The Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has highlighted the urgent need for affordable food services within large corporate and institutional premises such as hospitals, banks, ministries, and major private-sector establishments. Presenting a statement before Parliament, she noted that many workers struggle to access reasonably priced meals during working hours. She explained...
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MP Abdul-Khaliq Calls for Urgent Action on Emergency Care Deficit
The Member of Parliament for Nanton, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq, has raised alarm over Ghana’s growing emergency care deficit, urging government to take immediate steps to strengthen the country’s emergency healthcare system. Making a statement on the floor of Parliament, he highlighted critical challenges including inadequate ambulance services, poorly equipped emergency units, and a...
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Deputy Defence Minister Clarifies Microlight Crash in Tema
The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Genfi, has issued a statement following reports of a fatal crash involving a microlight aircraft at Tema Community 1 on Monday afternoon. In a Facebook post shared late in the day, the Deputy Minister confirmed that the aircraft involved was privately owned and not part of the Ghana...
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Ghana Embassy in UAE Announces Emergency Evacuation Amid Middle East Tensions
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Abu Dhabi, in coordination with the Consulate General in Dubai, has announced an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaian nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates. The directive, issued on Monday, March 16, 2026, follows escalating tensions in the Middle East region. The Embassy is urging all interested...
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President Mahama Orders Expansion of Security Services Recruitment
President John Dramani Mahama has directed that recruitment into Ghana’s security services be significantly expanded, doubling the intake from 20,000 to 40,000 personnel over the next four years. The announcement followed a high-level meeting at the Jubilee House on Monday, March 16, 2026, attended by the Heads of Security Agencies, the Minister for the Interior,...
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Three Arrested in Eastern Region Over Counterfeit U.S. Dollar Notes
The Eastern Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three individuals in Larsi, Odumase-Krobo, for possession of counterfeit U.S. currency amounting to 105 bundles of forged $100 notes. The suspects, identified as Ebenezer Narh-Tsu (20), George Attor (48), and Bishop Robert Olertety (54), were apprehended on March 11, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation by...
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Microlight Aircraft Crashes in Tema; GCAA Confirms Incident
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a microlight aircraft crashed in Tema on Monday, March 16, 2026. According to the Authority, the aircraft, registered as 9GADV, was flying from Ho to Accra and was expected to arrive at 1520 Zulu time. The last radio contact with the aircraft was recorded at 1418...
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Three Arrested Over Murder and Causing Harm in Gbiniyiri
The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with a violent attack that resulted in murder and serious injuries at Gbiniyiri in the Savannah Region. According to a statement issued by the Regional Police Headquarters in Damongo, the arrests were carried out on March 14, 2026, by the Inspector-General of...
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Parliamentary Minority Engages IMF on Ghana’s Economic Outlook
In a bid to deepen dialogue on Ghana’s economic trajectory, members of the Parliamentary Minority Caucus met with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday, March 16, 2026. The meeting, initiated by Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, provided a platform for the Caucus to share feedback on recent economic developments and policy...
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Beginnings Fund Commits $40 Million to Support Ghana’s Maternal and Newborn Health Drive
The Beginnings Fund has pledged $40 million to bolster Ghana’s efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality, marking a significant investment in the country’s health sector. A delegation led by Chief Executive Officer Alice Kang’e paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to formally introduce the organization and discuss...