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Galamsey: I’d rather jail miners than burn excavators – Kwame Gyan

Land acquisition expert, Kwame Gyan, says to tackle illegal mining in the country, those in possession of gold in its natural state should be...

We are not engaged in a dubious deal – TOR management

The management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has debunked claims of engaging in a murky proposed partnership agreement with the Tema Energy and...

Okomfo Anokye tree-cutting suspect still in custody over GH¢20,000 bail

Solomon Nkansah, the suspect accused of cutting down the historic Okomfo Anokye tree in Feyiase, remains in police custody over his inability to meet the GH¢20,000 bail conditions. Despite...

Sarkodie backs mortuary workers strike

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has backed decision by The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) to embark on an indefinite strike. According to him, he...

Community mining scheme not a cover-up for galamsey – Mireku Duker

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker has dismissed allegations that the government is setting up community mining schemes to...

Father of UGBS student allegedly attacked by robbers breaks silence

Lawrence Twumasi Ankrah, the father of Dennis Twumasi Ankrah, the UGBS Masters student who lost his life recently after he was allegedly attacked by...

Pharmacy Council shuts down over 100 pharmacies

The Pharmacy Council has shut down over 100 pharmaceutical shops in Ghana between September and November for operating illegally and prescribing the wrong medications. The...

NHIS not collapsing – NHIA

The management of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has refuted multiple media reports purporting that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIA) is on...

Agenda 111: Government to commission 50 projects in 2024

Government will be commissioning the first 50 hospitals under the Agenda 111 project next year, Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Patrick Boakye...

Ghana to receive €145.9m German support

Germany has proposed to support Ghana with 145.9 million euros on technical and financial co-operation on three critical areas of the economy. The areas are...

Illegal mining is getting out of hand, intervene – Nyankrom Queen mother to government

The Queen Mother of Nyankrom and Acting Paramount Queen Mother, Shama Traditional Council has bemoaned the increasing illegal mining activities in the country. According to...

Govt supports Immigration Service with 30 cars

The Government of Ghana has taken a significant step towards enhancing border security by providing the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) with a fleet of...

PURC justifies 1.52% electricity tariff reduction 

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has defended its position on the downward review of utility tariffs, attributing it to a number of factors. PURC...

Ghanaians in search of greener pastures: Over 3,500 voluntarily return home since 2017 – IOM

More than 3,500 Ghana­ians who left the country in search of greener pastures have been assisted to voluntarily return home since 2017; data from...

Hundreds flee Nkwanta over communal conflict

Hundreds of people have fled Nkwanta township in Oti region following mass gun-shot disturbance that rocked the municipality on Monday. Some have sought refuge in...

Mortuary workers declare intention for nationwide strike

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has serve notice of an indefinite nationwide strike on Wednesday, 29th November,2023, until their issues are resolved....

My life is in danger – Lawyer for alleged killers of Major Mahama cries out

George Bernard Shaw, one of the lawyers defending the 14 persons accused of killing Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, has expressed fear for his life...

IET inducts 288 new members, pledge to bridge the gap between experience and technology

In a significant stride towards expanding the professional landscape of engineering and technology, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on Thursday, 23rd November,...

Korle-Bu Cardio Centre celebrates Prof. Frimpong-Boateng

The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has organised a dinner in honour of celebrated Ghanaian heart surgeon, Prof. Kwabena...

KNUST master’s student who passed away 3 days to graduation remembered with emotional vigil by colleagues

The KNUST community has held a vigil for Christian Nsiah Aboagye, a Master's of Architecture student who tragically passed away just three to his...

Some roads to major tourist sites have been fixed; more to follow soon – GTA CEO

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, has said the government through the Roads Ministry has fixed some roads leading...

Committee set up to probe alleged killing by Forestry Commission task force

A Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, says a committee has been set up to investigate the killing of two...

Asantehene’s majestic arrival steals the spotlight at late Berekumhene’s funeral

The final funeral ceremony for the late paramount chief of the Berekum Traditional Area, Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II, held on November 23, 2023,...

Government must withdraw L.I. seeking to restrict import of strategic products -Minority

The Minority in Parliament has called on President Akufo-Addo to immediately cause the withdrawal of a regulation seeking to restrict the importation of rice,...

30% of Ghana’s crude oil consumption purchased through Gold for oil programme – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has lauded President Akufo-Addo and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for introducing the Gold...

Law to ban import of ‘yemuadie’, rice, others: Trade Minister sets records straight

Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond, has clarified that the government is not imposing a complete ban on the importation of essential goods...

Ghana to get 5G wireless data communication soon – NCA boss

The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye, has said that plans are far underway for Ghana to hook on to...

UCC, IET sign MoU to pioneer sustainable engineering programmes

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has solidified a strategic partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), aiming to bridge the gap...

Dormaahene reacts to ‘ban’ from Berekumhene’s funeral [Watch]

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyeman Badu II, has addressed the injunction preventing him from attending the final funeral rites of the late Paramount...

Converting Bono Regional Hospital into Teaching hospital deceitful – NDC to NPP

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described the conversion of the Bono Regional Hospital into a teaching hospital as insincere and deceitful to...

Conflicts in Nkwanta: Peace Council seeks collaboration with IGP

The National Peace Council is counting on the Police and the various regional security councils to help expedite investigations and mediation on conflicts in...

More support coming for flood victims – Chief of Staff

Government is taking steps to make available adequate resources to support communities grappling with the aftermath of the recent spillage in the Volta region...

UGBS reacts to death of student

The management of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has expressed its deep sorrow regarding the passing of a Master's student at the...

Electricity tariffs slashed, water up

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has announced a downward review of electricity tariffs effective December 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024. The adjustment is in...

High tension cable poses danger to Kwawu Praso residents

Residents of Kwawu Praso No.1 in the Eastern region are living in fear as a high tension electricity cable is posing danger to the...

Akufo-Addo congratulates Liberia’s President-elect, Joseph Boakai

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has extended warm congratulations to President-elect Joseph Boakai on behalf of the people of Ghana. The presidential candidate of...

Corruption is holding Ghana back – UK High Commissioner says

The UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has expressed concerns about significant levels of corruption in country stating that, it hinders development. She said...

IGP Dampare has not fallen for the ‘big man’ syndrome – Prof Kwesi Yankah

Former Education Minister, Professor Kwesi Yankah has waded into the social media conversation regarding the viral photo of the Inspector General of Police Dr...

Cancelling licensure exams doesn’t mean non-licensing – Edudzi Tamakloe

https://youtu.be/XYTBxBlKSMg A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, says the cancellation of the teachers’ licensure examination does not imply...

I don’t need envelopes; I need development – Adansihene fires MPs

The Paramount chief of Adansi, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, has descended on the Members of Parliament in the Adansi Traditional Area of Ashanti region. Speaking...