The Government has handed over 128 vehicles to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as part of efforts to strengthen local governance, improve service delivery and enhance the operational capacity of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). The vehicles, comprising sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks, were presented by the Minister for Local...
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has announced plans to overhaul the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), as part of efforts to strengthen regulation of Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. According to Mr. Tameklo, the existing law, which has been in force for two decades, requires significant...
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to collaborating with academia, particularly the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), to drive innovation and growth in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. Mr. Tameklo made the remarks when a delegation from UMaT, led by the Dean...
The Ministry of Education is intensifying efforts to promote industry-led Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of a broader strategy to equip young people with practical and job-ready skills for the labour market. Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, reiterated this commitment while addressing participants at the China–Africa TVET Conference...
The Ministry of Education has directed school authorities across the country to desist from charging unauthorised fees and diverting food intended for students, describing such practices as unacceptable and a breach of public trust. Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, issued the warning during the 50th anniversary celebration of Zamse Senior High/Technical School...
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for increased investment and stronger institutional support to enhance inmate reformation and reintegration programmes across the country. Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie made the appeal when she appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) at Parliament House on Tuesday as part of efforts to promote financial...
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, has announced an increase in the daily feeding grant for prison inmates from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5, describing the development as a significant step toward improving inmate welfare. Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie disclosed this while appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), where she also appealed to the...
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a temporary power outage in parts of the Central Region to enable emergency maintenance works aimed at improving service delivery. According to a public notice issued by the power distributor, the maintenance exercise is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to...
Ghana has officially launched December in GH 2026, inviting visitors from across the world to experience the country’s diverse culture, tourism attractions, music, fashion, cuisine and heritage under the theme, “Ghana to the World.” The annual tourism and cultural campaign is expected to showcase Ghana’s rich creative and cultural industries while positioning the country as...
Ghana’s campaign at the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship came to an end after the Black Starlets suffered a defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in the semi-finals. The Ghanaian side faced an uphill task after being reduced to 10 men in the 18th minute following the dismissal of Daniel Owusu. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Black...