The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has warned that it will strictly enforce its sanitation by‑laws against persons who flout directives during the National Sanitation Day (NSD) exercise. Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, addressing traders in the Central Business District during the August edition of the exercise, urged residents and business operators to embrace sanitation as a permanent way of life. He stressed that the initiative must go beyond a monthly clean‑up and become part of the daily routine of citizens. “Just as eating is considered essential, traders and residents should also make it a habit to clean their...

Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has partnered with Sustainable Health Education and Interventions Limited (SHEILD) to commission a GH₵4 million expanded dialysis unit at the Upper West Regional Hospital, a milestone aimed at decentralising specialist renal healthcare and easing the burden on patients in northern Ghana. The new facility, equipped with six dialysis machines, ancillary equipment and staff training support, is expected to serve thousands of patients across the Upper West Region and neighbouring areas. Chronic kidney disease claims over 4,000 lives annually in Ghana, yet fewer than 500 dialysis machines serve the entire country, leaving...

President John Dramani Mahama has celebrated the enduring bond between Ghana and Jamaica, reaffirming the shared history, cultural ties, and collective aspirations that connect Africa and the Caribbean. Addressing a special joint sitting of the Jamaica Houses of Parliament, President Mahama reflected on the deep historical links between the two regions, declaring that “the story of Jamaica is, in many respects, the story of Africa.” The President honoured the courage and sacrifices of enslaved Africans whose contributions shaped societies across the world, while stressing the importance of pursuing reparatory justice through truth, accountability, reconciliation, and healing. President Mahama affirmed Ghana’s...

 The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has received a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs and the Afife Traditional Council to deliberate on key educational development priorities in the region. Central to the discussions was the proposed transformation of Ohawu Agricultural College into a full-fledged university. The Minister reaffirmed Government’s commitment to the initiative, explaining that the process would begin with the provision of infrastructure and resources, followed by the necessary legislative framework to formalize the upgrade. Other issues raised included the establishment of a University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) satellite campus at Battor and...

 Intercity STC Coaches Ltd. has issued a public notice clarifying that no fatalities occurred in the Accra–Kumasi–Accra bus accident reported on Monday. The company dismissed earlier claims suggesting that only ten passengers survived, describing them as false and misleading. According to the statement, all passengers and crew involved in the incident received medical attention and were subsequently discharged. Management emphasized STC’s unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and customer care, assuring the public, passengers, stakeholders, and media of continued cooperation with authorities to verify information. The notice, signed “By Management,” reaffirmed STC’s dedication to transparency and urged the public to rely...

 The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has received a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs and the Afife Traditional Council to deliberate on key educational development priorities in the region. Central to the discussions was the proposed transformation of Ohawu Agricultural College into a full-fledged university. The Minister reaffirmed Government’s commitment to the initiative, explaining that the process would begin with the provision of infrastructure and resources, followed by the necessary legislative framework to formalize the upgrade. Other issues raised included the establishment of a University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) satellite campus at Battor and...

The Government of Ghana has successfully evacuated 150 additional nationals fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, bringing the total number of returnees since May 2026 to 1,324. The evacuees arrived at the Accra International Airport on Monday and were received by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), alongside senior officials of the Ministry and other government representatives. Welcoming the returnees, Hon. Quayson expressed gratitude to God for their safe arrival and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to ensuring their smooth reintegration. He urged them to remain hopeful and to channel the skills, resilience, and determination acquired in South...

 In line with President H.E. John Dramani Mahama’s directive of June 29 for swift evacuation of refuse, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has undertaken a working visit to waste management facilities in the Greater Accra Region to assess progress. During his inspection of Zoomlion’s Integrated Recycling & Compost Plant Limited (IRECOP) in Accra, the Minister disclosed that five of the six Waste Transfer Stations are now fully operational, with a 24‑hour evacuation system set to commence at Jamestown. He further announced plans to formally integrate over 4,000 tricycle waste collectors into Ghana’s waste...

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Miss Esther Panyin Arthur, who lost her life in a tragic road accident at Bukom on July 27, 2026. Represented by a delegation from the Ministry, Dr. Lartey’s sympathies were conveyed during the final funeral rites held on Tuesday, August 4, at Bukom. The solemn service drew family members, friends, community leaders, and sympathizers who gathered to pay their last respects. On behalf of the Minister, the delegation presented a donation to support the bereaved family as they...