Category: News

 Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has described the adoption of a historic United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity as a turning point in global justice. Briefing the press in Accra, Hon. Ablakwa explained...

 Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing South-South cooperation and strengthening the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) at the recent Summit of Heads of State and Government held under the theme “A Transformed and Renewed OACPS in a Changing World.” Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), led Ghana’s...

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Environment, Energy and Finance has held the Ghana Climate Resilience Dialogue in partnership with the Global Renewables Congress, a project of the World Future Council. The dialogue brought together key stakeholders in the energy sector, including representatives from the Ministries of Energy and Finance, the Energy Commission, PURC, ECG, GRIDCo,...

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has convened the first quarter meeting of the Human Trafficking Management Board (HTMB), underscoring Government’s determination to intensify efforts against human trafficking and related exploitation in Ghana. At the meeting, the Minister administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to newly appointed Board members, congratulating them and...

 The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 56-year-old Enoch Obiri, which occurred at Soronko Farms near Obomofodensua in the Suhum Municipality. The suspect, identified as Eric Kenny, allegedly attacked the deceased on 13th February 2026, inflicting multiple stab wounds on his left arm and abdomen. Preliminary investigations suggest...

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has indicated that the government may review fuel taxes and levies if rising global oil prices begin to place excessive pressure on consumers. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that fuel pricing in Ghana is determined by three key factors: international market prices, taxes and levies, and the...

The Ministry of Health has taken a major step forward in strengthening cardiovascular care across the country following a donation of medical equipment valued at over GH₵6 million from AYA and its partners under the AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative. At a launch event in Accra, the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, unveiled revised...

The expansion of the Accra-Tema Motorway is scheduled to be finalized by August 2, 2027, following the clearance of all outstanding payments to contractors engaged in the project. This assurance was provided by Project Manager, Engineer Ben Sackey, during an inspection tour led by the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, on Tuesday, March...

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has confirmed that every contractor involved in the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure programme who has submitted a works certificate has been fully paid. Speaking on the progress of the initiative, Mr Agbodza said the government remains committed to ensuring that all projects under the programme are completed...