The Presidency has announced that the Children Support Fund, created to provide financial assistance to the children of victims of the recent helicopter crash, has accrued a total of GHS 2.3 million. The initiative was announced by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, on Friday, August 15, as a direct response...
The Minority Health Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as “unlawful and reckless” behavior by Mr. Ralph St. Williams at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital. In a press release dated Tuesday, August 19, the Caucus expressed grave concern over a widely circulated video...
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that production of ballot papers for the forthcoming parliamentary by-election in Akwatia is set to begin on Wednesday, August 20. This update follows a pivotal meeting convened by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) earlier today, where representatives from various political parties gathered to deliberate on strategies to prevent electoral...
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has chalked up seven convictions and recorded one acquittal in corruption-related cases since January 2025, marking a decisive step in Ghana’s fight against graft. According to the OSP’s Half Yearly Report released on 31st July 2025, the convictions stemmed from high-profile cases involving public officials, private actors, and...
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed a list of 17 high-stakes corruption and corruption-related cases now under full investigation, sending shockwaves through Ghana’s political, corporate, and civil service circles. According to the OSP’s Half Yearly Report released on 31st July 2025, the investigations span multiple sectors, from extractives and procurement to payroll...
Volta River Aviation has clarified that the helicopter which executed an emergency landing in Nkawkaw on Wednesday, August 13, did so as a precaution due to unfavorable weather, emphasizing that at no time was the safety of the aircraft, its occupants, crew, or the general public at risk. In a statement released by the company’s...
The Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Agyei, has confirmed that the government has released a total of GH¢809 million to the contractor handling the Pokuase–Nsawam Highway project as of August 4, 2025. The announcement comes as construction crews have returned to the site to continue work on the vital roadway, bringing relief to commuters who have...
The State Department has annulled more than 6,000 visas issued to international students due to infractions of American law and prolonged stays beyond permitted limits, the department confirmed to the BBC. Officials stated that the “overwhelming majority” of these infractions involved offenses such as assault, driving while intoxicated (DWI), theft, and “affiliation with terrorism.” This...
His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to nine hundred and ninety-eight (998) prisoners across the country, following recommendations from the Prison Service Council and in consultation with the Council of State. The decision, made in accordance with Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, comes after a total of one thousand...
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) has strongly condemned a recent altercation at its Emergency Department, captured in a widely circulated social media video, involving relatives of an accident victim and hospital staff. The confrontation, reportedly triggered by perceived delays in attending to a critically injured patient, escalated into verbal abuse and physical assault...