The increasing activity of unauthorised hawking and peddling of pharmaceutical products on the streets of Accra has become alarming, with health authorities warning of serious risks to public health and safety.
Apart from the fact tha…
FOUR civil society organisations (CSOs) have proposed a GH¢1.65 reduction in fuel prices per litre for two months, instead of the four-week period suggested by the government.
According to the CSOs, after the two-month period, governm…
THE Acting Director of the Mining Department at the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Mrs Justine Seyire Dzadzra, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to ensure that individuals and organisations …
MORE than 7,000 Chief Inspectors of the Ghana Police Service are expected to sit for this year’s Police Competitive Promotional Examination (PCPE).
The exercise forms part of a rigorous merit-based process to select candidates for tra…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to reforming technical education and expand investment in digital skills infrastructure.
The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, who stated this during the 25th congregation an…
The €31 million Wenchi water supply project is 97 per cent complete and could begin operations by June this year if outstanding payments are released in a timely manner, the Managing Director of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawa…
Effective collaboration and integration among key stakeholders in the health sector is key towards tackling the rising maternal deaths in the Ashanti Region.
Between 2021 and 2025, the region recorded a total of 778 maternal deaths. M…
The Judicial Service and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve data collection and management, aiming to enhance the tracking of cases and support the adjudication process.
The …
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA), the national School of Administration of Burundi, to forge a partnership …
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has asked operators of private vehicle testing stations (PVTS) in the country to strictly adhere to the required testing regim…
What if the food needed to improve children's diets is already available – but not being used in school meals?
This question framed a recent webinar on school meals and food systems in Ghana, bringing together researchers, policymakers,…
The WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2026 were presented today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, recognising 22 organisations across 13 countries who are delivering measurable impact for people, places and nature.
T…
Writing exams from the blackboard in public basic schools must end, education policy group Africa Education Watch has urged, as it pushes for dedicated funding to support proper school-based assessments.
The group is calling on the …
Cabo Verde Shapes Africa’s Health Future at High-Level World Health Organization Regional Consultation
Cabo Verde’s participation has helped highlight challenges such as insularity, dependence on external supply chains, and limited ec…
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Victor Bampoe, has disclosed that coverage under Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has increased from 57 per cent to 66 per cent as of 2025…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said that it is working to manually resolve technical challenges affecting its online teacher recruitment portal.
On April 10, the GES invited graduates with education degrees to apply for teach…
Renowned Ghanaian-born plastic surgeon and global health advocate Michael K. Obeng has been honoured with the African Humanitarian Award at the 2026 African Heritage Awards held in Accra, in recognition of his extensive medical outreach …
President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch his flagship Free Primary Health Care Programme this Wednesday, aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The initiative, a cornerstone of the President’s social contract…
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced plans to carry out a targeted enforcement operation in the Greater Accra Region this week, aimed at rescuing vulnerable individuals and addressing irregular migration.
In a media not…
The UPSA Law School will on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, confer a Lifetime Achievement in Law Award on distinguished lawyer, public servant, and legal academic, Mr Tsatsu Tsikata, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the le…
The Board Chairman of Green Communities International (GCI), Douglas Boateng, has called for a fundamental shift in global priorities, urging society to move away from the pursuit of material wealth towards environmental responsibility.
…
World Vision Ghana is set to launch its National Strategy for 2026–2030, a comprehensive five year roadmap aimed at transforming the lives of 2.8 million vulnerable children across the country.
The strategy, themed: “HOPE for Every …
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued a public advisory warning against safety risks associated with Toyota Voxy vehicles that have been converted from right-hand drive to left-hand drive.
In a statement issued in Acc…
Nexford University has launched the NextGen Africa Workforce Fellowship, a pan-African initiative designed to equip young Africans with globally relevant skills, leadership exposure, and access to career opportunities in an increasingl…
VISION Care, a leading Korean ophthalmology Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), will soon visit Ghana to conduct free surgeries for 150 cataract patients.
A team of medical volunteers is currently going through visa processing before…
FOURTEEN students of the University of Ghana Faculty of Law have been awarded scholarships by the Lebanese Community in Ghana to support their legal education.
The beneficiaries, who excelled academically in the 2025/2026 academic yea…
THE Regional Maritime University (RMU) on Friday held its 23rd and 11th matriculation ceremony for the August 2025 and January 2026 intakes, admitting a total of 814 students.
Of the number, 690 are undergraduate students, while 124 a…
THE Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) has presented an undisclosed sum of money to the Tema Traditional Council in support of this year’s annual Kpelejoo Festival.
The gesture, according to the Assembly, forms part of its commitment to…
Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1% expansion and an anticipated market value of US$161.7 million by 2027.
This growth is fuelled by a US$1.2 billion Federal Ministry inves…
African countries have been urged to harmonise positions and strengthen cooperation ahead of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2028.
A unified continental approach, it was noted, would enable Africa to play a m…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed claims that Ghana’s new Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union will allow foreign troops to be stationed in the country, stating that no such provision exists in the agreeme…
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Union of Tricycle Operators of Ghana, Seidu Mubarak, has stated that the association will soon introduce identification stickers and establish a task force to address indiscipline among som…
Today, April 14th, 2026, is designated World Quantum Day, and we will invariably celebrate breakthroughs in medicine, materials, and computing.
However, for cyber security leaders, quantum computing represents a fundamental disruption …
EBC Financial Group celebrates the spirit of Thailand's most iconic festival as an official sponsor of the S2O Songkran Music Festival 2026
There is a moment each April when Bangkok comes alive in a way that nowhere else on earth can ma…
President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch his flagship Free Primary Health Care Programme this Wednesday, aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The initiative, a cornerstone of the President’s social cont…
The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said Ghana will require about GH¢1.2 billion annually to run the government’s free primary healthcare programme, ahead of its official launch.
Mr Akandoh gave the figure on April …
Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead in a confrontation with police following a daylight attack on a mobile money vendor at Tema Community 5 in the Greater Accra Region.
The incident occurred on Monday, April 13, 2026, at a…
Renowned Ghanaian diplomat and statesman, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has advocated a rethink of the country’s education structure to properly align its systems with national developmental aspirations.
"Ghana stands at a crossroads. One …
Ghana is set to mark a major milestone in environmental conservation with the inauguration of its first Marine Protected Area (MPA) at the Greater Cape Three Points area in the Western Region.
The Vice-President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agye…
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, is expected to hold a crucial meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) on Thursday, April 16, in a bid to address mounting concerns over the rollout o…
A total of 473,658 final-year senior high school (SHS) students from Ghana will join their counterparts from four other West African member countries to sit the 2026 May-June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fo…
The Anlo Dukor Council has expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for approving the conversion of the Ohawu Agricultural College into a campus of the University of Agriculture and Engineering.
The decision has been describ…
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has supported the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations with laptops to facilitate the national rollout of the One Million Coders Programme.
The pre…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public not to consume, harvest, or purchase fish or seafood from the Tema Shipyard or adjacent areas until further notice.
The alert follows recent discovery of dead fishes within a 50-…
The German Federal Police on Thursday donated 21 motorbikes, gloves, boots, and jackets to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to strengthen operational readiness of the Service.
Consequently, the Comptroller-General of Immigration (C…
The Anyidaso Parkinson’s Disease Foundation on Saturday held a community cycling event in Accra to mark this year’s World Parkinson’s Awareness Day.
The event was held on the theme: ‘Moving Together for Hope.’
The 24-kilometre ride…
Students of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) on Friday showcased their creativity and practical skills at a branding and poster presentation exhibition held at the forecourt of the university in Accra.
The …
Health workers are set to begin a nationwide outreach from Wednesday, moving into homes, churches, markets and lorry parks to offer free screening for hypertension, diabetes and other conditions under a new government initiative aimed at…
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has clarified that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains a key pillar of Ghana’s healthcare system, despite the upcoming rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare policy.
H…
AFRICAN Export-Import Bank Group posted strong results in 2025, underscoring sustained financial resilience, increased market confidence and strategic execution.
A statement issued by the bank and copied to The Ghanaian Times said tot…
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