The United Kingdom Ghana Gold Programme (UKGGP), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) have held their first technical meeting to operationalise a joint programme designed to track and trace illicit financial inflows within Ghana’s gold trading ecosystem. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod reaffirmed the Board’s commitment...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Ghana, Columbus Partner to Recruit Nurses for US
The Ministry of Health has announced a new partnership with the City of Columbus, Ohio, to create employment opportunities for qualified Ghanaian nurses in the United States. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Ministries of Health and Labour, Jobs and Employment, follows months of technical discussions with US counterparts....
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GAF Engineers to Receive Order of the Companion of the Volta
President John Mahama has announced the conferment of “The Order of the Companion of the Volta” on the Engineer Corps of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) during the country’s 70th anniversary next year. The Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces announced this during the handover ceremony of the Right-of-Way clearance at Kwaso in the Ashanti...
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Ayariga Partners NCCE, GBC to Broadcast Local Assembly Meetings
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has announced a new initiative to provide live coverage of General Assembly and Town Hall meetings across Ghana’s Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). The programme, developed in collaboration with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), is aimed...
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GES Declares September 25 as National CPD Day
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has declared Friday, September 25, 2026 as National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day, under the theme “Assessment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Empowering Teachers to Assess Learning.” In a circular signed by Prof. Smile Dzisi (Mrs.), Deputy Director‑General (MS), for the Director‑General, the Service directed all Regional Directors...
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Fidelity Bank Donates GH¢200,000 to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support vulnerable citizens battling chronic non‑communicable diseases who require specialised medical care. Presenting the cheque, Deputy Managing Director Kwabena Boateng underscored the Bank’s belief that good health is the foundation of national development. He pledged Fidelity Bank’s continued support for initiatives...
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Ministry of Education Welcomes Call for Transparent Review of CSSPS
The Ministry of Education has welcomed the call by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for a transparent and comprehensive review of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). In a statement signed by Minister Haruna Iddrisu, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to merit‑based placement and continuous improvement of the system. It announced the establishment...
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Ghana Launches Presidential Initiative to Cut Maternal Deaths by 20% Annually
Ghana has launched the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response (PRIMER), a five‑year multisectoral programme aimed at reducing maternal deaths by 20 percent annually and ensuring women receive timely, quality care before, during and after childbirth. The initiative, unveiled by Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, is...
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Mahama Honours Army Engineers for Swift Accra–Kumasi Expressway Clearance
President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Engineer Regiments of the Ghana Armed Forces for completing the clearing of the Right‑of‑Way for the 198.7‑kilometre, six‑lane Accra–Kumasi Expressway in just 19 weeks — one week ahead of schedule. In recognition of their exceptional service, the President announced that the Engineer Regiments will receive the Order of...
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$2 Billion Secured for Accra–Kumasi Expressway – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Government has secured $2 billion to finance the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, a landmark project aimed at transforming Ghana’s transport infrastructure. Speaking at a public event, the President disclosed that the funds have already been set aside in a special account at the Bank of Ghana, underscoring...