61 h. ago Helicopter crash exposes deeper flaws in Ghana’s emergency preparedness – ISDES President Dr Norman

In the wake of the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight officials, the President and CEO of the Institute for Security, Disaster and Emergency Studies (ISDES) has issued a call for a reevaluation of Ghana's disaster management and emergency response strategies.

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65 h. ago Ghana Lawyer Accuses Government of “Selective Grief” After Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-lawyer-accuses-government-of-selective-grief-after-tragedies/Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has condemned the government’s delayed response to the deaths of 16 children in a July road accident, calling it hypocritical compared to swift condolences offered after a helicopter crash killed senior officials. He notes no senior official, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang or Gender Minister Dr Naa Momo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-lawyer-accuses-government-of-selective-grief-after-tragedies/

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65 h. ago The Prophecy Clearance House: Now Open for National Business

In a move that will surely make the Guinness Book of Heavenly Records, the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has instructed all religious leaders to submit their prophecies for government review—effectively making Ghana the first country in the world with a “Customs and Excise Division for Spiritual Imports.”

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66 h. ago GPCC says it has not received a formal notice on national prophecy directive

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has stated that it is yet to receive any official correspondence from the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations on the proposed regulation of prophecies deemed to be of national importance.

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66 h. ago James Gunu proposes extension of tenure of presiding members to 4 years

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has proposed that the tenure of office of presiding members (PM) should be extended from two years to four years.

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3 d. ago Presidential envoy urges religious leaders to share prophecies on national issues

The Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has called on religious leaders across Ghana to formally share any prophecies or spiritual insights of national importance with the government.

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3 d. ago Swiss Bio Shield seeks partnership with Ho Teaching Hospital to revolutionalise healthcare delivery

Swiss Bio Shield, a Swiss-based company specialised in hospital equipment and healthcare solutions, is seeking a strategic partnership with the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) to establish a West African showroom.

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4 d. ago Helicopter crash: Program outline for Evening of Reflections and Memorial for the departed eight

The Presidency has released the official program for the Evening of Reflection and Memorial in honour of the eight victims of Wednesday’s military helicopter crash.

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5 d. ago Ship Owners and Agents Association Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ship-owners-and-agents-association-mourns-victims-of-helicopter-crash/The Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana (SOAAG) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several officials. In a statement, the association extended heartfelt condolences to the President, the bereaved families, colleagues of the victims, and the entire nation. “We stand in solidarity with the nation and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ship-owners-and-agents-association-mourns-victims-of-helicopter-crash/

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5 d. ago Former President Kufuor visits Mahama to commiserate with him over helicopter crash tragedy

Former President Kufuor has paid a visit to the residence of President John Dramani Mahama to commiserate with him and the government over the tragic helicopter crash that killed two ministers of state and six other senior government officials and military personnel. The Vice President, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who was part of the meeting, […]

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6 d. ago Ghanaians Unite in Grief, Press for Transparent Probe following Military Helicopter Crash

A profound quiet has settled over Ghana, but it’s a silence that speaks volumes. One day after the tragic military helicopter crash, a declared three-day period of national mourning begins, a powerful pause in the rhythm of a nation. President John Mahama's suspension of official duties and the flying of national flags at half-mast are not just formalities; they are the solemn signals of a country grappling with an immense and shared loss.

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6 d. ago African Union Mourns Ghana’s Ministers in Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-union-mourns-ghanas-ministers-in-helicopter-tragedy/African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has expressed profound solidarity with Ghana following the military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two cabinet ministers. In an official statement, Mahamat conveyed condolences to President John Mahama, the Ghanaian government, and bereaved families, calling the incident “a devastating loss for the entire continent.” The AU […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-union-mourns-ghanas-ministers-in-helicopter-tragedy/

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6 d. ago Trump Tariffs Take Effect, Triggering Global Pushback and Market Jitters

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-tariffs-take-effect-triggering-global-pushback-and-market-jitters/President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariff regime has officially launched, imposing levies on over 90 countries and sending shockwaves through international markets and diplomatic channels. Trump announced the policy’s implementation in characteristic style via social media, declaring “IT’S MIDNIGHT!!! BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TARIFFS ARE NOW FLOWING INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!” The core […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-tariffs-take-effect-triggering-global-pushback-and-market-jitters/

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7 d. ago Office of the President collaborates with FALAS in strategic partnership ahead of 5th annual conference in Addis Ababa

The Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana, through its Diaspora Affairs Directorate (DAOOP), has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Federation of African Law Students (FALAS), reinforcing Ghana’s Pan-African legal diplomacy and youth empowerment agenda.

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8 d. ago XS.com Partners with Centroid Solutions to Enhance Liquidity Access for Brokers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xs-com-partners-with-centroid-solutions-to-enhance-liquidity-access-for-brokers/Global multi-asset broker XS.com has announced a strategic partnership with technology provider Centroid Solutions to integrate its institutional-grade liquidity into Centroid’s ecosystem. The collaboration, effective August 5, 2025, will enable retail brokers and institutional investors worldwide to access XS.com’s premium liquidity across Forex, Metals, Energy, Commodities, Indices, and CFD Shares via Centroid Bridge a liquidity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xs-com-partners-with-centroid-solutions-to-enhance-liquidity-access-for-brokers/

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9 d. ago UK and Ghana deepen strategic partnership with new agreement to boost Ghana’s 24

Senior UK and Ghanaian government officials convened at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Accra for the bi-annual UK-Ghana Partnership for Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Steering Committee Meeting.

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3 w. ago Mahama Urges Infrastructure Investment to Realize AfCFTA Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-infrastructure-investment-to-realize-afcfta-potential/President John Dramani Mahama has called for accelerated infrastructure development across Africa to unlock the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) economic promise. During a July 20, 2025, meeting with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene in Accra, Mahama stressed that seamless trade integration requires strategic transport and digital networks. Official communications from the Presidency highlighted Mahama’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-infrastructure-investment-to-realize-afcfta-potential/

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3 w. ago Cyber Security Chief Suspended Over Unauthorized Military Guard

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-chief-suspended-over-unauthorized-military-guard/Divine Selasi Agbeti, Director-General of Ghana’s National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), has been suspended for two weeks following allegations of improper use of a military personnel. The presidential directive, effective immediately, follows confirmation that a uniformed soldier served as Agbeti’s personal bodyguard without official authorization. A July 15 letter from the Office of the President, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-chief-suspended-over-unauthorized-military-guard/

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3 w. ago Senior NPP Official Denies Claim About Former President’s Apology

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/senior-npp-official-denies-claim-about-former-presidents-apology/Stephen Asamoah-Boateng, a prominent figure within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has firmly rejected media reports alleging he stated former President Nana Akufo-Addo seeks to apologize to Ghanaians following the party’s 2024 election defeat. In a press release issued Saturday, Asamoah-Boateng dismissed a Joy News report as “entirely false and misleading,” clarifying he made […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/senior-npp-official-denies-claim-about-former-presidents-apology/

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3 w. ago Cyber Security Authority boss suspended over use of military bodyguard

The Director-General of the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), Divine Selasi Agbeti, has been suspended for two weeks following a directive from the Office of the President.

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