As part of a strategic effort to create a sustainable and brighter future for the younger generation, Ghanaian youth have been advised to desist from taking non-prescribed drugs, which could  have a far reaching consequences on their general well-beings. The Akuapem Adweso Tufohene, Nana Bekoe Dankwa I, charged the youth to stay away from these […] The post Youth urged to avoid drugs appeared first on The

A swift and tactical move by forestry guards of the Forestry Commission at Akyem Oda in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region has led to the arrest of an illegal miner operating within the Pra-Anum Forest Reserve.   The illegal miner, identified as Ahmed Nuhu, and other members of the illegal mining gang, […] The post Forestry Commission arrests galamseyer in

The District Chief Executive for Twifo Atti-Morkwa in the Central Region, Isaac Yawson, is advocating for the ban of the importation of Chanfan, the machine that is used for illegal mining in the country. Mr. Yawson noted that it is the only way the government can fight against illegal mining in the country. “If we […] The post Ban chanfang importation if we want to fight galamsey –

The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has once again issued a stern warning to chiefs under him to stay away from illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. The overlord of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area indicated that “any chief found colluding with illegal miners will be named and shamed publicly. The time has come […] The post Okyenhene once again warns chiefs

Jury selection started on Monday, May 5 in the federal trial of Sean Combs, which is expected to last into the summer. The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, questioned potential jurors gathered at Federal District Court in Manhattan about what they have seen and read about the accusations against the high-profile defendant, whose alleged […] The post Jury selection begins in

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

 The  World Bank, is imple­menting the second cycle of 680 subprojects under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project for 48 districts in the six regions. The regions are Upper East, West, Northern, Savannah, North East and Oti. The SOCO project which is being implemented through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy … The post  680 SOCO subprojects

 The Minister for the Inte­rior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s border and migration security, describing it as a national priority in the face of evolving security challenges. He underscored the critical role of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and assured that the Minis­try of the Interior would continue to … The post 84-uint

 Ghana joined the rest of the world yesterday to mark World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD), with a call on the public to adopt hand hygiene as a daily lifestyle in order to help break the chain of disease transmission nationwide. The Minister of Health, Kwabe­na Mintah Akandoh, who made the call, emphasised that hand hygiene, … The post Make hand hygiene daily lifestyle – Health Minister

Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) has organ­ised Business Validation Trips for the 44 startups current­ly competing in the KIC Agritech Pro Challenge. The field visits are a critical part of the competition, designed to provide mentorship to startups while also assessing the re­al-world implementation of their business ideas, and their viability for funding and scale. After … The post KIC holds

 Ghana’s bank­ing sector is particularly vul­nerable, with a High Non-Per­forming Loan (NPL) ratio of 21.8 per cent and a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 14.0 per cent. According to Fitch Solutions, this is a result of the domes­tic debt exchange programme (DDEP) and high interest rates. In its paper titled “US Tariffs Increase Risks for … The post Ghana’s

 The  Ministry of Commu­nication, Digital Tech­nology, and Innovations, has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach that is affecting 5,700 customers of Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN) Ghana. According to the Ministry, it is working closely with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the National Communications Authority (NCA), and the Data Protection Commission (DPC), to assess the … The post Investigation

 The Bono East Regional Fire Commander, Assis­tant Chief Fire Officer ll, (ACFO II), Rev Naomi Ofori-Adubea, of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has warned the general public to desist from acts of vandalism and assault on fire personnel, especially during fire-fighting operations. She said GNFS person­nel deserved the support and respect of the public … The post Bono

 The Osino Dis­trict Court last Friday remanded four persons in connection with the alleged mur­der of five people at Asiyaw, near Akwane-Dobro, Nsawam of the Eastern Region. The suspects were arrested by the Eastern South Region­al Police Command, after the alleged murder of five people that occurred, following shooting incident during a confrontation between two … The post  4 remanded over alleged

The monitoring visit by the Road and Transportation Committee has revealed significant advancements in several major road projects across the Greater Accra region, aimed at improving transportation and easing congestion. While progress is evident, challenges related to utility relocation, compensation, and financial arrangements persist. This was made known when the Members of the Committee led […] The post Accra

 Renowned Ghanaian journalist and former Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Ajoa Yeboah-Afari, has been honoured at the 2025 World Press Freedom Day Honours Night held last Friday in Accra. The ceremony, organised by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), as part of the global commem­oration of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated individuals whose contributions had significantly … The post GJA

 The government has inaugurated an eight-member Private Sector Participa­tion (PSP) Steering Committee to provide strategic oversight for the implementation of the reintroduced Multiple Lease Model (MLM) aimed at transforming electricity distribution in Ghana. The MLM approach, which segments electric­ity distribution services into regional units to be managed by various private operators, is designed to attract … The post Govt

 President John Dramani Ma­hama has served notice that any appointee who is required to declare his or her asset as prescribed in Article 286 of the 1992 Consti­tution and Public Office Holders Declaration of Assets and Disqualification Act, (Act 550), but fails to do so, will be shown the exit from government. “If by close … The post Pres to dismiss non-compliant appointees

A new research study, pub­lished by a reputable and peer-reviewed international journal, has found that Samira Bawumia contributed signifi­cantly to the transformation of the second lady position during her husband’s tenure as the Vice President. The study which was pub­lished by Drumspeak, the Inter­national Journal of Research in the Humanities and co-authored by Prof.G. Etse … The post New