The Audit Service of Ghana has issued a formal correction to its nationwide payroll audit report, clarifying that a figure previously attributed to a public servant was the result of a transpositional error. In a press release dated April 21, 2026, the Service explained that the reported unearned salary of GH₵427,995,661.40, which had been linked...
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GES Releases Funds for Perishable Food Procurement in Senior High Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of outstanding funds for the procurement of perishable food items for Senior High and Technical Schools across the country. In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, the Service confirmed that management has initiated processes to ensure the efficient distribution of the funds...
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Interior Minister Calls for Vigilance Against Extremism at Regional Security Talks
Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has urged heightened vigilance and stronger collaboration in the fight against violent extremism during the Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) Senior-Level Talks held in Accra. The high-level dialogue, hosted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), brought together key stakeholders to advance coordinated efforts at safeguarding stability, particularly...
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Ghana Advances Research-Driven Healthcare at ISPE Africa Conference
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, research-driven healthcare system, using the Annual Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology in Africa as a platform to drive reforms and strengthen partnerships against the rising burden of chronic diseases. The three-day conference, organised by the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) from April 20–22, has brought...
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PAC Begins Zonal Hearing on Auditor-General’s Report in Kumasi
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies. In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Abena Osei Asare, announced that the hearings will consider four key Auditor-General’s reports: the District...
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Parliamentary Committee Monitors Environmental Practices at Sentuo Oil Refinery
The Committee on Environment, Science and Technology of Parliament today undertook a monitoring visit to the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema as part of its oversight mandate on environmental sustainability practices. Management of the Refinery received the Committee and outlined key safety and environmental measures, including surface and groundwater monitoring systems and advanced flare technology...
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“PAC Will Be Fair, Not Witch-Hunting” — Committee Engages Ashanti Regional Minister
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has paid a working visit to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, to brief him on the Committee’s ongoing Zonal Public Hearing in the Region as part of its oversight responsibilities. Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Abena Osei Asare, explained that District Assemblies and public schools in...
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Government Approves Payment of Salary Arrears for GES Staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the approval of salary arrears payment for eligible staff, following clearance from the Ministry of Finance. In a circular dated April 20, 2026, the Service confirmed that the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has been authorized to disburse arrears covering the period from August 1, 2024, to...
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Bank of Ghana Clarifies Earnings Rules for Content Creators
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a clarification on how payouts to Ghanaian content creators from digital platforms, including earnings from X, should be treated under the country’s financial regulations. According to the statement, such inflows are classified as service export proceeds and are permissible under existing foreign exchange rules. Creators may receive their...
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Girls in Tech Camp Inspires Future Innovators in Tamale
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with UNESCO and Beijing Normal University, has concluded a week-long Girls in Tech Camp held from April 13 to 17, 2026, at Bagabaga College of Education in Tamale. The initiative underscored the importance of equipping girls with technological skills to compete on the global stage. More than sixty...