The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has assured residents of Anfoega and its environs of decisive measures to restore reliable water supply following persistent water shortages in the area.
This follows a courtesy call by Mr Adam Mutawakilu, t…
Mr Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah, Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and Member of Parliament for Ho West, says government has committed more than 34 per cent of the national budget to education, the highest allocation to …
Students of the University of Media Arts and Communication, Institute of Journalism (Unimac-IJ), are appealing to the government to construct a pedestrian overpass on the George Walker Bush N1 Highway, to enhance their safety.
They said t…
Mr Arif Fouad, the President of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA), has urged African media to help build an inclusive society through the pooling of resources and shared knowledge.
Opening the Federation’s 9th Gene…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has launched its inaugural Executive Travel Security Course.
It is aimed at equipping executives and frequent travellers with the skills and knowledge to better manage eme…
The government yesterday convened a High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra, bringing together government officials, ministers and regional partners to confront escalating security threats facing …
Ghana is taking steps to exit its International Monetary Fund IMF programme before the end of the year, says the minister of education, Haruna Iddrisu.
Mr Iddrisu made this known while speaking on the country’s economic recovery effor…
The Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on West African leaders to move beyond discussions and take decisive action to address rising security threats in the region.
Speaking at the Joint Ministerial Meet…
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has underscored the economic importance of eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
It cautioned that failure to sustain current gains could undermine productivity an…
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, has announced plans to rename and redesign the DVLA Roundabout in Koforidua in honour of the late former Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.
In a statement reflectin…
Africa must make the current decade a health renaissance anchored in sovereignty, equity and territorial inclusion, a Moroccan health expert has urged at the opening of the 9th FAAPA General Assembly.
Professor Youns Bjijou, Deputy Direct…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially launched electronic certificates (e-certificates) for National Service Personnel.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, January 29, the Authority directed all personnel within the…
Ghana will officially launch its long-awaited revised Culture Policy in March during Ghana Culture Day, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ms Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has announced.
The Minister made the disclosure durin…
A three-day national Knowledge Exchange and Training programme aimed at recognising and integrating informal waste workers as key partners in climate action, urban sanitation and the circular economy has opened in Accra.
The workshop,…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to roll out a nationwide typhoid fever vaccination programme targeting food handlers as part of intensified efforts to curb the spread of the disease amid growing concerns over food-borne transmissio…
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has announced the commencement of a nationwide mandatory medical examination and screening exercise for all intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj.
The exercise is scheduled to begin in F…
Ghana’s proposed national airline is expected to become operational within 12 months, the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced.
He expressed optimism that all the necessary documentation and processes would soon…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it has saved Ghana more than twenty times the total amount of money released to it since its establishment, dismissing claims that it is a drain on national resources.
According to the…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that it has secured a massive windfall for the state, recovering millions in cash and seizing a high-value portfolio of luxury assets, fuel stations, and prime real estate during…
New global platform gives African writers and creators 80% revenue share and mobile money integration, addressing long-standing barriers to global distribution
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The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) has held an orientation programme for Heads of Agencies and their Deputies aimed at strengthening leadership alignment, governance standards and strategic coordination across in…
New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that labour costs remain the biggest challenge facing the country’s construction sector, despite a continued easing of overall cost pressures.
Year-on-year labour inflation s…
The Ghana Gold Board, GoldBod, has announced nationwide inspections to identify and shut down jewellery manufacturers, fabricators and gold refineries operating without valid licences.
The exercise will begin on Monday, February 2, 20…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched an investigation into an alleged assault on a journalist, which reportedly occurred on the outskirts of Walewale in the North East Region.
According to a statement issued by the Department of …
I have on several occasions referred to laughter as the “best medicine” just as many others do and over the years, I have expanded my knowledge on the benefits of laughter. We all need to laugh daily and that’s the prescription given by th…
Executives of the Indian Association on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to the Royal Seed Orphanage at Ofankor Papaase, a home to about 200 children.
The visit formed part of the Association’s community outreach activities aimed at sup…
Teachers have been advised to take a keen interest in their mental and overall health issues so that they can manage them effectively, ultimately becoming more productive.
Speaking in turns at a two-day seminar in Accra, the experts…
The Private Universities Founders Association (PUFA)-Ghana has lauded the government over what, according to them, is a clear indication of openness to dialogue and a genuine interest in addressing the concerns of private universities …
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a hazardous substance known as “akeshaa parazone” is being used in the preparation of foods such as waakye, okro and “ayoyo” soup.
In a stateme…
Member of Parliament for the Korle Klottey Constituency, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has charged political leaders and stakeholders to take responsibility for safeguarding girls’ education by ensuring access to proper menstrual health…
Bilateral trade between Ghana and China in 2025 reached a record $14.1 billion, reflecting a 19.3 per cent year-on-year growth, according to the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Tong Defa.
Consequently, he said Ghana will continue to r…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the most ambitious integration project ever in the history of the African continent, President John Dramani Mahama has said.
Speaking at the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra, Presi…
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for the establishment of an urgent inter-ministerial committee to address the growing number of children living and working on the streets across the country.
She str…
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrissu, has assured the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, that the government would integrate Ga, Dangme and twelve other Ghana Education Service–approved languages into future digital and AI-drive…
The chiefs and queens of Asogli have thrown their weight behind the ongoing decongestion exercise at the Ho Central Market (Asigame), saying it is a timely and necessary initiative to restore safety, order, and dignity to commercial ac…
The Registrar of Ghana’s Scholarship Secretariat, Alex Kwaku Asafo Agyei, has paid a working visit to the Republic of Serbia to assess the welfare of Ghanaian students studying abroad under the government scholarship and to strengthen …
A book of condolence has opened for one of the pioneering female politicians in the Fourth Republic, Professor Naa Afaley Sackeyfio, 85, who passed away on January 11.
Though a thoroughbred in academia, Prof. Sackeyfio had a brief sti…
A Wednesday afternoon fire at a dormitory block at the Northern School of Business Senior High School (NOBISCO) has displaced many students, estimated at about 900.
The fire, which around 2pm has caused extensive damage to the buildin…
Health authorities have renewed attention on the Nipah virus, a rare but deadly infectious disease that causes periodic outbreaks in parts of Asia, amid concerns about its high fatality rate and the absence of approved treatments or vacc…
Officials from the USVI and Ghana signed a memorandum of understanding in St. Thomas advancing cooperation in trade, tourism, and investment, following reciprocal visits and shared calls to strengthen economic, cultural, and ancestral co…
In the face of AI enthusiasm maturing into a more pragmatic outlook, the industry seeks practical ways to automate their operations with systems they can trust. Is your business ready for the future? Comarch experts prepared a comprehensiv…
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and Member of Parliament for Ho-West, Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has disclosed that some loans taken in the past did not translate into visible development projects.
He ex…
The Nandom Midwifery Training College is set to begin a Registered General Nursing (RGN) programme in the 2026/2027 academic year, a move expected to expand health training opportunities in the Nandom Municipality and the Upper West Regi…
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has organised a two-week intensive training programme for the first cohort of its compliance and enforcement officers to strengthen regulation in the tree crop sector.
The task force, made u…
Award-winning Ghanaian visual artist, Mr Anthony Jefferson Hanson, has described the arts as a life-changing profession and urged Ghanaians to place greater value on it.
Speaking on the theme “Inspiring the Next Generation: Harnessing…
Qatar has ordered GM200MM/A (Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-one) and GM400α (Ground Master Alpha) radars from Thales to enhance its airspace protection capabilities.
In addition to the radars, a national supervision …
The Christian Council of Ghana (CRC) has urged that the status quo regarding the operation and running of mission schools in the country should remain and not be tampered with.
The council said the proposal contained in the recommend…
Ghana and Jamaica have reached an agreement on a labour exchange arrangement under which Ghanaian teachers and nurses will be deployed to the Caribbean country, creating overseas job opportunities for local professionals while deepening …
Seventeen police officers have been promoted by the Inspector General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, following their roles in separate operations that led to the seizure of suspected narcotic drugs and the recovery of illegal fir…
The European Union (EU), in collaboration with leading fact-checking and verification organisation, DUBAWA, has launched the second phase of a regional campaign to combat disinformation and strengthen information integrity in Ghana and t…
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