The Chronicle has sighted a statement published on the website of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia alleging that a pregnant Ghanaian woman and her four-year-old disabled son have been held in what lawyers describe as “inhumane conditions” at Washington Dulles International Airport in the United States for more than a week. According […] The post Pregnant

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced the controlled spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam following a sharp rise in water levels beyond the dam’s maximum operating threshold, raising fears of possible flooding in downstream communities. In a statement issued by management and sighted by The Chronicle, the company disclosed that the water […] The post GWCL

The National Security Coordinator, Commissioner of Police (COP) Alhaji Abdul-Osman Razak has been credited with dismantling several networks linked to National Security operatives in illegal mining activities. This came to light after a recent publication, on May 20, 2026, in a section of the media that some illegal miners were arrested polluting the Ankobra River […] The post National

The John Mahama administration, has intensified its nationwide land reclamation programme in a decisive effort to reverse the environmental damage caused by illegal mining across the country. The initiative is focused on restoring degraded forest reserves, sealing hazardous abandoned mine pits, and rehabilitating polluted landscapes through large-scale reforestation. The latest phase of this environmental campaign […] The post Government

Africa’s economies are projected to grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, moderating slightly from 4.4 percent in 2025, before rebounding to 4.4 per cent in 2027, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook (AEO). The Outlook was released on Tuesday at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Congo. The findings, shared with Ghana News Agency (GNA) underscored the continent’s resilience […] The post African

President John Dramani Mahama used Ghana’s Eid al-Adha celebrations in Accra yesterday to deliver a blunt charge to the country’s youth to stay off drugs and remain focused on building their future and contributing to national development. “I urge you to avoid drug addiction,” he told thousands of faithful gathered before the National Chief Imam,  […] The post Mahama

The President of the Federation of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe, has underscored Ghana’s potential to achieve food self-sufficiency and become a competitive force in global agriculture. Speaking ahead of the third edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026, scheduled for June 11 to 13, Mr. Korboe said Ghana’s fertile land, favourable climate, and […] The post Ghana

Pupils and teachers of Akyem Pano Presbyterian Basic School in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region on Tuesday poured onto the streets in a peaceful but emotionally charged demonstration to protest against the persistent defecation in their classrooms by unknown individuals. The unusual protest, which attracted the attention of residents, traders, motorists, and […] The post Akyem

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghana’s technical universities to emulate the German model of competence-based technical education as part of efforts to transform the country’s higher education system into a driver of industrialisation and job creation. Addressing the 4th Biennial Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Takoradi on Tuesday, President Mahama stressed […] The post Mahama

For years, residents of Accra have endured the devastating consequences of flooding whenever heavy rains fall. Once again, persistent downpours over the past few days have left homes submerged, roads inaccessible, businesses disrupted, and frightened residents scrambling for safety in communities such as Dansoman, Mallam Junction, and parts of the Weija Gbawe Municipality.  Sadly, what […] The post Editorial: