The Commander of the Army Training Command (ATRAC), Brigadier General Joshua Amanor, has officially opened the United Nations Engagement Platoon training at the Army Peace Operations Training School (APOTS), Bundase. In his opening remarks, Brigadier General Amanor described the Engagement Platoon as a critical force multiplier in complex operational environments. He emphasized that personnel require...
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Deputy Health Minister Commissions First-Ever Eye Surgical Centre in Central Region
The government has taken a major step toward reducing preventable blindness in the Central Region, as Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, commissioned a state-of-the-art Surgical Eye and Training Centre at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. The 33-bed facility, equipped with three modern operating theatres, is the first of its kind in the...
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Ghana, Tanzania Push for Permanent Joint Commission
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has held high-level bilateral talks with Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, at the State House in Arusha. The discussions, conducted in the spirit of Pan-African solidarity, focused on strengthening Ghana–Tanzania relations, deepening continental cooperation, and addressing pressing regional and global developments. On...
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Deputy Health Minister Tours Health Facilities in Tamale
As part of her working visit to the Northern Region, Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, toured several health facilities to assess infrastructure, equipment needs, and staffing gaps, reaffirming government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery. At the Tamale Central Hospital, she visited the Out-Patient Department (OPD), interacting with staff and patients to gain...
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Ablakwa Commends Embassy Staff in UAE for Support to Black Queens
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has praised staff of the country’s embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their dedication and professionalism in supporting the national women’s football team, the Black Queens. In a Facebook post, Ablakwa lauded the embassy team for their “remarkable patriotism, courage, compassion and professionalism” as they...
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Minority MPs Raise Cocoa Pods in Parliament After State of the Nation Address
In a striking display of symbolism, Members of the Minority in Ghana’s Parliament raised cocoa pods moments after President John Dramani Mahama delivered the State of the Nation Address, sending a clear message about the importance of Ghana’s cocoa industry. The gesture underscored cocoa’s central role in Ghana’s economy and identity. Renowned globally for its...
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Ghana Lifts Restrictions on Domestic Bond Issuance
The Ministry of Finance has announced the expiration of restrictions on new domestic bond issuance, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery. The three-year restriction, imposed in 2023 following the debt default that preceded the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), prevented government from issuing new bonds. Its expiration signals renewed confidence in Ghana’s fiscal...
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Speaker Bagbin Breaks Ground for New Classroom Block in Volta Region
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has cut the sod for the construction of an eight-unit classroom block for the Anywrase E.P. Basic School in the Awudome Traditional Area, bringing renewed hope to the community. Standing alongside the Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah, the Speaker pledged his full support for...
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Ghana Successfully Evacuates Embassy Staff from Iran
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the successful evacuation of all staff from the country’s embassy in Iran, citing safety concerns amid ongoing instability. In a Facebook post, Ablakwa expressed relief that the diplomats are “safe and in high spirits” following the operation. He confirmed that Ghana’s embassy in Iran has...
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Three Arrested Over Death of Liberian National in Lashibi
The Accra Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested three persons in connection with the death of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengeeh, following an incident at Lashibi near Sakumono. According to a press release issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit on March 2, the incident occurred on Friday, February 27,...