Appolonia City has officially commenced a major phase of infrastructure development following a landmark groundbreaking ceremony held in partnership with Core Construction Limited, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of Ghan…
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has distributed sanitation equipment to all 29 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region to strengthen local sanitation management.
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The Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission (FC) has outlined its agenda for 2026, focusing on sustainable management and protection of the country's forest estate.
This was the outcome of a two-day retreat to revie…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly within the military and security domain, as global attention intensifies on emerging technologies and the…
Annually, Ghana joins the rest of the world in celebrating “Client Service Week”, a key aspect of service provision.
The observance of the week-long programme remains pivotal in enhancing business growth and fostering key relationshi…
The Management of the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) has declared a zero-tolerance stance on encroachment at the Weija Irrigation Scheme.
It affirmed that irrigable lands vested in the authority were strictly reserved f…
The government will begin to implement the free primary healthcare policy in April with a targeted rollout in 100 deprived districts across the country.
The goal of the policy, which is part of broader reforms aimed at achieving Uni…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, is leading Ghana’s delegation to the 2026 Mining Indaba Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
The annual Mining Indaba is the world’s largest mining investmen…
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the need for Africa’s integration agenda to be translated into a daily economic reality, where businesses can trade seamlessly across borders without undue challenges.
He noted that althoug…
Senior officials from the World Bank Group have applauded the strong regulatory foundations of the business environment but called for immediate, coordinated action to bridge a critical "delivery gap" that stifles investment and job crea…
As water treatment is a critical aspect of industrial boiler management and potentially one of the greatest operational risk points, AES relies on close partnerships with third-party industrial water treatment specialists - which act as im…
The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST-Ghana) has called on the government to ban alcohol in sachets in Ghana, to safeguard public health, especially among children.
It said, “These small, inexpensive, and easy-to-…
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is leading a Commonwealth Observer Group for Bangladesh’s Parliamentary Election and Referendum scheduled for February 12.
The former Ghanaian leader is heading the high-level team mandat…
Work has commenced on the Pantang–Abokobi road rehabilitation project, including the internal roads of the Pantang Hospital, with contractors promising early completion despite traffic management challenges.
Managing Director of Awe…
Residents of East Legon Hills have petitioned the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) over prolonged erratic water supply to the area, with some households going without water for up to 16 months.
The Chairman of the East Legon Hills Water Util…
Residents across multiple regions of Ghana should prepare for scheduled power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) rolls out a series of planned maintenance works aimed at improving service delivery.
The …
The third edition of France Alumni Day has been held at the residence of the French Ambassador in Accra to celebrate the vitality and diversity of the France Alumni community in the country.
The event organised by the French Embassy…
The government has announced the disbursement of feeding grants for the first academic term of the 2025/2026 year to caterers operating under the nationwide Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP).
In a press release dated February 6, 20…
The Ketu North Municipal Hospital (KNMH) in Weta, in collaboration with the West African College of Surgeons (WACS), has organised a five-day free medical and surgical outreach, to bring specialised healthcare services closer to the public…
A two-day intensive training on good agronomic practices has been organised for some youth in agriculture and seed growers.
The training was spearheaded by the Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged the public to learn the signs and symptoms of cancer to support early detection and treatment. Cancer refers to a group of more than 100 diseases marked by uncontrolled cell growth resulting from ge…
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has urged state agencies to exercise caution and act prudently to avoid actions that could expose Ghana to costly international arbitration.
The caution follows the Attorney-General’s Off…
Growing concern over the spread of small arms and light weapons in the Gulf of Guinea has brought regional leaders, security experts, and development partners to Accra for a high-level dialogue aimed at preventing violent conflict and ex…
Mr Richster Amarh Amarfio, Vice President of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), has underscored the role wetlands play in Ghana’s ecological balance and fisheries sustainability, warning that continued encroachment threat…
The National Commission on Culture (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to using culture as a tool to promote national unity, tolerance and social cohesion across the country.
Mr Wakefield Akuaku, the Acting Executive Director of the Commi…
Dr Sefakor Juliet Kpormegbe, the Medical Superintendent of the Ketu North Municipal Hospital (KNMH), in Weta, has appealed for urgent support to address critical infrastructure, logistics, and staffing challenges that continues to hinder e…
A migration expert has called on Ghana and other developing countries not to treat migration and remittances as substitutes for domestic development.
Mr Festus Owooson, the Immigration and Operations Manager at Globetrotters Legal Africa,…
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for stronger collaboration among justice and security sector institutions to combat cross-border crime and address congestion in the courts and prisons.
He said closer coordina…
The government is confronting the country’s persistent flooding problem through expanded storm drain construction, large-scale dredging of waterways, and the deployment of modern flood early warning systems, the Minister for Works and Ho…
The country’s export sector has received a major boost with the signing into law of the renewed Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by President Donald Trump of the United States (US) of America.
The move secures vital non-recip…
The National Peace Council (NPC) has launched the Development and Resilience Index against Violent Extremism (DRIVE) to strengthen Ghana’s prevention of violent extremist influences. The evidence-based tool will be piloted in Ghana until J…
Indigenous fishing practices observed for generations along Ghana’s coast could offer valuable lessons for sustainable fisheries management, a report by the Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK)…
The Ashanti Regional office of the Information Services Department (ISD) led by its Regional Director, Mr. Charles Nkrumah, has embarked on a three-day public education campaign on gun amnesty in the region.
The campaign is conducted in c…
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday laid a wreath at the tomb of Zambia’s Founding President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, in honour of his enduring legacy and contribution to Africa’s liberation struggle.
The solemn ceremony took place at …
First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Thursday held a meeting with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, in what was a display of cross-border sisterhood and collaboration.
The two held meaningful discussions about th…
Ghana and Zambia have agreed to deepen their decades-old bilateral relations, with a renewed focus on economic cooperation.
Presidents John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia reached the agreement during a bilate…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has released its fees for services for the year 2026.
In a notice issued by the Authority, the updated charges cover a wide range of licensing and vehicle-related services provided b…
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has suspended the accreditation of new General Nursing programmes at both diploma and bachelor’s degree levels.
“The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, acting in accordance with its reg…
The Amasaman High Court has substantially cut the custodial sentence imposed on evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, bringing her term down from 15 years to 12 calendar months.
In delivering its decision, t…
President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a new economic partnership agreement between Ghana and Zambia to help address the high cost of capital confronting African businesses, which he said places them at a disadvantage compared with…
Journalists have been urged not to surrender human judgement in the news content they produce to Artificial Intelligence (AI), but to retain firm editorial control at all times.
The Managing Editor for Radio and Podcasts at Sputnik …
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has called for urgent and sustainable solutions to the growing number of colonial-era land compensation claims against the state, warning that the potential financial exposure could put seve…
The Ghana Police Service has begun nationwide enforcement against illegal and uncertified cash-in-transit and armoured bullion vehicles as part of new measures to tighten security around the movement of cash and other high-value items.…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has clarified that the official price for a DV vehicle registration plate is GH¢417.25.
His clarification follows reports that …
THE Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mr Mahama Ayariga, has urged universities offering law degrees to maintain the required standards that will enable their students to sit the Bar Examination.
According to Mr Ayari…
A group of teachers recruited in 2023 and posted to schools across Ghana’s Northern Region have petitioned the Ghana Education Service (GES), demanding urgent intervention over delays in the issuance of Staff Identification (ID) number…
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has put in place measures to fast-track the accreditation process for a proposed Post-Basic Specialised Training Programmes to be run under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) Initia…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 17 more police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
This brings to 101 the number of…
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, yesterday to commence a three-day state visit to deepen the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries.
The President, accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Dra…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to intensify support for breast cancer patients in Ghana, aiming to improve access to life-saving treatment and strengthen overall healthcare services.
Speaking at a meeting in…
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