The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported that the Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) recorded a year-on-year inflation rate of 2.2 percent in March 2026, reflecting changes in the overall cost of construction inputs such as materials, labour, and equipment. The PBCI, benchmarked to a 2023 base year of 100, serves as a key tool...
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Two Arrested in Oti Region for Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
The Nkwanta Municipal Police Command has arrested two individuals for unlawful possession of firearms and large quantities of ammunition following an intelligence-led operation. According to the Ghana Police Service, officers intercepted a Kia Rhino truck with registration number GW 9927-13 at the Brewaniase Police barrier. The vehicle was driven by 27-year-old Richard Kpimbi, with 20-year-old...
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Minority Caucus Demands Decisive Action on Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on government to take urgent and decisive measures in response to reports of xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Caucus condemned incidents of harassment, assault, and obstruction of essential services faced by Ghanaian citizens, describing the...
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Launches Ambassadors’ Chat Series with Diplomatic Pioneer Akwei
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has inaugurated its maiden Ambassadors’ Chat Series, featuring centenarian Ambassador Richard Maximillian Akwei, one of Ghana’s ten pioneering Foreign Service Officers who helped chart the country’s early diplomatic course. The event, held on April 28, 2026, provided officers of the Ministry with a rare opportunity to engage directly with a...
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Civil Service Council Visits Ministry of Gender to Strengthen Collaboration
The Civil Service Council, led by its Chairman, Dr. Lawrence A. Kannae, on Tuesday paid a familiarisation visit to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) as part of efforts to deepen collaboration and enhance service delivery across the public sector. The delegation first called on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social...
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Parliamentary Committee Engages State Housing Company on Implementation Progress
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing has invited the State Housing Company (SHC) to present a comprehensive report on the status of implementation across 34 classified areas, as part of efforts to improve efficiency and strengthen accountability in the housing sector. During the presentation, SHC management reported full implementation in key areas including...
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Central Regional Health Directorate Launches Probe into Maternal Death at Kasoa Hospital
The Central Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has announced the formation of a high-level investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding a reported maternal death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital. In a statement issued on Wednesday and addressed to all media houses, the Directorate expressed its condolences to the bereaved...
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Resignation Calls Baseless — Energy Ministry defends Jinapor
The Ministry of Energy has rejected calls for the resignation of its sector minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, describing such demands as unjustified and politically motivated amid ongoing efforts to stabilise and improve Ghana’s energy supply. The calls for the Minister to step down were made by the Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, April 28, who...
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One Million Coders Programme Moves to Phase Two with Constituency Training Centres
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has presented laptops to all Regional Ministers and Members of Parliament for deployment at constituency-level training centres, marking a major milestone in preparations for Phase Two of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). The nationwide distribution is aimed at ensuring constituency-level ownership and effective delivery of training...
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Mahama Visits Fuveme, Assures Coastal Protection Measures
President John Dramani Mahama has visited communities in Fuveme affected by recent tidal waves, engaging residents on both immediate relief efforts and long-term coastal protection strategies. The President noted that the area falls under the World Bank-supported West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA), a $150 million initiative designed to tackle coastal erosion and tidal...