Minister For Foreign Affairs receives envoys Of Gulf Cooperation Council accredited to Ghana
By Adjei Diana The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has received envoys of the Gulf Cooperation Council accredited to Ghana to discuss evolving regional and global developments. The meeting, held on Monday, April 13 2026, brought together the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Dakhel, Ambassador of the […]
Education Minister Approves NHIS Sensitisation And Inter-Regional SHS Quiz Competition
By Adjei Diana The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has approved a nationwide sensitisation programme on the National Health Insurance Scheme, alongside an inter-regional quiz competition for Senior High Schools. The decision follows a meeting between the Minister and a delegation from the National Health Insurance Authority led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Victor […]
Free Primary Healthcare rollout to begin in 150 Districts
Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that the Free Primary Healthcare initiative will begin in 150 underserved districts as the first stage of a gradual nationwide rollout, with the official launch scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Addressing the media at the Government Accountability Series, he said the policy will enable Ghanaians to access […]
CSOs propose GH¢1.65 fuel price cut to ease burden on Ghanaians
By Ashiadey Dotse A group of civil society organisations has proposed a GH¢1.65 reduction in petroleum prices to provide temporary relief to Ghanaians facing rising living costs. The organisations, IMANI Africa, COPEC Ghana, INSTEPR and the Institute for Energy Security, made the proposal in a joint press release issued on April 14, 2026. The recommendation […]
Government limits teacher recruitment to 7,000 amid budget constraints
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has defended the government’s decision to recruit 7,000 teachers, despite concerns that the number is insufficient to meet the country’s growing educational needs. He said financial challenges have made it difficult for the government to hire more teachers at this time. According to him, although there […]
No child should go to bed hungry, no child should die of preventable disease – World Vision Ghana
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH World Vision Ghana (WVG) has issued a stirring call to action, demanding an end to the twin crises of childhood hunger and preventable illness. Addressing a section of the media in Accra ahead of the launch of a five-year national strategy plan, which will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the […]
Sleep vital for children’s development and learning – Paediatrician
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney A paediatrician at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Hilda Mantebea Boye, has stressed the importance of quality sleep in children, noting that it plays a critical role in their growth, emotional stability and learning. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on Tuesday, April 14, Dr Boye said sleep, though often overlooked, […]
Accra: Energy Commission certifies 30 young men and women in Energy Auditing and Management
By: Prince Owusu The Energy Commission has certified 30 young men and women who have successfully completed training in energy auditing and management. Effective energy auditing and management are critical to the promotion of energy efficiency. Speaking at the ceremony, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, Madam Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie said “the work of the […]
Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time, report says
Meta Platforms is projected to surpass Google in digital advertising revenue globally by the end of 2026, and dethrone the search-engine behemoth in the lucrative business, according to Emarketer. The Instagram-owner’s global net ad revenues are expected to reach $243.46 billion in 2026, ahead of Google’s projected $239.54 billion, the market research firm said. Meta’s […]
Toyota Voxy drivers unhappy with government’s ban on inter-city travels
Toyota Voxy drivers in Takoradi have expressed displeasure about government’s decision to ban the use of the vehicle for inter-city or long-distance travels. Mr Stephen Essandoh, Voxy Station Chairman at the Takoradi-Accra transport terminal, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said the proposed ban could have a significant impact on the livelihoods of drivers who depended on the Toyota Voxy vehicle for survival. The National […]
Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73
Irish singer Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of Grammy and Bafta-winning group Clannad, has died. She was 73. The Celtic folk singer, songwriter and harpist from the Irish-speaking Donegal Gaeltacht area of Gaoth Dobhair recorded about 25 albums and sold millions of records worldwide. She came to prominence as part of her […]
This is not just another job, it is a mission for Ghana – Carlos Queiroz
By Kwame Bediako New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz vows unwavering commitment to Ghana, calling his Ghana Football Association appointment a passion-driven “mission” steeped in responsibility and reverence for the nation’s football heritage. In his inaugural message, the seasoned Portuguese tactician radiates gratitude while sketching a bold roadmap to 2026 FIFA World Cup success. […]
Trump vows to sink Iranian ‘fast attack ships’ that come near Strait of Hormuz blockade
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States military officially initiated a naval blockade of Iranian ports at 10:00 a.m. ET (2:00 p.m. GMT) Monday. This strategic maneuver follows the collapse of high-stakes peace negotiations in Pakistan over the weekend. President Donald Trump underscored the gravity of the operation by issuing a direct […]
Okyere Baafi: Krobo Chiefs demand apology from MP over ‘tribal remarks’
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Chiefs from the Yilo and Manya Krobo Traditional Areas in the Eastern Region have demanded an apology from New Juaben South MP, Michael Okyere Baafi, over what they describe as “unfounded and unacceptable” tribal remarks directed at the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey. At a press conference in Somanya, […]
