The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for chiefs and other stakeholders involved in the sale of lands at flood-prone areas and designated green zones to be held accountable as flooding continues to threaten lives and properties. According to the Ga Mantse, strict enforcement of building regulations and local assembly bylaws remains critical in addressing the persistent destruction caused by flooding and dam spillages. Speaking during a visit on Thursday to Wei

Delta Air Lines has marked 20 years of uninterrupted operations in Ghana, celebrating two decades of connecting Ghana to the United States while deepening business, tourism, education, and cultural ties between both countries. Since launching its Accra-New York route in 2006, Delta has transported over two million passengers between Ghana and the U.S., while linking travelers from Accra to more than 215 destinations globally through its international network. Speaking at Delt

The Ghana Police Service has announced a major breakthrough in investigations into two high-profile criminal cases in the Bono East Region — the murder of the Queen Mother of Abamba, Nana Serwaa Gyan Kuma, and the deadly armed robbery attack at the GB Oil Filling Station near Atebubu. Addressing the media, the Inspector-General of Police revealed that a special intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of several suspects connected to the two incidents, with some of the su

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has successfully prosecuted a 41-year-old Nigerian woman who attempted to obtain a Ghanaian passport using forged nationality documents. The accused, Franca Wilson, a welder by profession, pleaded guilty before the Adabraka District Court in Accra on May 12, 2026, and was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labour onthree counts. The sentences are to run concurrently. She was arrested on April 24, 2026, at the Accra Passport App

The Chairman of the Advisory Board of Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital, Reverend Father Dr. Andrew Nii Lantey Campbell, SVD, has led the management of the hospital to pay a courtesy call on King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at his palace in Accra. The visit, held on Wednesday, was to officially invite the Ga Mantse to the hospital’s 100-year anniversary celebration scheduled for June 26, 2026. Speaking during the meeting, Rev. Fr. Dr. Campbell disclosed that the hospital’s

The Leadership of Delta Air Lines has paid a courtesy call on King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II as part of activities marking the airline’s 20th anniversary of operations in Ghana. The visit, which took place at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra on Wednesday , was aimed at officially introducing the air line’s leadership to the King, expressing gratitude to God for preserving his life following his recent accident, and also informing him about Delta Air Lines’ two decades of operations

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organisation due to the risk of cross-border transmission and the severity of the disease. According to the Health Minister, although no case has been recorded in West Africa, including Ghana, citizens must remain calm but highly vigilant as government intensifies s

The Director of Human Resource for Health Development at the Ministry of Health, Frederick Mensah Acheampong, has revealed that although all 16 regions benefited from the ongoing nationwide recruitment of health professionals, not every Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA) was captured under the current exercise due to limited vacancies and the need to prioritise underserved areas. Speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry of Health Conference Room o

The Government of Ghana has officially announced the successful conclusion of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking what it describes as the end of the country’s financial bailout relationship with the Bretton Woods institution. According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the achievement reflects the restoration of macroeconomic stability and debt sustaina

The Ghana Immigration Service, in line with its commitment to maintaining zero tolerance for Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH), has commenced the first phase of implementing its GBV-PSEAH Policy with technical and financial support from United Nations Population Fund in 2025. The initiative has led to the development and validation of a GBV-PSEAH training manual, as well as the successful delivery of two specialised training program

The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, has led a delegation of senior GIS officers to meet with the Director of the Central Directorate of Prevention (DCPP) of the Italian Polizia di Stato and representatives of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). The meeting focused on the evolving terrorist threat in the Sahel and coastal West Africa, highlighting the growing risks posed by violent extremist groups, t

Terri Sarch, Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom Government’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s efforts to combat gold smuggling, illicit financial flows, and organised criminal activities within the gold sector. Speaking at the opening session of the Training of Trainers programme at the Police Detective Training Academy on Wednesday, Terri Sarch described the initiative as a critical step towards strengthening Ghana’s in

Samuel Arkhurst, Coordinating Director (Technical) at the Ministry of Finance, has disclosed that government is intensifying reforms aimed at strengthening oversight, traceability, formalisation, border controls, financial integrity, and institutional coordination across Ghana’s gold sector. Mr. Arkhurst made the remarks when he delivered a speech on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, at the opening session of the Training of Trainers programme held at th

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has underscored the urgent need for law enforcement agencies to focus on the financial structures and criminal networks behind gold smuggling and illicit financial flows in Ghana. According to her, investigations into gold-related crimes must go beyond arrests, seizures, and interceptions, and rather concentrate on dismantling the financial systems, facili

Former Youth and Sports Minister, Alhaji Rashid Pelpuo has charged the Ghana national football team to play with patriotism, determination, and commitment whenever they wear the national jersey. In an exclusive interview with Thinknewsonline.com on Tuesday, he described their call-up to the national team as a duty to the people of Ghana, stressing that millions of Ghanaians are counting on them to make the nation proud in the upcoming World Cup 2026. “This is a national call.

Former Youth and Sports Minister, Rashid Pelpuo has called for full independence for the coach of the Ghana national football team, stressing that technical decisions must be made objectively and without external interference. Speaking exclusively with Thinknewsonline.com on the sidelines of the yet-to-be announced Black Stars squad, a coach must be allowed to select players based on merit, quality, and tactical needs rather than public pressure or outside influence. “It is i

Former Youth and Sports Minister, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has thrown his weight behind calls for the recall of André Ayew to the Ghana national football team, describing the experienced forward as a committed fighter who still has a lot to offer the national team. Speaking exclusively to Thinknewsonline.com on Tuesday, the former Youth and Sports Minister now Labour, Jobs and Employment Minister said this is a decisive period for Ghana football and the country must take bold decis

A joint operation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has led to the arrest of a 36-year-old businessman from East Legon over allegations of drugging, sexually abusing and secretly filming women before allegedly distributing the videos online. The suspect, identified as Joshua Kojo Anane Boate, was picked up by investigators following what police describe as an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the CID’s Cyb

Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu has called on the Mahama administration to maintain fiscal discipline and intensify investments in food systems, particularly in storage, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure, to help sustain Ghana’s declining inflation trend and address regional disparities in market access. Speaking on Ghana’s April 2026 inflation figures, Dr. Iddrisu noted that although inflation rose marginally to 3.4% in April 2026 from 3.2% in Marc

Ghana’s emergency healthcare and disaster response system is expected to receive a major boost as the Ghana Red Cross Society announces plans to establish a modern 100-bed humanitarian hospital. The President of the Society, Edward Donkor, made the disclosure during the 2026 World Red Cross Day celebration, where he underscored the growing need for a specialised medical facility dedicated to emergency response and epidemic preparedness. He explained that the proposed hospital