The Ghana Battalion (GHANBATT) 13 serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has been adjudged the overall best participating team in the “Akwaaba” Games, organised by the Ghana Formed Police Unit (GHAFPU) to officially welcome GHAFPU Rotation 10 into the mission area. The friendly sporting event brought together contingents from GHANBATT, GHAFPU, the Mongolian Battalion, Vietnam Level 2 Battalion, and the Pakistan Military Engineer Taskforce. Male and female participants competed in a variety of disciplines including volleyball, snooker, table tennis, tug of peace, sack race, and fill-in-the-bottles. GHANBATT 13 distinguished itself across the competitions, earning recognition as...
Cape Coast Assembly Presents 8-Year Development Plan to Vice President
The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, led by Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) George Arthur, has paid a courtesy call on Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at her office in Accra. The delegation included Members of Parliament for Cape Coast North and Cape Coast South, who joined in extending New Year’s greetings and expressing hopes for strength and clarity as the nation continues its reset agenda. During the meeting, the Assembly presented an ambitious eight-year development plan for the Cape Coast Metropolis. Key projects outlined in the plan include the refurbishment and eventual operation of the Evans Atta Mills Library, as...
British High Commission, Bank of Ghana Host Inaugural London-to-Accra Economic Growth Summit
The British High Commission in Ghana on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, partnered with the Bank of Ghana to host the inaugural London-to-Accra Economic Growth Summit. The landmark event explored new pathways for sustainable economic development, bringing together Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni, Second Deputy Governor Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, British High Commissioner to Ghana Dr. Christian Rogg, alongside government officials, diaspora members, private institutions, and development partners. Governor Dr. Asiama reaffirmed the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to financial stability and sustainable growth, noting: “Today’s summit will create an opportunity to deepen structured dialogue between the diaspora...
Bank of Ghana Governor Highlights Achievements at 77th Annual New Year School
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, outlined the Bank’s strategic achievements during the 77th Annual New Year School and Conference hosted by the University of Ghana. Reflecting on the past year, Dr. Asiama noted that the Bank’s primary role in 2025 was to restore monetary and financial stability, safeguard the integrity of the financial system, and rebuild confidence through firm but measured policy actions and stronger institutional coordination. “The results are now evident. Inflation eased from above 23 percent into single digits, levels not seen since 2019. External buffers strengthened significantly,...
Central Regional Fire Commander Inspects Kasoa Market Fire Site
The Central Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFOII Merinder Mary Attigah-Mensah, has visited the Kasoa New Market fire scene to assess the extent of damage and express sympathy to affected traders. Accompanied by the Kasoa Municipal Fire Commander, she commended fire personnel for their swift response to the incident. She urged municipal authorities to establish interim fire posts in both the old and new markets to strengthen emergency preparedness. ACFOII Attigah-Mensah further called for long-term measures, including re-demarcation and improved safety standards, to reduce the risk of future outbreaks. The Member of Parliament for Ewutu Senya East,...
IGP Promotes 30 Officers for Exemplary Service in Anti-Crime Operations
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted thirty officers to their next ranks in recognition of their distinguished conduct during recent high-profile operations in the Ashanti Region. The promotions honour the officers’ professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to duty, particularly in two major operations: the retrieval of 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition at the Kantanso Asankare Police Barrier, and the dismantling of a robbery syndicate along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch during the Christmas season. Among those promoted for their role in the Kantanso Asankare operation are C/Inspr Tibim Acheampong Solomon, Inspr Sarfo Adu Daniel, G/L Cpl Saeed...
Ayawaso East MP Naser Toure Laid to Rest
The late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Hon. Mahama Naser Toure, was laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic rites, following his passing on Sunday, 4 January, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. A Janazah prayer was held at 10:00 a.m. at the National Mosque in Accra, led by the National Chief Imam. The solemn ceremony was attended by family members, colleagues in Parliament, party officials, and residents of Ayawaso East. The body was later conveyed to the Madina Cemetery, where he was buried in line with Islamic tradition. Imam Musharudeen Sadeeq Maiga of the...
La Court Remands Sisters Over Attack on 12-Year-Old
The La District Court has remanded two women accused of assaulting a 12-year-old girl near La Roman Junior High School. The accused, Precious Giftan Mesopeh, 22, and Princess Giftan Mesopeh, 25, are facing three charges — conspiracy, assault, and cruelty to a child. Their mother, Priscilla Novishie Wanyo, is currently on the run and being pursued by police. Both women pleaded not guilty but were ordered into custody for two weeks after the court rejected a bail application filed by their lawyer. Prosecutor Chief Inspector Gladys Aikins Asare opposed the bail request, arguing that remand was necessary to allow police...
GNFS Clarifies Viral Video Alleging Assault by Fire Service Personnel
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has issued an official statement clarifying a viral video circulating on social media which allegedly shows firefighters assaulting a civilian. In a press release dated January 5, 2026, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Divisional Officer II Desmond E. Ackah, the Service said it had taken note of the video but stressed that the identity of the individual allegedly assaulted has not yet been established. According to the GNFS, the incident captured in the video is currently under police investigation, and the Service has pledged its full cooperation with law enforcement agencies...
GNFS Extinguishes Major Fire at Kasoa New Market, No Casualties Recorded
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained and extinguished a major fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market after hours of intense firefighting on Sunday, 4 January 2026. The Service received the distress call at 16:50 hours, with the first tender from Kasoa Fire Station arriving just eight minutes later to confront the blaze, which had already reached an advanced stage. Reinforcements were quickly deployed from Weija, Anyaa, Dansoman, Industrial Area, Flagstaff House, Madina, and Swedru Fire Stations, bringing the total response to eight fire engines—six from Greater Accra and two from the Central Region. The fire was...