First Lady launches GHANASCO’s 65th Anniversary in Tamale
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama, has launched the 65th anniversary celebrations of Ghana Senior High School (GHANASCO) in Tamale. She encouraged everyone to use the occasion to recommit to the alma mater, reflect on its progress, and consider the potential for future advancement. The launch was attended by the Minister […]
AU Day 2025: Ghana renews strong call for reparations for historical wrongs
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has reaffirmed its leadership in the global fight for reparatory justice with a strong call for unity, justice, and renewed African solidarity. This was highlighted during a flag-raising and tree-planting ceremony held in Accra to mark this year’s African Union Day. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Communications, Digitalisation and […]
Flt. Lt. Rawlings Honored: Street Naming Bridges Ghana and Burkina Faso Towards African Unity
By Nana Karikari, Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst Beyond a simple act of diplomatic courtesy, the naming of a street in the capital city of Burkina Faso after the late Flight lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s former president, represents a strategic recognition and a robust reaffirmation of shared revolutionary principles within a West African […]
Ghana Gold Board extends deadline for new gold trading license
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has officially extended the deadline for transitioning to the new gold trading license regime to June 21, 2025. This comes after receiving several petitions from stakeholders across the gold sector. This extension allows individuals and companies who hold licenses previously issued by the now-defunct Precious Minerals Marketing […]
Supreme Court throws out another suit seeking to halt removal proceedings against CJ
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh A five-member panel of Ghana’s apex court, the Supreme Court (SC), presided over by the Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Baffoe Bonnie, has dismissed an injunction application filed by Mr. Theodore Kofi Atta-Quartey. The application sought an order restraining the committee of inquiry set up by President John Dramani Mahama to […]
Government must take bold steps to resolve salary disparities in public sector – Professor Bondzi-Simpson
By: Mercy Nimo A Professor of Law, at University of Cape Coast law faculty, Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson has stressed on the need for government to address the salary disparities in the public sector. Delivering a public lecture at Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences on the theme “A Regime for Public Sector Compensation; A […]
Accra: Private citizen demands dissolution of CJ Probe Committee over alleged dinner meeting with judges, lawyer
By: Barbara Kumah A private citizen, Alfred Ababio Kumi, has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to dissolve the five-member committee probing three petitions against the Chief Justice , Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo. Mr Ababio Kumi, gives his reason for the petition to be that two members of the committee, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang (Chairman […]
Lexus gift claim: Sam George warns Critic to retract or face consequences
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has threatened to sue a New Patriotic Party loyalist, P.K. Sarpong, over allegations that he received a luxury Lexus vehicle as a gift. ‘’Notice is hereby served for you to do the needful or prepare to face the full consequence of […]
Finance Minister inaugurates 13-nember board of GoldBoD to strengthen economic recovery
By: Sarah Baafi The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has officially inaugurated the 13-member Board of Directors for the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBoD), describing it as a strategic vehicle to enhance currency management and bolster Ghana’s economic resilience. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Forson congratulated the new board on behalf of President […]
Mayor of Accra engages street hawkers ahead of Tuesday’s major decongestion exercise — vows cleaner city, fairer market policies under 24-hour economy plan
By Wesley Aggrey The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has directly engaged street hawkers in parts of the Central Business District today, ahead of a major decongestion exercise slated to begin on Tuesday, May 20. Mayor Kpakpo Allotey, who was accompanied by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, […]
CJ’s removal: Committee to begin hearing today
Information emanating from the seat of government indicates that the five-member committee chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to probe three petitions filed against the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo will commence hearings today, Thursday, 15th May, 2025 The Committee President John Dramani Mahama established, was constituted in accordance with Article 146(6) of the […]
Joyce Bawah Mogtari writes: Does Ghana truly need a national carrier?
By Joyce Bawa Mogtari Since the official liquidation of Ghana’s national carrier, successive governments have made numerous attempts to revive the country’s airline industry. The idea of reintroducing a national airline has surfaced repeatedly over the years, yet without lasting success. During the 2024 campaign, President John Dramani Mahama made a firm commitment to reestablish […]
President pardons Sammy Gyamfi after apology over Agradaa dollar gift scandal
By: Henrietta Afful The Presidency has officially pardoned the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Samuel Gyamfi (Sammy Gyamfi), following a high-level meeting with government officials regarding his involvement in the controversial dollar gift to social media personality and evangelist, Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Agradaa. Spokesperson for President John Dramani […]
Family Health University praised for advancing Ghana’s healthcare agenda
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has commended the founders and management of Family Health University (FHU) for advancing Ghana’s healthcare agenda through cutting-edge, internationally recognised academic programmes. Mr. Akandoh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting both public and private institutions in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system through ambitious reforms and increased […]
