Introduction When President John Dramani Mahama announced his first batch of ministers, few appointments generated as much anticipation as the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture. For years, stakeholders had expressed frustration over the absence of visionary leadership capable of addressing the sector’s complex ecological, economic, and governance challenges. The nomination of Hon. Emelia Arthur […] The post Feature:

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a sharp critique of the NDC Majority in Parliament, accusing the governing side of relying on its 189-seat advantage while failing to demonstrate depth, rigor and seriousness in debate and law making. The group warned the Majority not to bring in any Bill under a Certificate of Urgency […] The post Don’t bring Bills under

Teachers have been advised to take a keen interest in their mental and overall health issues to enable effective management and ultimately becoming more productive. Speaking in turns at a two-day seminar in Accra, the experts repeatedly emphasised the importance of taking a keen interest in mental health, as it would also help them appear […] The post Experts

A 40-year-old nurse, Daniel Owusu Nyame, has been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a civil servant and three others of €13,000, equivalent to GH¢228,000 under the guise of securing Irish visas for them. Daniel Nyame, who made his first appearance on Tuesday before Her Honour Susana Eduful, pleaded not guilty to […] The post Nurse allegedly

When Joshua Nkrumah boarded a flight to Moscow in July 2024, his family believed he was leaving to take up a well-paid civilian job. The offer was precise and persuasive: a monthly salary of 195,000 rubles (about $2,480), accommodation and paperwork arranged on arrival. Within weeks, 35-year-old Nkrumah was on the front line in Ukraine’s […] The post From Promises

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced government plans to significantly increase penalties for overloaded trucks, raising the maximum fine from GH¢5,000 to GH¢50,000. Speaking in an interview on GTV on January 26, 2026, the Minister described the existing fines as grossly inadequate and ineffective in deterring offenders whose actions […] The post Editorial:

By Juliet ETEFE The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA) has flagged deep-rooted, system-wide weaknesses across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), warning that persistent gaps in planning, budgeting, procurement and auditing continue to undermine public financial management at the local level. This follows findings from the 2024 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT), […] The post System-wide

A violent clash between two rival factions in Winneba, in the Central Region, has left one person dead and several others injured. The incident occurred at Sankor, within the Efutu Constituency of the Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The cause of the confrontation remains unclear. However, videos circulating on social […] The post Osahen’s

As delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) converge this weekend to choose a flagbearer for the next electoral cycle, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, one of the candidates for the race appears to walk into what many party watchers would describe as a political lion’s den. The former Vice President and the NPP’s presidential candidate in […] The post Bawumia in the ‘Lion’s Den’ as NPP

The European Union and India have announced a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of on-off talks, as both sides aim to deepen ties amid tensions with the US. “We did it, we delivered the mother of all deals,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a media briefing in Delhi. Indian […] The post India and EU announce landmark trade deal appeared first on

Tea is a common drink across the globe. It’s a hydrating beverage with a range of different types and flavors. Tea is an important beverage in many different cultures. With no calories, tea is a great addition to a low-calorie diet. Caffeine levels in tea vary depending on the type you drink, but in general, […] The post Health Benefits of Drinking Tea appeared first on The

Ghanaian scout, Ebenezer Sefah, has urged Black Stars head coach Otto Addo to consider working closely with competent home-based scouts in Ghana as he prepares his team ahead of the upcoming World Cup in June. Last week, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association revealed that coach Otto Addo has formally requested improvements to […] The post 2026 World Cup: Otto

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Henley Global Mobility Report 2026 has revealed that even though the Ghanaian passport has achieved notable improvements in access, it still remains in the lower half of global rankings – far behind European, Asian and some countries in the Middle East. The report maintained that issues of shorter visa validities, […] The post Despite

…urges diversification in its 2026 Global Market Outlook Standard Chartered Bank expects global financial markets to deliver strong returns in 2026, led by equities and other risky assets as artificial intelligence-driven earnings growth, easing monetary policy and lower trade tensions support investor appetite. However, the bank warned that gains are likely to be uneven, reinforcing […] The post Standard

Ghana has sent a strong and unequivocal signal to the international community, reaffirming that its resolve to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing remains firm and irreversible. Speaking at the opening of the on-site Mutual Evaluation of Ghana’s Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) regime in Accra, the Deputy Minister for […] The post Gov’t

By Samuel SAM The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH) has called on government to provide targeted support to address the widespread infestation of root-knot nematode (RKN), which is undermining vegetable production in the Upper East Region. The pest has severely affected crops, particularly tomatoes, with yield losses estimated at over 70 per cent. The infestation […] The post Horticulturists

Abena Christine Jon'el has made Ghana her home and aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities.

Newmont has donated critical medical equipment valued at over GH?2 million to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Ghana’s premier referral hospital, as well as its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery in Ghana. The equipment were donated to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the […] The post Newmont