Traditional authorities in the Wassa Fiase Traditional Area, in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality in the Western Region, have lamented the closure of the mining firm Future Global Resources. In light of this, a four-member delegation of chiefs from the Wassa Fiase Traditional Area has petitioned the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to investigate […] The post Prestea

The government of Ghana has waived the requirement for pre-arrival visa acquisition for travellers to Ghana ahead of the Christmas season. This means that passengers will instead receive their visas upon arrival in Ghana. The arrangement, in effect from December 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024, is part of the government’s Beyond the Return agenda. […] The post Ghana

Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET), in collaboration with the Network of Persons living with HIV (NAP+), and other stakeholders, are organizing a health walk to among others, create more awareness HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) tool kit that was launched recently and also mark World AIDS Day (WAD) which falls on December 1. This year, the […] The post World

World Vision Ghana, as a child-focused relief and emergency advocacy organisation, is committing two (2) million dollars (24 million Ghana cedis) over one year to support those affected by the Volta Basin flooding. This follows a declaration of flooding in the Volta Basin as a Category I Disaster by World Vision’s West Africa Regional and […] The post World

The Chief of Staff, Frema Osei Opare, says government is seeking additional funding support from the World Bank and climate-change agencies to facilitate the second phase of restoring properties of victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. She stated that the government’s commitment to restoring livelihoods remains in progress, with GH¢40 million set aside. Speaking […] The post Govt

Access Bank Ghana has been adjudged as the “Best Company in Promoting Sports Development” and “Project of the Year – Environment at the legacy edition of the Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. This recognition highlights the Bank’s exceptional efforts in fostering grassroots sports and actively committing and […] The post Access

The Parliamentary Service of Ghana has stated that the investigations by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources into the attempted sale of the Speaker’s residence must establish who attempted to sell and who the potential buyer was. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, revealed that his residence in Accra was almost sold to a […] The post Lands

A group with the name Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) has endorsed the 24-hour economy proposed by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the association indicated that the 24-hour economic will be a game-changer, especially for unemployed individuals. Former […] The post Okada

The Parliamentary Service of Ghana has waded into the saga involving the residence of the Speaker of Parliament. The Parliamentary Service in a statement disclosed that buildings surrounding the Speaker’s residence have all been sold to private developers. According to the service, high-rise apartments have been constructed all around, leaving the Speaker’s residence as an […] The post Speaker’s

The National Democratic Congress’ Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has tagged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a vindictive and autocratic leader opposed to the expression of free speech. While addressing Chiefs and residents in the Ahafo region as part of his Building Ghana Tour, former President Mahama asserted that teachers and headmasters find themselves hesitant […] The post Autocratic

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, opened the exhibition component of the 2023 Upstream Local Content Conference and Exhibition in Takoradi. Speaking at a press briefing before the formal opening of the exhibition center, the Minister said over the past 10 years, Ghana has covered a long and successful road. […] The post Energy

Tragedy struck as a fatal accident unfolded at the base of Galenkui Mountain in Ho, claiming the lives of 9 individuals, including infants. The harrowing incident involved a 207 Benz carrying goods and passengers from Abotoase to Sogakofe. During its descent down the mountain, the vehicle experienced brake failure, resulting in a collision with a […] The post 9 perish in accident,

The Minerals Income Investment Fund is encouraging corporate organizations to maintain their support for flood-affected victims, emphasizing the importance of ongoing assistance despite the receding waters. This plea came during the donation of relief supplies to affected flood victims in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region. The donations comprised various items such as […] The post MIIF

There is heavy security deployment in Danso, a community in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, as residents vehemently oppose the government’s Community Mining Programme in the area. Fearing further environmental degradation and a potential threat to their water security, residents have vowed to resist the implementation of the programme. On Tuesday, residents […] The post Ashanti

When former president and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, declared a 24-hour economy as his main strategy for transforming Ghana’s development fortunes, his adversaries across the pond probably dismissed it as just another campaign talk. That is, until the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, Dr. Yaw Baah, […] The post Nii

The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says petroleum contracts for locals have increased from 6.5% to about 20% in the 10 years since the implementation of the Local Content Regulation, LI 2204. Speaking at the opening of the 2023 Local Content Conference attended by Oil and Gas Industry players in Takoradi, Dr. Opoku […] The post Petroleum

Education Minister, Dr Yaw Adutwum, has affirmed the government’s commitment to swiftly restore normalcy to education in communities affected by the recent Akosombo Dam spillage. Addressing the press on Wednesday, November 22, Dr Adutwum said the government has initiated an emergency procurement process to purchase items and learning materials for students in communities affected by […] The post Govt

In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, a delegation from Heritage Christian College has donated essential aid to victims devastated by the recent Akosombo Dam spill at Mepe in the Volta Region. The donation, totaling a value of GH¢40,000, included a range of essential items aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the displaced victims. […] The post Heritage

The Bono Regional Directorate of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has inaugurated a taskforce that will ensure compliance with the certification of businesses before their operation in the region. The inauguration of the task force was also to help sustain success chalked up in the reduction of fire outbreaks,, especially in public places in […] The post Bono

The Member of Parliament for the New Juaben South Constituency, Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi, has announced plans by the government to construct an extra 8-kilometre asphalt road in and around the Koforidua Central Business District. This addition will contribute to the existing 32 kilometres of roads, shooting the distance of roads fixed by the Member […] The post Govt