The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) has commended the Government of Ghana, led by President John Dramani Mahama, for its decision to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport. In a press release issued yesterday, the Park described the move as a “principled act grounded in the supreme interest of the Republic,” noting that Ghana’s foremost international gateway should reflect the nation’s values of truth, justice, and patriotism. The statement emphasized that reverting to the name Accra International Airport corrects what it called “an anomaly that had endured for far too long.” Management of the Park urged Parliament to...
Ghana Begins Local Refining of ASM Gold
The Ghana Gold Board, in collaboration with Gold Coast Refinery, has officially commenced the local refining of gold sourced from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The initiative marks a significant step in the country’s efforts to add value to its mineral resources while formalising the ASM industry. A high-level tour of the refinery was conducted by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, alongside the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. The visit underscored government’s commitment to ensuring that gold produced by small-scale miners is refined locally to international standards, with full...
Catholic Church Honours Speaker Bagbin for Legacy of Service
The Catholic Church has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for his enduring legacy as a leader rooted in wisdom, humility, and service. The recognition was conferred during a Eucharistic Celebration held on 30th January 2026 at the Chapel of the Bishop of Wa Diocese. In his sermon, Most Rev. Francis Bomansaan, M.Afr., praised the Speaker’s statesmanship and unwavering commitment to the underprivileged, describing him as a virtuous Catholic and a selfless servant leader. A citation presented to Rt. Hon. Bagbin lauded him as “a paragon of humility, service, love and integrity,” and commended his...
Gazans Returning Through Rafah Crossing Describe Checks by Palestinian Militia
Two Gazan women who passed through the newly reopened Rafah crossing into Egypt on Monday told the BBC that a Palestinian militia group linked to Israel conducted searches at an Israeli military checkpoint inside Gaza. Lamia Rabia, travelling with her children, said Israeli forces escorted them from the border to a nearby checkpoint, where members of the Abu Shabab militia—also known as the Popular Forces—searched them and their belongings. “There was a woman from the Abu Shabab group who conducted the searches on the women,” she told the BBC. “They didn’t speak with us, they only searched us and then...
GETFund Warns Public Against Scholarship Fraudsters
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a warning to the public to avoid engaging with impersonators who demand money under the pretense of offering scholarships. In a release dated Wednesday, 4 February 2026, GETFund noted that it had taken notice of claims made by Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP), during a panel discussion on Sompa FM/TV. The Fund underscored that its scholarship programme is governed by strict regulations and is both transparent and merit-driven. “We wish to state with emphasis that GETFund scholarships constitute five per cent...
Senior Staff Strike Disrupts Academic Activities In Universities
The indefinite strike by the Senior Staff Association of the University of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of University Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG), and the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU-TUC) is beginning to take a heavy toll on academic activities. Some students from the Education Department of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), who visited the KNUST Basic School to observe teaching sessions as part of their teaching practice, were turned away after teachers, many of whom are union members, abandoned their posts. The affected students, who declined to speak on camera, acknowledged the disruption to...
World Cancer Day: ACO Joins Call For Stronger Cancer Prevention In Africa
The African Cancer Organisation (ACO) has joined the global community in marking World Cancer Day with a renewed call for stronger investment in cancer prevention across Africa and the diaspora. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the cancer burden on the continent through advocacy, capacity development and research. World Cancer Day is being observed under the theme “Close the Care Gap,” a message ACO says aligns with its mission to promote equitable access to cancer information, preventive services and early detection, particularly among underserved populations. Founder and President of ACO,...
Ghana Records Historic Drop In Inflation To 3.8% in January, Lowest Since 2021
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced that Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate for January 2026 stood at 3.8 percent, marking the lowest level since the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in 2021. This represents a 1.6 percentage point drop from the 5.4 percent recorded in December 2025 and continues a 13-month streak of declining inflation. Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, explained that the figures highlight how prices are changing and what this means for households, businesses, and the broader economy. “On average, prices increased by 3.8 percent between January 2025 and January 2026,” he said, noting that inflation...
Ghana Medical Trust Fund To Train 100 Specialist Pharmacists
Behind every life saved is a team, and every team needs its anchors. While clinicians and nurses fight on the frontlines, specialist pharmacists quietly hold the key to safe and effective treatment. Recognizing their vital role, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has announced plans to train 100 specialist pharmacists across the country over the next three years. The initiative is aimed at strengthening Ghana’s fight against non-communicable diseases by equipping pharmacists to work alongside clinicians and nurses in delivering integrated care. Led by Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Opoku-Darko, the Trust Fund paid a visit to the Ghana College of Pharmacists to...
Parliament To Mark One-Year Anniversary Of Ninth Session
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced plans to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Ninth Parliament, describing the occasion as an opportunity to reflect on lessons learnt and strengthen the institution for the future. Speaking at the opening of proceedings, the Speaker emphasized that the milestone offers renewed focus, responsibility, and commitment to serving the nation. He noted that the First Session of the Ninth Parliament had made steady progress in fulfilling its constitutional mandate, attributing recent achievements to the collective contributions of Members, parliamentary leadership, committees, staff of the Parliamentary Service, and civil...