The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), chaired by Regional Minister Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has declared a state of heightened operational readiness across the capital. The move follows an emergency high-level review of ecological vulnerabilities and cultural activities, with the Council unveiling a comprehensive, intelligence-led blueprint to mitigate flood risks and safeguard the upcoming Homowo festival. Critical Risk Zones Identified Supported by terrain tracking from the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), REGSEC has isolated several flood-prone corridors and flashpoints requiring immediate intervention. Critical Risk Corridors: Odawna Sahara and Adabraka Official Town in Korle Klottey Municipality. High-Risk Flashpoints: Alajo Central...
Chef Nyhiraba Completes Her Cook-A-Ton Attempt, Awaits Guinness Review
Chef Nyhiraba Zulaiha has successfully concluded her historic cook‑a‑thon attempt at the Madina Zongo Astro Turf, drawing nationwide attention and international support. The marathon cooking challenge, which began on June 1, attracted dignitaries, government officials, media practitioners, and enthusiastic citizens who rallied behind her mission to celebrate Ghanaian cuisine. The initiative sought to inspire young people while promoting unity and pride in the country’s culinary heritage. In a press statement issued yesterday, Chef Nyhiraba expressed profound gratitude to the people of Ghana and supporters worldwide. She acknowledged the pioneering contributions of fellow chefs, including Chef Faila and Chef Abby, whose...
Ghana Launches Revised National Cultural Policy
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has joined the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, traditional leaders, creatives, development partners, members of the diplomatic community, and stakeholders to launch Ghana’s Revised National Cultural Policy. The new policy underscores Ghana’s commitment to protecting, promoting, and preserving its rich cultural heritage while positioning the cultural and creative industries as drivers of national development. It recognizes culture as a tool for inclusive growth, job creation, education, social cohesion, and economic transformation. The framework aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions...
Parliament Launches Youth-Focused Civic Education Series
Parliament has unveiled a new educational initiative dubbed “Parliament and You” under the theme “Promoting Parliamentary Education Among the Young.” The programme, launched in partnership with Graphic Communications Group Limited, seeks to deepen young people’s understanding of parliamentary democracy, governance, and civic responsibility. Speaking on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the First Deputy Speaker, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, underscored the importance of inclusive civic education. He stressed that investing in the education of young people and involving them in decision-making processes is the surest way to prepare them for future leadership roles. “Empowering the...
Ghana and Brazil Explore Stronger Cultural and Tourism Partnership
Ghana is set to deepen cultural and tourism ties with Brazil following high-level discussions between the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, and a Brazilian delegation led by renowned cultural ambassador Wode Maya. The engagement focused on opportunities to strengthen relations through festivals, cultural exchange, and tourism promotion. The Brazilian delegation extended an invitation for Ghana to participate in the São Paulo Carnival and announced plans by a leading Samba school to feature Ghana as the central theme of its 2027 parade. The showcase will highlight Ghana’s rich history, culture, heritage, and iconic landmarks...
Gender Ministry Probes Concerns Over Buaduyili School Feeding Programme
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has commenced investigations into concerns raised by parents and teachers of Buaduyili Primary School in the Nanumba North Municipality regarding the quality and quantity of meals served under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP). In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry assured the public of Government’s commitment to ensuring that all beneficiary children under the Programme receive adequate, nutritious and quality meals in a safe learning environment. It emphasized that the GSFP remains a critical social protection intervention aimed at reducing hunger among school children, improving enrolment and attendance, and enhancing...
Committee Flags Weak Economic Indicators, Finance Ministry Assures Improvement
The Committee on Economy and Development yesterday held a public hearing with selected Ministries and their Agencies to review the 2024 National Annual Progress Report and provide recommendations to guide Ghana’s economic performance in the year ahead. Appearing before the Committee were the Ministry of Finance led by Deputy Minister Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), and Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu of the Ghana Statistical Service. After presentations from the Ministry and its Agencies, Committee Chairman Hon. Eric Afful expressed concern that key indicators—including microeconomic stability and the debt-to-GDP ratio—did not reflect...
French President to Address Reparatory Justice Conference in Accra
The Government of Ghana has confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice, to be hosted in Accra by President John Dramani Mahama. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a social media post on Tuesday. President Macron is expected to welcome a good faith dialogue on historical injustices against Africans and outline France’s commitment to reparatory justice. His participation follows the landmark adoption of the Ghana-led United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime...
GNFS Supports Safe Demolition of Dilapidated Building at Osu
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Monday provided critical safety support during the controlled demolition of a dilapidated four-storey building at Abebrese Street, Osu, in the Korle Klottey Constituency. Two fire engines from the Ministries Fire Station and National Headquarters were deployed to the site to ensure fire cover and scene safety throughout the exercise. With the aid of earth-moving equipment, the structure was successfully brought down without any injuries, fatalities, or adverse incidents recorded. Debris collection and site-clearing operations are currently underway to secure the area for residents, road users, and occupants of adjoining properties. GNFS commended all...
U.S. Extradites Former MASLOC Boss to Ghana
In a landmark move underscoring transnational justice, the United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), to Ghana. Attionu was convicted on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzling over the equivalent of $6 million in Ghanaian taxpayer funds. Her return marks the first extradition from the United States to Ghana since 2009, highlighting the strength of U.S.-Ghana law enforcement cooperation. Officials described the extradition as a demonstration of a shared commitment to accountability and the rule of law. Ghanaian authorities are expected to enforce her sentence, which stems...