Break up COCOBOD or risk cocoa collapse – Kwabena Donkor warns
By Sarah Baafi Ghana must urgently reform the structure of its cocoa sector or risk falling further behind global competitors. This view was expressed by former Energy Minister and former NDC MP for Pru East, Kwabena Donkor. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show during a discussion examining the state of Ghana’s power and agriculture sectors, Mr […]
Ghana Energy Awards opens 10th anniversary activities with courtesy call on Ministry
By Mabel Annang The Ghana Energy Awards has officially launched activities marking its 10th anniversary edition with a high-level courtesy call on the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, setting the tone for a landmark year for the prestigious industry recognition scheme. The delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Awards Secretariat, […]
127 out of 318 ambulances not working – National Ambulance Service
By Ashiadey Dotse The National Ambulance Service says 127 out of its 318 ambulances across the country are currently not working. The Clinical Auditor for the Southern Zone of the Service, Martin Ewuah Amoah, disclosed this in an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, February 23, 2026. According to […]
OSP probes alleged GH₵25.8m palm oil diversion scheme
By Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has started investigations into an alleged diversion of 50 containers of palm oil valued at GH₵25.8 million.The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, is leading the probe into what officials describe as a suspected corruption scheme involving the unlawful sale of goods meant for transit.In a statement […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry closes premium passport centres in Accra, Kumasi
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the immediate closure of Ghana’s Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective February 20, 2026. The Ministry in a Press Release issued on Monday, 23rd February, 2026, explained that applicants with pending applications at the affected Premium Centres should redirect their requests to the Regional Passport […]
Surveyors call for fast-track passage of Surveying Council Bill
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors is calling on the government to fast-track the passage of the Surveying Council Bill. The bill aims to regulate the surveying industry, weed out unqualified practitioners, protect the industry’s reputation, and ensure quality services. President of the Institution, Surveyor Kofi Obeng Ayirebe, made the appeal during the official launch of […]
Right to Information Commission pays courtesy call on Communication Minister
A delegation from the Right to Information Commission has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional cooperation and advance the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989). The delegation was led by the Executive […]
Airlines cancel thousands of US flights as winter storm cripples East Coast airports
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A powerful blizzard—a violent winter storm of freezing snow and high winds often described as an “ice harmattan”—has crippled the United States’ East Coast, triggering a massive transport crisis that is rippling across international borders and affecting thousands of travelers during the final window of the winter break. […]
Afro-Arab Group delivers on Work-and-Pay EV cars promise
By Oti Emmanuel The Afro-Arab Group, led by its Chairman, Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, has officially launched its Work-and-Pay Electric Vehicle (EV) Programme, fulfilling a major commitment to create 2,000 direct and indirect jobs through the deployment of 1,000 electric vehicles. The programme was officially launched on Monday, 23rd February, 2026, at the Afro-Arab Group […]
Doctors may go to private hospitals if they’re not engaged properly- Akim Oda MP to Health Ministry
By Amoako Kwame The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has warned that compelling new doctors into rural postings without proper stakeholder engagement could push them to private hospitals. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on February 23, he stated that the private sector of the health industry is prepared to take […]
Mahama urges Corporate Ghana to fuel Sports Fund for Black Stars’ World Cup push
By Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama has rallied Corporate Ghana to invest in the newly established Ghana Sports Fund, positioning it as a key driver for national sporting success. Speaking at a private sector meeting where he addressed broader economic issues, the President spotlighted the fund, passed into law in late 2025 as essential […]
Black Damsels set to defend title at CAF African Schools Football Championship finals in Mozambique
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s U15 girls’ team, the Black Damsels, are poised to defend their crown at the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals in Maputo, Mozambique, from April 2 to 10, 2026. The defending champions, affectionately known for their flair and resilience, enter the tournament with unshakeable confidence, ready to uphold their status as […]
Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao set September rematch in Las Vegas
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Boxing icons Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have officially agreed to a professional rematch on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The bout comes 11 years after their initial “Fight of the Century” and will be streamed live globally on Netflix. The event, produced by […]
Over 400 residents benefit from healthcare at Telecel 2026 Healthfest in Nchamab
By Bawanke David Over 400 people in Nchamab, a rural community in Pru East District of the Bono East Region, received free health screening and medication at the Telecel 2026 Healthfest. The event, targeting deprived areas, identified common illnesses like hepatitis B, diabetes, malaria, and typhoid. The chief executive officer of Divine Mother and Child […]
