Motorists across Ghana are facing fuel shortages as two major Oil Marketing Companies, GOIL PLC and Star Oil, have announced disruptions in supply linked to technical difficulties with the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS). In separate public notices, both companies explained that the ICUMS platform—used to process tax liabilities and documentation for lifting petroleum products—has...
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Gov’t distributes seized ‘galamsey’ water pumps to farmers to boost irrigation – Dumelo
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo, has revealed that the government has distributed thousands of water pumps seized from illegal mining operators to farmers across the country to support irrigation farming. Speaking on Joy News during a discussion on Ghana’s food sovereignty, 69 years after independence, Mr Dumelo explained that the initiative forms part of...
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Minority Chief Whip Urges Criminalisation of Ecocide in Ghana
Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has pressed for swift legislative measures to make ecocide a criminal offence in Ghana, cautioning that unchecked environmental destruction has reached critical levels. Addressing Parliament on Monday, he underscored the urgency of tackling widespread ecological harm, particularly from illegal mining activities. “Honourable Speaker, I...
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Ghana Lodges Protest to UN Over Attack on Peacekeepers in Lebanon
The Government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following a violent attack on Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The incident, which occurred on March 6, 2026, in Southern Lebanon, left two Ghanaian peacekeepers seriously injured. In a statement issued on March 7, 2026,...
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Ministry of Health Sets Up Committee to Probe Engineer’s Death and Emergency Care Failures
The Ministry of Health has announced the establishment of an Investigation Committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of 29-year-old engineer, Mr. Charles Amissah, who reportedly died after a hit-and-run accident on February 6, 2026. Allegations have surfaced that Mr. Amissah was denied emergency admission and care at three major facilities: Police Hospital, Ridge...
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United Party Calls for Integrity and Transformation as Ghana Marks 69 Years of Independence
The United Party (UP) has issued a strong call for national transformation as Ghana celebrates its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens and leaders alike to move beyond political stability and embrace integrity, accountability, and economic progress. In a statement released today under the theme “Ghana at 69: From Stability to Transformation,” the party paid tribute...
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Minority Caucus Vows to Defend Citizens’ Rights as Ghana Marks 69 Years of Independence
The Minority in Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to constitutionalism, accountability, and the protection of citizens’ rights as Ghana celebrates its 69th Independence Anniversary. In a statement released today, the caucus paid tribute to the men and women whose sacrifices secured Ghana’s freedom in 1957, while warning that the promise of independence remains unfulfilled for...
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You Belong to a Generation of Possibilities – Mahama to Ghana’s Youth
President John Dramani Mahama used the occasion of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day Parade to deliver a message of encouragement to the nation’s youth, affirming their central role in shaping the country’s future. “To the young people of this country, I see you, I hear you and I believe in your potential. You belong to a...
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President Mahama Calls for National Reset at Independence Day Parade
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to embrace a bold transformation of governance and production as the nation marked its 69th Independence Day. Addressing the parade, the President declared that his administration’s mandate was not merely to manage challenges but to “reset our nation” by reshaping how prosperity is created and shared. Reflecting on...
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Ghana and Peru Launch Commemorative Book Celebrating Bilateral Ties
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Peru, has launched a commemorative book titled “Peru–Ghana: A Journey of Friendship and Cooperation” as part of Peru’s “Immortalizing Bilateral Relations” series. The publication, unveiled on Thursday, March 5, 2026, documents nearly four decades of diplomatic engagement between the two nations...