The Women in WASH Advocacy Network-Ghana (WinWASH), has hosted a high-level stakeholder forum in Ho to promote climate-resilient and gender-responsive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services.
WinWASH in collaboration with Cowater…
The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu Constituency in the Northern Region, Mr Atta Issah, has inaugurated a 3-unit classroom block for Wayamba Junior High School in the Sagnarigu Municipality.
The classroom block, which was estimated t…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced the opening of nominations for the Association’s 2025 National and Regional Executive Elections, scheduled for May 16 to June 30 2025.
It said nominations take effect from May 16…
THE National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Mr Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, and J.A. Plant Pool Ghana Ltd. supplier of heavy-duty equipment in Ghana and the official distributor of LiuGong construction ma…
A medical practitioner has advised Muslim pilgrims to boost their immune system and remain physically strong, and fit to perform the Hajj rites in Makkah and Medinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dr Abdul- Rahman Alhassan who gave t…
The Upper West Region has, over the last three years, seen a slight improvement in its fight against the elimination of malaria.
While malaria-related deaths declined from 10 in 2022 to six in 2023, last year saw a slight rise in the …
The Liberian Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Musu Jatu Rhule, has urged international organisations to invest in the Liberian economy as the country’s political and economic stability is an attractive factor for global investment.
She said in…
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has put concerns about a looming power crisis to rest, assuring Ghanaians that the government is taking proactive measures to ensure a reliable electricity supply amid the growin…
As AI accelerates the pace and proliferation of innovation, the need for AI governance has never been more urgent. Lack of visibility into AI governance puts trust, compliance and successful AI deployments at risk. To help organisations c…
With sanitation conditions deteriorating in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, residents are sounding the alarm over a possible resurgence of cholera and are calling for immediate government intervention.
In th…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned against two alcoholic beverages—Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990—after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of marijuana extracts in both products.
In a…
The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Dr George Smith-Graham, has proposed the introduction of an hourly wage system across all sectors to help improve the incomes of casual workers and brin…
The police in the Volta Region last Tuesday (May 13) intercepted a petrol tanker travelling from Madina in Accra to Jasikan, which was loaded with cocoa beans and not fuel.
It was believed the cocoa beans were meant for smuggling into…
A government delegation from Ghana joined the government and people of Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou at the inauguration of a memorial park and a giant statue in honour of Thomas Sankara on Saturday.
Thomas Isidore Noel Sankara was a Bu…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced two additional confirmed cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of infections in the country to four.
The new cases were detected in the Greater Accra and Western Regions, according to a…
Over 850 actions and activities have been registered to take place from 19th to 25th May 2025 across 54 countries, organised by members of Africans Rising both on the continent and in the diaspora. The annual commemoration, known as Africa…
What an agency, organization, or even an idea becomes will always resemble to some degree—though it fluctuates across time—the inspiration at its inception.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was born from th…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2025’ in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia through t…
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey is highly disappointed and shocked by the government's copious failure to enforce Ghana's laws against the criminal conduct of Akonta Mining Ltd. In the wake of the devastating pollution of our water bo…
The weather forecast this month may have dribbled our Meteo service and dashed hopes for a rainy month; but the downpour took a different turn: intermittent thunderstorms and a heavy downpour of dollars and cents in public space. Undoubted…
The Ghana Highway Authority (GHS) has revealed that the harmonisation of axle loads and control of dimensions and weight within the sub-region will commence in 2026.
Madam Elizabeth Arjarquah, the Axle Load Manager at the Ghana Highway …
A Public Opinion Survey conducted by the Office of the President between October and December 2024 showed that social media is the dominant source of information for Ghanaians on government activities and services.
The Survey showed tha…
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has urged Ghanaians to stop making prank calls to security agencies, particularly the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), to ensure effective emergency response and public safety. His call followe…
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has launched the 2025 Global Action Week for Education in Bodada, Oti Region, on the theme: “Education in Emergencies: Leave No Learner Behind.”
The event brought together educatio…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FDA, Dr Delese A. A. Darko, has called for clear, ethical and enforceable advertising guidelines to protect public health and safety.
She said this had become necessary because the power of adv…
Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GIRSAL) has disclosed that the export of Chilli pepper from Ghana will, within the next three years, accrue over $30 million in revenue for the government.
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The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced the commencement of a city-wide decongestion exercise beginning Tuesday, May 20, 2025, targeting the Central Business District (CBD) and key parts of the metropo…
Dr Audrey Frimpong-Barfi, Paediatrician at the Tema General Hospital, has cautioned parents and caregivers against treating jaundice in babies at home, as it can have detrimental effects on them.
Dr Frimpong-Barfi disclosed that putting…
Gender Desk Officers in the Civil Service have been urged to implement gender mainstreaming activities as part of efforts to achieve equity and equality within the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Mr Benedict Boadi, a Chief …
The Labour Department has underscored the importance of collaboration, transparency, and visibility in ensuring effective service delivery and protecting workers’ rights.
“We want to work together as a team for the betterment of this co…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to manage and respond to health emergencies.
The announcement follows…
The Ga West Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have held a sensitisation campaign to educate residents on the importance of infant vaccination.
The campaign aim…
Dr Gifty Amugi, the Acting Western Regional Director of Ghana Health Service (GHS), has disclosed that the region has seen an increase in cases of hypertension from 2.96 per cent in 2023 to 3.11 per cent by the end of 2024.
The figures,…
The University of Ghana College of Health Sciences (CHS) has launched its 25th anniversary celebration of excellence, service and transformation.
The event, which was on the theme: “Reclaiming the narrative on black personality: Empha…
The All Nations University in Koforidua in the Eastern Region has ventured into agriculture as a major step towards the introduction of a Food Technology programme.
The university's philosophy behind the cultivation of over 200 acres…
The World Bank has commended Ghana for the remarkable progress made under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project.
They described Ghana's performance as exceeding expectations and delivering beyond initial targe…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has launched a pioneering training course on Youth in Leadership and Peacebuilding, aimed at equipping young Africans with the skills to drive sustainable peace and develop…
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia E Palmer, has assured the Northern Regional Minister and the Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) of US’ continuing support for security and healthcare delivery in the region.
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Timber and Wood industry players without the Forestry Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) license would not be able to export their products to the European Union (EU) market after June 30, this year, the Chief Executive Offic…
Former President of Liberia, Mrs Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has called for strengthened collaboration between Ghana and Liberia in the areas of trade and investment to boost economies of the two countries.
She stated that these two countri…
Awadey Klenam Cromwell, a brilliant student from Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), has received a full scholarship from Academic City University to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
The Aca…
In the course of its 2 hour, 49 minute running time, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning gives you two fleeting moments that suggest that, yes, even Tom Cruise is required to respect and obey the laws of physics. In the first, …
The Women Mediators Network of Ghana (WoMNet GH) has called for urgent action to protect women and children in the Bawku conflict.
The group, alongside like-minded organisations such as the Ghana Chapter of the UNOWAS Working Group on…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the successful removal of more than 2,000 ghost names from its payroll, a move expected to save the state over GH¢1 million.
According to the NSA’s Director-General, Felix Gyamfi, t…
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an ambitious package of road infrastructure projects and socio-economic development programmes for the Upper West Region under the government’s Big Push initiative, pledging accelerated growth…
The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has launched three strategic documents aimed at strengthening local governance and deepening decentralisation efforts across the country.
The documents—Gender Strategy, Ad…
The Ministry of Health has commenced the recruitment of medical and dental officers, which officially begins on Friday, 16th May 2025.
In a statement issued by the Director of General Administration, Mr Frank Raji, it was indicated th…
The Bank of Ghana has clarified that customers with Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) and Foreign Currency Accounts (FCA) can still withdraw foreign currency over the counter, adding that no new restrictions have been introduced.
This c…
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has said Ghana was left with just 2.6 days of fuel for power generation.
However, he said with the support of the Ministry of Finance, some fuel have been purchased and 450,000…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed that two cases of Mpox have been recorded in Accra.
The acting Director General of the GHS in a press statement issued Thursday evening explained that “Upon confirmation of these two cases,…
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