Efforts at improving sanitation and education in rural communities in Ghana received a major boost, following Plan International Ghana’s interventions across 16 communities in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region and the West Mamp…
Oklepeme Nuer Annorbaa Sasraku II, Paramount Chief of the Yilo Krobo Traditional Council, has called on the Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana (LISAG) to clamp down on corrupt surveyors from the system.
The step is to pave the way …
The Aquahem Project, promoting sustainable aquaculture ecosystem management in West Africa, has organised a seminar to educate fish farmers on the risks of antibiotics in aquaculture, to foster safer practices for human and environmental h…
The Desert Research Institute (DRI), a renowned U.S.-based Center for International Water and Sustainability, has held a stakeholder engagement on water sustainability and environmental conservation in Ho, Volta Region.
The event, held …
Four local and international organisations have launched a project to promote timely release and distribution of vaccines in the Sub-region.
The project titled ECOWASRegECs is aimed at strengthening regulatory and ethical oversight …
The Medical Director of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Dr Arko Akoto-Ampaw, has revealed that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain the leading cause of deaths and admissions at the facility.
Speaking at the hospital’s 2024 Annual …
A two-day capacity-building training workshop has been organised for security personnel towards preventing violent extremism in the Upper East Region.
It was organised by the National Peace Council (NPC), in partnership with the Catho…
Ghana's coastline is undergoing rapid transformation due to coastal erosion, severely impacting local communities, ecosystems, and industries such as tourism and fishing. Leveraging advanced satellite data and geospatial tools to monitor s…
In a landmark meeting held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Ghana Youth Manifesto Coalition extended their heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on her historic election as the first female Vice Presid…
The Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana (LiSAG) held its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the LiSAG Head Office in Labone-Accra last Wednesday.
The meeting, which brought together licensed surveyors from across the country, aim…
The country has only seven public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), all located in the capital, Accra, a survey commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed.
The survey, conducted last yea…
The Western North branch of the Ghana Association of Assembly Members (GAAM) has extended its congratulation to nine persons nominated by the President to become Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Western North Region.
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The Electoral Commission (EC) has called for urgent measures to address misinformation and disinformation in Ghana's electoral process.
Speaking on behalf of Mrs. Jean Mensa, EC Chairperson, Mr. Benjamin Bano-Bioh, Director of Electoral…
Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Minister of Interior, has lauded the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for maintaining peace and unity among its workforce.
He said such efforts fostered brotherhood and created a work environment where e…
The Centre for Research and Development Alternatives (CREDA), a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), has held a learning event to enhance the capacities of law enforcement agencies to effectively handle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in…
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is warning of potential floods in major parts of the country as the rainy season approaches.
Acting CEO of the EPA, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, called for an end to …
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has trained a second batch of 19 officers in the Chinese language to improve communication and efficiency at immigration checkpoints in the country.
The training is designed to provide officers wi…
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharabutu, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling his promises of increasing the number of holidays dedicated to the celebration of Eidul Fitri in the country and the reduct…
The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) yesterday convened its 18th General Assembly, bringing together stakeholders to discuss the future of multilateralism and regionalism in West Africa.
The two-day meeting, themed: ‘S…
Parliament has approved a budget of GHS31 billion for the Ministry of Education for the year 2025.
As part of its plans for the year, the Ministry intends to waive academic fees for all first-year students in public tertiary institu…
The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has stressed his commitment to open-door communication, encouraging stakeholders to engage with him freely.
Mr Gyapong said this during a familiarisation tour of some district assemblies…
The leadership of the Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA) has paid a strategic visit to Hon. Sam George Nartey, Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovation, to engage on collaborative efforts toward advancing dig…
Canon launches three exciting new products, designed specifically for content creators to elevate their filming experience. The PowerShot V1 (https://apo-opa.co/4iIiWzl) is a pocketable camera with a built-in ultra-wide lens – for …
The Bright Future Alliance (TBFA), a youth-led civil society organization dedicated to advocating and fostering good governance, fighting against economic crime (anti-corruption), and empowering young people, had the distinct honor of payi…
Twelve (12) Chinese nationals and a Ghanaian have been arrested by operatives of National Security in connection with the missing ECG containers at the Tema Port.
The suspects, who are linked to two aluminum smel…
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that security operatives have traced 40 out of over 1,300 missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to a warehouse in Pong-Tama…
In a groundbreaking operation, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has intercepted a staggering 3,319.66 kilogrammes (3.3 tonnes) of substances suspected to be cocaine, with a street value of approximately $350 million.
The massive…
Leading foam manufacturer, Latex Foam, has donated bags of rice and an unspecified sum to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, at his Fadama residence in Accra towards this year's Eid celebration.
The Islamic Eid …
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has revised the reopening date for single-track senior high schools (SHSs), shifting it from March 29, 2025, to April 23, 2025.
This change was outlined in a circular dated March 27, 2025, addressed t…
The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, has officially written to President John Dramani Mahama requesting copies of the petitions calling for her removal from office.
In a letter addressed to both the P…
A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has released its final assessment of Ghana’s 2024 general elections, affirming the process as transparent, credible, and peaceful while urging improvements in electoral transparency and accountability.…
Mr Mawuli Agbenu, the Greater Accra Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called on women to take active roles in governance and decision-making at all levels.
Mr Agbenu made this appeal during a f…
The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana), an NGO, has been commended for successfully implementing a project aimed at increasing the participation of marginalised communities in electoral and governance processes.
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The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have presented various health emergency response relief items to the Central Regional Coordinating Council to tackle the choler…
The Family Health University opened its doors to prospective students hosting an engaging and informative Open Day event to showcase the university's diverse academic offerings, state-of-the-art facilities, and campus life as part of its w…
Dr Kakra Bonsu Appiah, Head of the Dental and Oral Surgery Department at Tema General Hospital, has advised parents to introduce their children to dental care as soon as their first teeth appear.
Dr Appiah emphasised that early oral hyg…
Ghana’s effort to strengthen the fight against corruption and enhance the rule of law has received a major boost with the injection of $12.7 million to enhance the capacity of state institutions, civil society organisations and the publi…
Three institutions, the Commission for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (C-TVET), the Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS) and the Jospong Group have signed a partnership agreement to boost skills development in the waste management a…
The Central Region recorded 1,185 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections in 2024, more than the cases it recorded in 2023.
The acting Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Central Region, Dr Agnes Achiama Anane, has, ther…
The persistent water shortage in the Northern and Savannah Regions has triggered growing calls for government intervention, with officials estimating that over $300 million is required to resolve the crisis in Tamale, Y…
The United States Embassy in Accra has announced the rescheduling of all visa appointments originally set for Monday, March 31, 2025, due to its observance of the Eid-Ul-Fitr holiday.
The changes affect both immigrant and non-immigra…
Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating illegal mining, known as galamsey, assuring Ghanaians that the fight is being treated with utmost urgency.
Spe…
The Parliament of Ghana on Tuesday, March 26, approved GH¢3.2 billion allocation for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the year 2025.
This substantial funding is set to support key infrastructure projects and enhance the country’…
Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille has embarked on a special outreach programme to Ghana from 26 – 26 March, aiming to strengthen tourism partnerships and promote cultural exchange between the two nations.
As part of the outreach pr…
The UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between the UK and Ghana, has hosted a networking reception as part of activities to launch its Grand Challenge Programme.
The reception,…
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has urged the government to take “decisive action” against technology firms and media houses that allow their platforms to be used to spread misinformation, disinformation, and divisive narra…
Antigraft crusader and renowned Pan-Africanist, Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, is set to speak on 21st Century Education at the University of Education (UEW) Public Lecture Series.
Under the theme “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures for 21st-…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to play an active role in scrutinizing government policies, emphasizing that accountability is key to national progress.
The President made these remarks duri…
Heads of some low-fee paying basic schools in the Gomoa East Metropolis and Awutu Senya East Municipality in the Central Region have appealed to the government to extend the 30 per cent quota computer placement for public basic school ca…
The Ministry of Health has called on foreign governments seeking to support Ghana’s healthcare system to ensure their assistance aligns with the country’s national policies and priorities.
This appeal follows a visit by the Egyptian…
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