CAA Region II senior athletics championship rescheduled to 18–19 August
By Ntiamoah Gyebuaah Josephine The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the CAA Region II Senior Athletics Championship has announced a change in the event’s dates to 18 and 19 August 2025, instead of the originally scheduled 15 and 16 August. The LOC explained that the decision to postpone was made in recognition of the national […]
Helicopter crash: Ghana has suffered a painful loss – Dr Bawumia
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has described the recent military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including senior government officials and military officers, as a painful loss for the entire nation. Speaking at a flower-laying ceremony in honour of the victims on Friday, 8 August 2025, Dr Bawumia said the tragedy is […]
Helicopter crash: GJA president mourns victims, urges media to report with sensitivity and respect
By Ashiadey Dotse The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed deep sorrow over the military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and military personnel, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Speaking on Friday, August 8, 2025, after leading the GJA leadership to […]
Ghana Military Helicopter Crash Prompts Soul-Searching, Reveals Miraculous Escapes
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent An air of solemnity hangs heavy over Ghana as the nation grapples with the loss of eight lives, including two senior cabinet ministers, in a devastating military helicopter crash. This tragedy has not only plunged the country into a three-day period of national mourning but has also brought […]
Helicopter Crash: It’s a national tragedy — NPP, Minority
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of all eight persons onboard. It described the incident as a national tragedy and extended heartfelt sympathies to the families of the deceased. “The New Patriotic Party is reeling with sorrow and grief following the tragic […]
Ghana doubles down on vaccine manufacturing ambitions, President pledges additional funds
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Ministry of Health led by its Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akando, in partnership with the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), convened the Ghana Vaccine Manufacturing Investment Forum, signaling a renewed commitment to establishing Ghana as a regional hub for vaccine production. President of the Republic […]
BoG postpones Cedi@60 launch over helicopter tragedy
By Ashiadey Dotse The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that the national launch of the Cedi@60 anniversary, which was scheduled to take place on Friday, 8 August 2025, has been postponed until further notice. The decision was made following the tragic death of two ministers of state and six others in a helicopter crash […]
Watch Live: Flower Laying Ceremony In Honour Of Helicopter Crash Victims
A solemn flower-laying ceremony is being held today at the Jubilee House in Accra in honour of the eight victims of the tragic military helicopter crash. President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Opoku-Agyemang, and other high-ranking public officials are in attendance to pay their respects. Members of the public are also invited to lay […]
Helicopter crash: Let their courage and devotion inspire us all – Acting CJ mourns victim
By Ashiadey Dotse The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, together with the entire Judiciary and Judicial Service of Ghana, has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of eight Ghanaians, including two Ministers of State and three soldiers, who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. In a press statement released on Thursday, […]
Rev. Dr Lawrence Tetteh calls for unity and reflection after tragic helicopter crash
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Amid the tragedy that has befallen Ghana, President and Founder of Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Reverend Dr Lawrence Tetteh, has expressed his profound sorrow over the recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of all eight persons on board. Speaking in an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show, Rev Dr Lawrence […]
Vanuatu extends condolences to Ghana following military helicopter crash
The Government and People of the Republic of Vanuatu have extended heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of Ghana following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians on August 6, 2025. In an official statement issued by the Vanuatu Trade Commission – Ghana, the […]
‘Step in their boots with honour’ – Ga leader to successors of helicopter crash victims
By Belinda Nketia A day after a helicopter crash claimed the lives of two government ministers and six others in Ghana, Numo Blafo Akotia Omaetu III, President of the GaDangme Council of Wulomɛi, has urged that those who will take over the roles of the deceased must honour their memory through upright public service. Speaking […]
Ghana in Grief: International headlines capture the loss
By: Henrietta Afful As Ghana grapples with the devastating loss from Wednesday August 6, 2025 military helicopter crash which claimed eight lives including Ghana’s ministers of defence and environment, the world has taken notice. Global media outlets have not only reported the facts but echoed the sorrow, respect, and questions surrounding one of the country’s […]
Indonesia extends condolences to Ghana over fatal helicopter crash
By: Henrietta Afful The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has extended its deepest condolences to the Republic of Ghana following the tragic helicopter crash in Akofrom-Adansi, which claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two high-ranking government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and […]
