1 hour ago Ho West MP secures 100 international scholarships for constituents

The Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Bedzrah has announced securing 100 international educational scholarships for his constituents. He said that the scholarship with, being issued by his Russian partners aimed to produce a science and technologically inclined human resource to help develop his constituency. Mr. Bedzrah said the initiative aims to harness the […]

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1 hour ago President Mahama announces plans to build six modern sports stadia

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to construct six modern sports stadia across the country’s newly created regions. Speaking during a stop on his “Thank You Tour” in the Western North Region, President Mahama revealed that the Ministry of Sports and Recreation is currently leading the design and planning of the facilities. “Under the […]

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1 hour ago Expert wants gov’t to extend NSS allowance beyond service period

Local governance expert, Amon Kotei has urged the government to extend the payment of allowances to National Service personnel even after they complete their mandatory one-year service, until they secure permanent employment. His comments follow an announcement by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, who disclosed at a press conference […]

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5 h. ago Law to regulate shipping charges in the pipeline – Shippers’ Authority

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has announced plans to introduce a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to regulate the operations and charges of shipping lines in the country.

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6 h. ago Big Chef Junior S4: Judges step into the kitchen as final Four emerge ahead of grand finale

Tension, creativity, and celebration filled the Big Chef kitchen this past Sunday, July 13, 2025, as the competition reached a pivotal turning point the last stop before the highly anticipated grand finale. In an unexpected twist, it wasn’t the contestants who were first to cook. This time, the judges swapped roles, stepping behind the stove […]

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6 h. ago All mining machinery must be registered with DVLA by August 1 – Interior Minister warns operators

The government has announced a sweeping directive aimed at tightening regulation in the mining sector, mandating that all machinery used in mining activities must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) by August 1, 2025.

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7 h. ago QNET and EOCO announce collaboration to combat organised crime

In a powerful move to combat fraudulent activities and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation, QNET and Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have joined forces in a formal collaboration.

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7 h. ago Heath Goldfields Ltd appoints Patrick Appiah Mensah as Managing Director of Bogoso Prestea Gold Mine

Heath Goldfields Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick Appiah Mensah as the Managing Director of the Bogoso Prestea Gold Mine, effective immediately. This executive leadership appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to restart operations and restore the mine as a benchmark for responsible and sustainable gold mining in Ghana. Mr. […]

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9 h. ago Gov’t begins payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has commenced the payment of monthly allowances to all Assembly Members across the country. Each Assembly Member will receive GH₵1,300 per month, the Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced at a press briefing on Monday, July 14. He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader […]

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9 h. ago Education Ministry secures additional $117.1m to expand GALOP interventions

The Ministry of Education has announced the allocation of an additional $117.1 million under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and its second additional financing (AF2), aimed at expanding targeted interventions in basic schools across the country.

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9 h. ago Holuta Aflakpe DA JHS wins 10th edition of Ho West District Quiz Competition

Holuta Aflakpe District Assembly (DA) Junior High School has emerged the winner of the 10th Ho West District Quiz Competition (BaSAQ-C), organised by the office of the Ho West MP, Emmanuel Bedzrah, with support from various stakeholders. In a fiercely contested six-round final, Holuta Aflakpe DA JHS secured 37 points, beating Anfoeta Tsebi DA Junior […]

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9 h. ago GES to scale up transformative Kindergarten programme nationwide 

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to scale up the innovative GES-Lively Minds kindergarten programme across all 16 regions of the country, targeting every public kindergarten school. 

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9 h. ago BoG to mark 60 years of the Cedi with anniversary celebration in August

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has announced plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the country’s official currency, the cedi.

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10 h. ago 19 injured, 4 critical in Central Region crash involving 2 Sprinter buses

Nineteen people sustained injuries, including four in critical condition, following a head-on collision between two Sprinter Benz buses at Awutu Bonsuoku in the Central Region. The critically injured victims have been transferred to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital, while 13 others are receiving treatment at the Hope Christian Hospital in Gomoa Fetteh, and two at the Senya Bereku Polyclinic.

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12 h. ago Krobo youth group to stage protest over abandoned Somanya–Kpong road project

A Krobo-based youth and advocacy organisation, Kloma Hengme, has announced plans to stage a protest on Thursday, 24th July 2025, in response to what it describes as the prolonged neglect of the Somanya–Kpong Highway project.

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16 h. ago Novo Nordisk and American Society of Hematology announce new initiative to help improve sickle cell disease care in Africa

Novo Nordisk today announced a collaboration with the American Society of Haematology (ASH) to support the Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA) Community Health Worker (CHW) Initiative.

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19 h. ago Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

US President Donald Trump has announced the US will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine via Nato countries, while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days.

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28 h. ago Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days

US Donald Trump says he is "very, very unhappy" with Russia and has announced plans to deliver "top-of-the-line" weapons to Ukraine, via Nato.

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31 h. ago Gov’t moves to improve prison welfare, increases feeding allocation for inmates – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced sweeping reforms within the Ghana Prisons Service aimed at improving inmate welfare, enhancing nutrition, and equipping prisoners with employable skills for life after incarceration. Speaking at the first session of the Government Accountability Series, Mr Mubarak highlighted the urgent need to tackle the long-standing challenges […]

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31 h. ago Ghana Prisons Service introduces juvenile and secondary education to promote rehabilitation – Muntaka

The Ministry of the Interior has announced significant reforms in the Ghana Prisons Service aimed at improving inmate welfare, with a focus on education and expanded correctional facilities. Speaking at the first session of the Government Accountability Series, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak revealed that the Prisons Service has rolled out juvenile and secondary education programmes […]

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