Ghana–UK collaboration targets stronger health systems and local vaccine production
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s drive toward health sovereignty has received a boost following renewed commitments from the United Kingdom to support local vaccine and pharmaceutical production. This came during a working visit by the UK Minister for Development, Baroness Louise Chapman, to the Tema General Hospital and Atlantic Life Sciences in Ningo-Prampram. The […]
Ghana’s trade surplus hits $6.2bn, gross reserves reach $10.7bn – Dr. Johnson Asiama discloses
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Governor of Ghana’s central bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that the country’s trade surplus increased to $6.2 billion for the first eight months of this year. According to him, this was underpinned by robust gold exports and higher cocoa receipts. The BoG Governor disclosed this […]
Abronye granted GH¢50,000 bail
Bu Barbara Kumah The Circuit Court 9 in Accra has admitted Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, to bail in the sum of fifty thousand cedis, with one surety and no justification. Abronye is to report once every Wednesday to the Police CID until the final determination of his […]
Law professionals admonished to abide by age-old values – Wa National Bar Conference
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, says in the ever-changing landscape of our legal world, law professionals face unprecedented challenges that demand their wisdom, resilience, and innovation. He added that rapid advancements in technology, shifting societal norms, and global interconnectedness are reshaping the way law is practised and justice is delivered. He […]
GETFund to inject GH₵1bn into school infrastructure in 2026 – Haruna Iddrisu reveals
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that the John Mahama-led government, through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), will release GH₵1 billion in 2026 to address critical infrastructure challenges facing schools nationwide. The Education Minister made the disclosure during a working visit to the Upper East Region. Mr. Iddrisu […]
FixTheCountry to stage vigil and march against galamsey in Accra
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The FixTheCountry Movement is mobilising Ghanaians for what it describes as a civic duty to defend the environment against the threat of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the convenor of the group, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, announced that the movement will hold […]
Gbiniyiri conflict: More than 8,000 displaced Ghanaians in Côte d’Ivoire return home – Ablakwa
By: Ashiadey Dotse Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that more than 8,000 out of 13,253 Ghanaians who fled to Côte d’Ivoire due to the Gbiniyiri conflict in the Savannah Region have safely returned home. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, September 15, 2025, Mr. Ablakwa said the […]
Gov’t rolls out record GH¢13.9bn infrastructure plan, projected to hit GH¢21.2bn
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government has unveiled its most ambitious infrastructure programme in decades, with plans to invest GH¢13.9 billion in 2025 under the “Big Push” initiative, a figure that is expected to rise to GH¢21.2 billion by 2028. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, at the KPMG […]
Black Starlets complete final training ahead of WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Starlets have wrapped up their final training session in preparation for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship, set to take place in Côte d’Ivoire. The team’s last workout was held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium Annex, marking the end of an intense preparation phase. […]
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to 24-hour economy at BoG workshop
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has reiterated government’s commitment to the 24-Hour Economy policy, describing it as a bold agenda for sustainable job creation and national economic transformation. Mr. Debrah, who represented President John Dramani Mahama, participated in the Bank of Ghana’s Strategic Integration Workshop on the 24-Hour Economy […]
4-day ‘Dote Yie’ for late Asantehemaa takes off in Kumasi
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The four-day ‘Dote Yie’ or traditional burial rite for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom, began this morning in the Ashanti Regional capital of Kumasi. Public viewing and filing past of the remains by designated groupings in society at the Manhyia Palace started at 5 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m., […]
Berekum Chelsea face sanctions for breaching GPL rules
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has formally charged Berekum Chelsea for multiple violations of the Ghana Premier League Regulations. These charges stem from the club’s non-compliance during their recent 2025/26 league match against Asante Kotoko. According to the GFA, Berekum Chelsea failed to adhere to key regulatory requirements expected of all participating […]
Veep urges Ghana Navy to intensify defence of maritime domain
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Vice President and Chairperson of the Ghana Armed Forces Council, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the Ghana Navy to intensify its defence of the nation’s maritime domain, stressing that Ghana’s future as a coastal country is tied to secure waters. She made the call on Sunday, September […]
2025/26 GPL Week 1: GoldStars, Kotoko win; Hearts draw with Hohoe United
By: Kwame Bediako The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL), season began with intense matches across the country from Friday to Sunday, September 12–14, 2025. The opening fixtures delivered a mix of dramatic comebacks, hard-fought victories, and frustrating draws for several teams, as supporters returned to stadiums with high expectations. Hearts of Oak were held to […]
