At least 20 dead, 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in eastern China – State Media reports
By; Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent At least 20 people were killed and five are missing following a deadly fire that erupted Thursday aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a major shipyard in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao. The vessel was undergoing maintenance at the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. facility when the […]
Accra-Kumasi Expressway to create 30,000 jobs – Finance Minister Ato Forson
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway is expected to create about 30,000 direct and indirect jobs for Ghanaians. In a Facebook post on Thursday, September 10, 2026, the Minister said the government’s investment in road infrastructure is aimed at improving connectivity, enhancing livelihoods and saving lives. “We are […]
Paramount Chief unveils community centre plan at colourful 26th JAMA Yam festival
By: SAMUEL AYAMMAH The Jama Traditional Area in the Bole-Bamboi District of the Savannah Region was a beehive of activities on September 8, 2026, as chiefs and people celebrated the 26th Jama Yam Festival in grand style. It was culture, colour and camaraderie at its finest. From dawn, the durbar grounds came alive as drums […]
BECE Placement: School for Life questions equity of grading system, calls for transparency
By; Joyce Kantam Kolamong. School for Life has expressed concern over the equity implications of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination grading and school placement system. In a statement, the education-focused NGO said it has followed discussions on the process with keen interest and welcomes reforms aimed at improving standards, but says emerging issues could […]
MoGCSP intensifies community dialogue in Chorkor, Mamprobi
By; Diana Adjei The engagement, organised in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service, provided residents with information on Government’s social protection programmes and support available to vulnerable individuals and households. Speaking at the Community Dialogue, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said […]
GES warns parents, students against school placement scams
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned parents and students against scammers who claim to be officials of the Ministry, GES, Ghana TVET Service, schools, intermediaries or other third parties offering to secure or change school placements. The GES says placement is free and there is no legitimate protocol placement that requires payment. GES further […]
Xi Jinping to attend 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Thursday. Xi will travel to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, according to a spokesperson for the ministry. The visit is expected to draw significant attention to China-India […]
Ghana woos China for new mining partnerships; pushes value addition
Ghana has intensified its call for deeper mining cooperation with China, urging Chinese investors to move beyond the traditional export of raw minerals and partner the country in processing, technology transfer, skills development and industrialisation. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, made the call when he addressed Ministerial Forum on International […]
Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi impressed with Akropong CHPS project
By: SAMUEL AYAMMAH The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, has commended the contractor and consultant working on the new CHPS compound at Akropong in the Nkoranza South Municipality for quality work done. The project, funded by the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), is to replace an existing rented facility which has limited space […]
Bono East: Speed up Nkoranza 24-hour market project or risk termination – Regional Minister warns contractor
The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, has warned the contractor working on the Nkoranza South 24-hour market project to speed up work or risk having the contract terminated. Mr. Antwi expressed strong dissatisfaction with the pace of work during an inspection tour of the project site on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He disclosed […]
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
US President Donald Trump says he would offer every adult American a $5,000 (£3,700) payout if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections – a plan that would cost more than a trillion dollars. The offer was made in a speech at the party’s first-ever convention in the middle of a US […]
Ministry of Education warns against fake, manipulated 2026 CSSPS placement results
By: Jessica Korkor Oman The Ministry of Education has warned the public against fake and digitally manipulated Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) placement slips being circulated on social media. In a press release dated September 9, 2026, the Ministry said it had received reports of individuals altering CSSPS placement slips and falsely claiming […]
CSSPS placement crisis: Frustrated parents spend nights at GNAT Hall seeking help
By Ashiadey Dotse Tension is mounting at the GNAT Hall in Accra as the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) resolution exercise enters its third day. The Greater Accra Placement Resolution Centre has been overwhelmed by anxious parents and candidates seeking solutions to their unresolved school placement challenges. For some parents, the search for […]
No transport fare increase yet — GPRTU, GRTCC
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) say no decision has been taken to increase public transport fares. The assurance follows a meeting between the two transport groups and the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to discuss the review of public […]
