2026 Commonwealth Games to unlock business opportunities for Ghana – Keith McMahon
By Darroll Allan Tagoe The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) has highlighted significant business opportunities linked to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Speaking at a business forum in Accra, the Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon, said the Games, scheduled from July 23 to August 2, 2026, will go beyond sport […]
UN has failed to harmonise member states – Rev Lawrence Tetteh
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Wednesday, March 25, voted to designate the transatlantic African slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity” – despite opposition from the United States, Israel and Argentina and 52 abstentions after President John Dramani Mahama presented the resolution to the UN plenary. According to televangelist […]
Fashion braces: Beauty or burden? Dentist raises health concerns
By Marcella Mwinkoma Babing The CEO of New Vision Dental Clinic, Dr. Felix Govina, has revealed that wearing fashionable braces is not only ineffective but can also be life-threatening. Dr. Govina made the remarks on GTV Breakfast Show on March 25, highlighting the dangers of braces fitted by untrained individuals. “Fashionable braces, as the name […]
Damaged border pillars, neglected communities raise concerns in Bono Region
By Clara Mlano A week-long field exercise by the Ghana Boundary Commission has confirmed concerns along Ghana’s western frontier in the Bono Region, where damaged boundary pillars and neglected communities are raising fresh questions about border management and human security. The team, led by the Commissioner-General, Major General Anthony Ntem, conducted detailed inspections across border […]
Ghanaian students in UK face deportation, reliance on food banks amid £32m scholarship crisis
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana is currently navigating a significant diplomatic and educational hurdle as it seeks to settle a £32 million (approximately GH₵560 million) debt owed to United Kingdom universities. This substantial backlog stems from the government’s scholarship programme and has created a mounting financial strain on British academic institutions. Deputy […]
AG urges media-judiciary alliance to turn corruption exposés into convictions
By Sarah Baafi The Office of the Attorney General has underscored the critical role of a free and vibrant media in Ghana’s fight against corruption, emphasising the need for stronger collaboration between investigative journalists, anti-corruption institutions, and the judiciary to ensure accountability and public trust. Delivering a keynote address on behalf of the Attorney General […]
Ejaculating more frequently may improve sperm quality – New study
When it comes to reproduction, female biology is often described in terms of a ticking clock. Women are born with most of their lifetime supply of eggs, meaning that a woman’s age is usually the same as the age of her eggs. Older women therefore produce older eggs. But male reproduction works differently. Sperm are […]
Insurance brokers urged to rebuild trust in industry
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Insurance brokers have been urged to take deliberate steps to rebuild trust in the industry by ensuring prompt and fair settlement of claims, adhering to ethical standards, improving consumer engagement, and committing to the long-term sustainability of the sector. The call was made at the 11th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition […]
NSA urges discipline and integrity as TDC trains Service Personnel in military orientation
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Ruth Dela Seddoh, has urged National Service Personnel (NSPs) to uphold discipline, service and integrity as they contribute to national development. Speaking at a passing-out ceremony for 40 NSPs who underwent a two-week military orientation, she described the training as a transformative experience […]
Ablakwa hails UN slavery resolution as “Emphatic Victory for Justice,” commends overwhelming support
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hailed the adoption of a landmark United Nations resolution recognizing the chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity, describing the move as “an emphatic victory for justice.” Speaking after the passage of Resolution A-80-L48 at the UN, the Minister said the […]
Parliament passes Value for Money Office Bill to strengthen oversight of public spending
By Valentia Tetteh Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Value for Money Office Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a new independent body to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability in public spending and procurement. The bill, which was presented in February by the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, aims to address longstanding […]
US, Israel and Argentina vote against Ghana-led slavery resolution at UN
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Three countries — the United States, Israel and Argentina, have voted against a resolution led by President John Dramani Mahama declaring the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations. The vote followed a push by President Mahama at the United Nations General Assembly on March […]
UK police arrest two men in connection with suspected antisemitic arson attack
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent British police have arrested two suspects following a targeted arson attack on a Jewish volunteer rescue organization. The incident occurred early Monday morning, March 23, 2026, in the heart of Golders Green. This neighborhood serves as the center for London’s largest Jewish and Orthodox Jewish community. Arrests Made […]
Ghana to develop high-yield tomato variety to boost production – Eric Opoku
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans to develop a high-yield tomato variety to help bridge the country’s significant production gap. Addressing Parliament, he revealed that Ghana faces a shortfall of approximately 300,000 metric tonnes in tomato production, highlighting the urgent need for effective solutions. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, the […]
