A 17-member Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) board was last Friday inaugurated by the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, in Accra. The board, chaired by Emman­uel Kwasi Bedzrah, has Masawudu Mahama, representative from the Ministry of Finance; Rev. Dr Cyril Gershon Kwao Fayose represen­tative of religious bodies; Mr An­thony Kwasi Sarpong, Executive Secretary of … The post Education

 The Amnesty Inter­national (AI), Ghana has urged the gov­ernment to gradual­ly close down witch camps and reinte­grate the so-called accused persons back into the society. The various witch camps in the country, it said were not a refuge rather symbol of societal neglect with limited access to water, safe housing, food and security, adding, “Reintegration … The post Close

The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey will remain futile unless state institutions on the frontlines are adequately resourced and work in unison. Each agency has legitimate concerns, but they are struggling to act due to lack of support and coordination, National Director of A Rocha Ghana said. Speaking at a multi-stakehold­er meeting … The post ‘State

 The Coordinating Director of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaD­MA), Daniel Nkrumah, has cau­tioned residents of La against open defecation, particularly along the La beach area, stating that those caught will face legal action. ‘’No one would be spared, if you are caught defecating openly along the La Beach or any place within the municipality’’ … The post LaDMA

The Director General of the National Disas­ter Management Organisation (NADMO), Major Retired Dr Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has revealed that upon his appointment, he found the warehouse devoid of any relief supplies. Speaking on the Hot Issue programme on TV3, an Accra based television station on Sunday, Maj. Rtd. Dr Kuyon, when asked by the host … The post We inherited empty warehouse –

 The Rwandan ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Rosemary Mbabazi, has called on African leaders to draw lessons from the country’s genocide experience and commit to unity and justice on the continent. She said the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, has for the past 31 years held the country together by placing unity above everything else. “Always … The post African leaders

 The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) yesterday held a Guard of Honour parade for the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, at the National Police Headquarters marking his first visit as CDS to the Police Headquarters. In a meeting that … The post CDS receives guard of honour at

 The Director General (DG) of the Ghana Pris­ons Service (GPS), Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, says her transformative agenda for the service will focus on rehabilitation of inmates, staff welfare, and institutional moderni­sation. Additionally, her administration would also focus on building a more profession­al, humane, and productive correctional system. Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie made these re­marks at her induction … The post Staff

 Algeria has asked 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, France’s foreign minister has said. Jean-Noel Barrot added that it was linked to the indictment of three Algerians in France on Friday, one of whom is a consular official. They are accused of involve­ment in the abduction last year of Amir … The post Algeria to expel 12 officials from French embassy

 The 60th training course for selected journalists across Africa has opened with a strong call for journalists to prioritise their wellness and mental health amid the tight demands of the profession. The President of the Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ), Dar­lington Mwendabai, who made the call, said media practitioners have not been spared the consequences … The post African

 The Living Yahweh 7th Day Sabbath Assembly (LY7DSA) on Sunday donat­ed assorted items worth over GH¢1.2 million to about 5,700 less-privileged in the country. The items, among others included 500 bags of rice, 300 bags of maize, 4,000 printed textiles, 50 wheelchairs, 100 white canes, over 1,000 toilet­ries, beverages and tubers of yam. Some individuals … The post Living Yahweh donates

 Two policemen and one civilian have been killed in separate attacks by unknown gunmen in the Binduri Dis­trict of the Upper East Region. George Rockson and Isaac kofi, both constables in Ghana Po­lice Service not in uniform, were shot and killed by the assailants at Poyamirea, while travelling from Bongo to Binduri on their private … The post  2 policemen, 1 civilian shot dead in Binduri

The Paramount Chief of the Mamprugu Traditional Area, Nayiri Abdulai Maha­mi Bohagu Sheriga, has urged for­mer Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to exercise patience in all his leadership pursuits. He emphasized that a lead­er must possess the quality of patience to effectively engage with individuals from diverse back­grounds. He made the call during a courtesy … The post Exercise

 The  Kwahu Business Forum, an initiative by President John Dramani Mahama to grow local businesses is set to open on April 19, 2025 in Mpraeso. The forum is designed to serve as a platform for dialogue between financial institutions and private sector players. It would also highlight investment opportunities, discuss policy interventions, and chart a … The post President Mahama