Swift intervention by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) from the New Abirem Municipal Fire Station prevented a potential disaster after a fire outbreak at a mini supermarket near the clinic at Amenam. A five-member crew led by ADO II Annor Fobih Romeo responded to a distress call in the early hours of Saturday and found the supermarket engulfed in flames. Firefighters mounted a coordinated operation to contain the blaze, successfully stopping it from spreading to adjoining properties before extinguishing it completely. Although no injuries or fatalities were recorded, the supermarket was destroyed. Items lost included deep freezers,...
Finance Minister Opens 7th Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative Steering Committee Meeting
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, urging deeper collaboration between the world’s two largest cocoa producers to build a more resilient and profitable sector for farmers. The high-level meeting brought together senior government officials, industry stakeholders, and representatives from both countries, including Dr. Randy Abbey, Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation, improving farmer incomes, and addressing emerging challenges confronting the cocoa industry. Chairing the session, Dr. Forson underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and strategic cooperation...
Over 900 GNFS Officers Trained in Digital Fire Compliance System to Boost Safety Standards
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has trained Nine Hundred and Eighty-Three (983) officers from five Regional Commands on the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), marking a major step in modernising fire safety regulation through technology and digital innovation. The two-day capacity-building programme, held at the Fire Academy and Training School (FATS) in James Town–Accra, brought together personnel from the Ashanti, Western, Eastern, Northern, and Greater Accra Regional Commands. Organised under the theme “Strengthening Fire Safety Compliance Through Technology, Professionalism and Digital Innovation,” the training aimed to equip officers with the skills to effectively use and manage the...
Finance Minister Unveils “Auditors’ Court” to Strengthen Accountability
The Ministry of Finance has inaugurated a nine-member Governing Board of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson unveiling plans to establish an “Auditors’ Court” to strengthen supervision of internal auditors and promote greater public scrutiny. Dr. Forson underscored government’s commitment to improving the internal audit function within the public sector, assuring the Board of unwavering support to leave the Agency “stronger, more independent, and more impactful.” “Your success must be reflected in the Auditor-General’s report,” he told the members, urging them to serve with integrity and add value to the operations of the Agency....
Ministry of Finance Inaugurates Governing Board of Internal Audit Agency
The Ministry of Finance has inaugurated a nine-member Governing Board of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) as part of government’s drive to strengthen accountability and improve value for money in public financial management. The new Board is tasked with revising the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 and spearheading reforms to reduce audit infractions, enhance compliance, and improve risk management across the public sector. Speaking at the ceremony, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson underscored the importance of restoring confidence in fiscal governance through a stronger internal audit function. “We must turn the Internal Audit Agency around and restore it to...
Poll Shows Strong Approval for President Mahama Across Key Professional Groups
A new survey conducted by Global Info Analytics reveals high levels of job approval for President John Dramani Mahama among several professional groups, with ratings ranging between 75 percent and 71 percent. According to the poll, the strongest approval came from professionals in Media and Communication (75%), Public Service and Administration (74%), Education and Academia (74%), Security Forces (73%), Finance and Business (73%), Healthcare (72%), and Farming/Agriculture (71%). These groups expressed confidence in the President’s performance, with approval ratings significantly outweighing disapproval scores. On the other hand, the survey identified comparatively lower approval levels among Traders and Business Operators (63%),...
Bank of Ghana Bars Support for USD Wallet Services
The Bank of Ghana has issued a directive prohibiting banks, payment service providers, and regulated financial institutions from supporting fiat USD wallet services operated by certain crypto platforms in the country. In a notice signed by Ms. Aimee Vyda Quashie, Secretary to the Bank, the central bank cautioned that such arrangements, which allow users to hold wallets denominated in foreign currencies — particularly United States Dollars — have not been authorized. The Bank warned that institutions found facilitating these services risk facing supervisory or enforcement actions. “These arrangements have not been authorized by the Bank of Ghana. Banks and regulated...
Ghana Protests Canadian Visa Refusal for Black Stars Midfielder
The Government of Ghana has expressed strong reservations over Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to Thomas Teye Partey, a key member of the Black Stars squad preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana described Canada’s decision — based on inadmissibility under paragraph A36(1)(c) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) — as deeply concerning. The Ministry emphasized Ghana’s commitment to the principle of presumption of innocence and due process, noting that the player’s participation in the World Cup carries significant national and global sporting implications. The Foreign...
Health Minister Launches Free Primary Healthcare in Volta Region
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially launched the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative in the Volta Region, reaffirming government’s commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare for all Ghanaians. During his working visit, Hon. Akandoh paid a courtesy call on the Asogli State, engaging traditional leaders on the objectives and expected impact of the programme. The traditional authorities welcomed the initiative, describing it as a transformative intervention that would benefit underserved and hard-to-reach communities. Speaking at the launch, the Minister explained that the FPHC initiative is designed to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), forming...
GIS Warns of Rising Abuses of ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has raised serious concerns over increasing abuses of the ECOWAS free movement protocol, warning that irregular migration, child trafficking, cyber fraud, organized street begging, and other criminal networks are undermining Ghana’s internal security. The caution was issued during high-level talks with a delegation from the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), led by Dr. Abraham Abdulai, at the GIS Headquarters in Accra. The meeting formed part of WAMI’s study visit to assess challenges in implementing the ECOWAS protocol on free movement, trade, and the use of biometric identification. Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration in charge of...