Silver medalist Edmund Amoako Asante, (middle) flanked by Joseph Botchway and Kpoti Jacobs Team Ghana bagged two silver and a bronze medals at the just ended West Africa Shotokan Karate Championship held in Lome, Togo last Sunday. The one-day event brought together practitioners from seven countries including Nigeria, Niger, Benin, Cote D’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana … The post Team

Health Minister Mintah Akandoh has announced that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has been uncapped, fulfilling a key promise made by President Mahama. He told Parliament that the change has led to prompt and consistent release of funds into the scheme’s account. He explained that one of the first directives from the President after … The post Health Minister

The Lands Committee of Parliament has called for changes to the country’s mining laws to resolve disagreements over the lithium royalty agreement signed with Barari DV Ghana Limited. Committee chairman Collins Dauda explained that the original 10% royalty rate approved under the previous administration did not comply with the Minerals and Mining Amendment Act of … The post Lands

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has been honoured with the Mahatma Gandhi Award for World Unity for his role in promoting peace, good governance and international cooperation. The award was announced at the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World, held in Lucknow, India, from 19 to 24 November. Conference organisers praised him … The post Speaker Bagbin honoured

Dr Mensah The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly (AWMA), one of Accra’s most vibrant and diverse enclaves, is charting a new course in data-driven governance and modern urban development. Steering this transformation is Hon. Dr. Michael Mensah, a seasoned municipal administrator whose leadership is redefining service delivery, infrastructure development, and citizen engagement. In an exclusive interview, … The post Ayawaso

Assistant Immigration Control Officer (AICO I) Cosmos Dakurah was laid to rest on Saturday at Badigriyiri-Konzokala in the Jirapa Municipality. He died on November 2, 2025, when he and a colleague were ambushed at Pulimakom in the Upper East Region while on duty. AICO I Philip Lartey, who survived the attack, is receiving treatment at … The post Slain Immigration Officer Laid to Rest appeared first

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old Nigerian fugitive, Victor Benjamin Fejemirokum, who allegedly abducted and murdered a woman and her daughter in Nigeria before fleeing to Ghana to evade prosecution. He was apprehended at Akyem Wenchi, near Akwatia, after police intelligence revealed that he had crossed into Ghana and was being … The post Police Arrests Nigerian

The High Court in Accra on Monday adjourned the criminal case in which the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged former Finance Minister, Mr Kenneth Ofori-Atta, and seven others over an alleged financial loss of GH¢1.4 billion in the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) contract saga. A new hearing date is yet to be … The post High Court Adjourns Case Against Ken

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has called for increased investment in literature on the legislative arm of government to help citizens gain a better understanding of its operations. He made the remarks while launching two books in Parliament on Thursday, emphasising that investing in parliamentary literature would strengthen communication, promote parliamentary … The post Speaker

The decision by the Rent Control Department in Sunyani to pursue punitive action against 38 property owners for violations of the Rent Act highlights a deeper national concern: the increasingly strained relationship between landlords and tenants in Ghana’s urban and peri-urban communities. From astronomical rent charges to poor maintenance practices and the proliferation of unregulated … The post Rent

The Chief Justice, Mr. Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called on Ghanaians to adopt the court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism to address disputes within a reasonable time. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explained that ADR personnel were trained and posted to the various courts, which he stressed was the most convenient form of settling disputes since it saves time, … The post CJ Urges Ghanaians to Adopt

The Country Director of PharmAccess, Dr. (Med) Maxwell Antwi, has warned of an imminent collapse of the country’s health-financing system due to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes and hypertension. He said the two conditions were consuming an increasingly large share of the health budget, placing severe pressure on the National Health … The post Health

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has hosted a customer appreciation breakfast to celebrate its corporate clients and strengthen relationships with key partners. The bank used the platform to demonstrate and reaffirm its unwavering commitment to service excellence and service experience across its touchpoints. The event also provided a platform to share insights on the … The post ADB Reaffirms

Ghana has urged members of the Kimberley Process (KP) to embrace “modest but meaningful” reforms to preserve the credibility of the global diamond certification regime, Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, has said. Speaking at the Kimberley Process Ministerial Meeting held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the CEO told delegates that … The post Kimberley

A three-day meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen regional cooperation in trade, agriculture, fisheries, and cross-border standards concluded in Accra on Friday. The meeting sought to review progress on key regional initiatives, align national and regional strategies, and adopt tools critical to accelerating economic integration across the sub-region. In … The post ECOWAS

Lionel Messi scored again as Inter Miami “played a practically perfect match” to beat Cincinnati and reach the MLS Eastern Conference final for the first time. The Argentina forward opened the scoring with a first-half header, his sixth goal in four MLS post-season games. Messi went on to provide three assists, setting up Mateo Silvetti … The post Messi sends Miami into Conference final

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reported that the United States (US) government has officially withdrawn the 15 per cent tariff that President Trump placed on cocoa and some agricultural products from Ghana. He indicated that United States diplomats confirmed that the reversal took effect on November 13, following a new Executive Order … The post US withdraws tariff

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has assured that it is working around the clock to procure 200,000 mono desks for 100 double-track Senior High Schools (SHS) to support their transition to a single-track system for a favourable learning environment. This effort forms part of the Ministry’s commitment to systematically and sustainably close furniture gaps across … The post Labone SHS takes delivery