President Akufo-Addo (left) receiving a gift from Major General Robert B. Sofge (2nd from right), a Security Chief from the US, and Admiral Munsch Stuart, Commander of US Naval Forces, Europe, and Africa, at the summit in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
President Akufo-Addo (left) receiving a gift from Major General Robert B. Sofge (2nd from right), a Security Chief from the US, and Admiral Munsch Stuart, Commander of US Naval Forces, Europe, and Africa, at the summit in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

Let’s deal with maritime challenges on the continent — President

Presidents Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for enhanced cooperation among African maritime forces to address the myriad of security challenges facing the continent's coastal sector.

Prof. Kwasi Torpey (3rd from left), Dean, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, at the launch. With him are Prof. Mawuli Dzodzomenyo (3rd from right), Lead Author of the CHVA; Dr Emmanuel Tachie-Obeng (right), acting Director, Climate Chang Unit, Environmental Protection Agency, and other dignitaries. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Prof. Kwasi Torpey (3rd from left), Dean, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, at the launch. With him are Prof. Mawuli Dzodzomenyo (3rd from right), Lead Author of the CHVA; Dr Emmanuel Tachie-Obeng (right), acting Director, Climate Chang Unit, Environmental Protection Agency, and other dignitaries. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

World Bank underscores need to strengthen healthcare infrastructure

A world Bank assessment of the effects of climate change on health systems has underscored the critical importance of strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure, enhancing workforce capacity and integrating climate considerations into the country’s health policies and programmes. 

216 Women die from childbirth in Ashanti Region

As many as 216 women, including health workers, lost their lives in the Ashanti Region last year due to childbirth complications.

Some of the artefacts  displayed at the Manhyia Museum
Some of the artefacts displayed at the Manhyia Museum

Manhyia Palace Museum reopens

A ceremony has been held at Manhyia to reopen the Manhyia Palace Museum as part of activities marking the Asantehene’s Silver Jubilee.

Abudu Vincent Yahaya — A health worker
Abudu Vincent Yahaya — A health worker

Mixed reactions over annual commemoration of May Day

As Ghana joined the rest of the world to mark this year’s May Day last Wednesday, opinions were divided in Tamale over the annual commemoration to celebrate Ghanaian workers.

Slain soldier accompanied colleague who owns land to Kasoa - Ghana Armed Forces
L/Cpl Danso Michael

Slain soldier accompanied colleague who owns land to Millennium City - Ghana Armed Forces

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a press release detailing the tragic loss of one of their soldiers in an incident related to a land dispute at Millennium City. 

See the 7 areas affected by power outages after Wednesday's rainstorm
See the 7 areas affected by power outages after Wednesday's rainstorm

See the 7 areas affected by power outages after Wednesday's rainstorm

After a rainstorm in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reported widespread power outages in several areas. 

Ghana Armed Forces names soldier killed in land dispute at Kasoa
Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael

Ghana Armed Forces names soldier killed in land dispute near Kasoa

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has identified Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael as the soldier tragically killed in a land dispute incident at Millennium City, near Kasoa.

 Dr Yaw Baah, Secretary-General, Trades Union Congress, addressing workers during the 2024 May Day celebrations in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
Dr Yaw Baah, Secretary-General, Trades Union Congress, addressing workers during the 2024 May Day celebrations in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

Reduce over-reliance on imports to stabilise cedi - TUC boss tells Ghanaians

The Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Anthony Yaw Baah, has urged Ghanaians to reduce the over-reliance on imports and consume what is produced in the country as a major step towards stabilising the cedi against major international currencies.

TEWU of TUC-Ghana calls on government to pay all Tier-2 deductions to fund managers 
TEWU of TUC-Ghana calls on government to pay all Tier-2 deductions to fund managers 

TEWU of TUC-Ghana calls on government to pay all Tier-2 deductions to fund managers 

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) -Ghana has joined with other labour unions to demand that the government pay, without further delay, all Tier-2 deductions and related arrears and penalties to the fund managers without fail.

Dumsor will not return -  Prez Akufo-Addo at May Day celebration
Dumsor will not return -  Prez Akufo-Addo at May Day celebration

Dumsor will not return -  Prez Akufo-Addo at May Day celebration

During the annual May Day celebration today (May 1, 2024) in Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced that the recent challenges in electricity supply, known as "dumsor," have been effectively resolved.

Kasoa: Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of soldier at Millenium City
Kasoa: Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of soldier at Millenium City

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of soldier at Millenium City near Kasoa

The Ghana Police Service has made a breakthrough in the case of the shooting incident that resulted in the death of a soldier in Millenium City in Gomoa Fetteh near Kasoa in the Central Region. 

Military officer killed in land dispute at Millennium City, Kasoa
Military officer killed in land dispute at Millennium City, Kasoa

Soldier killed in land dispute at Millennium City near Kasoa

A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday, April 30, at Millennium City in Gomoa Nyanyano near Kasoa in the Central region, as a military man lost his life in a land dispute, with two others narrowly escaping harm.

Ministry clarifies tradition of respect for authority amidst Chief greeting protocol brouhaha
Ministry clarifies tradition of respect for authority amidst Chief greeting protocol brouhaha

Ministry clarifies tradition of respect for authority amidst Chief greeting protocol brouhaha

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs of the Republic of Ghana has issued a statement clarifying the public protocol of chiefs standing to greet President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, stressing that this practice is not intended to undermine the dignity of traditional leaders.

Narcotics Control Commission seizes 20.5kg of cannabis in busts across 3 days
Narcotics Control Commission seizes 20.5kg of cannabis in busts across 3 days

Narcotics Control Commission seizes 20.5kg of cannabis in busts across 3 days

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted 20.5 kilogrammes of concealed cannabis parcels set for smuggling out of Ghana via postal and courier centres in Accra. 

ECOWAS convenes a retreat of its Council of the Wise
ECOWAS convenes a retreat of its Council of the Wise

ECOWAS convenes a retreat of its Council of the Wise

As part of efforts to re-invigorate the ECOWAS Council of the Wise, the ECOWAS Commission has convened a two-day retreat of the council beginning on April 29 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Glovo fold up: Delivery riders express serious worries over source of income
Glovo fold up: Delivery riders express serious worries over source of income

Glovo's exit plan: Delivery riders express serious worries over source of income

Some dispatch riders of food delivery platform, Glovo, have expressed major concerns over how to make ends meet following the announcement by the company to end its operations in Ghana. 

Capt. Paul Fordjoe (left), presenting the Instrument of Office to Moses Kwesi Baiden Jr. President of MOBA, at the  induction ceremony in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
Capt. Paul Fordjoe (left), presenting the Instrument of Office to Moses Kwesi Baiden Jr. President of MOBA, at the induction ceremony in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

MOBA to introduce model for excellence

The new President (Ebusuapanyin) of Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA), Moses Kwasi Baiden Jnr, has pledged to introduce a sustainable model to nurture students of the school to make a global impact.

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