The Office of the President has officially responded to a petition by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, confirming that the contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and waste management firm Zoomlion Ghana Limited ha…
President John Mahama yesterday launched the Ghana Horticultural Expo 2025 in Accra, and said that the country was poised to become Africa’s leader in agricultural transformation.
He said this would be driven by horticultural exports …
Ghana’s economy recorded growth of 5.3 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, marking an acceleration from the 4.9 per cent growth recorded in the same period last year.
The rebound, according to the Ghana Statistic…
Ghanaian passport holders can now travel to Morocco without the need for a visa, following a new agreement reached between the two countries' foreign ministries.
The policy, which took effect on Friday, June 6, 2025, marks a major …
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation to work with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to reinstate the broadcast licences of 64 radio stations shut down o…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Korle Klottey in Accra, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for the inclusion of lupus treatment on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
She said the cost involved in the diagnosis and tre…
Ghana has over the years experienced some examination malpractice in both the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
These malpractice and irregularities inc…
The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana, has launched a mentorship programme aimed at bridging generational gaps in the profession and also building a strong, ethically grounded PR community.
The launch took place during the IP…
A nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has disrupted healthcare delivery across public hospitals, prompting the government to redirect patients to selected clinics in an attempt to keep servic…
Six additional cases of Mpox have been confirmed in Ghana, bringing the total number of recorded infections to 85, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in a public health …
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in schools nationwide, arguing that sidelining parents from school governance has undermined accountability and community involvement.
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The Surinamese Ambassador to Ghana, Fidelia Graand-Galon, has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to strengthening relations with Ghana in the areas of culture, tourism and trade, for the mutual benefit of their peoples.
She gave the …
In a move to curb unnecessary public expenditure, the Mahama administration has prohibited all offices within the Jubilee House, Ghana’s presidential seat, from subscribing to DStv or any satellite television services, according to Governm…
President John Dramani Mahama has warned against political interference and favouritism in the Ghana Police Service, describing such practices as harmful to morale and damaging to public trust.
He made these remarks at the Presidency du…
Mobile data charges in Ghana may soon see further reductions, following government efforts to review what has been described as a nearly 39 percent tax burden on telecommunications services.
At a press briefing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025…
Two final-year students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have developed an innovative, low-cost phototherapy device to treat neonatal jaundice in newborns, offering a potential lifeline to resource-constr…
In a moving display of unity, tradition, and purpose, the St. Augustine’s Past Students Union – USA (APSU USA) hosted its 2025 Annual Congress and Dinner Dance in Greenbelt, Maryland, drawing alumni from across the United States and beyond…
The Tourism Society of Ghana (TOSOGHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting youth-focused domestic tourism. This was revealed during a courtesy visit to the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie.
Dur…
President John Dramani Mahama has officially bid farewell to the outgoing United States Ambassador to Ghana, Madam Virginia E Palmer, marking the conclusion of her three-year diplomatic tenure in the country.
During a farewell meeting a…
The National Education Forum Committee has submitted a report to the Presidency proposing major changes to address persistent problems in Ghana’s education sector and to help stabilise the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.
The repor…
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has joined its Board. He
joins a distinguished group of global leaders - including Mia Amor Mottley, Prime …
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) is taking inventory of all stalled projects for repackaging and completion.
The objective is to ensure that all abandoned projects financed by the fund were completed before embarking on new on…
Brazil is committed to promoting maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, a region of great relevance for international trade, regional stability and sustainable development, Brazilian Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Mariana Gonçalves Madeira,…
Ghana’s Sustainable Cities Strategy (GSCS), a landmark framework to guide the country’s urban development for the future was yesterday launched in Accra by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahi…
Switzerland’s Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, has called for greater economic diversification in Ghana, urging the country to expand its trade and production capacity beyond traditional exports.
Ghana and Swit…
A new study conducted by researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has revealed that Ghanaians with only secondary school education are 82.8 per cent more likely to smoke, drawing a correlation betwe…
The Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT) last Saturday held a joint ceremony to graduate and matriculate students, urging them to pursue excellence for themselves and the country.
The founder and Chairman of the Governing Bo…
Ghana must adopt a comprehensive approach to address the plastic pollution plaguing its rivers and other water bodies, Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, President of Friends of Rivers and Waterbodies, has said.
Speaking to Graphic Online in Accr…
The Ministry of the Interior has issued a strong warning to the public against a fraudulent recruitment message circulating on social media, which falsely claims to offer opportunities to join the Ghana Security Services through an onlin…
The Management of Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL), Accra West Region, has taken a decisive action to curb illegal water connections that continue to affect its operations. Following a recent detection exercise, the Region uncove…
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with OXFAM Ghana and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, have held a two-day training workshop in Akosombo for 20 selected journalists from the Eastern and Volta regions.…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for a good start of six months into his administration.
Speaking through his linguist, he said, he was keenly following President Mahama’s governance sty…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, inclusive governance, and regional security to promote stability in the country.
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, who reaffirmed this, called for integrat…
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has revealed that between January and April this year, over 4,700 road crashes were recorded, resulting in more than 1,000 deaths and 5,591 injuries.
This was disclosed during a stakeholder …
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will soon ban the production and importation of styrofoam food containers in Ghana.
The move, he said, forms part of broader efforts to tackle plastic pollution and promo…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has cautioned the public that it is not conducting any recruitment or enlistment exercise at the moment.
In a statement issued on June 4, the military described any advertisement or information circulating…
African nations must build their own research capacity, rather than relying solely on Western institutions and donors.
Africa remains largely overlooked in HIV sequencing research, despite bearing the greatest burden.
It is t…
The British Council has established itself as a key facilitator of international educational improvement by supporting Action Research as a platform that has delivered tangible progress in schools worldwide.
Innovative educator-le…
Home to one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will benefit from a pioneering cross-border initiative to prepare for extreme climatic eve…
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards.
As an award-winning pan-African women’s eco…
Ghana and Israel have renewed their commitment to boosting the beekeeping industry through innovation and strategic partnerships, following a high-level forum held in Accra yesterday to explore new technologies and export opportuni…
World Environment Day 2025 presents a critical moment for global action against the escalating crisis of plastic pollution. As we confront the growing environmental and health impacts caused by plastic waste, it is essential that media org…
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the Federation of People with Disability (PWD) to encourage its members to register with the Student’s Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) to enable them access funding under the free tertiary edu…
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh (Dr) Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has extended a heartfelt message of peace, love, unity, and reconciliation to Muslims and humanity at large.
To read the full story, subscribe to Ghanaian Times Newspaper her…
President John Mahama has described the Asantehene as "a national icon of peace and visionary leadership," emphasising Otumfuo's role in securing peace during chieftaincy disputes.
He expressed strong confidence in the Asantehene, Otu…
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has charged the management TDC Ghana Ltd to leverage on its leadership in the housing delivery sector to push the government’s affordable housing agenda.
Mr. Ad…
The TOURISE Awards spotlight the world’s most impactful destinations, celebrating culture, connection, and innovation in travel.
Five categories are open for nominations, with a flagship award selected by an independent jury of gl…
June 5 marks World Environment Day and this year’s theme “Ending Plastic Pollution”. As the world grapples with the devastating impact of plastic waste on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health, raising awareness has become a crucial tool …
Framery, the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing soundproof office pods, is proud to announce its 15th anniversary, a milestone that also marks 15 years since the company invented the office pod, fundamentally changing…
The Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI), a project launched in 2013 by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to establish favourable framework conditions to promote the development of a sustainable recycling industry for e-waste…
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