The Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, has called on stakeholders in the health sector to renew their commitment to strengthening collaboration and strategic partnerships in support of Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Speaking at the opening ceremony of the maiden NHIA Stakeholder Conference in Accra on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Mr. Debrah — who delivered the keynote address on behalf of Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang — urged participants

The Ga Mantse, His Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, on Monday paid a solemn visit to the Ridge residence of the late Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, to commiserate with the bereaved family. Accompanied by a delegation from the Ga State, His Majesty signed the book of condolence and expressed heartfelt sympathies to the family of the late stateswoman. Speaking on behalf of the King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse; Nii Ayikai III, Akanmajen Mantse described

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening systems and policies that safeguard Ghanaian children in the digital space. Speaking at the Champion of Champions edition of the 2025 National Cybersecurity Challenge held at the CEDI Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, Dr. Lartey described the event as a bold demonstration of Ghana’s collective resolve to protect the rights of

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has urged the Right to Information (RTI) Commission to make environmental information a core focus of its public education campaigns. According to him, it help citizens take action against environmental destruction, particularly illegal mining (galamsey). Dr. Ayine emphasized that empowering Ghanaians with timely and accurate information about environmental issues would enable them to hold authorities accountable a

Ghana is in mourning following the passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. It is emerging that she died on Thursday at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. The Former First Lady was 76 years old. The news of her death has sent waves of sorrow across the nation, as Ghanaians remember a woman whose life was deeply intertwined with the country’s political evolution and social transformation. Nana Konadu, the beloved wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawling

A 65-year-old woman, Madam Abena Gladys, has been brutally murdered by her nephew, identified as Kojo Sam, in the Breman-Benin community of the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District in the Central Region. According to reports, the gruesome incident occurred around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025. The suspect allegedly broke into his aunt’s room armed with a pestle, struck her multiple times, dragged her outside, stabbed her repeatedly, and finally beheaded her. It is emerging

For the first time in Ghana’s history, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released comprehensive data on informal cross-border trade between Ghana and its neighboring countries — Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. According to Dr. Iddrisu Alhassan, Government Statistician, the groundbreaking exercise provides unprecedented insight into trade activities that occur outside formal systems. He noted that traditionally, official trade statistics have only captured data fr

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rune Skinnebach, has paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, and the Ga Traditional Council in Accra, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the European Union and the Ga State. The meeting, held at the Ga Mantse’s Palace, focused on strengthening cooperation in key areas such as youth empowerment, vocational training, cultural preservation, and sustainable development w

President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Ghana Infrastructure Plan (GIP) — a 30-year strategic framework aimed at transforming Ghana’s infrastructure landscape and breaking the cycle of abandoned and politicised projects. Speaking at the launch event in Accra on Wednesday, President Mahama described the GIP as a “strategic reset” for national development, declaring that “we inherited Nkrumah’s dream, but we have yet to fulfil its promise.” The plan, developed by the Nat

A violent attack at the Gbintri checkpoint in the North East Region has left one officer of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) dead and another critically injured. The deceased, Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II) Rafiq Mohammed, was on duty alongside his colleague, AICO II Daniel Kofi Oppong, when the assailants struck. Oppong is currently receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Following the tragic incident, the Comptroller-General of Immigratio

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has joined the global community to mark World Statistics Day, reaffirming the vital role of quality data in driving inclusive and sustainable national development. This year’s celebration, themed “Quality Statistics for Everyone,” underscores the importance of trusted, relevant, and high-quality data in shaping effective policies and improving livelihoods. In a statement issued by the Service, GSS highlighted that reliable statistics are no

The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has sounded the alarm over the increasing siltation of the country’s raw-water sources, warning that the trend is threatening water production and supply nationwide. Speaking at a press conference held at the company’s headquarters in Accra on Monday, Mr. Mutawakilu said Ghana’s rivers are silting up faster than treatment plants were designed to handle, leading to operational challenges, higher treatment cos

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s culinary heritage into a dynamic force within the global creative economy. Speaking at the launch of the maiden Afro Gastro Festival 2025, held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Friday, Madam Abla Gomashie said the initiative forms part of government’s broader efforts to harness culture and creativity as tools for national develop

The Mankrado of Teacher Mante, Baffour Opoku-Frefre Ayisi Offei, has commissioned a set of modern mechanized boreholes and launched a comprehensive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project aimed at improving access to clean water and promoting menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls in the community. The initiative, implemented through the Health Promotion Unit of the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) under its School Health Education

The family of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, Founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, has paid a courtesy call on the Ga Traditional Council at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra. The visit was to officially inform the King of the passing of the revered inventor and spiritual leader and to extend an invitation to the Ga Traditional Council to attend the one-week celebration of his life and legacy. Leading the delegation was Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, daughter of the l

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has hosted Master Jude Kofie, a 14-year-old Ghanaian-American piano prodigy, at his residence during a courtesy visit that celebrated talent, culture, and mutual respect. Master Jude Kofie, who is widely celebrated internationally for his extraordinary self-taught musical talent, was inspired to meet the Ga Mantse out of admiration for the King’s own love for music and commitment to promoting Ghanaian culture. Upon

The Ga West Municipal Education Directorate, in partnership with the Talk2Me Foundation, has marked the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child with a vibrant celebration held at the forecourt of the Municipal Education Office in Amasaman on Friday, October 10, 2025. The event, observed ahead of the global commemoration on October 11, was held under the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.”  It brought together students, education offic

The Minister for Culture, Tourism and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has extended a warm invitation to the general public to join the Afro Gastro Festival 2025, an event that promises to celebrate Africa’s rich culinary heritage and cultural diversity. The festival is scheduled to take place at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on October 17 and 18. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Hon. Gomashie announced that this year’s edition of the Afro

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has called on public institutions to take their statutory reporting obligations seriously to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 National Annual Progress Report (APR) in Accra, Dr. Thompson emphasized that all government institutions, including Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced major successes in its intensified campaign against illegal mining, following a...