The Acting Head of Health Training Institutions, Mr. Tony Goodman, has warned nurses and midwives against creating social media content while wearing their official uniforms, cautioning that offenders will face disciplinary sanctions. According to Mr. Goodman, the directive forms part of efforts to uphold professionalism, preserve the integrity of the nursing and midwifery professions, and...
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has approved the observance of a National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day for private school teachers across the country on Friday, October 30, 2026. A circular signed by the Deputy Director-General (Management Services), Prof. Smile Dzisi, on behalf of the Director-General, said the approval followed a request by the Ghana...
The Volta North Regional Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man for unlawful possession of firearms, threats of death and the cultivation of suspected narcotic substances. The suspect, identified as Saviour Dzadze, was arrested on Wednesday, September 14, 2026, at Kpando Circuit Court premises after he was linked to a series of criminal activities within...
The National Service Authority (NSA) has extended the registration deadline for prospective National Service Personnel (NSPs) for the 2026/2027 service year from October 15 to October 23, 2026. The extension was announced in a statement issued by the Authority on October 16, 2026, to provide additional time for eligible personnel who are yet to complete...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed an additional specialised police operations team and a multi-purpose armoured vehicle to the Nkwanta Municipality in the Oti Region to strengthen security and maintain law and order in the area. According to a statement issued by the Oti Regional Police Headquarters, the reinforcement arrived in the municipality on...
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has held discussions with executives and representatives of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) on challenges confronting traders and businesses across the country. The meeting focused on a range of concerns affecting the trading community, including high import duties, escalating demurrage charges,...
Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has called on women in leadership positions to deliberately create opportunities for younger women and girls to rise and excel in their chosen fields. He made the appeal at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Women’s Awards, where he represented the Minister for Education, Haruna...
Ghana is set to host the signing of the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, popularly known as the Accra Convention, on October 26, 2026, in a development expected to strengthen international trade documentation and promote more efficient global commerce. The announcement was made by the Director of the Foreign Trade and Negotiations Directorate...
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has held discussions with the German Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Frederik Landshöft, on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the education sector, with a particular focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The meeting explored opportunities to deepen collaboration between Ghana and Germany in skills development and workforce preparation,...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has intensified efforts to strengthen the country’s export proceeds management system through its Nationwide Letter of Commitment (LOC) Sensitisation Programme, aimed at promoting compliance, facilitating trade and safeguarding foreign exchange resources. The programme brought together key stakeholders to deepen understanding of the Letter of Commitment framework and enhance collaboration among...