Environment, Science and Technology Minister-designate Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has backed the January 1, 2027 deadline for the ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale and use of polystyrene foam products, commonly known as Styrofoam or takeaway packs. Dr Agyeman-Rawlings said the environmental risks posed by the widespread use and disposal of polystyrene products could not […] The post Zanetor

Minister designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for caution in Ghana’s participation in carbon markets, saying the financial gains from carbon trading must be consistent with the country’s development agenda. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, the nominee said Ghana’s participation in carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris […] The post Financial

The Minority in Parliament has rejected plans to vet and approve three Supreme Court nominees before the House rises on Friday, describing the proposed four-day process as a threat to parliamentary scrutiny and the legitimacy of Ghana’s highest court. At a press conference in Parliament on Thursday, the Minority said it was prepared to vet […] The post Minority rejects rush to vet three

A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, has pledged to rebuild the party through internal democracy, financial transparency and reconciliation, and also work hard to ensure the election of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the next president of Ghana. Speaking at the NPP’s national headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, August 26, […] The post Insha Allah:

“We will show no fear or favour. We will remain resolute in the lawful discharge of our mandate.” That was the emphatic declaration by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, yesterday, as he announced what he described as the “rebirth” of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision affirming the […] The post OSP Will Show No Fear Or Favour -Agyebeng

Hundreds of youth, opinion leaders, Assembly Members, women and other residents of Tarkwa have taken to the streets in an unprecedented show of what organisers described as their “unadulterated love” and appreciation for GoldFields Ghana Limited, demanding the renewal of the company’s mining lease. The demonstration was remarkable for its departure from the traditional pattern […] The post Tarkwa

The Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Aaron Kanor, has joined key stakeholders in the maritime and security sectors to address operational bottlenecks affecting the movement of containers at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at the Tema Port. The high-level meeting, hosted by the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General […] The post Customs,

The newly inaugurated Audit Committees of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region have been tasked to strengthen internal controls, monitor audit recommendations, and ensure prudent management of public resources. The committees were inaugurated by the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) at a ceremony in Accra on Wednesday. Mr Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, the […] The post Audit

Ghana’s economic recovery must now translate into quality jobs and better livelihoods or risk remaining incomplete, the World Bank has warned, as it called for continued fiscal discipline and transport reforms to sustain growth. Launching the 10th Ghana Economic Update in Accra on Wednesday, the World Bank said the economy grew by 6.0 per cent […] The post Ghana’s Economic Recovery Must

The International Monetary Fund’s latest assessment of Ghana’s economy provides a remarkably balanced evaluation of the nation’s financial landscape. Beyond the heat of political debate, empirical data demonstrates that Ghana has achieved substantial economic progress. Headline inflation has fallen sharply to 5.3% in June 2026, real GDP grew by 6.0% in 2025 and reached 6.4% […] The post IMF

The National Security Coordinator, COP Dr Osman Alhassan Abdul Razak, has warned that political vigilantism in Ghana has evolved from informal party youth mobilisation into organised groups capable of threatening the country’s electoral processes and national security. Speaking on Tuesday at an Election Watch Ghana dialogue on vigilantism, he said what began as youth mobilisation […] The post Editorial:

A total of 1,991 vehicles have been intercepted in Kumasi for traffic violations relating to unauthorised use of sirens and strobe lights. According to figures from the operation, 97 vehicles were intercepted for unauthorised use of sirens, while 1,830 were cited for the abuse of strobe lights. Supt. Kwame Boadi, the Ashanti Regional MTTD Commander, explained […] The post 1,991

Stress is a response to adverse and challenging circumstances and a response to daily life. It affects us emotionally, physically, and behaviorally. The right amount of stress can be a positive force that helps us to do our best and to keep alert and energetic. But too much can make us tense and anxious and […] The post Tips to Reduce Stress and Sleep Better appeared first on The

William Nyarko, Esq., the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability (ACILA), has described Ghana’s record under four cycles of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a mixed picture of significant progress, persistent implementation gaps and, in some areas, regression. He told journalists that Ghana’s UPR experience […] The post Feature:

Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez. Newcastle have signed players exclusively from the continent up to this point in the window, but the club have recognised the need to add some Premier League experience after losing Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier in recent months. Gonzalez […] The post Newcastle