In a bid to strengthen the country’s preparedness, coordination and response to public health emergencies, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has outdoored five strategic documents and a national roadmap. They include; the National Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030, National PHEOC Handbook 2026, National PHEOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Volume One, National … The post GHS

THE clearing of the right-to-way for the proposed 200-kilometre Accra-Kumasi expressway is nearing completion with less than 20 kilometres left to clear, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has revealed. He said if that was completed, actual construction works would commence immediately to bring to fusion the realisation of a dream to … The post Clearing of Accra-Kumasi

The 91st Ghana Open Golf Championship has been launched in Accra, with organisers calling for increased corporate support to help in the development of golf in Ghana. Christened OmniBSIC 91st Ghana Open, the four-day tournament will take place from September 16-19 at the Celebrity Golf Club at Sakumono, in the Greater Accra region, featuring both … The post Golf: 91st Ghana Open launched in Accra appeared

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has begun a consultative engagement programme with key stakeholders across the country’s sporting industry ahead of the upcoming Constituency Games, scheduled to run from October 2026 to March 2027.To be held across all 276 constituencies, the Games would be opened to participants aged between 15 and 35 years and aims … The post NSA begins

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has directed the Ghana Police Service to clamp down on the formation of illegal self-protection forces by chiefs, political parties, individuals and organisations. He said no individual or group had the authority to form a force to protect itself unless it was authorised by the State, and … The post Minister orders police to crush

Every great institution begins with a story, but only visionary leadership can transform that story into a global brand. Kinbu Senior High Technical School has the history, location, institutional heritage, alumni network and educational foundation to become much more than a historic Ghanaian school. It has the potential to become a global education, skills, innovation … The post Kinbu:

The Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG) and the National Mental Health Alliance have called on the Attorney-General to investigate and, where the evidence warrants, prosecute persons allegedly involved in the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl with special needs at the Bolga Girls Senior High School in the Upper East Region. The call follows … The post Mental

The Ministry of Education has condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with autism at Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School (BOGISS) in the Upper East Region. The ministry, in a statement issued on August 20, 2026, indicated that two watchmen employed by the school are alleged to have sexually abused the student. It … The post Education Ministry

Former Deputy Minister for Local Government and NDC aspiring national chairman, Nii Lante Vanderpuye has apologised to GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over comments he made during a discussion on Channel one TV. In a statement dated August 20, 2026, Mr Vanderpuye acknowledged that his comments during the … The post Nii

Former Fisheries Minister and MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has officially submitted her nomination for the position of National Women Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The former Awutu Senya East MP made the announcement this morning after leading her campaign team to meet the NPP’s 2024 Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, at his office … The post Hawa

Professor Christian Agyare, the Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has commended the Ashanti Regional Prisons Command for its commendable work, while also calling for the renaming of the Ghana Prisons Service to Ghana Correctional Service, to open doors for more support. Prof. Agyare made the call on Thursday, August … The post Rename

The Savannah Regional Police Command, with support from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit, has dismantled the robbery gang behind the robbery of two Mobile Money vendors on June 29, 2026 at the Buipe Cattle Market in the Savannah Region, during which an amount of GH¢430,000 was stolen. Following the incident, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) deployed … The post Police arrest

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed reports alleging that former Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, is under investigation for various infractions. In a press statement issued on Friday August 21, and signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, GAF described the publication as “malicious” and “false.” … The post GAF

Image by waycss5 on Magnific Sports betting is woven into everyday Ghanaian life in a way that would have been unrecognisable fifteen years ago. Kiosks on busy junctions, coupons discussed at lorry stations, and a phone in almost every hand capable of placing a stake in under a minute. What has not kept pace is … The post Licensed or Not: What Every Ghanaian Bettor Should Check First

Ghana risks weakening one of its key petroleum revenue watchdogs if steps are not taken to secure its funding by law, the Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Finance, Isaac Adongo, has warned. He said the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) had played a critical role in ensuring that the country’s oil revenues were … The post PIAC needs secure funding to protect

The lack of adequate infrastructure at the Shama Technical Institute (SHATEC) in the Western Region is putting pressure on teaching and learning at the school, its Principal, Mr Paul Quaysie, has stated. He said the institute was struggling to meet the needs of its growing student population and appealed to the government, the private sector … The post SHATEC needs urgent infrastructure support

The Ashanti Regional Netball Federation has staged a five-club competition to revive and promote netball in the region after a period of inactivity. Held under the theme: ‘One Region, One Passion, One Game,’ the competition brought together clubs including the KNUST Netball Club, Asanteman SHS Netball Club, Adugyaman SHS Netball Club, Bosomtwe Ladies Netball Club … The post Netball: 

The 2026 Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon has officially been launched in Accra, with organisers targeting more than 2,000 participants for the October 10 road race. The launch, held at the Zimansky Hotel, Roman Ridge, brought together sports administrators, athletes, para athletes, corporate sponsors, representatives of the security services and the media. Mr Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah, the … The post Accra Inter-City

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi is positioning itself to regain its Confederation of African Football (CAF) licence to host international fixtures, Ms Patience Sharon Adams Mensah, Public Relations Officer of the National Sports Authority (NSA) in the Ashanti Region has disclosed. According to her, pending the release of critical funding, management of the … The post Plans advanced to refurbish

Accra Panthers produced an unyielding performance to secure a 20–14 victory over Dragons, ending the latter’s unbeaten run in the seven-week-old Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) men’s 13s championship at the University of Ghana Rugby pitch. Panthers’ Arimiyaw Shariff opened the scoring on the ninth minute, crossing for a try with Adam Marsuu successfully converting. … The post RLFG