20 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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30 h. ago French prisoner escapes in fellow inmate’s bag, officials say

A man has escaped a French prison by hiding in the bag of a fellow inmate who was leaving prison after serving their sentence, officials told local media.

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4 d. ago Nine prison inmates receive scholarships to Jackson University College

Nine inmates of the Manhyia local prison in Kumasi, have been awarded scholarships by Jackson University College, to pursue a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programme on virtual mode. 

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9 d. ago 11 inmates of Manhyia Local Prison trained in batik, tie and dye craftsmanship

Eleven male inmates of the Manhyia Local Prison in Kumasi have received training in the batik, tie and dye fabric craftsmanship as part of their rehabilitation process.

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9 d. ago Memphis University threatens to drop Ghanaian scholarship students over unpaid fees by gov’t

The University of Memphis has issued a stern warning to Ghanaian scholarship students after the Ghanaian Government fell significantly behind on fee payments. Under the Ghana Government Scholarship Scheme, 185 Ghanaian students in the US have received full sponsorship.

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4 w. ago Telecel Ghana Foundation brings healing and hope to James Camp Prison for Father’s Day

Inmates of James Camp Prison in Accra experienced a rare combination of compassion, healthcare support, and emotional connection ahead of Father’s Day.

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