The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has challenged the maiden cohort of specialised nursing students under the Mahama Care Initiative to demonstrate excellence and set a strong foundation for future generations of specialist nurses in Ghana. Addressing the matriculation ceremony of the first batch of students enrolled in specialised nursing programmes, the Minister described the students as pioneers entrusted with a critical responsibility in transforming healthc

The Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah MP, has underscored the critical role of specialized nursing training in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system, describing the matriculation of the maiden cohort of students under the Mahama Care Initiative as a transformative moment for healthcare delivery in the country. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony for the first batch of specialized nursing students, Dr. Ayensu-Danquah said the event represented far more

The Government of Ghana has announced a major policy shift aimed at boosting local value addition in the country's gold sector, with all doré gold purchased by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) set to be refined locally before being added to the nation's reserves. The initiative forms part of a landmark agreement between the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Chamber of Mines, under which GoldBod will purchase 30 percent of the gold output from all large-scale mining companies op

Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, has called on government to spend strategically and accelerate the execution of key infrastructure projects, citing improving conditions within Ghana’s construction sector and easing building cost pressures. Dr. Iddrisu made the remarks on Wednesday in Accra during a press conference to release the May 2026 Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) and Building Cost Inflation report. According to the report, building inflation increased m

The Director of Research, Training and Education at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, has underscored the Police Service’s commitment to leveraging technology to strengthen road traffic law enforcement, stating that “policing will not only remain manual.” Speaking on the implementation of the new Road Traffic Regulations, ACP Obeng revealed that the introduction of automated road traffic offence detection

Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, has announced that Ghana and the United Kingdom have made significant progress towards the signing of the Ghana-United Kingdom Voluntary Partnership Agreement (GH-UK VPA), a landmark treaty expected to strengthen forest governance, promote sustainable timber trade, and support climate change mitigation efforts. The Deputy Minister disclosed this following a bilater

The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has revealed that pump-action shotguns and locally manufactured firearms remain the most abused weapons in Ghana, posing a significant challenge to the country's efforts to combat illegal arms possession and gun-related crimes. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Tuesday on the conclusion of the 2025/2026 Gun Amnesty Programme, Mr. Muntaka said data gathered from firearm recovery operations and voluntary surrender exercises

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, at Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region. According to a police statement, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, during a ceremony being held at the residence of Mr. Tamakloe Safo Jehoshaphat, popularly known as Akofena. Preliminary investigations indicate that Hon. Adwoa Safo arrived at the

The Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, at Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region. According to a statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command, preliminary investigations indicate that the incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, while the former legislator was visiting her late father's residence. Police say Madam Adwoa Safo sustained a gunshot injury to her

The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has intensified enforcement of road traffic regulations aimed at curbing the unauthorised use of sirens, strip lights, unapproved vehicle lamps, and driving on road shoulders and verges. The exercise was conducted at Krispo City Traffic Light on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway and Kasoa New Market on the Kasoa–Bawjiase Road. During the operation, nineteen (19) drivers were arrested for various traffic offences,

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has secured significant international support for Ghana’s responsible gold sourcing, traceability, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) formalisation, and value-addition agenda at the Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Summit 2026 held in London. The summit, jointly organised by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, brought together key stakeholders from across the global gold industry to discuss sustainab

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Forestry Commission to begin a nationwide land reclamation and reforestation programme aimed at restoring forest reserves damaged by illegal mining activities. The first phase of the initiative will focus on rehabilitating 50 hectares of degraded land within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve at an estimated cost of GH¢35 million. The project underscores GoldBod’s commitmen

As excitement sweeps across the country ahead of Ghana's opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Panama on Wednesday, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has called on Ghanaians to celebrate responsibly and remain security conscious. In a message posted on her official Facebook page, COP Donkor rallied support for the Black Stars while reminding football fans of the importance of personal and

As Ghana's Senior National Team, the Black Stars, prepare to face Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana (MP) has urged the team to represent the nation with determination, passion, and pride. In a message shared on his Facebook page, the Deputy Minister who doubles as Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi Constituency encouraged the players to give their all on the pitch, reminding them

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has strongly defended the decision to suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), arguing that no individual has the authority to close any portion of a public health facility without the approval of the State, represented by the Health Minister. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Akandoh rejected suggestions that the Ministry required parliamentary approval before taking disciplinary action

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called for the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to play a mandatory role in the approval process for building permits to help prevent structural failures and improve earthquake resilience across the country. Speaking at the commissioning of Ghana's upgraded earthquake monitoring facilities, the Minister stressed that comprehensive seismic audits by the GGSA could significantly reduce incidents

The Ghana Police Service has nabbed a 39-year-old man, identified as Michael Mensah, in connection with the murder of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The suspect was apprehended by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team on Sunday, June 15, 2026. At approximately 7:15 p.m, Michael was apprehended at the Pedu Lorry Station in Cape Coast following sustained intelligence-led operations. According to prelimin

A devastating road accident at Yikurigu near Zebilla in the Upper East Region has claimed the lives of three people, including a child, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed. The fatal crash occurred on Saturday, June 13, 2026, along the Bolgatanga–Zebilla–Bawku highway and involved a Yutong VVIP bus and a Toyota Ciana traveling in opposite directions. According to the GNFS, the Yutong VVIP bus was heading towards Bawku while the Toyota Ciana was en route to Bo

Governments and international organizations around the world have reacted positively following the announcement of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending months of conflict that have destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, is expected to pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime trade routes, while also lay

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the deployment of a special team of seasoned investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to reinforce ongoing efforts into the investigation of the death of a student from the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The move forms part of the Ghana Police Service's commitment to ensuring a comprehensive, impartial, and professional inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incid