President John Dramani Mahama has announced the immediate cancellation of fuel allowances for all political appointees as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce public spending and promote fiscal discipline. This move is intended to redirect public funds towards vital sectors critical to national development. The President emphasized that leadership must also share in...
The Ministry of Education has allocated $117.1 million from the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and its second phase (AF2) to expand special support programs in basic schools across Ghana. This money will help fund several programs that aim to improve education, such as training teachers, giving schools extra money, and offering rewards...
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assured the people of Akwatia of a peaceful and incident-free by-election, drawing on lessons from the recent unrest during the Ablekuma North rerun to enhance security preparedness. Speaking at the Jubilee House on Monday, July 14, during the Government Accountability Series, the Minister described the violence at...
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially unveiled the academic timetable for the 2025/2026 school year, offering a structured guide for Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools nationwide. This updated calendar is designed to promote consistency in academic activities and allow adequate preparation time for pupils, particularly those preparing for the pivotal Basic Education Certificate...
The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action following the circulation of a viral video showing a police officer allegedly assaulting a journalist during election coverage at Ablekuma North. In a statement released on Friday, the Service confirmed that the officer involved has been immediately withdrawn from election duty and interdicted. The case has been...
Ghana has responded to the United States’ recent changes to its visa reciprocity policy, which now limits B1/B2 visas for Ghanaian nationals to just three months with a single entry. This marks a significant reduction from the previous five-year, multiple-entry arrangement that many Ghanaians have relied on for travel related to business, education, tourism, medical...
President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted Ghana’s willingness to collaborate with the Portuguese government to set up a national airline, as part of broader efforts to enhance the country’s aviation industry and stimulate economic growth. He delivered these comments on Thursday, July 10, at the Jubilee House during a formal gathering to accept letters of...
President John Dramani Mahama has formally introduced a nine-member transitional body responsible for managing the shift of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of Health’s authority to that of the University of Ghana. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Comprising scholars, healthcare experts, and legal professionals, the committee...
In a major move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s energy sector, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced a strategic boost to the country’s natural gas supply, courtesy of energy giant ENI. Starting Sunday, July 13, 2025, ENI will scale up its supply of natural gas by 30 million standard cubic feet per day,...
The Homicide Unit of the Ghana Police Service has uncovered and exhumed multiple human remains from a shrine at Gblorkope in the Central Tongu District, in connection with the suspected ritual murder of 28-year-old Nelson Anyana. The discovery followed an intensive investigation into Nelson’s disappearance, which led police detectives from the Ho Homicide Unit, accompanied...