7 d. ago Photos: First Atlantic Bank PLC officially listed on Ghana Stock Exchange

In a move that signals robust investor confidence in Ghana’s financial sector, First Atlantic Bank PLC officially rang the bell on the trading floor of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) on Friday, marking its transition to a publicly-listed entity.

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8 d. ago Ghanaian soldiers touch down in Jamaica to support Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts

A 54-member engineer contingent from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) arrived in Jamaica last evening, stepping directly into the heart of recovery and rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa ravaged the island nation. The team, drawn from Ghana’s 48, 49 and 50 Engineers Regiments, is set to join efforts with the 1 Engineer Regiment of the […]

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9 d. ago Lenscape 2025 launches to elevate Ghanaian photographers and visual storytelling

Lenscape 2025, Ghana’s new photography festival, has been launched with a strong focus on elevating visual storytelling and giving photographers greater ownership of their narratives. Festival Director Salomey Gyamfi said the initiative seeks to expand visibility and critical discourse around photography, positioning it as both an artistic form and a cultural archive.

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1 week ago Ghana Deploys 54 Military Engineers To Jamaica For Hurricane Melissa Reconstruction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-54-military-engineers-to-jamaica-for-hurricane-melissa-reconstruction/President John Dramani Mahama dispatched 54 military engineers to Jamaica on Wednesday to support reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The contingent from the Ghana Armed Forces 48 Engineer Regiment departed Accra on December 17, 2025, aboard a United States Air Force C17 aircraft bound for Kingston. Mahama stated at a departure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-54-military-engineers-to-jamaica-for-hurricane-melissa-reconstruction/

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1 week ago Dr. Zaato criticises government for sending engineers abroad while local projects stall

A political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has questioned the government’s decision to deploy military engineers to Jamaica while several devastated communities in Ghana remain unrepaired. Speaking on the AM Show, Dr Zaato said the country has unresolved infrastructure challenges that could benefit from the expertise of the 48th, 49th and 50th Engineer Regiments currently being sent to support Jamaica’s reconstruction efforts after Hurricane Melissa. “We have so many areas in Ghana that still need rebuilding,” he said. “Have we finished fixing the Volta Region after the tidal wave destruction? There are deprived communities across the country that could make good use of the expertise of these engineering regiments.”

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1 week ago Minority berates gov’t over deployment of troops to Jamaica, calls it a misplaced priority

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government following the deployment of soldiers to Jamaica for post-hurricane reconstruction works and allegedly to Benin following a recent coup attempt, describing the moves as completely misplaced and procedurally flawed.

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1 week ago Photos: Ghana deploys contingent of soldiers to Jamaica to support reconstruction efforts

Ghana has deployed troops from the 48th Engineers Regiment to support Jamaica’s reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

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1 week ago President Mahama deploys Ghana Armed Forces to aid Jamaica after hurricane

Ghana has deployed a contingent of soldiers from the 48th Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces to assist Jamaica with reconstruction works following the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.

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2 w. ago Photos: Ghana Prisons Service launches “Think Prison 360 Degrees” initiative

The Ghana Prisons Service has officially launched its transformative “Think Prison 360 Degrees” initiative in Koforidua, Eastern Region, aimed at improving prison welfare, promoting industrialisation, and fostering sustainable development within the correctional system.

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2 w. ago Photos: Vice President welcomes Colombia’s Vice President to Ghana for bilateral talks

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang welcomed Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, to the Jubilee House on Thursday, December 11.

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2 w. ago Photos: Ghana Police Service honours 20 officers who died in line of duty in 2025

The Ghana Police Service has honoured twenty officers who lost their lives in separate incidents while on duty this year.

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2 w. ago Ghana makes moves to deploy troops for ECOWAS ission in Benin after failed coup – JoyNews sources

Ghana has initiated processes to deploy its contingent to the ECOWAS Standby Force mission in Benin, following an attempted coup d’état in the country on Sunday, JoyNews has learned. This move aligns with directives issued by the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government for the immediate deployment of elements of […]

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2 w. ago Ghana makes moves to deploy troops for ECOWAS mission in Benin after failed coup – JoyNews sources

Ghana has initiated processes to deploy its contingent to the ECOWAS Standby Force mission in Benin, following an attempted coup d’état in the country on Sunday, JoyNews has learned. This move aligns with directives issued by the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government for the immediate deployment of elements of […]

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3 w. ago Photos: Mahama presents 40 armoured vehicles to Ghana Police Service

President John Mahama has presented 40 armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at the Police Headquarters to boost its operations.

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3 w. ago XG member Cocona announces transmasculine and nonbinary identity on 20th birthday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xg-member-cocona-announces-transmasculine-and-nonbinary-identity-on-20th-birthday/Cocona, a member of Japanese girl group XG, marked their 20th birthday by revealing they identify as transmasculine and nonbinary. The announcement shared with the group’s 3.2 million Instagram followers on Saturday, December 6, included disclosure of top surgery completed earlier this year. The artist did not specify updated pronouns in the announcement. Photos accompanying […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xg-member-cocona-announces-transmasculine-and-nonbinary-identity-on-20th-birthday/

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3 w. ago Photos: Vice President, Interior Minister commission new Ghana Prisons officer cadets

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, joined Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in commissioning a new batch of officer cadets into the Ghana Prisons Service.

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