Ghana Civil Society Demands Electoral Reform After Poll Violence

Leading civil society organizations have condemned the violence during Ablekuma North’s parliamentary rerun on July 11, urging immediate structural reforms to safeguard Ghana’s democracy. Representatives from the Coalition of Domestic Election...

Ghana Central Bank Warns of Threats to Cedi Stability

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama has cautioned that sustaining the cedi’s 42% year-to-date appreciation faces three major challenges, despite a record $4.14 billion trade surplus and $11.1 billion in reserves. Speaking at a financial...

Ghana Central Bank Shifts Stance, Will Regulate Cryptocurrency

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has declared cryptocurrencies “too widespread to ban,” marking a pivotal policy reversal. Speaking at a financial forum, Asiama confirmed the central bank will transition from caution to structured...

Upper Denkyira West MP appeals to government to invest in AI to boost Ghana’s digital systems

Ministry of Defence withdraws military protection for ineligible civilians

The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn military protection for all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services, including public officials, former ministers, and businesspeople. The move forms part of broader efforts to restore...

Government gives encroachers 21 days to vacate Agric, Fisheries Ministry lands at Osu

The government of Ghana has given a 21-day ultimatum to individuals occupying state lands belonging to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development at Osu in the Greater Accra Region to vacate the...

President Mahama's fuel cut is hypocrisy, not sacrifice - Vincent Assafuah

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s recent announcement to cancel fuel allowances for political appointees, describing it as “populist gimmickry” that lacks genuine sacrifice and...

Ghana’s Kofi Boachie-Ansah II earns Grammy recognition for role on ‘The Fury’ album

Ghanaian multi-disciplinary creative Kofi Boachie-Ansah II, popularly known as Beatmenace, has received official recognition from the Grammy Awards for his role as a Contributor and Guest Artist on Antonio Vergara’s album The Fury. The album was...

We’ll scrutinise govt policies — GNAFF President

The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) says it will scutinise government policies and programmes to ensure that they serve the interest of Ghanaians, especially farmers, fishermen and women. The newly elected President of...

Law to regulate shipping charges in the pipeline – Shippers’ Authority

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has announced plans to introduce a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to regulate the operations and charges of shipping lines in the country. Speaking on Adom...

Renaissance of the music industry in Ghana: Reimagining a forgotten market – Socrate Safo writes…

Fellow creatives, media professionals, musicians, producers, and friends of Ghana’s vibrant creative industry, before you read this, reflect on Proverbs 24 in the Bible. For some time now, there has been a healthy debate about CD sales versus...

Gender Minister elected chair of reconstituted 18-member Human Trafficking Management Board

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has been elected Chair of the newly reconstituted Human Trafficking Management Board, pledging to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to intensify...

COA-RMLC calls for government support for clinical trials into HIV cure project  

By Prince Acquah Wusorkrom (C/R), July 15, GNA – The Centre of Awareness Research and Manufacturing Limited Company (COA-RMLC), has made an urgent appeal for the government’s support for its 20-year-old research project into finding cure for HIV...

Over 200 pupils graduate at Crystal Heights International School

Accra, July 15, GNA- Crystal heights international School has graduated over 200 pupils during its 7th speech and prize-giving ceremony at Amasaman Shikpontele in Ga south municipality. They include Kindergarten, Primary and Junior High School and...

LUPSA, ILGS governing councils inaugurated

The governing board of the Lands Use and Spatial Plan­ning Authority (LUPSA) and the governing council of the Insti­tute of Local Government Stud­ies (ILGS) were on Friday inaugurated in Accra by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and...

Car Rental Association seeks GH¢10m government support 

By Kodjo Adams Accra, July 15, GNA – The Car Rental Association of Ghana (CRAG) has appealed to government for GH¢10 million support to revitalise operations and enhance efficiency in the sector. The Association said the support should include...

Stress fuels skin conditions in Ghana – Dr. Kofi Brifo urges...

Dr. Kofi Ansah Brifo, a member of the International Society of Dermatology (ISD), has reaffirmed that scientific research has long confirmed the harmful effects of stress on skin health, explaining that stress activates the...

Sam George unveils bold digital vision for Ghana: AI Trainin...

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Sam George, has unveiled an ambitious digital transformation plan that promises to reshape the country’s technological future. Speaking during a comprehensive sector briefing,...

Over 16,000 government services to go digital via upgraded G...

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced a major overhaul of the Ghana.Gov platform that will make more than 16,000 government services accessible to citizens and businesses online....

Austrian ambassador to Ghana commends Mahama for demonstrating commitment to address climate change

The Ambassador of Austria to Ghana, Mr Jürgen Heissel, on Tuesday stated that the appointment of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Mr Seidu Issifu by President John Dramani Mahama demonstrates high-level political...