what it describes as a unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of Venezuela by the United States, which resulted in the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flor…
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has rejected claims by management of the Tema Port that challenges at the bulk and bagged cargo section have been resolved, warning that conditions at the port have significantly wors…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has come to the defence of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), describing recent criticisms of the central bank’s monetary operations as lacking context and technical understanding, while cr…
The management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has procured and handed over fresh operational vehicles for the refinery.
The new vehicles are to significantly enhance and strengthen the operational efficiency of the refinery.
They compr…
Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Salim Adams proved decisive for Medeama SC, scoring the only goal to stun his old employers in a 1-0 victory in their matchday 17 Ghana Premier League clash at the TNA Stadium.
Adams, who previous…
Swedru All Blacks delivered one of their most impressive performances of the season, securing a 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko in an absorbing Ghana Premier League encounter on Sunday at the Swedru Sports Stadium.
Kotoko arrived in …
Ruben Amorim has challenged Manchester United's hierarchy to let him do his job without interference.
After hinting on Friday at issues behind the scenes, Amorim waited until the final question of his post-match media conference aft…
Liam Rosenior has flown to London to finalise his expected appointment as Chelsea head coach.
As BBC Sport reported on Thursday, Strasbourg boss Rosenior is the leading candidate to replace Enzo Maresca, who has left Stamford Bridge…
At a glance
Enzo Fernandez pokes in late leveller for managerless Chelsea
Tijjani Reijnders had opened scoring for hosts on stroke of half-time
Interim boss Calum McFarlane claims draw, having taken charg…
Will Smith has been accused of sexual harassment and wrongful termination in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles by violinist Brian King Joseph, who performed as part of the actor’s Based on a True Story: 2025 tour.
Joseph, who rose to fame …
With Prince William becoming the next monarch, reports were doing the rounds that he could strip Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, of their royal titles. But it seems the Duke of Sussex is okay about losing his royal title. The sam…
KGL Group of Companies closed 2025 with major national and international achievements, defying critics and cementing its status as one of Ghana’s leading indigenous conglomerates.
In a statement issued on January 1, the company …
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women's toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.
A record 73 women were elected into the …
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PIWAK Natural Health, producers of the 3P Garlic Mixture, Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti, has called on Ghanaians to go beyond setting New Year resolutions and focus on consistency, discipline, and civic …
Plans are underway to establish a dedicated Remand Centre in Bolgatanga to address mounting operational and justice delivery challenges confronting the Ghana Prisons Service in the Upper East Region.
Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, …
Looking back 2025 stands out as a year when Ghana’s entertainment industry was repeatedly thrust into the spotlight not only for creative achievements but for controversies that sparked intense public debate. As the year unfolded, a se…
Policy think tank IMANI-Africa has called on President John Dramani Mahama to relieve Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson of his additional role as acting Defence Minister, warning that the dual responsibility could undermine fisca…
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) has cautioned politicians across the divide to stay out of the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trade, warning that political interference could derail recent gai…
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