The European Union (EU) has presented specialised security equipment to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) as part of its efforts to enhance the country’s border security pro­tection programme. They included 10 motorbikes, three laptops and two desktop computers. The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Irchad Razaaly, who made the presentation, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to … The post EU presents security

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has amidst an overjoyed population made up of the Chiefs and people of Akim Oda, commissioned a newly built ultra-modern market Akim Oda, in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern region. In September 2021, a raging inferno razed down the old, dilapidated market destroying hundreds of sheds and wares […] The post Akufo-Addo commissions new market complex

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 Political parties and their presiden­tial candidates contesting the Decem­ber 7 elections have signed a peace pact to ensure peaceful polls. The parties and their candidates committed to maintain peace before, during, and after the polls. The Electoral Commission (EC) urged all political parties to accept the results of the upcoming elections. The EC Chairperson, Jean … The post Ahead

The leader and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Mahama, has bemoaned the current state of sports development in the country, which recently forced the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to place a ban on Ghana’s main stadia. He has, therefore, promised to change the narrative when elected president on December […] The post I’ll

Like the Kwabre East and other constituencies, constituents and particularly supporters and followers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Kwanwoma, are craving for NPP ‘T’ shirts. Party executives from these constituencies want the party hierarchy to consider providing more of party ‘T’ shirts for voters in the area. They claim supply of […] The post Mad Rush For NPP ‘T’ Shirts In

The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), established in 1963 to purchase and market Ghana’s gold and diamond resources has made tremendous strides to elevate Ghana to the forefront of the African and global gold industry since 2017. The State-Owned Agency now operates as the Government’s National Assayer with the sole mandate of assaying all gold that […] The post Precious

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare who is also the Chairman of the National Election Security Task Force (NESTF), has met with representatives of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and key stakeholders in Accra yesterday. The meeting, which was attended by all NESTF members, aimed to assure business leaders […] The post Dampare-Led Security Taskforce Meets

The Electoral Commission has announced plans to rectify shortfalls identified in ballot papers for some constituencies in the Volta Region. According to the Commission, the shortfall will be addressed at the printing house where they were identified- Acts Commercial. “The Electoral Commission has identified some shortfalls on Presidential and Parliamentary ballot papers for the Keta, […] The post EC

The Second Secretary of the Australian High Commission in Ghana, Emelia Edwards, has emphasised the importance of the fashion industry as an avenue for the economic empowerment of Ghanaian women. Delivering a speech at the Global Fashion Week held in Accra on Sunday, November 24, 2024 Emelia Edwards stated that the fashion industry presents an […] The post Fashion an

 It is good news that a Yutong bus carrying 1,800 ammunitions has been intercepted at the Customs barrier at Binguri in the Binduri District of the Upper East Re­gion, by the Bawku Divisional Police Command. However, it is bad news that some people continuously attempt to send weapons and their ammunitions to the Bawku enclave, … The post Let’s contain myopic interests in Bawku conflict

The Chief Justice (CJ), Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has unveiled transformative initiatives under the 2024 Enhanced Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme, reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to nurturing future leaders grounded in integrity and service to the nation. The event, held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Ghana School of Law, carried the theme: […] The post Judiciary

Imagine waking up one morning, tuning into your favorite radio station, only to hear a monotonous beeping sound. The station is eerily off-air. Frustrated, you switch on your TV, hoping to catch up on the day’s news, only to be greeted by a blank screen—either the ants-like static of analogue TV or the cold, unscrambled […] The post Media Freedom: A Cornerstone Of Democracy Under Threat

Ghana is eight days away from the ninth consecutive presidential and parliamentary elections since the inception of the 4th Republic. Like every other election, security has become a priority in the quest to ensure violence-free voting and election activities. This year, the National Election Security Taskforce, led by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr […] The post Editorial:

The Chieftaincy dispute, which has characterised Ahanta, following the passing of the Overlord of the area, Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XV, is becoming dirty. Information available to The Chronicle indicates that, the Head of Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XV royal Anona Busua Family, Septuagenarian Bolo Kwaw, has become the latest victim of acid bath, as a result […] The post Baidoe Bonsu royal family head attacked

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inaugurated an ultra-modern Community Health Planning Service (CHPS) to serve the people of Santaso, in the northern part of the district. The CHPs compound, equipped with beds and others, was wholly sponsored by the Legislator at a total cost of GHC700.000. Sod cutting for […] The post Ellembelle MP inaugurates

The Electoral Commission has announced plans to reprint ballots meant for the Berekum West and East constituencies in the Bono Region. According to the Commission, this has become necessary due to identified errors in some ballots printed for the presidential election. “The Electoral Commission has identified some discrepancies in some serial numbers on Presidential ballot […] The post EC

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