When the mangroves in Atsu’s community near the Volta estuary began disappearing, no one paid attention at first. The trees had protected the shoreline for generations, but slowly, erosion crept in, fish became scarce, and the women who smoked and sold fish struggled to earn a living. Atsu had moved back home after losing a […] The post What do you know …about everyday green finance?

Wisconsin International University College (WIUC) has conferred degrees on 1,864 graduates, marking a significant milestone during its 25th-anniversary celebrations. The celebration, held under the theme ‘WIUC’s Silver Jubilee: Celebrating 25 Years of Impactful Education’, expressed confidence in a future built on the foundations of integrity, service and innovation. The graduating class comprises 1,376 students from […] The post Wisconsin

Hearts of Oakâ??s Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, says the club is working with FIFA to clear the debt owed to former technical director René Hiddink, even as the matter shifts into the Ghanaian courts.Hiddink, who signed a three-year contract with the club in 2023, exited just eight months into his tenure. His departure came after the club terminated his deal without paying the full compensation due, leading him to lodge a complaint with FIFA.The Phobians are currently

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has inaugurated an 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tasking the high-profile team with integrity and strategic guidance.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has, by a majority decision, reduced the policy rate by 350 basis points to 18% from the previous 21.5%. This was announced by the Chair of the Committee, Governor Dr Johnson Asiama, during the 127th MPC press conference in Accra on Wednesday, November 26 […]

By Hippolyte FOFACK US President Donald Trump may not be attending the first G20 summit to be held in Africa, but his tariffs are likely to dominate the discussions in Johannesburg. The fallout from Trump’s mercurial trade war is especially challenging for African countries, hindering their progress toward sustainable development and exacerbating existing global inequities. […] The post The

The Northern Regional Police Command, together with the IGP’s Special Operations Team, has arrested twenty seven suspects as part of a sustained nationwide operation to clamp down on drug peddling and related criminal activities in the Northern Region. The suspects, identified as Iddrisu Abdul Bassit, Iddrisu Sadick, Yawuza Hishan, Yakubu Yussif, Alhassan Abukari, Mutaru Daniel […]

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu-Kwakye has revealed that he buys his own fuel because no new vehicles have been purchased for the Presidency since the government took office almost eleven months ago. He explained during an interview on Joy News PM Express that all staff at the Jubilee House currently … The post I buy my own fuel – Felix Ofosu-Kwakye appeared

Residents of Jomoro in the Western Region have applauded President John Dramani Mahama for “ensuring that communities hosting major national projects benefit directly from leadership representation”. This follows the appointment of George Blay-Morkeh, a native of the Nzema land as the Board Chair of Petroleum Hub. In a statement, the people of Jomoro said this […]

By Seade CAESAR Ghana and Qatar are entering a new phase of cooperation shaped by economic diplomacy, strategic investment interests, and the shifting geopolitical landscape between the Gulf and Africa. Recent high-level engagements particularly the visit by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister to Doha signal that both countries are ready to expand their partnership beyond ceremonial […] The post Deepening

President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Okraku has been named as a member of the government committee tasked with coordinating Ghanaâ??s involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The eleven-member body was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Jubilee House and will guide national preparations for the tournament.The committee includes senior officials such as Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Xoese Dogbe and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel O. Ablakwa.Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi

President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Okraku has been named chair of the governmentâ??s inter-ministerial committee tasked with coordinating Ghanaâ??s involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The eleven-member body was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Jubilee House and will guide national preparations for the tournament.The committee includes senior officials such as Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Xoese Dogbe and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel O. Ablakwa.Sports and Recreation

Government is considering increasing the feeding grant for students in special schools from 7 cedis to 15 cedis per student, Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced. The proposal forms part of a broader request to GETFund to dedicate 100 million cedis annually to support special needs education. The Minister made the announcement during a […]

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has directed individuals occupying abandoned community cinemas nationwide to vacate the facilities to pave way for the planned refurbishment and revival of local cinematography. Mrs. Gomashie gave the directive during her two-day working tour of the Ashanti Region, where she visited several tourism, culture, […]

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured Parliament that the government will not allow any practice that limits the religious freedom of schoolgirls in the country. This comes after concerns were raised about Muslim students at Wesley Girls High School facing restrictions on their religious practices, including complaints about being prevented from fasting, challenges … The post No

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has explained that two groups of allowances expected to be paid in November could not be processed due to a technical problem. In a statement, the department noted that the challenge occurred during the final payroll run for the month. To prevent any further delay in the payment of November … The post Controller

…Why an open book policy and full disclosures are not threats to alleged corruption investigations, but a pathway to true justice By Professor Douglas BOATENG Across the African continent, an increasingly common but deeply damaging misconception has begun to influence the behaviour of certain public institutions: the belief that releasing audited financial statements during an […] The post The

Government has injected more than 3.4 billion cedis into the National Health Insurance Scheme after the removal of the cap on NHIS funding. The Deputy Chief Executive responsible for Operations, Dr Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, told staff in Tamale that the move is the biggest investment in the Scheme since it was created in 2003. He … The post Government injects over 3.4 billion cedis into NHIS

A new Ghana Statistical Service report shows the Central, Savannah and Volta regions have the highest domestic-violence prevalence, with some districts recording levels above 60%.

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