Helicopter crash: Investigation board begins 30-day probe
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Defence has announced that the investigation board set up to probe the August 6 helicopter crash has officially begun its work and has 30 days to submit its findings. In a statement dated August 25, 2025, Acting Minister of Defence Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the board is chaired […]
Protecting women in media is a test of democracy- Efua Ghartey
The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Efua Ghartey, has called for greater protection and representation of women in journalism, warning that a press environment where women are unsafe or misrepresented cannot claim to be democratic or just. Addressing a gathering of senior media personalities, fellows from Cohort 1 of the HerPress Fellowship, and […]
Women’s voices vital to inclusive journalism – Australian High Commissioner
The Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones, has underscored the importance of women’s voices in journalism. Delivering her remarks at the HerPress Summit, which also doubled as the graduation ceremony of 20 female journalists from the HerPress Fellowship, she highlighted the challenges women journalists face globally. These challenges, she noted, include underrepresentation, online harassment, […]
The chaotic rent system in Ghana and the way forward
By Evangelist Emmanuel Annang Faithson Arbitrariness in rent and weak regulation of the housing sector in Ghana have a deep link with the cycle of poverty. The long-standing issue of landlords demanding two to three years’ advance rent upfront, despite the law stipulating otherwise, and the state’s failure to enforce compliance, reflects negligence and complicity […]
Mahama arrives in Singapore for state visit to deepen Ghana–Singapore partnership
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Singapore for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, expanding trade and investment, and advancing partnerships in education, science and innovation, urban solutions, agribusiness, and the digital economy. During the visit, President Mahama will hold bilateral discussions with the President of Singapore, H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and the […]
Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks Independence Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would continue to fight for its freedom in an address to the nation on its Independence Day. “We need a just peace, a peace where our future will be decided only by us,” he said, adding that Ukraine would fight back against Russia “while its calls for peace are not […]
ICU General Secretary Morgan Ayawine re-elected for second term
The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Morgan Ayawine, has been re-elected for a second term at the union’s 12th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference. In his acceptance remarks, Mr Ayawine called for unity among members to build a stronger front in the fight for workers’ rights, pledging to make the ICU a […]
African Junior and Youth Championship: Ghana’s youth weightlifters win 13 medals at home
By Kwame Bediako Ghana successfully hosted the African Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship for the first time, using the newly refurbished Ga Mashie Hall at the Trust Sports Emporium in Accra as the venue for the continental event. The five-day championship, held from August 18 to 22, brought together over 200 athletes and officials from […]
Haruna Iddrisu urges colleges of education to run degree programmes with universities
By Belinda Nketia Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged colleges of education across the country to strengthen partnerships with universities in order to roll out undergraduate degree programmes. He explained that such collaborations would make higher education more accessible to teacher trainees while easing the burden of distance and limited facilities. The minister made […]
WAEC releases 2025 BECE results, 895 cancelled, 1,333 withheld
By Belinda Nketia The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school candidates. A total of 603,328 candidates from 20,395 schools sat the exam at 2,237 centres nationwide. The figure included 297,250 males and 306,078 females, with 72 visually impaired, 239 hearing impaired and […]
Ghana’s Airline dream wrestles with a painful past
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana is embarking on a bold new chapter, but it’s a story we’ve heard before. The recent announcement to re-establish a national airline has ignited a national debate that goes beyond business. This is about a nation confronting a painful past and an emotional need for a symbol […]
Volta NSA Director urges sports federations to propose solutions for development
By Tilda Acorlor The Volta Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Madam Philipina Frimpong, has urged heads of sports federations in the region to propose solutions that will drive sports development. Speaking at a meeting with regional federation heads and the leadership of the NSA in Ho, Madam Frimpong stressed the need for […]
Portia Gabor calls for stronger mental health support for journalists
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Award-winning journalist Portia Gabor has urged media organisations to prioritise the mental health of their workers, particularly journalists, who are often required to cover emotionally difficult stories without notice. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Her-Press Summit under the theme “Stories Only She Can Tell”, Portia highlighted the lack of […]
EOCO’s red flag list: These 4 car brands are most likely stolen, says anti-graft agency
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has revealed that Honda CR-Vs, Ford F-150 pickups, Range Rovers, and Dodge models are the most frequently intercepted brands in its ongoing crackdown on stolen vehicles trafficked into Ghana. This comes amid international concerns, with Interpol previously describing Ghana as a lucrative hub for cars stolen primarily from […]
