The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has announced July 15, 2026, as the closing date for loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. In a statement signed by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Saajida Shiraz, the Fund urged applicants under both the Regular Students Loan and Students Loan Plus schemes to complete submissions ahead of the...
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Attorney-General lays Tribunal Bill In Parliament To Revive Public Tribunals
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has laid the Tribunal Bill 2026 in Parliament to reintroduce public tribunals as part of efforts to strengthen the administration of justice and improve access to courts. The Bill, if passed, will establish a reformed tribunal system to operate alongside the traditional courts, with clear constitutional...
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Interior Minister Urges Immigration Command Synergy to Tackle Evolving Threats
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak, has called on Regional and Sector Commanders of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to strengthen coordination and professionalism in addressing evolving migration and security challenges. Speaking at the GIS Regional Commanders’ Conference at the Centre of Excellence in Odorkor, the Minister stressed that no security institution can...
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Ghana Settles $700m Eurobond Ahead of Schedule, Strengthens Investor Confidence
The Government of Ghana has announced the full settlement of its US$700 million Eurobond obligation, reinforcing its commitment to prudent debt management and investor confidence. According to the Ministry of Finance, the payment was completed on Thursday, July 2, 2026, ahead of schedule. It comprised US$525.2 million in principal repayments and US$174.8 million in interest...
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Ghana, Nigeria Seal Four‑Year Maritime Pact to Boost Gulf of Guinea Security
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have signed a new four‑year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a renewed commitment to regional maritime cooperation. The agreement, concluded at NIMASA Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos, focuses on strengthening collaboration in key areas of mutual growth. These include the mutual...
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Ghana Extols Historic Ties with U.S. on America’s 250th Independence Anniversary
Ghana has reaffirmed its longstanding friendship with the United States of America, congratulating the nation on the occasion of its 250th Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana recalled the deep roots of bilateral relations dating back to 1957, when U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon, civil rights leader Dr....
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Health Minister Launches Free Primary Healthcare in Ahafo
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially launched the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Initiative in the Ahafo Region, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage without financial hardship for citizens. The ceremony, held in Goaso in the Asunafo North Municipality, followed a similar rollout in the Western North...
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Sanitation Challenges Persist In Nima As Residents Call For Urgent Action
The issue of poor sanitation continues to plague many communities across Ghana, particularly in Zongo areas, where inadequate waste management and clogged drainage systems remain major concerns. This year’s rainy season has further exposed the problem, with flooding incidents destroying properties, disrupting businesses, and claiming lives in several parts of the country. One of the...
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Ashanti Regional Command Extends Compassion to Persons with Drug Use Disorders
The Counselling, Referral and Social Reintegration Unit of the Narcotics Control Commission (Ashanti Region) has reached out to persons living with drug use disorders under its flagship programme, Wheels of Change. The outreach, held at Amakom, targeted individuals in vulnerable conditions, with the aim of spreading love and providing compassionate support to encourage access to...
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Ga Mantse Calls for National Unity to Tackle Accra Floods
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, together with the Ga Traditional Council, has urged Ghanaians to unite in confronting Accra’s perennial flooding, stressing that the challenge demands collective responsibility beyond engineering solutions. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and signed by Registrar Evelyn Amewotse on...