Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has assured that the newly launched Big Push road project in Afienya, Greater Accra Region, will be completed in less than 24 months. Describing the initiative as a “bold intervention” that transcends politics, Mr. Agbodza said the government was determined to deliver results despite the Ministry’s heavy...
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme will deliver equitable road development across all 16 regions. Launching the initiative on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Afienya in the Greater Accra Region, the President said the programme is designed to modernise Ghana’s road network, improve inter-regional connectivity, and...
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has appealed to President John Mahama to urgently declare a state of emergency in response to the escalating menace of illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. The religious leaders cautioned that any further hesitation would constitute a betrayal of national trust. “Illegal and uncontrolled mining—commonly referred to as galamsey—has emerged...
The Ghana Gold Board has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable mining and environmental protection with a major donation to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in support of the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. At a brief ceremony in Accra, the Board presented a cheque for GHS 5 million and five...
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 by an Accra Circuit Court. The bail comes with one surety, without justification. His lead counsel, Daniel Mantey Addo, confirmed the decision on Monday, noting that Abronye’s health had...
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has accused the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) of straying from its professional mandate and adopting a partisan posture in its public advocacy. Addressing the GBA’s annual conference in Wa, Dr. Ayine expressed disappointment over what he described as the association’s inconsistent stance on constitutional matters, warning that...
Minister For Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed Cabinet’s approval for Ghana to participate in a third-country deportation arrangement with the United States, under which the country will accept a limited number of West African deportees. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, September 15, Mr. Ablakwa clarified that the...
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced sweeping changes to visa application procedures for Chinese nationals as part of renewed measures to combat illegal mining, locally known as galamsey. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, 15th September, Mr. Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s longstanding and cordial relations with China but...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has unveiled a major scholarship initiative aimed at deepening regional integration and expanding academic opportunities for both Ghanaian and West African students. As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Ministry will facilitate 1,000 scholarships for students...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has confirmed the successful evacuation of 17 Ghanaian nationals from conflict zones during the recent escalation of hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the coordinated operation demonstrated Ghana’s preparedness to act swiftly in safeguarding...