Nadowli-Kaleo Assembly revives “Nsamansaman” initiative to boost community sanitation
By Sualah Abdul-wahab The second National Sanitation Day was held throughout the country over the weekend after President John Dramani Mahama launched it last month, with a call on all metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies to embrace the exercise seriously. In line with the directive, the Nadowli District Assembly in the Upper West Region held […]
Ghana’s Amusement Park Ignites Fierce Debate Over Power and Priorities
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The official sod-cutting for the Bright International Amusement Park by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has become an immediate flashpoint, casting a harsh light on Ghana’s national economic priorities. Pitched as the “epicenter” of the administration’s 24-Hour Economy and Reset Agenda, this major recreational project is a high-stakes […]
Show Patriotism: SRM’s Prophet Kwarteng urges public to pay TV license fees
By: Henrietta Afful Founder of the Spirit Revelation Ministry, Prophet Derrick Kwadwo Kwarteng, has called on pastors and the general public to demonstrate patriotism by paying their TV license fees.His appeal comes in support of ongoing efforts to mobilize financial backing for the State Broadcaster, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, to enable it function as […]
Bottom-up approach in galamsey fight laudable – Dr Akpeko Agbevade
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, Dr Akpeko Agbevade, has welcomed the government’s adoption of a bottom-up approach in the fight against illegal mining (galamsey), a strategy championed by President John Dramani Mahama. The approach involves engaging traditional authorities, metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs), […]
Zoomlion pledges massive support for National Sanitation Day initiative
In a boost to the government’s National Sanitation Day initiative, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has committed massive logistical and equipment support for the nationwide exercise. Speaking directly to the press during the clean-up on Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Director of Monitoring and Service Quality at Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Mr. Ernest Kusi, confirmed the company’s full […]
Parliament to repeal controversial LI 2462 on Oct. 14 – AG
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that the John Mahama-led government is set to revoke the controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, which permits individuals or groups to mine in forest reserves. The LI 2462 has been the subject of widespread public outcry and political debate. Speaking at […]
Wontumi faces arrest if he fails to report to Accra on October 6 – AG reveals
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has revealed that the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, will be arrested if he fails to report to the authorities in Accra on October 6, 2025. Chairman […]
Fight against Galamsey collapsed under Akufo-Addo; Only 4% of arrests prosecuted – Lands Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, and Member of Parliament (MP) of Ellembelle constituency in the Western Region, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, collapsed under the erstwhile Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led administration. According to him, weak enforcement of the galamsey fight […]
We need strong advocacy to dedicate percentage of national taxes to GBC – Dr. Amoakohene
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has called for strong national advocacy to dedicate a percentage of taxes to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) as a sustainable source of funding for the state broadcaster. Dr. Amoakohene made the appeal during an X Space conversation with the Director-General of GBC, Prof. Amin […]
Malaria deaths drop by 74% in Ghana
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has recorded a 74 per cent reduction in malaria deaths, falling from 277 in 2021 to 73 in 2024. The Acting Director-General of the Service, Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, disclosed this at the opening of this year’s Senior Managers’ Meeting (SMM) in Accra. He said […]
Foreign Affairs Minister officially hands over Diplomatic Passports to cultural advocates, calls move smart investment in Ghana’s soft power
By: Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has officially handed over diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians who have projected the country internationally through their talents. In a brief ceremony at the Ministry, Mr Ablakwa described the gesture as a strategic, cost-saving investment in Ghana’s soft power, rather than merely an award. He […]
50-member Japanese delegation to visit Ghana for business & investment in January 2026
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A 50-member high-powered Japanese business delegation is scheduled to visit Ghana in January 2026 to explore opportunities in trade, investment, and industrial cooperation. The announcement was made by the First Secretary and Head of Economic and Development Cooperation at the Japanese Embassy in Ghana, Junko Masuda, during a preparatory meeting […]
U.S. visa policy reversal puts Ghana’s diplomacy in high-stakes bargain
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The immediate reversal of the United States‘ visa restrictions on Ghanaian nationals signifies a substantial diplomatic shift and offers a compelling narrative of resilience and success for Ghanaian foreign policy. This policy change restores the maximum validity for B1/B2 tourist and business visas to five years, multiple entry, […]
Government to increase prison feeding fee from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5
The government has announced an increase in the daily feeding fee for prisoners, raising it from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5 The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said this adjustment will be captured in the 2026 Budget. He made the disclosure on Tuesday, September 30, during a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament. Members […]
