What began as one of the most serious threats to Ghana’s port operations in recent memory appeared to step back from the brink yesterday, after emergency talks between the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) and the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), under the leadership of Prof Ransford Gyampo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GSA, […] The post GUTA kicks against deployment

When You Think You’re Hungry You might really be thirsty. Most people don’t realize they’re actually thirsty when hunger seems to strike. The brain recognizes these triggers as the same. So before you hit the pantry, drink some water first. Then give it a few minutes to see if it satisfies the urge to eat. […] The post Best Times to Drink Water appeared first on The Ghanaian

In a move to address Ghana’s growing demand for skilled professionals in logistics and procurement, the Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA), in collaboration with Fanaka International University College (FIUC), has rolled out a sponsorship package for students to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The initiative, which takes effect […] The post GSA

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has disclosed that the government has paid more than $25 million owed to contractors working on the Suame Interchange project to accelerate work towards completion. The minister disclosed this during a meeting of government delegation led by Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu […] The post Government

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing it of placing political interests ahead of the welfare of cocoa farmers at a time when the sector is facing significant challenges. The criticism was led by the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who questioned government […] The post Pay Cocoa Farmers,

The Akyem Abuakwa Standing Committee has stripped the Etweresohene, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, off his traditional title, citing acts of rebellion against Okyeman. He is to be referred to, henceforth, as Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, following the withdrawal of all customary honours. The decision was announced after a meeting held at the Ofori Panin Fie, in […] The post Okyeman Strips Etweresohene

A senior bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana has directly challenged President John Dramani Mahama over his decision to sideline LGBTQI+ legislation, warning that the Church will not allow moral questions to be subordinated to political convenience. Right Reverend Sampson Obeng Adjei, Bishop of the Kumasi North Diocese, issued the challenge  during opening ceremony of the […] The post Methodist

The McDan Foundation has distributed assorted items to about 5,000 widows in Accra as part of its annual Easter support initiative. Items donated included bags of rice, cooking oil, clothing, beverages and cash. The event, held at the McDan La Town Park, brought together beneficiaries and dignitaries from various backgrounds. Dubbed “McDan Time with the Widows”, the initiative forms part of […] The post McDan

Mr Paul Kofi Assan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peace Transport Services, has appealed to the Government and relevant transport agencies to reconsider the decision to ban Toyota Voxy buses from long-distance travel. Mr Assan said the restriction would render many professional drivers, particularly the youth, unemployed, with dire consequences for their dependants. He noted that since its inception, Peace […] The post Transport

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of Phase Two of its ongoing transformer replacement and upgrade programme at the Lashibi Primary Substation, as part of efforts to improve power reliability and reduce system overloads. This follows the successful completion of Phase One at the Nmai Dzorn Primary Substation, marking another milestone […] The post ECG

More than 7,000 Chief Inspectors are set to compete for limited admission slots into the Ghana Police Service Academy as part of this year’s Police Competitive Promotional Exams (PCPE). The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged all candidates to put in their maximum effort, stressing that only merit will determine successful candidates. Speaking […] The post 7,000

Justin Bieber made a nostalgia-fuelled return to the major stage as Coachella’s much-anticipated headline act. The 32-year-old spent much of Saturday night’s gig sitting in front of a laptop and singing to YouTube music videos of his older hits, such as Baby and Never say Never – delighting the crowd in an apparent tribute to […] The post Justin Bieber headlines Coachella

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has introduced Citizens Arrest policy empowering residents to arrest sanitation offenders and thus enforce Sanitation By-Laws in the Kumasi Metropolis. It has announced that effective Monday, April 13, 2026 it will begin to arrest and prosecute individuals who engage in illegal waste dumping. The initiative is aimed at tackling the persistent […] The post KMA

Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) has moved to dispel allegations of procurement irregularities, insisting that recent changes to its insurance arrangements were lawful and in line with established regulatory procedures. In a statement issued on April 13, the company said media reports suggesting impropriety in its procurement processes were unfounded, clarifying that the concerns […] The post Ghana

The Ashanti Regional Police Command is on a manhunt for six armed men who ambushed a bus carrying Berekum Chelsea footballers and officials on the Ahyiresu-Kwame Dwumor Sreso road in the Nyinahin District late Sunday night, killing one player and robbing a passenger of thousands of cedis. Additional personnel and crime scene experts have been […] The post POLICE HUNT SIX GUNMEN

More than 7,000 Chief Inspectors are set to compete for limited admission slots into the Ghana Police Service Academy as part of this year’s Police Competitive Promotional Exams (PCPE). The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged all candidates to put in their maximum effort, stressing that only merit will determine successful candidates. Speaking […] The post 7,000

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a woman in connection with a widely circulated social media video in which she appeared dressed in official police attire. The suspect, identified as Esther Obasi, was seen in the footage wearing police camouflage as well as a standard black police uniform, raising concerns about the unauthorised use of […] The post Police Arrest Woman Over Viral Video in Uniform

The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) headquarters on Tuesday arrested 22-year old Evans Puplampu after he posted videos on social media claiming he was a bandit. Information available to The Chronicle from a deep-throat source at the Police Headquarters reveals that the PID on Sunday April 5, 2026 intercepted a viral TikTok video of an unidentified […] The post Police Arrest Self- Acclaimed Terrorist

The Upper West Regional Police Command has stepped up a sustained crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse, leading to the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of large quantities of suspected narcotics across the region. Within the past four weeks, the Command has carried out a series of targeted operations in multiple districts, including […] The post Police Smash Drug Trafficking Ring In U/W appeared first on The

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Finance and Energy Ministers to immediately reduce fuel prices through the removal of selected taxes and margins, effective at the next pricing window- approximately one week away — following an emergency cabinet meeting held at the Jubilee House. The directive, announced by the government spokesperson after the high […] The post Mahama Convenes