The tremors from Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Senate primary will have been felt hundreds of miles away by the Democratic Party leadership. In a year in which Republicans appear to be facing significant electoral headwinds, Democratic primary voters have taken a chance on a left-wing insurgent, raising the stakes in a Senate race in November that could decide overall control of the upper chamber. The question is whether the way El-Sayed has electrified the party base and tapped into their anger will work on general election voters. And whether an unabashedly left-wing Democrat can win in a swing state....
EU Donates Patrol Boats to Ghana Navy to Boost Maritime Security
The European Union (EU), through its Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) Programme, has handed over two Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to the Ghana Navy following the completion of a two‑week Boat Operators Training Course at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Nutekpor. The training, conducted by instructors from the Portuguese Navy, equipped Ghanaian naval personnel with practical skills in boat handling, navigation, seamanship, maritime safety and operational procedures. Officials say the initiative is aimed at strengthening the Navy’s capacity to combat piracy, armed robbery at sea, illegal fishing, trafficking and other transnational maritime crimes. Welcoming guests to...
Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi set for record €30m move to Coventry City
Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi is on the verge of becoming the most expensive player ever sold by a Danish club after FC Nordsjælland agreed a record transfer with English Premier League side Coventry City. According to Danish outlet Tipsbladet, Coventry City will pay a guaranteed €27 million for the 20-year-old midfielder, with a further €3 million in performance-related bonuses, taking the total value of the deal to €30 million. The transfer, which is subject to a medical examination and the completion of contractual formalities, will eclipse every previous sale in the history of the Danish Superliga. The guaranteed fee of...
GSA to Enforce Vehicle Homologation Programme from October
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has announced that it will begin strict enforcement of the National Vehicle Homologation and Conformity Assessment Programme from October 1, 2026, to ensure all vehicles imported, assembled or manufactured in Ghana meet national safety, quality and environmental standards. The programme, according to the Authority, is designed to prevent the influx of substandard and environmentally harmful vehicles into the country. It requires that all new vehicle manufacturers, assemblers, importers and distributors have their vehicles homologated by the GSA before sale or registration. Officials explained that homologation involves rigorous testing and certification to confirm that vehicles comply...
PNP Joins Calls for Equal Justice, Rule of Law
The People’s National Party (PNP) has declared its support for ongoing demonstrations in defence of democracy and the rule of law, stressing that justice must be applied fairly and without political bias. In a press statement issued in Accra, the party announced it would join the New Patriotic Party (NPP) demonstration, citing concerns about selective justice and unequal treatment of opposition members. The PNP said democracy cannot thrive if justice is applied selectively or if citizens are intimidated for expressing political opinions. Chairperson and Leader of the PNP, Janet Asana Nabla, underscored that the defence of democracy is not about...
2 Cedis Diesel Relief Not Generosity – Minority
The opposition New Patriotic Party has described the government’s two-cedi diesel relief as a temporary measure, arguing that it should not be presented as an act of generosity. Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, George Kwame Aboagye, said the intervention does not return households and businesses to the fuel price levels they experienced in January 2025, arguing that consumers have already paid higher costs through petroleum-related levies. Addressing the media on Wednesday, August 5, Mr Aboagye said the relief only offsets a fraction of increases experienced over the past 18 months. “A two-cedi reduction is not generosity. It is a...
“Disciplined Rescue Framework Key to Stability”- BOG Governer
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, today opened the Bank of Ghana–Chartered Institute of Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners (CIRIP) Ghana Forum on Non-Performing Loans and Post-Commencement Financing at Bank Square. Addressing participants, Dr. Asiama underscored the importance of a disciplined business rescue framework that supports viable enterprises while safeguarding overall financial stability. He stressed that post-commencement financing must be anchored in commercial viability, transparency, sound credit risk management, and accountability. The Governor urged stronger collaboration among banks, insolvency practitioners, and other stakeholders to build a predictable, risk-sensitive framework. Such a framework, he noted, would not...
AMA Vows Strict Enforcement of Sanitation By‑Laws
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has warned that it will strictly enforce its sanitation by‑laws against persons who flout directives during the National Sanitation Day (NSD) exercise. Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, addressing traders in the Central Business District during the August edition of the exercise, urged residents and business operators to embrace sanitation as a permanent way of life. He stressed that the initiative must go beyond a monthly clean‑up and become part of the daily routine of citizens. “Just as eating is considered essential, traders and residents should also make it a habit to clean their...
Bagbin Commissions Expanded Dialysis Unit in Wa to Boost Renal Care
Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has partnered with Sustainable Health Education and Interventions Limited (SHEILD) to commission a GH₵4 million expanded dialysis unit at the Upper West Regional Hospital, a milestone aimed at decentralising specialist renal healthcare and easing the burden on patients in northern Ghana. The new facility, equipped with six dialysis machines, ancillary equipment and staff training support, is expected to serve thousands of patients across the Upper West Region and neighbouring areas. Chronic kidney disease claims over 4,000 lives annually in Ghana, yet fewer than 500 dialysis machines serve the entire country, leaving...
President Mahama Celebrates Ghana–Jamaica Bond at Parliament Sitting
President John Dramani Mahama has celebrated the enduring bond between Ghana and Jamaica, reaffirming the shared history, cultural ties, and collective aspirations that connect Africa and the Caribbean. Addressing a special joint sitting of the Jamaica Houses of Parliament, President Mahama reflected on the deep historical links between the two regions, declaring that “the story of Jamaica is, in many respects, the story of Africa.” The President honoured the courage and sacrifices of enslaved Africans whose contributions shaped societies across the world, while stressing the importance of pursuing reparatory justice through truth, accountability, reconciliation, and healing. President Mahama affirmed Ghana’s...