The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiamah, has urged journalists, publishers and media owners to play a critical role in anchoring confidence and stabilising expectations as Ghana consolidates recent economic gains and enters what he described as a “reset” phase. Dr Johnson Asiamah said the media’s responsibility in providing accurate, […] The post BoG

I write to commend the minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon Emelia Arthur, for her decisive and courageous action to ban the use of a hazardous fishing method in the Bruben and its surrounding fishing communities in the Afran Plains of the Eastern Region. This intervention, undertaken personally by the minister, deserves marathon applause, in […] The post Thumbs

A video circulating on social media, in which drivers of Toyota Voxy vehicles explain the causes of the growing number of crashes involving the model, offers a disturbing glimpse into the realities of commercial transport in Ghana. According to the drivers, financial pressure from vehicle owners remains the primary driver of reckless behaviour on the […] The post Editorial: Growing

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government has deepened a strategic fisheries partnership with China to close the country’s estimated US$800million fish supply deficit. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) – led by sector minister Emelia Arthur who recently steered a high-level engagement between Ghana and China – said the partnership will strengthen bilateral cooperation in […] The post Fisheries

The Sekyere Kumawu District Assembly has donated 170 dual desks, 20 teachers’ tables, and one Office cabinet to the District Education Directorate for distribution to needy basic schools. Mr. Akwasi Amankwah, the District Chief Executive at the Presentation ceremony said the intervention was part of the Assembly’s commitment to enhancing education in the district. By providing […] The post Sekyere

The President of the Federation of Kumasi Traders (FKT), Nana Akwasi Prempeh, has noted that the number of China Malls sprouting in Kumasi and other parts of the country is a threat to local retail sector. He disclosed that the proliferation of China Malls in the Kumasi metropolis and other parts of the region was affecting the […] The post China Malls in Kumasi are a threat to retailers

The Ashanti Regional Bureau of the Drivers and Vehicles License Authority (DVLA) has explained why currently, it takes a week for one to receive a “number plate” in the Region. Speaking in an interview with the The Chronicle, Mr. Jerry Aflabo, Ashanti Regional Manager of DVLA, disclosed that the Authority had plans to roll out a […] The post DVLA-Ashanti educates public

Former Member of Parliament for Subin, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has urged all aspirants, supporters and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to conduct themselves in a decent manner ahead of the flagbearer elections. The NPP goes to the polls on Saturday, January 31, to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. In a […]

The disturbing incident at Bepotenten Sukuum in the Jacobu District of the Ashanti Region, where police officers on routine patrol were attacked and a service rifle briefly seized, should jolt the nation out of any lingering complacency about the dangers posed by illegal mining—popularly known as galamsey—and the unchecked spread of firearms into the wrong … The post When Galamsey Arms Itself,

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has upheld the decision of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (“MIIF” or “the Fund”) to defer the disclosure of its 2024 financial statements, granting the Fund a statutory period of 90 days to complete the process. It will be recalled that a former Board Member of the Fund, had […] The post RTI Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to adequately resource, train and equip the Armed Forces to meet both current and emerging security threats. The President made this announcement at the 2025 West African Soldiers’ Social Activity (WASSA) at the forecourt of the Department of Public Relations on Friday 23 January 2026 […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defended the way it responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows the withdrawal of the United States from the WHO. The United States had cited “WHO failures during the COVID-19 pandemic”, including “obstructing the timely and accurate sharing of critical information” and that the WHO “concealed those failures” as […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the withdrawal of the United States from the organisation. As a founding member of the World Health Organization, the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements, including the eradication of smallpox, and progress against many other public health threats including polio, HIV, […]

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have responded to a serious road traffic accident at Breku Forest near the Pra River on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. A Howo Sinotruk (AS-4114-24) loaded with cement had overturned, trapping three persons. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026, the GNFS said in a statement. The statement […]

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fostering a business-friendly environment. He assured that the Mahama administration will continue to provide the supportive environment needed to turn industrial dreams into reality. “Our goal is to ensure that the Ghanaian industrialist is equipped to compete globally. The government will continue to provide […]

…urges clients to maintain balanced portfolios as macro risks ease Maintaining diversified investment portfolios remains critical as Ghana’s macroeconomic risks ease, even as global markets stay volatile. This was a key theme at the 2026 edition of Global Market Outlook Event hosted by Standard Chartered in Accra. After a period marked by debt restructuring, sharp […] The post Standard

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has shed some light on the Bank’s strategic choices for this year. He says 2026 is about consolidation and discipline — quality over quantity, strong institutions, disciplined markets, and policies that endure. Let me highlight four of these areas, The first area is […]

Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has said that the Ghanaian economy is at a pivotal stage—stronger and more resilient than it has been in recent years. She said that through prudent monetary policy implementation and disciplined fiscal management, the managers of the local economy have restored macroeconomic stability, […]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is in Jamaica for a two-day official and solidarity visit at the invitation of the Government of Jamaica. The Minister is expected to interact with the Ghanaian military personnel deployed to Jamaica in support of post-disaster reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The troops have been assisting with […]

Accra Hearts of Oak recorded their biggest win of the ongoing Ghana Premier League season, cruising to a 3-0 victory over bottom-placed Eleven Wonders in their Matchday 20 encounter at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday. Kumasi Asante Kotoko also secured an emphatic 3-0 win yesterday, thrashing Basake Holy Stars, with striker Albert … The post Hearts, Kotoko Record Big Wins appeared first on