The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced plans to engage authorities in Burkina Faso over the country’s decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes, a move expected to impact tomato supply on the Ghanaian market. This follows Burkina Faso’s directive suspending the export of fresh tomatoes, which […]

Former Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has defended the 2022-2023 SIM registration exercise, citing an 80% biometric match rate and challenging President Mahama and Sam George’s claims of a failed system.

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has delivered the keynote address at the ongoing Powering Africa Summit 2026. He described the timing of the summit as a truly critical moment, amid ongoing global energy shocks. He spoke about the real impact of rising oil prices on African households and economies, and […]

Two persons, including a nurse and an okada rider, have been shot dead by suspected armed robbers at Mpohor in the Mpohor District of the Western Region. Reports reaching Connect FM indicate that the assailants laid an ambush along the Mpohor road near the Awonakrom School junction, allegedly acting on a tip-off about a gold […]

A leading member of ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, Isham Alhassan, has delivered a heartfelt and inspiring message to Ghanaians, calling for unity, peace, and national renewal following the successful observance of Eid-al-Fitr. In his Eid message, Mr. Alhassan expressed profound gratitude to Allah for guiding Muslims through the sacred 30-day […]

The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, briefed Parliament’s Assurance Committee on key transport sector commitments. Key among her briefing included plans to install solar-powered systems in public buildings to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Madam Affo-Toffey, who is also the Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the […]

The Office of the National Chief Imam has called on Muslims and all Ghanaians to safeguard the environment and uphold the spiritual lessons of Ramadan.

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on Muslims and all Ghanaians to prioritise environmental protection and peaceful coexistence as they mark the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In his 2026 Eid message, the revered Islamic leader emphasised the need for collective responsibility in safeguarding the environment, describing it as both a […]

Former Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamaud Bawumia and his wife, Samira, have wished all Ghanaians, especially Muslims, a blessed occasion of Eid ul Fitr. Dr Bawumia said that May the Almighty Allah accept the supplications, grant Ghanaians the blessings of Ramadan In a post on his Facebook page, he said, “On the blessed occasion of […]

The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo has said that while the NPA continue to make progress in safeguarding product quality and strengthening consumer protection, there is also a need to candidly acknowledge the broader challenges that impact consumers. He referred to one such issue, the fuel price floor policy, which […]

The Oyarifa District Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with a defilement case involving a nine-year-old girl who is a stepdaughter to the suspect. The suspect, Pastor Paul Kofi Annan of Chosen Breed Gospel International Ministry, a carpenter residing at Adenta Commandos, was arrested on March 17, 2026, following a complaint lodged […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has said that in recognition of the need to protect consumer rights by ensuring that, at all times, consumers receive safe petroleum products, the Authority has, over the years, established and strengthened dedicated institutional mechanisms to safeguard quality. Notably, he said, the […]

SIGA Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte cautions state-owned enterprises against paying bonuses while making losses and outlines a 10-year strategy to transform SOEs into financially sustainable national assets.

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of robust security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and incident-free Eid al-Fitr celebration across the Accra Region. In a press release issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on March 19, 2026, the police said adequate measures have been put in place to safeguard lives and property […]

A member of the communications team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Roger TD Wills has justified the recent decision of the president to use his brother’s jet for his trip to South Korea. Roger TD Wills makes the point that it would have been expensive for Ghana if the president had rented a jet […]

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released data on the number of businesses operating in Ghana. What does the data say about Ghana’s open space and mobile businesses? The Integrated Business Establishment Survey I (IBES I) Reports, released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), reveal a broader picture of enterprises in Ghana’s economy. For many […]

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has urged households in Ghana to strengthen financial resilience by managing spending carefully, rebuilding savings, and investing in skills and income opportunities linked to fast-growing sectors such as information and communication, transport and logistics, agriculture value chains, and digital services. He said that positioning household economic activities around these […]

On Thursday, March 19, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) received a delegation from the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI), led by Prof. Elijah Yendaw, Director General of MDPI, to discuss their proposed National Productivity Metrics Framework for Ghana. Also present was the Deputy Government Statistician, Mr. Omar Seidu, and other staff from GSS. The […]

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East Constituency, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has made a statement to underscore the essence of the Eid -Ul Fitr celebration and its importance to peaceful coexistence and national development. He described the day as the joyful end of a sacred spiritual journey, a time set aside for merrymaking, brotherly […]

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has shared warm Eid ul Fitr greetings with Muslims across the world, while renewing its call for peace and stability in the Middle East. The message was delivered by the Commission’s Deputy Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Abu Zein, as millions mark the sacred occasion. Eid ul-Fitr, a time of reflection, […]