President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled a pledge made at the launch of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), donating six months of his basic salary to support the initiative. He was joined by government appointees, who contributed one month of their basic salaries, bringing the total donation to GHS 6,102,737.80. The contribution was officially...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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President Mahama Presides Over 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency in Accra, marking the formal rotation of security responsibility. In line with tradition, the Ghana Navy officially took over from the Ghana Army to provide security at the Presidency for the next three months. The colourful...
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Deputy EC Chair Dr Bossman Asare to resign effective July 31
The government has confirmed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr Bossman Asare, has formally written to the President indicating his intention to resign from office with effect from July 31, 2026. Addressing journalists on Monday, June 15, the Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, stated that Dr Asare’s decision was driven by his...
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National Chief Imam Calls for Prayers and Support for Black Stars at FIFA World Cup 2026
The National Chief Imam of the Republic of Ghana, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on Ghanaians to unite in prayer and support for the Black Stars as they represent the nation at the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a statement issued by his office, His Eminence extended goodwill, solidarity, and prayers...
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GNFS Responds to Car Crash at Ho Civic Centre; One Dead
Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Volta Region swiftly responded to a road traffic accident involving a Hyundai Mighty truck at the Ho Civic Centre traffic light on Saturday. Firefighters, working alongside other emergency responders, rescued two victims — a 35-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman — and conveyed them to...
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GES Warns Public Against Fake BECE School Selection Notice
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned candidates, parents, and guardians to disregard a fake notice circulating online which claimed that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) school selection exercise would begin on June 15. The fabricated document, which bore the GES logo and letterhead, was stamped “FAKE” to alert the public of its...
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GNFS Prevents Disaster at Amenam Supermarket; Saves GH¢80,000 Worth of Goods
Swift intervention by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) from the New Abirem Municipal Fire Station prevented a potential disaster after a fire outbreak at a mini supermarket near the clinic at Amenam. A five-member crew led by ADO II Annor Fobih Romeo responded to a distress call in the early hours of...
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Finance Minister Opens 7th Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative Steering Committee Meeting
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, urging deeper collaboration between the world’s two largest cocoa producers to build a more resilient and profitable sector for farmers. The high-level meeting brought together senior government officials, industry stakeholders, and representatives...
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Over 900 GNFS Officers Trained in Digital Fire Compliance System to Boost Safety Standards
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has trained Nine Hundred and Eighty-Three (983) officers from five Regional Commands on the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), marking a major step in modernising fire safety regulation through technology and digital innovation. The two-day capacity-building programme, held at the Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) in...
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Finance Minister Unveils “Auditors’ Court” to Strengthen Accountability
The Ministry of Finance has inaugurated a nine-member Governing Board of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson unveiling plans to establish an “Auditors’ Court” to strengthen supervision of internal auditors and promote greater public scrutiny. Dr. Forson underscored government’s commitment to improving the internal audit function within the public...