Poor attitudes among some nurses tarnishing profession – Health Minister
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akando, has strongly cautioned nurses and other healthcare professionals against engaging in unprofessional and disrespectful behaviour toward patients. During a cholera awareness program at the Winneba Government Hospital, he expressed concern that such attitudes deter many individuals, even those in critical condition, from seeking medical […]
Mother and three children killed in fire laid to rest in Kumasi
A mother and her three children who died in a house fire in Kumasi have been laid to rest in an emotional ceremony attended by grieving relatives, friends, and sympathizers. Linda Agyemang, a nurse at Kumasi South Hospital, and her children—aged between seven and 14—were trapped in their three-bedroom apartment when the fire broke out […]
Go after the ‘big fishes’ in Galamsey business – Asantehene
By Felix Cofie The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, says government must go after the “big fishes” in the galamsey business, apprehending and prosecuting them instead of only focusing on the youth who go out to seek their daily bread, adding that the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources should develop an alternative livelihood programme to […]
Driving schools to develop training plan for commercial motorbike riders
By Ernest Obeng-Anim The Ghana National Association of Driving Schools (Ghana Drive) has been tasked with presenting a proposal on the training of motorbike riders to enable them to acquire the necessary documents for commercial operations. This will help in the implementation of the government’s policy of licensing motorbike riders for commercial purposes. President of […]
Assemblies of God leaders call on Veep Prof. Opoku-Agyemang
Members of the Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God, Ghana, led by the General Superintendent, Rev. Stephen Wengam, have paid a courtesy call on the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, in Accra. The purpose was to congratulate, pray with her, and discuss issues of national importance. Rev. Wengam expressed the hope that Professor Opoku […]
Education CSOs demand strong accountability measures for government to fulfil commitments in education
By Bright Agamah Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the education sector are calling for effective accountability measures to ensure the government fulfils its commitments to improving education in the country. This came up at a CSOs Thematic Forum on Education, organised by STAR-Ghana Foundation in Accra. It forms part of preparatory steps towards the government’s […]
Interior Ministry imposes curfew on Walewale
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Ministry of Interior has imposed a nighttime curfew on Walewale and its surrounding areas in the North East Region, effective from Saturday, February 15, 2025. The directive, issued by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, in a statement, follows recommendations from the North East Regional Security Council. The […]
Sam George sacks NCA’s Director of Cyber Security, Osafo-Maafo
By: Sarah Baafi Director of Cyber Security, Kwadwo Gyamfi Osafo-Maafo has been dismissed with immediate effect, according to a formal notice issued on Friday. The letter, signed by Chief Director Alexander Yaw Arphul on behalf of the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, confirmed the abrupt termination of his appointment. In […]
V/R: GTA marks Chocolate Day with children at Ho Teaching and Municipal hospitals
By Elorm Yao Aryee In a spirit of love and care for the sick, the Volta Regional Office of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) commemorated this year’s National Chocolate Day with children on admission at the Ho Teaching and Municipal Hospitals. Varieties of chocolate and other cocoa products were distributed to put smiles on the […]
Water Resources Commission inaugurates two Local Water Committees in Bole and Wa East Districts
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has inaugurated two Local Water Committees (LWCs) in Bole and Wa East Districts. They are Bole LWC and the Wa East LWC. The LWCs, which were constituted at Bole and Funsi, will play critical roles in the management and sustainability of water resources in communities across their […]
Finance Minister to present budget to Parliament on March 11
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is scheduled to present the first budget of the Mahama administration to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. This follows Parliament’s approval of a GHȼ68 billion mini-budget in January to cover government spending for the first quarter of the year. President John Mahama’s first […]
GRNMA warns of strike over suspension of newly recruited nurses
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has issued a warning of a nationwide strike if the government proceeds with its decision to dismiss nurses and midwives recruited into the public sector after the December 7 elections. The leadership of the GRNMA expressed concern that this directive will impact over […]
Antony delivers crafty message to Manchester United after another loan goal for Betis
By Kwame Bediako Antony‘s loan move from Manchester United to Real Betis appears to have reignited the Brazilian winger’s career, as he expresses newfound happiness in his environment. The 24-year-old, who departed Old Trafford in January following a disappointing two-and-a-half-year spell, has already made a significant impact in La Liga. Reflecting on his transition, Antony […]
Goaso bans Valentine’s Day celebrations to mourn late chief
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Traditional executioners (Abrafuor) were seen patrolling the streets of Goaso, ensuring that residents followed the directive from the Goaso Traditional Council to refrain from celebrating Valentine’s Day. Locals were instructed to wear red and black as a mark of mourning for their recently deceased chief, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah. Dressed in elaborate […]
