Photo Highlight: Akwatia By-election: Electoral materials dispatched
Electoral materials have been successfully dispatched to various polling centers ahead of the Akwatia by-election, signaling the final stages of preparation for the crucial vote today., September 2, 2025. Photos from the scene show officials overseeing the distribution process, ensuring all necessary materials—including ballot boxes, papers, and verification equipment—reach their designated locations on time. The […]
Ghana partners with Trenton to boost fire safety and emergency response
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Trenton, New York and Ghana have deepened their international cooperation in emergency management as the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, paid a working visit to the Trenton Fire Department last week. Hosted by Trenton Mayor, W. Reed Gusciora, the visit is part of a new partnership focused on enhancing […]
More than 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide
By: Rita Naa Ayeley Armah At least a 1,000 people have been killed with an entire village flattened and buried under a landslide in Tarasin village, near the Marra mountains in Sudan’s Western Darfur region, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement. The landslide happened on Sunday, covering homes and residents with tons of earth. The Sudan […]
President Mahama launches first KPIs for envoys to drive results-oriented diplomacy
By: Hannah Dadzie President John Dramani Mahama has launched the first-ever Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for newly appointed envoys in Accra, marking a shift from traditional diplomacy to a results-oriented approach. The initiative, part of a five-day Conference of Heads of Mission and orientation programme for new envoys, is designed to ensure that Ghana’s diplomatic efforts yield […]
Ghana’s diplomatic network to expand with four new consulates and three missions
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana is set to significantly expand its diplomatic footprint with the establishment of new consulates and missions in key locations across the globe. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the new consulates will open in Singapore, Dublin, Massachusetts, and Lisbon. Speaking at the Conference of Heads of Missions […]
Empowering Northern Women: GloryHill Women Empowerment Foundation Marks 10th anniversary
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong The GloryHill Women Empowerment Foundation, a Tamale-based NGO, has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Northern Women Entrepreneurship Conference in Tamale. The event focused on empowering women entrepreneurs in the region by encouraging them to look beyond regional boundaries for opportunities. The GloryHill Women Empowerment Foundation is a non-governmental organization focused […]
50 years of sports excellence, SWAG awards set for November 15
By: Tilda Acorlor The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is set to host the Golden Jubilee (50th) edition of the prestigious SWAG Awards on November 15, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) in Accra. This year’s SWAG Awards would be a grand celebration of five decades of promoting sports excellence in Ghana. […]
Police assure maximum security ahead of Akwatia by-election
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service has assured residents, voters, and stakeholders in the Akwatia Constituency of full security coverage ahead of tomorrow’s by-election. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show during live coverage, ACP Theodore Hlormenu, Director of Operations of the Ghana Police Service, outlined detailed measures being rolled out to maintain […]
Ghana, Egypt deepen trade and investment ties at 3rd Business Bridge Forum
By: Hannah Dadzie The third edition of the Egypt-Ghana Business Bridge Forum has been held in Accra, with a call for stronger partnerships between the two countries to boost trade, industrial growth, and private sector collaboration. Egypt’s Ambassador to Ghana, Aldesouky Mahmoud Youseef, described the forum as a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation. He said trade between […]
Fiorentina signs Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey from Brighton on a four year deal
By: Kwame Bediako Italian Serie A club Fiorentina has confirmed the signing of Ghanaian international Tariq Lamptey from Premier League team Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £6 million, including add-ons. The transfer marks a new chapter for the versatile right-back, who joins La Viola as a backup option behind Brazilian defender Dodo. […]
99 double-track schools return to single track as Free SHS budget increases
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Education Service (GES) has revealed that 99 double-track schools have been taken off the system and restored to the traditional single-track arrangement. This follows increased budgetary allocations to the Free SHS policy, supported by a dedicated source of funding. GES Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, explained that the […]
Akwatia By-Election: A Decisive Showdown in a Swing Constituency
By Valentia Tetteh The Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region, known for its rich diamond deposits in the Denkyembour District, is preparing for a high-stakes parliamentary by-election on September 2, 2025. The contest was triggered by the sudden death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on […]
GES clears over GH¢6bn in education arrears to strengthen Free SHS and School Feeding programme
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that government has released over GH¢6 billion to clear arrears and strengthen funding for flagship education programmes. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the GES, Daniel Fenyi, GH¢1 billion has been paid into the Free Senior High School programme, […]
Peace Council calls NDC and NPP to dialogue ahead of Akwatia by-election
By: Ashiadey Dotse The National Peace Council (NPC) has invited the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to a short meeting ahead of the Akwatia by-elections. In a letter issued on Saturday August 30, 2025 and signed by the Executive Secretary, Dr. George Amoh, the Council said the […]
