Reconstruction works have started on the Tudor Adi­dome-Asikuma Junction road in the Volta Region as part of the Eastern Corridor Devel­opment Project Programme, Phase 1 being funded by the African Development Bank and OPEC Fund for International Development at a total cost of $53.619.394.88. The 63.1-kilometre road, expected to be completed in 24 months, has … The post Work begins on $53m

President John Dramani Mahama's announcement of his government's commitment to develop new sports infrastructure across the country with the construction of sports stadiums in the six newly created regions and other areas without such facilities though laudable, it must be done with alot of considerations.During the erstwhile administration, the national youth Authority and the NSA collaborated to put up ten sports resource centers across the country( Ho, Wa, Axim,Dormaa,

 The electoral violence that occurred during the re-run of elections in the Ablekuma North Constituency last Friday is deeply troubling and must be condemned in no uncertain terms. Reports that unidentified in­dividuals disrupted the electoral process and physically assaulted some voters, including a former Minister of State should alarm all well-meaning Ghanaians. These acts of … The post Violence

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has announced that it rejected proposed increases in charges from several shipping lines and ground handlers operating at Kotoka International Airport. A statement issued by the GSA said that the stated reasons by the shipping lines for the proposals were not well grounded commercially. It is recalled that the CEO […]

Newly-promoted Ghana Premier League outfit Swedru All Blacks have taken a bold step in preparation for the 2025-26 season with the appointment of Egyptian tactician Ahmed Ibrahim Fathi as head coach.The 39-year-old gaffer, who was unveiled on Wednesday morning, has signed a two-year contract with the Central Region-based side.He replaces coach Prince George Koffie, the man who masterminded their historic promotion back to the top flight after over a decade in Division One.Fathi

AG orders EOCO to investigate NDC’s Yamin and Abanga over alleged illegal mining

 The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to invest heavily in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key driver of Ghana’s development. “TVET remains the priority of government in its reset agenda,” he said. Mr Iddrisu was speaking at the World Youth Skills Day Dialogue in Accra yesterday … The post ‘TVET remains govt priority

Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has pledged his commitment to support cultural initiatives that will accelerate the socio-economic development of the region. He said cultural initiatives does not only preserve the identity of people but promote development through tourism, investment, and social cohesion. MrGunu made the statement when he launched this year’s Yam […] The post Volta

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The newly elected President of the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen, Michael Tetteh Kwetey, has indicated that his outfit is ready to partner the government to help farmers and fishermen increase productivity. He noted that once there is abundance of food in the market, prices of goods and services are adjusted downward. Mr.Tetteh […] The post Farmers,

The Ghana Environmental Advocacy Group (GEAG), a civil society organization committed to safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources, has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama over, what it describes as, the devastating impact of offshore oil operations and foreign industrial fishing on the coastal environment and livelihoods in Southwestern Ghana. From Jomoro to Ahanta West, the group accuses […] The post Environmental

Azonto drops diss track after Medikal snubs compensation demand

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has called on export-oriented businesses to reinvest their foreign exchange earnings domestically, warning that durability of the cedi’s recent appreciation depends on more than just macroeconomic discipline. Speaking at the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting, Dr. Asiama said […] The post Reinvest

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Director of Power at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Solomon Adjetey, has stated that government is actively reviewing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) to ensure fairness, transparency and financial sustainability in the energy sector. This review is part of a broader energy sector recovery programme aimed at stabilising […] The post Gov’t to review

Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Edward Ato Sarpong, has commended the government for its Feed Ghana initiative, describing it as a transformative intervention aimed at boosting agricultural productivity while creating employment opportunities across the country. The Feed Ghana Initiative, under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), is focused on expanding […] The post ADB

The Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and Board Member, Commonwealth Human Rights Office, Africa, Dr. John Apea, has challenged the long-standing narrative surrounding the conviction of Capital Bank founder William Ato Essien, stating that the reported GH¢90 million theft “did not happen.” According to him, the GH¢90 million in question […] The post Capital