We are committed to removing double track in schools – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By: Kwame Bediako Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced government’s firm commitment to completely eliminating the double track system in the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. Describing the policy as “completely obnoxious,” he emphasized the government’s focus on creating better learning conditions for students across the country. In an exclusive interview […]
Ghana engages Israel, Iran on citizen evacuation; first group airlifted from Iran
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that Ghana is actively working to ensure the safety of its citizens caught in the middle of the conflict between Israel and Iran. In a statement, the Minister said he held separate meetings this week with the ambassadors of Israel and Iran […]
Ablakwa urges China authorities to act against galamsey by its nationals
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Chinese authorities to take concrete steps to dissuade their nationals from participating in illegal mining activities, popularly known as “galamsey.” Speaking during a bilateral engagement with Vice Mayor of Nanning, Guo Wei, in China, the Minister expressed deep concern over the continuing […]
Agenda 111: Diversified financing model under consideration to address funding constraints – Kwakye Ofosu
By: Henrietta Afful The government is reviewing the future of the Agenda 111 Hospital Project due to significant funding constraints, with plans to pursue a diversified financing model to ensure its completion, Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed. Speaking on the status of the ambitious healthcare infrastructure initiative—launched under the previous administration—Mr. […]
Foreign Affairs Minister engages Israeli and Iranian Ambassadors on evacuation and regional peace efforts
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held separate diplomatic engagements with the Ambassadors of Israel and Iran to discuss the safe evacuation of Ghanaians amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as well as to address recent diplomatic concerns. This was disclosed by the Minister in a Facebook post on […]
We are working to address unemployment of 45,000 trained nurses – Kwakye Ofosu
By: Kwame Bediako The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured registered nurses awaiting posting that their issues will be addressed in due course. Speaking in an exclusive interview on the GTV Breakfast show, Mr Kwakye Ofosu acknowledged the recent tensions in the health sector, which led to a strike by nurses and […]
More than GH¢3 billion injected into Ghana’s economy through Gold Board arrangement – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By: Rebecca Ampah The Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed that, more than GH¢3 billion has been injected into the Ghanaian economy in just four months through a government initiative involving the Gold Board. “In the last four months, more than $3 billion has come […]
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe hospitalised with gastroenteritis
By: Kwame Bediako Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been admitted to the hospital at the ongoing Club World Cup after missing the team’s opening match against Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Wednesday, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The French star traveled with the Madrid squad to the United States but was unable […]
Amir Khan opens up on motive behind co-promoting historic ‘Battle of Beasts’ boxing event with Sharaf Mahama
By: Kwame Bediako Former world champion Amir Khan has revealed the driving force behind his decision to co-promote a landmark boxing event in Ghana. Through his Amir Khan Promotions, he partnered with Legacy Rise Sports to organize the Battle of the Beasts fight night at the iconic Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. The event attracted […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces measures to streamline visa processing at Washington D.C. Mission
By: Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that visa applications submitted to the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C. are currently being processed. The Ministry assured the general public that completed visas will be mailed directly to applicants. In a statemebt issued on Thursday, June 19, 2025, the Ministry […]
EC dismisses rerun in Ablekuma North Constituency
The Electoral Commission (EC) has ruled out a re-run of the 2024 parliamentary election in the Ablekuma North constituency in the Greater Accra Region, stating that results from three outstanding polling stations are yet to be collated. Responding to questions on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, June 19, 2025 the EC’s Deputy Chairperson in […]
Middle East conflict adding to uncertainty amid trade tensions, IMF chief says
The conflict in the Middle East will further worsen the global economic outlook, already strained by ongoing trade disputes, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (FMI) has told Euronews in an interview. “Being hit by a trade war has consequences. We have projected a decline in global growth by half a percentage point,” […]
Over 60 NPP MPs visit Bawumia to support his 2028 presidential bid
By: Ashiadey Dotse As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gets ready to choose its next flagbearer, more than 60 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the party have visited former Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to show strong support for his expected bid to lead the party in the 2028 general elections. The MPs, who came from […]
National Service Authority: Ministry suspends use of Central Management System
The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has suspended the use of the Central Management System (CMS) of the National Service Authority (NSA) with immediate effect. This is due to emerging concerns surrounding the digital infrastructure currently in use at the NSA. A release issued by the Ministry on Thursday said this followed a directive […]
