The Human Trafficking Secretariat (HTS) of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has successfully conducted a comprehensive training session aimed at enhancing the capacity of selected staff to combat human trafficking more effectively. Organized in collaboration with the law firm Zoe, Akyea & Co., the initiative forms part of the Secretariat’s broader strategy to deepen institutional understanding of trafficking issues and strengthen frontline responses. Training Focus Moving beyond general awareness, the session provided practical knowledge on the nature, causes, and consequences of human trafficking. Emphasis was placed on the 4Ps framework — Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership —...

The Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has highlighted the urgent need for affordable food services within large corporate and institutional premises such as hospitals, banks, ministries, and major private-sector establishments. Presenting a statement before Parliament, she noted that many workers struggle to access reasonably priced meals during working hours. She explained that when food services are deliberately included in institutional designs and priced affordably, it reduces the pressure that forces vendors and workers into unauthorized spaces. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings therefore proposed that relevant regulatory authorities — including the Ministry of Works and Housing, the Ministry of Local...

 The Member of Parliament for Nanton, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq, has raised alarm over Ghana’s growing emergency care deficit, urging government to take immediate steps to strengthen the country’s emergency healthcare system. Making a statement on the floor of Parliament, he highlighted critical challenges including inadequate ambulance services, poorly equipped emergency units, and a shortage of trained personnel, all of which continue to hinder effective emergency response nationwide. Hon. Abdul-Khaliq called for increased funding, improved infrastructure, and the expansion of ambulance services to help save lives and ensure timely medical intervention in emergencies. Commenting on the statement, Hon. Dr....

 The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Genfi, has issued a statement following reports of a fatal crash involving a microlight aircraft at Tema Community 1 on Monday afternoon. In a Facebook post shared late in the day, the Deputy Minister confirmed that the aircraft involved was privately owned and not part of the Ghana Armed Forces fleet. “We have received reports of a fatal crash involving a privately owned microlight aircraft at Tema Community 1 this afternoon. We wish to clarify that the aircraft is not owned by the Ghana Armed Forces. We pray for the souls of the...

The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Abu Dhabi, in coordination with the Consulate General in Dubai, has announced an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaian nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates. The directive, issued on Monday, March 16, 2026, follows escalating tensions in the Middle East region. The Embassy is urging all interested Ghanaian citizens to confirm their willingness to be evacuated immediately to Ghana. According to the statement, the evacuation is strictly one-way and intended for urgent repatriation. Nationals are required to submit the bio data pages of their passports via email to the designated addresses in...

 President John Dramani Mahama has directed that recruitment into Ghana’s security services be significantly expanded, doubling the intake from 20,000 to 40,000 personnel over the next four years. The announcement followed a high-level meeting at the Jubilee House on Monday, March 16, 2026, attended by the Heads of Security Agencies, the Minister for the Interior, the Acting Minister for Defence, and senior presidential advisors. According to the directive, the expansion aims to strengthen national security while creating employment opportunities for Ghanaian men and women. President Mahama emphasized that the recruitment process must be conducted with transparency and fairness, instructing agency...

The Eastern Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three individuals in Larsi, Odumase-Krobo, for possession of counterfeit U.S. currency amounting to 105 bundles of forged $100 notes. The suspects, identified as Ebenezer Narh-Tsu (20), George Attor (48), and Bishop Robert Olertety (54), were apprehended on March 11, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation by the Odumase-Krobo District Police. The fake notes were discovered concealed in a student’s trunk at their hideout. Police reports indicate that Olertety attempted to bribe the arresting officers with GH¢20,000 to secure his release, but the officers rejected the offer and proceeded with the arrests....

 The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a microlight aircraft crashed in Tema on Monday, March 16, 2026. According to the Authority, the aircraft, registered as 9GADV, was flying from Ho to Accra and was expected to arrive at 1520 Zulu time. The last radio contact with the aircraft was recorded at 1418 Zulu. There were two persons on board at the time of the crash. The GCAA has not yet released details regarding casualties or the cause of the incident, but assured the public that further information will be provided as investigations progress. The GCAA, established in...

 The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with a violent attack that resulted in murder and serious injuries at Gbiniyiri in the Savannah Region. According to a statement issued by the Regional Police Headquarters in Damongo, the arrests were carried out on March 14, 2026, by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Intelligence Team working alongside the Savannah Regional Command. The suspects have been identified as Yaw Bamuah, Yaa Bokaa, and Kuma Simpor. During interrogation, Yaw Bamuah admitted involvement in the attack and named several accomplices, including Anuda Borour, Pobiye, Bitunor Sansa, and James Sanyuah,...