New findings from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), based on the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey, confirm a disturbing truth: although only 2.2% of young women aged 18–29 report ever experiencing forced sex, a staggering 81.9% of these incidents happened before age 18. The risk peaks at age 15, where more than 16% of victims […] The post When trust

Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has successfully concluded a three-day Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Workshop for Junior High School (JHS) three students across its host communities. The initiative, designed to spark interest and participation in STEM fields, engaged different schools each day, providing students with opportunities for interactive learning, practical exposure, and […] The post Gold

World record holder Armand Duplantis has confirmed he will return to the London Stadium for the first time in eight years when he competes at the London Diamond League in July. The Swede, a two-time Olympic gold medallist in the pole vault, has won multiple titles at world and European level. Duplantis, 26, has broken … The post World record holder Duplantis set for London return appeared

The Manhyia Palace has announced that the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II would be submitting his report with his proposals on the Bawku chieftaincy crisis to President John Dramani Mahama in the next few days. The Palace said he hoped that the President would act expeditiously and convene a formal meeting of all interested parties […]

The Member of Parliament for the Odododiodioo Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, has pledged his support to the Street Academy with the construction of an Astroturf within the school’s premises. Central to this commitment, he stated, is the acquisition of the necessary documentation to commence the project. Mr. Ashie … The post Odododiodioo

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced enhanced security cooperation efforts between the Government of Ghana and the United States. In accordance with the longstanding bilateral Defence Cooperation Agreement, he said that Ghana and the United States have increased intelligence sharing and training activities with the coordinated use of U.S. military aviation […]

During the 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sitting, a member of the committee voted for the policy rate to be reduced by 450 basis points to 17 per cent, although the majority of the committee members settled on 18 per cent. The member argued that global growth remained strong in the first eight months of […]

The Ministry of Health (MOH), through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has advised the public to take the necessary precautions to stay healthy during the fast-approaching harmattan season. It said the season affects almost every part of the body, and awareness of the associated risks is essential for preventing illness. The skin, the body’s largest … The post Take

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey has led a citywide exercise to paint kerbs along major roads in preparation for the Christmas season, as part of efforts to beautify the capital and enhance safety at night. ? ?The exercise, which began on Saturday, involved the painting of kerbs along medians and road shoulders from […]

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An advisor to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), who is also leading the team to create a non-interest banking and finance in Ghana, Professor John Gatsi, has stressed the need for a non-interest banking and finance in Ghana. He made the point that the global financial landscape is evolving, and […]

The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the African Development Bank, AfDB as it advances its national transformation agenda. This assurance was given by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, during the signing ceremony of the grant agreement for the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social […]

Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has expressed confidence ahead of Ghanaâ??s first-ever clash with England, insisting her team has what it takes to compete with the European champions.At Mondayâ??s pre-match press briefing ahead of the friendly at St. Maryâ??s Stadium in Southampton, Boye-Hlorkah projected calm and self-belief, underscoring the squadâ??s identity and unity.â??We can respect the opponent, but at the same time, we need to be ourselves. We

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Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has urged his squad to approach their upcoming friendly against England with courage and resolve.The West African team will face the European champions at St Maryâ??s Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 GMT.Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Björkegren reflected on Englandâ??s recent 3-0 win over China, highlighting lessons his side could learn from the encounter.â??England played great, and at the same time, I

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has cautioned the Black Stars technical team led by Otto Addo never to consider inviting players who earlier turned down an offer to play for the country. Following Ghana's qualification to the 2026 World Cup, several European-born players have reportedly expressed their interest in playing for the West African country.Callum Hudson-Odoi, Eddie Nketiah, among other players, are believed to be eyeing

Former Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has called on the technical handlers of the Black Stars to overhaul the squad, citing that most of the current players are not good enough to feature at the 2026 World Cup. After failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the first time in over two decades, the four-time African champions made a return to the global stage after finishing at the top of their group