Let’s work hard to attain gender parity
Women have been left behind for so long and do not have time to waste: they should therefore work hard, to accelerate actions in order to achieve gender parity goals, says Nancy Assor Asiedu-Amrado, head of brands management at the mobile provider, AT, formerly, AirtelTigo. Mrs Asiedu-Amrado, who was speaking at an event to mark […]
Forestry Commission arrests three Chinese, nine Ghanaians for illegal mining
The Rapid Response and the District Monitoring Teams in the Enchi Forest District of the Forestry Commission arrested 12 illegal miners in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Enchi Forest District of the Western North Region. The arrest which took place on March 11, 2025, included nine Ghanaians and three Chinese illegal miners. The […]
Health stakeholders meet in Tamale to track government promises
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Stakeholders in the health sector have convened in Tamale to dialogue, assess, and monitor the government’s promises on health highlighted in its electoral manifesto in the run-up to the 2024 elections. Key stakeholders, including civil society organisations, health sector practitioners, advocacy groups, and the media, were present at the dialogue meeting. […]
Man sets up and runs illegal police station for six months
A Kenyan man, Collins Letting, has been arrested for setting up and running an illegal police station for six months in Uasin Gishu County. The facility, painted in police colours, had detention cells and an office and was used to police the area, particularly targeting individuals with unlicensed timber from Cengalo Forest. Despite operating for […]
Ghana launches 2025 World Glaucoma Week to tackle vision loss
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Glaucoma Patient Association of Ghana, has launched the 2025 World Glaucoma Week. As an effort to prevent vision loss, the global initiative aims to raise awareness about glaucoma and encourage regular eye and optic nerve check-ups. The year’s theme is dubbed United for “Glaucoma Free World” which […]
Ghana earned $48 million from vegetable exports in 2024
Ghana recorded 48 million dollars from vegetable exports in 2024, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). This marked an increase from over 26 million dollars worth of vegetable exports in 2023. Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Office of GEPA in charge of Human Resources and Administration, disclosed this on the sidelines […]
Second National Catholic Education Forum underway in koforidua
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has hinted that the government in the next academic year will initiate reforms in the Technical and Vocational Educational Training, TVET system to integrate modern digital and soft skills to help improve the quality of graduates produced. She added that government will […]
Ken Ofori-Atta sues two police officers over ‘unlawful’ home search
By: Belinda Nketia Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has taken legal action against two police officers, accusing them of unlawfully searching his Labone residence in Accra. He has filed a lawsuit against DSP Bismarck Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, also known as Sir Mensah, arguing that their actions constituted trespassing and a violation of […]
Sammy Gyamfi dismisses ‘sakawa’ criticism, defends tax cuts
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has defended the government’s recent tax policies, insisting they have relieved Ghanaians of burdens imposed by the previous administration. Speaking on TV3’s New Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Gyamfi criticised the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s […]
Medvedev defeats Tommy Paul to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells
By Kwame Bediako Daniil Medvedev, the former US Open champion, has booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Open for the third consecutive year. The world number six defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets, 6-4, 6-0, in a last-16 clash that was delayed by nearly four hours due to heavy rain. This […]
Gideon Mensah urges Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars ahead of World Cup qualifiers
By Kwame Bediako Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has made a heartfelt appeal to Ghanaians to intensify their support as the team gears up for two pivotal World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars are set to face Chad on March 21 in Accra, followed by a clash with Madagascar on March 24 in Morocco. These […]
Otto Addo pays courtesy call on Ga Mantse ahead of World Cup qualifiers
By Kwame Bediako Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has paid a courtesy call on King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier against Chad. The visit was to seek the Ga Mantse’s blessing ahead of the Black Stars vs Chad match on March 21, 2025, […]
We have stopped the bleeding – Finance Minister
By Magdalene Andoh Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says that the government has “stopped the bleeding” by addressing the misuse of tax refund funds, a move expected to save GH¢3.8 billion in 2025 alone. Speaking in Parliament while presenting the government’s fiscal policy, Dr. Forson revealed that over the past eight years, GH¢29.11 billion […]
Ghana’s 5.7% growth rate in 2024 driven by galamsey – Ato Forson replies NPP
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has refuted the New Patriotic Party’s claim that they left a healthy economy because Ghana recorded a 5.7 percent economic growth in 2024. According to him, the 5.7 percent (5.7%) economic growth recorded in 2024 was largely driven by illegal small-scale mining, also […]
