The second In­ternational Blue Economy Confer­ence (IBEC-2025) ended in The Gambia on Friday with a call on various stakeholders to embrace effective collaboration in order to unlock the full potential of the Blue Economy. Organised by the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra in collaboration with the Dar es Salaam Maritime Insti­tute(DMI),Tanzania and under the … The post ‘Stakeholders

Stakeholders in education yesterday urged government to roll out specialised initiatives targeting deprived communities in order to ensure equitable and inclusive stan­dards of education at the basic school level of the country. The stakeholders, who are made of civil soci­ety organisations, religious groups and traditional authorities, and student representatives (SRCs), noted that the basic school … The post Govt

 Two Nigerians accused of kidnap­ping an 80-year-old American woman, appeared before the Accra circuit court. Emmanuel Adedoyin Ade­bayor, a 28-year-old trader, and Esther Ogbonna, a beautician, were arrested by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service. Dennis Poromo, the third ac­cused, is said to be at large. … The post 2

 Dr Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister-desig­nate for Education, has acknowledged that his past re­marks criticising the Akufo-Ad­do/Bawumia administration’s handling of illegal mining, known as galamsey, were overly harsh. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appoint­ments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Dr Apaak admitted that, in hindsight, his comments were “too hard” and excessive. His … The post My

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has emphatically stated that he will be hesitant to extend mining leases to companies that do not actively contribute to the country’s development. The Minister emphasized the govern­ment’s commitment to channelling mining benefits into community development and enhancing local content capacity, stressing “We want mining … The post Lands

 The school or education system should be dynam­ic to meet the demands of the ever-changing world, with the changes leaving in their trail new things, positive or negative, that must be handled in the system. How should the State handle such changes in the system? The Founder of the Chris­tian University College (CUC), Ghana, Reverend … The post Does Ghana need experimental schools? appeared first

 Vivo Energy Ghana, in the spirit of love, kindness, and compassion, has celebrat­ed this year’s Valentine’s Day with women at the Chosen Rehabilita­tion Centre under its Energising Hope Campaign. The Energising Hope initiative is a cherished tradition where employees come together to share love and support underprivileged communities. For this year, Vivo Energy Ghana focused … The post Vivo

 Justmoh Construc­tion Limited has advised commuters using the Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road in the Western Region to disregard assertions r egarding the closure of the main Apremdo Bridge. The company clarified that there are no intentions to close the bridge, as construction is proceeding as planned to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow for the travelling public. The … The post Disregard

 A kenyan police officer deployed to Haiti to assist in combating violent gangs was killed during a con­frontation with one of the gangs, according to Kenyan officials on Sunday. The incident occurred in the Artibonite region, where Kenyan forces were engaged in operations to address gang violence. The Kenyan mission reported that the officers were … The post Kenyan officer

 The Sudanese army says it has broken a near two-year siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the key southern state capital of el-Obeid. The breakthrough came hours after the RSF signed a political charter in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, to establish a breakaway government in areas under its control. The RSF … The post Army ends two-year siege of el-Obeid appeared first on

 THE president of Congo has declared his intention to establish a unity gov­ernment as violence intensifies in the eastern part of the country and crit­icism grows regarding his response to the situation. In his first remarks since Rwan­dan-backed rebels took control of significant cities in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi addressed the Sacred Union of … The post Congo’s

 ABSA Bank Ghana has announced a refreshed series of SME Business Clinics for 2025, aimed at helping entrepreneurs gain practical strat­egies for sustained growth. The sessions bring together experienced business leaders to share insights and recommen­dations that address common challenges in the SME sector. In addition to the SME Busi­ness Clinics, Absa continues to support … The post Absa

 The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the government to use the 2025 Budget to initiate policies and incentives that sim­ulate private sector growth as a platform to reset the economy. Mr Stephane Miezan, Presi­dent, GNCCI, said, “We call for closer collaboration between the government and the GNCCI to ensure … The post GNCCI

 Tullow Plc Board Chair­man, Phuthu­ma Nhleko, has reaffirmed the company’s strong commitment to the growth of Ghana’s energy sector, highlighting its long-term partnership with the country for close to two decades. In a recent meeting with Ghana’s President John Ma­hama, Mr Nhleko reiterated the company’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Ghana. He emphasised the … The post Tullow

The  British Council Ghana has honoured outstanding UK alumni whose achievements have signifi­cantly impacted their commu­nities and industries at the UK Alumni Awards Ghana 2025. The event, held in Accra on Friday, celebrated individuals who have leveraged their UK educa­tion to drive innovation, social change, and economic growth. Speaking at the ceremony, Country Director of … The post British

 The President of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana, Reverend John Shadrack Don­koh, has called on religious leaders to support government’s efforts in creating jobs for the youth and not concentrate only on the spiri­tual welfare of their members. He said the teeming youth unemployment in the country was becoming a worrying trend and the … The post Religious

The Chief Executive Of­ficer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr Simon Madjie, has called for a closer collabora­tion between allied state agencies to streamline Ghana’s investment promotion efforts. He explained that a unified national strategy was crucial for achieving the shared objective of positioning Ghana as a top busi­ness destination in the … The post GIPC

 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has held a training workshop for the leadership of supporters groups of Premier League clubs. The workshop, held on Friday, aimed to educate supporters on the recently approved Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols 2025. These protocols prioritise improving stadium safety and protecting all stakeholders. “The GFA recognises the vital … The post  GFA

 The former Member of Parliament for the Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has challenged the youth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to show keen interest in the rebuilding process of the party. According to him the role of the youth in the rebuilding exer­cise cannot be overemphasised, however, it was important that they … The post NPP youth asked to show interest

 The Government of Ghana has announced a number of activities marking this year’s Independence Day celebration. A statement issued from the Presidency in Accra and signed by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says the event will begin with the commemoration of the 28th Febru­ary Crossroad shooting in Accra … The post Govt unveils 68th