The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa has extended appreciation to President H.E. John Dramani Mahama for providing FIFA World Cup tickets to Ghanaians in Canada, enabling them to support the Black Stars at the global tournament. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Mission explained that the tickets were distributed through Ghanaian Community Associations across Canada using a random selection process. The High Commission acknowledged the limited number of tickets available and commended the cooperation of the Ghanaian community during the distribution exercise. Special gratitude was also conveyed to Hon. Kofi Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, and Hon....
Police Caution Students Ahead of WASSCE Completion
As final-year students across the country prepare to complete the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on Friday, June 19, the Ghana Police Service has urged candidates to remain disciplined, law-abiding, and to celebrate responsibly after their examinations. In a statement, the Service reminded students that acts of violence, vandalism, arson, assault, and other unlawful conduct carry serious criminal consequences that could permanently jeopardize their futures and derail the academic careers they have worked hard to build. The Police cautioned that it will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute any student found engaging in such misconduct. The warning follows...
GHS Lauches 2026 Integrated Mass Drug Administration Campaign To Eliminate NTDS
The Service has officially launched its 2026 Integrated Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign, a major public health intervention aimed at eliminating three debilitating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Onchocerciasis (River Blindness), Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), and Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia). Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Director of the Public Health Division, welcomed stakeholders and emphasized that this year’s intervention is a key milestone toward achieving the national goal of eliminating these diseases as public health problems by 2030. He noted that the integrated campaign will provide safe and effective medicines across affected communities nationwide from 20th June to 3rd July 2026. He emphasized that the media’s...
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Social Protection at Ethiopia Knowledge Exchange
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has led a Ghanaian delegation to participate in the Knowledge Exchange and Closing Event for Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Programme Phase Five (PSNP 5). The high-level gathering brought together ministers, policymakers, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector actors, and social protection experts to reflect on the achievements of PSNP 5 and share lessons on building resilient and inclusive social protection systems across Africa. Discussions centered on how social protection programmes can evolve beyond immediate assistance to create sustainable pathways out of poverty through productive employment,...
Interior Minister Sets Up Inquiry Committee on Building Collapses
Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has inaugurated a 13-member Committee of Inquiry to investigate the causes of Ghana’s recent spate of deadly building collapses, describing them as “failures of systems, processes, oversight and accountability.” Speaking at the Ministry of the Interior, the Minister stressed that the probe must go beyond structural defects to examine defective construction materials, design deficiencies, construction malpractice, environmental degradation, climate-related factors, human negligence, and institutional lapses. “The collapse of a building is not merely a structural failure. It is often a failure of systems, processes, oversight and accountability. We owe it to the victims and future...
President Mahama Rallies Black Stars Ahead of World Cup Opener
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stirring message of support to Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, as they prepare for their opening match against Panama in Toronto at the FIFA World Cup. In an official statement released by the Presidency Communications, the President, government, and people of Ghana pledged their full backing for the team in what marks the nation’s fifth appearance at the global tournament. “You carry more than a ball. You are carrying the hopes, dreams, and heritage of a people,” the message declared, underscoring the unity and pride that the Black Stars inspire across...
BoG Converts Rural Banks into Community Banks
The Bank of Ghana has announced the conversion of the Rural Banking Sector into the Community Banking Sector, marking a major milestone in the country’s microfinance reform agenda. In a statement issued by its Communications Department, the central bank said the change is in line with the Revised Microfinance Sector Framework, 2026 (Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2026/03). All existing Rural Banks will now operate as Community Banks and are required to complete statutory name changes, corporate rebranding, and regulatory alignments by December 2026. The reform coincides with the 50th anniversary of rural banking in Ghana, first introduced in 1976 to expand financial...
Algerian Speaker Joins Accra Conference on UN Resolution
The Speaker of the Algerian Parliament, Mr. Azouz Nasri, has arrived in Ghana to take part in the Next Steps High-Level Consultative Conference on the implementation of the landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans. Mr. Nasri was welcomed at the Jubilee Lounge by Ghana’s First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, ahead of the opening of the three-day meeting. Scheduled from June 17 to 19, the conference will bring together leaders, parliamentarians, and stakeholders from across Africa and the diaspora to reflect on the far-reaching implications of the UN Resolution. The gathering aims to advance...
Austrian Envoy Calls on Speaker Bagbin, Reaffirms Bilateral Ties
The Austrian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Johannes Gleissner, has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in Accra, reaffirming Austria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Ambassador Gleissner praised Ghana’s stable democracy and robust parliamentary oversight, noting that these values provide fertile ground for deeper cooperation. He highlighted new opportunities in technical collaboration and expressed Austria’s strong desire to expand trade and cultural exchanges with Ghana. In his response, Speaker Bagbin welcomed Austria’s continued support for Ghana’s development agenda and emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering international partnerships. He called for...
CSA Urges Universities to Strengthen Cybersecurity After UK Attack
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned Ghanaian universities to strictly adhere to the Directive for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) following a major cyber-attack on the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. The attack, which compromised sensitive data of approximately 450,000 students and alumni, has underscored the vulnerability of educational institutions worldwide. In a statement, the CSA emphasized that Ghanaian universities undergoing digital transformation must prioritize cybersecurity preparedness to safeguard critical systems and personal information. Launched in October 2021, the CII Directive provides a regulatory framework for protecting vital digital assets across key sectors. The CSA...