The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested four persons in connection with a shooting incident that disrupted a burial and funeral ceremony at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The incident, which occurred during the burial of six family members, resulted in injuries to six civilians and three police officers....
The Office of the Cabinet Secretary has issued a formal reminder to all Ministers of State to strictly comply with established Cabinet protocols before making any public declarations regarding government policies or initiatives. This advisory follows a rising pattern where certain Ministers have unveiled significant programmes in the name of the Government without prior consultation,...
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a strong warning that it will initiate a nationwide strike if the government does not settle outstanding payments and fully enforce an arbitral decision made by the National Labour Commission (NLC) in May 2023. In an interview with Joynews, CETAG President Maxwell Bunu stated...
The leadership of the Ghana TVET Service has promptly initiated disciplinary measures against three Principals of Technical Institutes following substantiated reports of unauthorized fee imposition and extortion within their schools. The institutions involved are Agona Swedru Technical Institute in the Central Region, Sunyani Technical Institute in the Bono Region, and Madina Technical Institute in the...
President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability on Friday, described the policy as a moral responsibility rather than an act of charity. “Each student supported under this policy becomes an asset to our nation. A potential engineer, a teacher, an entrepreneur, a farmer or an...
Head of Communications at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Bernard Otabil, says the upcoming Cedi@60 celebration is not only to commemorate Ghana’s currency but also to promote national pride and tackle the growing trend of dollarisation in the country’s economy. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, October 27, ahead of the official launch...
Former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, accompanied by his wife Rebecca Akufo‑Addo, joined a host of former senior government officials today to honour the memory of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman‑Rawlings. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the former Chief of Staff and past Ministers of Defence, Interior, Transport, and Lands. The gathering followed the passing of...
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has announced that the central bank will soon introduce regulatory guidelines for digital lending in the country. He explained that the initiative is designed to safeguard consumers while strengthening collaboration between traditional banks and fintech companies. Dr. Asiama made the disclosure when addressing members...
The Government of Ghana has proclaimed a three-day national mourning period following the death of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement on Friday, noting that the observance will take place from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. In an official statement on behalf of the government,...
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reinforced his administration’s commitment to an independent yet accountable judiciary at the induction of 37 new High Court judges. “Judicial independence is the lifeblood of our democracy, and it must never be compromised,” President Mahama declared during the swearing-in ceremony. “But independence does not mean isolation. Courts must remain...