Madam Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff in-charge of Administration, has called for a more deliberate and structured engagement with the African diaspora. She described it as an integral extension of Ghana’s political, economic a…
Chris Hemsworth suffered a nasty leg injury during a surfing expedition in Fiji.
Hemsworth, 42, shared a carousel of happy snaps from a festive family vacation via Instagram on Tuesday, December 23, one of which captured a large gash on…
Obuasi Trade Show, an initiative introduced by AngloGold Ashanti in 2019, has grown into a flagship annual event that continues to transform lives and stimulate economic growth at Obuasi and its surrounding communities.
The 2025 edition m…
Some selected officers from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) from the northern sector, have attended a trainer of trainers’ workshop on gender-based violence in Kumasi.
The programme, the second in a series, followed the one hosted in …
South Africans have long suspected corruption and political interference were at work in the police force but in the past few months allegations appearing to confirm this have been aired in two public inquiries.
President Cyril Ramaph…
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has urged all municipal, metropolitan and district chief executives (MMDCEs) to take immediate steps to clear filth and properly manage waste within thei…
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has given details of an updated peace plan offering Russia the potential withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the east and the creation of a demilitarised zone in their place.
Detailing the 20-point plan ag…
The curtain fell on an unforgettable run of Ola Rotimi's classic, "The Gods Are Not To Blame", at the National Theatre, Accra, on Friday, December 19.
The play, which was first staged by Image Bureau and April Communications in Decem…
What was the last thing you asked an AI chatbot to do for you?
Maybe you asked it for an essay structure to help answer a tricky question, provide an insightful analysis of a chunky data set, or to check if your cover letter matches t…
It is the wish of every married couple to give birth to healthy babies.
However, the joy of Atia Salifu and his wife was cut short when they welcomed their first child with severe deformities.
The couple, who are illegal miners a…
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford Abbey, has assured cocoa farmers of sustained engagement and improved policies to boost productivity and welfare, despite mounting operational challenges. and a GH¢33 billion…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has assured the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) of the readiness of the legislature to take a critical look at the enactment of the Electronic Communication Act Amendment Bill…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) yesterday launched two major reports as part of its mandate to generate evidence-based data to inform national development planning.
The reports include the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey …
Fresh data released by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed deep district-level inequalities in access to basic services, health outcomes and social protection, with more than half of children in 53 districts lacking any form of bi…
Transport operators across the country have intensified road safety education and driver monitoring to reduce accidents and ensure the safe movement of passengers during the festive season.
According to the operators, the initiative a…
The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya's prime minister has said.
Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad was on board a Falcon 50 aircraft flying out of the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Tuesday evening. He was…
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Kim Kardashian shared a glimpse of her festive preparations on Tuesday, Dec. 23
The reality star filmed a pile of her Christmas gifts wrapped in red plaid flannel fabric stacked on the floor by a towe…
TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US.
But what does this mean for the over 170 million Americans (or so the social media platform claims) who use the app?
The key may lie i…
Africa’s downstream energy sector is increasingly being positioned as one of the world’s next major investment frontiers, as rising population, urbanisation and industrial growth drive unprecedented demand for fuel and clean cooking soluti…
Thousands of music fans thronged the Accra Sports Stadium last Friday for the GT Muzik Concert, where leading artistes from Ghana and Nigeria delivered back-to-back performances that kept the crowd entertained deep into the wee hours of …
A British national in Australia has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols.
The 43-year-old man living in Queensland was arrested and charged earlier this month, after allegedly using a soci…
A man from Devon has turned losing his job into a dog walking adventure with a new app.
When Christian Jones from Bideford adopted his Staffordshire terrier Bud, he wanted an app that would give him ideas for new walks and when he was…
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has presented 20 brand new twin-turbo engine Toyota Prado vehicles to selected Colleges of Education.
The gesture, an initiative of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), with the su…
The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has completed a two week practical training exercise for newly recruited caterers in the Volta, Oti and Bono Regions, as part of efforts to strengthen implementation and improve the quality of me…
GNPC Explorco, the upstream exploration and production subsidiary of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has intensified stakeholder engagements in the Northern Region as part of preparations towards the commencement of expl…
Parliament last Friday went on recess, bringing to an end the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament. The recess is to allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to return to their constituencies to engage with constituents an…
Detty December is baaack! Ghana is fully immersed in the festive spirit, with the streets buzzing, nights getting longer, and the vibe unmatched.
From high-energy concerts to captivating theatre festivals, stylish runway shows, exclu…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 79 suspects during coordinated intelligence-based operations carried out in the Tema and Eastern regions as part of stepped-up security measures during the Christmas season.
The police announced o…
The government has been urged to increase investment in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector to help develop the inherent talents of young learners.
The Director of the EKGS Culinary Institute, Efua Goode-…
A Professor of International Relations and Diplomacy at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Lord Mawuko-Yevogah, has launched a 242-page book addressing the paradox of political independence and economic …
In a reversal likely to boost festive season tourism, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced the immediate reopening of two key historic forts just days after their unexpected closure.
Ussher Fort and James …
President John Dramani Mahama has used his Christmas message to reaffirm his administration’s “Resetting Ghana” policy agenda, outlining key governance and economic priorities aimed at placing the country on a path of inclusive growth …
The Management of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has assured customers, particularly in the Greater Accra Metropolis, of improved water supply in the coming days as the company intensifies interventions ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivi…
In a solemn display of faith and national unity, Aglow International Ghana has held a National Thanksgiving Service for the country, offering prayers and praises to God for peace, stability and His continued mercy over the country.
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On December 22 and 23, the United States signed four additional new, landmark global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing U.S. leadership that delivers measurable…
This Christmas, West Hills Mall is set to become the heartbeat of festive celebrations in Accra, offering families, friends, and shoppers a December filled with entertainment, culture, and unforgettable experiences.
More than just a…
Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has donated a set of newly crafted classroom desks made from recycled plastic wastes to pupils of the Breman Fosuansa D/A Basic School in the …
The government will, from next year, increase the number of households under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to 400,000.
Currently, there is a total of 350,000 households on the programme, translating into …
A flagbearer aspirant of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Ken Ohene Agyapong has called on Ghanaians to use the Christmas season as a moment of reflection, unity and renewed commitment to national development, urging citizens…
Access Bank Ghana has held its end-of-year Thanksgiving Service in Accra, creating a moment of reflection on a year that tested resilience, strengthened character, and reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to Ghana’s economic and social pro…
Safeguarding Ghana's Forests
Seventeen groups dedicated to combating irresponsible mining in Ghana, including the Coalition Against Galamsey-Ghana, Eco-Conscious Citizens, the Ghana Institute of Foresters, OXFAM, and the Peasant Farmers…
Pace bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another huge blow to England on a wretched tour of Australia.
The 30-year-old, who returned to Test cricket after a four-year absence in July, has s…
Armed men have kidnapped 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic event in Nigeria's central Plateau state, local police told the BBC.
The victims, including women and children, were ambushed in their bus on Sunday night as it was dr…
The US State Department said it would deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner, for seeking to "coerce" American social media platforms into suppressing viewpoints they oppose.
"These radical activists and weaponi…
Dr. Bryan Acheampong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has cautioned the party against retaining Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections.
According to him, the party’s …
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has urged the government to take decisive action in 2026 to curb the growing presence of foreigners in the country’s retail trading sector.
GUTA National Vice President Clement Boateng m…
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke the licences of 50 large-scale mining companies found to have breached regulatory requirements.
In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Communications Directora…
The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra asking that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), should be restrained from rolling out digital or any new vehicle number…
President John Dramani Mahama has urged members of the public whose roads were not captured in this year’s Big Push programme not be worried since the initiative would continue next year.
He said government was committed to its promis…
The Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has announced plans to undertake a mass burial of unclaimed bodies currently held at its mortuary.
The decision was disclosed in a press release dated Tuesday, December 23, citing sev…
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