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Attorney General directs judges to conclude galamsey cases within one month

Attorney General and Minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has issued a stern directive to judges handling illegal mining (galamsey) cases. He urged them to...

Bail application hearing for Democracy Hub protestors adjourned to 7th October

An Accra High Court has adjourned the hearing of a bail application for up to eight remanded protestors to 7th October 2024. The original application...

Go and demonstrate in galamsey areas; stop disturbing us – Chief to democracy Hub

Chief of Lafah in Weija Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Nii Ayi Okofuobour has criticised the Democracy Hub protest against illegal mining...

Ghana Manganese Company mulls $450m refinery to boost revenue, create jobs

The Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) will soon begin constructing a phased value-addition refinery project focusing on transforming the low-grade ore carbonate manganese into a...

Teachers urged to accept postings to Krachi Nchumuru districts 

The Manager of Kete-Krachi Cluster of World Vision, Irvin Aboagye has made a heartfelt appeal to teachers to accept posting to the Krachi Nchumuru...

Four dead, many injured after gory accident at Asukawkaw Bridge

A tragic accident at the Asukawkaw Bridge in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti region has claimed the lives of four people and...

NAS trains GRA, customs division as part awareness creation on World Heart Day

As part of awareness creation and celebration of World Heart Day, the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has undertaken a series of activities to Mark...

NLC to meet Organised Labour over intended strike

The National Labour Commission (NLC) barring any unforeseen circumstances will today, October 3, 2024, meet Organised Labour over its intended strike. The strike, set to commence...

Government spends over GH¢30m on Rent Assistance Scheme implementation – Oppong Nkrumah

The government has spent approximately GH¢30.4 million in implementing the Rental Assistance Scheme rolled out on January 31, 2023. The Scheme has benefitted 2,336 individuals...

Uncompleted building collapses at Teshie Estate [Photos]

A building under construction at Teshie Estate has collapsed, trapping one person. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 1. The Ghana National Fire Service(GNFS) confirmed this...

All is set for 2024 Experience with Dr Boadi Nyamekye 

The 2024 Experience Conference is scheduled to take place from October 6 to October 13, 2024, under the auspices of Dr Michael Boadi Nyamekye. The...

10 tips for applying for the US Visa Lottery

The United States Department of State will open online registrations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery on Wednesday, October 2, 2024,...

Galamsey: Austin Gamey praises Organised Labour’s nationwide strike

Labour analyst, Austin Gamey has commended Organised Labour for announcing a nationwide strike in the wake of the galamsey crisis. Mr Gamey said the union...

Professor Christiana Hammond appointed first female Rector of UniMAC -GIJ

The Institute of Journalism of the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC-IJ) has appointed Professor Christiana Hammond as its Rector. Prof Hammond who is...

€15 million sustainable cities project launched in Tamale

A €15 million initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable urban development with a focus on green economic growth, urban resilience, equitable access to basic services...

RTI has strengthened Ghana’s commitment to accountable governance – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has affirmed that the Right to Information (RTI) Act has reinforced Ghana’s commitment to open and accountable governance. The Act empowers citizens...

2026 US Visa Lottery application opened

The U.S. Department of State will begin accepting online registrations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery on Wednesday, October 2, 2024,...

Food system safe, relief for 800,000 farmers begins October 10 – Agric Minister

Government has reaffirmed the safety of the country’s current food system, assuring that efforts are underway to restore farmers and their farming activities. The Minister...

Health Minister Dr Okoe Boye gets international appointment

Health Minister Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has been appointed to the Gavi Alliance Board as the Alternate Board Member representing the Anglophone Africa constituency. This...

Obaapa Christy ex-husband, Pastor Love jailed for stealing

Pastor Hammond Love, widely known as Pastor Love, has been convicted of theft and sentenced to 48 months in prison with hard labour. GBC Ghana...

NSMQ24: Excitement builds as schools converge in Cape Coast for intellectual showdown

The anticipation, suspense and intensity are building as the 2024 National Championship of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) makes a triumphant comeback. The...

GNAT pickets Education Ministry to demand better working conditions

Hundreds of members of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) marched through Accra on Tuesday, October 1. This was in protest against the government's...

Galamsey fight: The church should have a strong voice – Dr Boadi Nyamekye [Audio]

A renowned lecturer, author, and preacher, Dr Michael Boadi Nyamekye, has urged the church to lend a strong voice in the fight against illegal...

Dry spell: Gov’t set to distribute food grants to over 800k farmers

The government will from October 10, 2024, distribute food grants to over 800,000 farmers affected by the dry spell that hit the northern and...

My faith doesn’t support LGBTQ+ – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his opposition to LGBTQ+ activities. The former President has therefore pledged to...

Joy Prime’s 4Kids Paradise launches ‘Say No to Galamsey’ campaign

Joy Prime’s all-children TV show, 4Kids Paradise has taken a bold step in addressing one of Ghana’s most pressing environmental crises, illegal mining also...

Dr Boadi Nyamekye wades into ‘galamsey’ crisis; proposes solution

The head pastor of The Maker’s House Chapel International, Dr Michael Boadi Nyamekye, has emphasised the need for a holistic approach in fighting illegal...

Galamsey: Gov’t to engage organised labour on planned strike

The Spokesperson for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has indicated that the government plans to engage organized labor in discussions, with just nine...

Dr Orleans–Lindsay appointed first Chancellor of Cape Coast Technical University

The Governing Council of Cape Coast Technical University has appointed Dr James Condua Orleans–Lindsay as its first Chancellor. A globally-respected TEDx speaker and business mogul,...

Galamsey: Organised Labour to embark on nationwide strike from October 10

Organised Labour has announced a nationwide strike on October 10, 2024, in response to the government's failure to address their concerns about illegal mining,...

Those oppose to galamsey don’t have solution – Small scale miners

The National Communications Director for Ghana National Association of Small-Scale miners, Abdul Razak Alhassan has disclosed that, those fighting against galamsey do not really...

Ghana is a multifaith state; focus on your religion and leave others to do theirs – Ofosu Nkansah

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has emphasised Ghana's identity as a multifaith state, urging citizens...

Ban on small-scale mining should apply to fishing too – Dr. Ayew Afriyie

In response to calls for a total ban on small-scale mining due to the ongoing illegal mining crisis, popularly called galamsey, Dr. Ayew Afriyie,...

IPAC meeting: Akua Donkor accuses NDC of undermining EC [Video]

The Founder and Leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor, has expressed her frustration with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

Next NDC gov’t will audit all mining concessions and their owners – Mahama 

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has announced that his next administration will conduct a comprehensive audit of all mining...

PNC Chairman appeals to EC over Bernard Mornah’s disqualification

The National Chairman of the People's National Convention (PNC), Samson Asaki Awingobit, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to reconsider its decision to disqualify...

Electoral defeats have shaped my vision for a better Ghana – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, says his defeats in past elections have shaped his vision for a better Ghana. According...

Akufo-Addo urges 21 new High Court judges to deliver justice promptly and fairly

President Akufo-Addo has urged 21 newly appointed justices of the High Court of Judicature to prioritize delivering justice swiftly and impartially. He addressed the justices...

Ghana faces increased cocoa smuggling risk as Ivory Coast raises farmgate prices

Ghana is at a heightened risk of cocoa smuggling following the Ivory Coast’s recent decision to raise its farmgate price for cocoa, surpassing Ghana's...

Get licensed or shut down – Trade Minister directs cement producers

The Minister of Trade and Industry, K. T. Hammond, has directed cement manufacturers to secure licences or halt production immediately. The minister issued the directive...