Kwesi Pratt Jnr endorses incumbent GJA leadership ahead of crucial elections
Veteran journalist and Managing Editor of The Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has publicly declared his support for the retention of the current national executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). This comes ahead of the Association’s national and regional elections scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2025. In a widely circulated social media post, Mr. […]
Sierra Leone’s Bio is new ECOWAS Chair amid regional challenges
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been elected as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was made at the 67th Ordinary Summit of the regional bloc, which was held on Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio will serve a […]
Western Region records 71% of Ghana’s Mpox cases, health officials issue alert
Health officials in Ghana’s Western Region have raised an alarm after the region recorded a sharp rise in cases of Mpox (Monkeypox), making up 71% of the country’s confirmed infections. The announcement was made during the Western Regional Development Retreat in Essipong, Sekondi-Takoradi, on Saturday. Speaking at the event, Chief Pharmacist of the Western Regional […]
Asantehene’s son to study astronomy at Wesleyan University
Oheneba Kwame Kyeretwie, son of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to pursue a degree in astronomy at Wesleyan University in the United States after graduating from Delhi Public School (DPS) International in Tema. The young royal will study a subject that focuses on stars, planets, space, and the science that explains how […]
Trump calls US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities ‘spectacular success’
President Donald Trump called the bombing of three nuclear facilities in Iran a “spectacular military success”. He called on Iran to quickly bring peace or said the US would go after other targets with “speed” and “precision”. “This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than […]
President Mahama appoints 15 new Ambassadors and High Commissioners
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 15 individuals for appointment as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-Generals designated to represent Ghana in various countries across the globe. This follows consultations with the Council of State, according to an official letter from the Office of the President dated June 10, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to […]
Day Two of TrekGh: Lifestyle TV’s tourism drive blends culture, history, and fun
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Day two of Lifestyle TV’s “TrekGh: The Western Experience” took participants on another fun and educational journey through the cultural and natural attractions of Ghana’s Western Region, as part of efforts to promote domestic tourism. The day’s activities included visits to Fort Apolonia, a historic fort in Beyin, and the famous […]
Pre-WAFCON friendly: Doris Boaduwaa shines with hat-trick as Black Queens beat Malawi 3-1
By: Kwame Bediako Newly crowned women’s footballer of the year, Doris Boaduwaa, delivered a stellar performance with a hat-trick that led Ghana to a 3-1 comeback victory over Malawi in a friendly match on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The match, held at the Ziaida Complex, served as a vital warm-up ahead of the upcoming Women’s […]
Ghana Immigration Service warns public against recruitment scam
By Belinda Nketia The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has refuted claims of an ongoing recruitment exercise, warning the public against falling for social media scams. In a press release dated 20th June 2025, the Service clarified that it is not conducting any recruitment and that all official announcements will be made solely through the Daily […]
NPP is losing its democratic credentials – Arthur Kennedy
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart and former presidential candidate, Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy, says the party, long regarded as the doyen of democracy in Ghana, is losing its enviable democratic credentials. According to him, the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) decision to prioritise the election of a flagbearer ahead of broader internal […]
Be a man of your word, repeal LI 2462 – Dr. Osae-Kwapong tells President Mahama
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh A Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and Project Director of The Democracy Project, Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, has added his voice to the growing calls on President John Dramani Mahama to repeal Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, which regulates aspects of Ghana’s mining and forestry sectors. Dr. Osae-Kwapong, speaking on JoyNews’ […]
My first time on screen was right here at GBC – Anita Erskine
By Seli Baisie Celebrated Ghanaian media personality and broadcaster Anita Erskine has disclosed that her first appearance on television was at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). Speaking to Kafui Dey on the GTV Breakfast Show on Friday, 20 June 2025, Anita shared memories of her early days in the media industry, which began almost 30 […]
CARE-Ghana, Cargill support women rice farmers with modern equipment
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has established that empowering women in the agricultural production value chain is not just a moral imperative, but also a smart economic strategy. According to the Ministry, evidence in Ghana shows that when women have access to productive resources and marketing, household incomes increase, children are […]
Teenage pregnancy declines in Akatsi North: Health Director credits community-led interventions aligned with SDGs
By Jones Anlimah The Akatsi North District in the Volta region has recorded a significant decline in teenage pregnancies over the past three years, a development that aligns with global efforts under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), […]
