Two Feared Missing After Canoe Capsizes on Offin River
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Two persons are feared missing after a canoe carrying six passengers capsized on the Offin River near New Achiase in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region on Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred around 8:00 a.m., is said to have happened when the paddler reportedly lost control of […]
Ghana and Belarus explore new frontiers in agriculture
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana is exploring new opportunities for collaboration with Belarus, particularly in the agricultural sector. This follows bilateral discussions between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and His Excellency Maxim Ryzhenkov on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Mr. Ryzhenkov admitted that ties between the […]
Justice Abdulai Describes UN General Assembly as “Talk Shop”
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Justice Abdulai, a private legal practitioner and lecturer at the UPSA Law School, has expressed strong reservations about the relevance of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), describing it as a “talk shop” for world leaders. Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda on Saturday, September 27, 2025, Abdulai said the annual […]
Government, BoG Pledge Support for Youth Development at Klefe Yam Festival.
By Rukayatu Musah and Racheal Quartey The 2025 Annual Yam Festival of the chiefs and people of Klefe has become a rallying point for renewed development commitments, particularly in education and youth empowerment. Speaking on behalf of the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, […]
Ghana–China Ties Must Prioritize Youth and Sustainable Growth — Veep Opoku-Agyemang
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahVice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for Ghana’s partnership with China to extend beyond physical infrastructure and focus on sustainable development that directly benefits the country’s young people.Addressing the joint celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and 65 years of […]
NAIMOS Field Task Force Set For Nationwide Deployment Against Galamsey-Forests And Rivers declared Security Zones.
By Clara Mlano Ghana’s battle against galamsey has reached a critical juncture, with the government launching plans to permanently deploy NAIMOS personnel nationwide to tackle illegal mining. A 307-member Field Task Force, comprising personnel from the military, police, and other security agencies, will adopt a zero-tolerance stance against galamsey, a menace authorities say poses an […]
Minister For Sports And Recreation Engages Boxing Normalization Committee Ahead Of Inauguration
By Theophilus Sampah The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, today, 26th September 2025 met with some members of the newly constituted Boxing Normalisation Committee at the Ministry’s conference room. The meeting, which was led by the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, served as a precursor […]
Veep Opens Maiden National Dialogue on Decentralisation, Calls for Stronger Local Governance
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahVice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has underscored government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s decentralisation policy, stressing that responsive and accountable local governance remains key to national development.Speaking at the maiden National Dialogue on Decentralisation and Responsive Governance in Accra, the Vice President said more than two billion cedis have so […]
Koforidua Gears Up for EYW Impact Football Gala, slated for September 25th
The EYW Impact Football Gala kicks off from Thursday, 25th September to Monday, 29th September 2025, at the Methodist Astro Turf in Betom, Koforidua. Organized by EYW Impact, the event is the brainchild of Eric Yeboah Wadie, Deputy Director-General at the National Lottery Authority, whose passion for youth empowerment and community development continues to inspire […]
An Urgent Call to Action: Tackling Indiscipline in Senior High Schools.
By Sharon Zoe Williams The 14th Annual Dowuono Hammond Public Lecture, held at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, Accra, brought together prominent education stakeholders to discuss a pressing issue: indiscipline in senior high schools. The lecture, themed “Indiscipline in Senior High Schools in Ghana: Causes and Remedies,” served as a platform […]
Bank of Ghana Sets GH¢2 Million Threshold for Digital Credit Providers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Bank of Ghana has introduced stricter rules for companies offering digital loans, requiring a minimum capital of GH¢2 million to operate. The move targets the country’s rapidly growing digital credit sector, which has expanded over the past five years alongside a rise in consumer complaints. The directive, published on […]
Ghana Signs $256m Debt Restructuring Agreement with the UK
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has signed a Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement worth about US$256 million with the United Kingdom to support the country’s ongoing debt restructuring efforts. The agreement was signed in Accra with Mr. John Humphrey, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, representing the UK. According […]
DVLA to Boost Accessibility with 24-Hour Services Across Greater Accra and Regional Offices in 2026
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to expand 24-hour operations to its regional offices, as well as its offices across Greater Accra, starting in 2026. The move aims to make vehicle registration and driver licensing services more accessible to the public outside regular working hours. This […]
GJA Issues Final Call for Entries to 29th Media Awards
By Rebecca Ampah The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a final reminder to journalists wishing to participate in the 29th GJA Media Awards to submit their entries before the deadline on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 hours. The Association stressed that there will be no extension of the submission period. According to a […]
