The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned an assault on a teacher of Kade Senior High Technical School , describing the act as unacceptable and assuring the public that appropriate sanctions will be applied. In an immediate release signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES said its attention was drawn to...
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Supreme Court Dismisses NAM 1’s Bid to Halt Trial
The Supreme Court has thrown out an application filed by Nana Appiah Mensah, widely known as NAM 1, which sought to overturn earlier decisions of the High Court and Court of Appeal in his ongoing criminal case. The ruling clears the way for the trial to proceed without further delay. NAM 1, former Chief Executive...
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President Mahama Signs Bill to Repeal COVID-19 Levy
President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law a bill repealing the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, fulfilling a major campaign promise to scrap what he described as a burdensome and confusing tax. The announcement was made in a statement by the Presidency Communications, accompanied by photos of the President assenting to the bill at the...
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Final Funeral Rites for Dr. Edward Omane Boamah Set for December 13
The concluding funeral rites for Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former Minister of Defence and ex-Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025. An official statement from the Presidency indicates that the service will commence at 12:00 noon at Jackson’s Park in Koforidua. The event is...
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Ghana Promotes Investment Opportunities in Washington as Attendees Urge Expansion Across U.S.
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to attracting American investment as the Embassy hosted the inaugural Investing in Ghana Business Forum in Washington, D.C. The high-level event, held at Norton Rose Fulbright, convened U.S. business leaders, investors, and policy stakeholders for dialogue on Ghana’s investment climate,...
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GWCL Says Tariff Increase Won’t Guarantee 24/7 Water Flow
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says it will keep working to maintain water flow across the country, but Ghanaians should not expect round-the-clock supply under the current tariff regime. Speaking on PM Express, the company’s PRO, Stanley Martey, said the new 15.92% tariff approved by the PURC is far too little to sustain the...
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Gov’t Condemns Alleged Ill-Treatment of Ghanaians at Tel Aviv Airport
The Government of Ghana has strongly protested the alleged ill-treatment of Ghanaian travellers by Israeli authorities at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, describing the actions as unacceptable and deeply humiliating. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, government said it had received reports that some...
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Roads Ministry Rolls Out Reforms to Ensure Quality Bitumen Supply
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced sweeping reforms to tackle the use of substandard bitumen in road construction, pledging stronger oversight and accountability across the sector. At a stakeholder meeting held Tuesday, Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, underscored government’s determination to guarantee durable and cost-effective road infrastructure under the flagship...
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Roads Minister Warns Against Financial Indiscipline, Inaugurates Advisory Board
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has inaugurated the Ministry’s Ministerial Advisory Board, cautioning against financial recklessness in the sector. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, December 9, the Minister disclosed that in 2024 alone, contracts worth more than GH¢30 billion were awarded without commencement authorisation certificates, a practice he described...
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OSP Arraigns Former NPA Boss, Nine Others Over GH¢291m Extortion Case
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Tuesday, December 9, arraigned former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, together with nine other individuals and companies, before the High Court. The accused appeared before Criminal Court 4 to face a consolidated 54-count charge sheet outlining allegations of Extortion, Abuse of...