The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the immediate suspension of all zonal inter-school sporting activities among Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) in the Central Region following reported incidents of violence during recent athletics competitions. In a directive addressed to heads of second-cycle institutions in the region, the Regional Education […] The post Violence

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has issued a strong warning to erring Customs officers, following the uncovering of a suspected transit diversion scheme that has exposed the state to a staggering GH¢85.3 million in potential revenue losses at the Akanu Border Post. The Minister’s outburst came after a working visit to the […] The post Ato

An indigenous Ghanaian mining firm, Heath Goldfields Limited, has successfully poured its first gold at the historic Bogoso?Prestea Mine, marking a major milestone in the revival of one of the country’s most iconic but previously stalled mining operations. Addressing the media, the Managing Director, Patrick Appiah Mensah, described the achievement as a symbol of resilience, […] The post Heath

A 33-year-old trader, Latifa Salifu, has been remanded into police custody by the Gender-Based Violence Court (GBVC) at the Police Headquarters over allegations of child stealing. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei, told the court that the accused is suspected to be part of a criminal syndicate involved in baby theft and could […] The post Alleged Baby Thief Remanded

The Government of Ghana has formally notified the Government of Togo that it will pursue international arbitration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to delimit the maritime boundary between the two countries. The announcement follows eight years of bilateral negotiations that were unable to produce an agreed boundary. According […] The post Ghana

The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has appealed to residents across Ghana to actively participate in its National Vaccine Perception Survey, a nationwide study aimed at understanding public attitudes toward vaccines and guiding the rollout of locally manufactured vaccines. The call comes as Ghana prepares to transition from support by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and […] The post NVI

In a decisive move to calm unrest in Ghana’s cocoa industry, the government has released GH¢855 million to settle long-standing arrears owed to farmers, following months of delayed payments that threatened the livelihoods of producers nationwide. The announcement was made by Mr. Isaac Adongo, Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee. Mr Isaac Adongo explained that the […] The post Mahama’s

Hundreds of cocoa farmers have poured onto the streets in Sefwi and other cocoa-growing districts to protest what they describe as a betrayal by the government following a mid-season reduction in cocoa prices. The demonstrators comprising elderly farmers, women, and young producers marched through communities including Sefwi Wiawso, Bekwai, Asunafo and Amenfi, expressing anger over […] The post Cocoa

Parliament has condemned the terrorist attack on Ghanaian Traders in Burkina Faso and called for urgent action to protect citizens operating in high-risk regions. The incident, which occurred on Valentine’s Day, claimed multiple lives and left several traders injured. Speaking on the floor yesterday, Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour described the […] The post Parliament

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted transit goods valued at GH¢85,306,578.33 in a major overnight enforcement operation along the Dawhenya–Tema road, officials have announced. According to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the exercise was conducted between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. and led by the Deputy Commissioner of Operations. The operation […] The post Customs

A 29-year-old mobile money vendor, Juliana Addy, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing involving GH¢112,660 from her employer. Presiding over the case, Her Ladyship Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit granted the accused bail in the sum of GH¢120,000 with three sureties. The court directed that all sureties must reside within the jurisdiction of the […] The post Woman, 29, allegedly

Double vision, or diplopia, is a condition where a person sees two images of a single object. This can be a symptom of various underlying health issues, ranging from minor problems to serious medical conditions.   WHAT CAUSES DOUBLE VISION? Double vision can be caused by several factors, including:   Weak or imbalanced eye muscles: […] The post Understanding Double Vision (Diplopia) appeared

Aging is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and hormonal factors. Let’s dive into the agents and elements that shape the aging process.   Agents of Aging Genetics: Genetic predisposition plays a significant role in aging, with certain genetic traits influencing susceptibility to age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. For […] The post The

The reported disappearance of a baby from Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has sent shockwaves across the country and reignited serious concerns about security within our health facilities. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), a female suspect allegedly stole the baby from the facility on February 18, 2026. In a swift response, the Director-General of […] The post Editorial:

Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance Company Limited, and 2nd Vice-President of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), has expressed strong confidence in the ability of Ghanaian insurers to underwrite marine cargo risks, insisting that local firms possess the financial and technical capacity to support the country’s import trade. Her remarks follow […] The post Ghana

King Charles III has released a statement after his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Earlier, Thames Valley Police released a separate statement saying it had arrested a man in his 60s. It comes after police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of […] The post Andrew

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man suspected to be a key distributor of narcotic drugs in Berekum and its surrounding communities in the Bono Region. The suspect, identified as David Frimpong, was apprehended by the Berekum Divisional Police Command at Nyamebekyere, a suburb of Berekum Municipality, following what police described as an […] The post Police Arrest Alleged Drug

Ghana’s World Cup qualification sparked action in Parliament on Tuesday, as the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddi Adams, led the charge for strengthened sports financing, prompting the Majority Caucus to pledge portions of their salaries to support the Ghana Sports Fund and deepen investment in sports development.   The Minister for Sports and […] The post World Cup Qualification

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector from a raw material exporter into a homegrown industrial powerhouse. Speaking at the maiden Mining Local Content Summit in Takoradi yesterday, he said the country must move beyond exporting raw minerals and invest in downstream processing, refining and local value creation. […] The post Ghana Sets Sights

The Electoral Commissioner, Jean Adukwei Mensah and two deputies, Dr Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, have escaped potential job losses as seven petitions seeking their dismissals have been rejected. Three petitions that targeted the removal of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, from office have also been dismissed. A statement that emanated from Jubilee House […] The post EC Bosses, SP Survive The Storm