A Professor of Clinical Microbiology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, has called for urgent attention to address the issues of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer in the country. Prof. Obiri-Yeboah indicated that cervical cancer was one of the leading preventable cancers, stating that, “We have the tools, we know … The post Step up fight

T HE Embassy of Japan in Ghana has awarded a $129,631 grant to EduGha Organisation, a non-governmental organisation, for the construction of a school block for Tari No. 2 Primary School in the Gonja North District of the Savannah Region. The project includes a six-unit classroom block with offices, provision of a set of furniture, … The post Japan funds $129,631 school project for Tari

The seventh edition of the Kwahu Mountain Marathon will take place on Saturday, April 4, organisers have announced, with more than 1,000 runners expected and several new additions introduced for the 2026 event. Marathon Foundation Ghana, which stages the annual race in collaboration with the Kwahu Traditional Council, said this year’s programme will feature two … The post 7th Kwahu Mountain Marathon

The second edition of the Otumfuo Smash II tournament, held at the Ahinsan Youth Centre in Kumasi, ended over the weekend with Augustina Baidoo and James Marfo running home with top honours in the seniors division. The two-day event, organised by the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), was dubbed: ‘Otumfuo Smash II’ and was held … The post Marfo, Baidoo shine at ‘Otumfuo Smash

With just three matches left to conclude the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League (WPL), Matchweek 15 delivered action across all centres as leaders in both zones strengthened their hold at the top of the table. In the Southern Zone, league leaders, Hasaacas Ladies, secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Soccer Intellectuals at the Kobby’s … The post Hasaacas Ladies, Ampem Darkoa

Former 100m world champion, Fred Kerley, was hit with a two-year ban on Friday after failing to notify anti-doping officials of his whereabouts, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has said in a statement. Kerley, who won 100m gold at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, has been provisionally suspended since August last year after committing … The post Former 100m champion Kerley hit with 2

After defeating Kamil Majchrzak in Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic, 41, reiterated that it would be great to compete in the upcoming Summer Games. Although he admits that it becomes harder each year, he continues to insist that he will try to be there. Speaking to reporters, Djokovic placed the long-term target squarely on the table. … The post Djokovic eyeing LA28 glory appeared first on Ghanaian

Times Ladies Association, the female wing of the New Times Corporation, yesterday celebrated International Women’s Day with a strong call for women to pursue higher education and position themselves for leadership roles in society. The celebration brought together female staff and management of the corporation in an atmosphere of reflection, encouragement, and renewed commitment to … The post Times

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) on Thursday received a donation of GH¢1 million from FuelTrade Ghana Limited, a fuel Bulk Distribution Company (BDC), at a short ceremony in Accra. The donation is part of FuelTrade’s corporate social responsibility and its support for GETFund’s strategic partnerships with the private sector. Presenting the cheque on behalf … The post FuelTrade donates GH¢1m

EVERY year on International Women’s Day (IWD), the world pauses to reflect on the progress made in advancing gender equality and the work that remains. This year’s global theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,’ calls for urgent efforts to dismantle barriers to equal justice, including discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, harmful practices, … The post International

THE Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has disclosed a series of arrests and ongoing investigations that have reverberated across the country. The operations cover the arrest of a pastor accused of child sexual abuse, the lynching of a Liberian national in Accra, the seizure of stolen electricity cables in Tema, and … The post CID