Residents of Axim, a major fishing community in the Western Region, may soon breathe easier as Makam Plant Hire (MPH), the contractor working on the breakwater and sea defense project, assures completion within the eighteen-month timeline. The project, which began in 2024, had been suspended while the community dealt with chronic flooding. During a site […]

The Deputy Attorney-General, Justice Srem Sai, has given an indication of his outfit’s strategy going forward in respect of the trail of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Antwi Boasiako, alias Chairman Wontumi. He posted this information on Facebook on February 4. Please read the full post below: This afternoon, our […]

The Chief Justice, His Lordship Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has raised concerns over foreign nationals especially Chinese involved in galamsey, questioning how they enter the country and escape even after arrest. During visits to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Ghana Prisons Service, the Chief Justice raised concern over the situation and other cases. “We can’t close […]

The Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku has reaffirmed government’s commitment to building a resilient and efficient agricultural sector, as Ghana shifts focus from only increasing production to protecting what farmers harvest. Speaking at the launch and handover of locally fabricated post-harvest equipment, the Minister said the event represents the kind of agricultural future […]

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The Western North Region remains one of the regions in Ghana facing serious challenges with poor road infrastructure. Juaboso District, located within the region, has not been exempted from this problem, as most of its roads are in deplorable condition. The situation has made it difficult for farmers to transport their produce to the market […]

Recently, the Mahama administration has found it increasingly difficult to purchase cocoa and pay cocoa farmers. This issue primarily stems from two factors: 1. The artificial inducement of the cedi appreciation 2. The decline in global cocoa prices At present, cocoa farmers in Ghana are paid GH¢3,625 per 64kg bag, equivalent to GH¢58,000 per tonne. […]

The gateway to Ghana since independence has been the uncomfortable Kotoka International Airport. It is indeed too uncomfortable, and sometimes nauseating to call the only, first and biggest airport in Ghana “Kotoka”. Those who know the name clearly appreciate why the urgent need to change was decades ago, certainly not today. The advocacy for the […]

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inspected the successful reclamation of 320 hectares of mined-out sites at Manso Nyankomanse in the Ashanti Region. During a visit to the site on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Minister applauded the completion of the project, which has healed the devastation caused by illegal […]

Ghana’s Honourable Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, is set to play a prominent role at the 8th Association of International Sports Press (AIPS) Africa Congress, scheduled to take place in Banjul, The Gambia, from February 6 to 9, 2026. The Sports Minister will appear as a guest speaker at the high-profile congress, where […]

A recent study published in SN Business & Economics (2025) reveals that Ghanaians are more likely to buy local rice when they’re passionate about it and it’s easily accessible. The research explores the complex relationship between passion and purchase behavior, providing valuable insights for marketers and policymakers. When Love Meets Local Rice Ghanaians who have […]

EL, an award-winning rapper and producer from Ghana, has advised artistes not to go into record label deals without adequate knowledge and expert advice. In an interview on Accra-based Hitz FM, Tuesday, the musician described signing record deals without giving it much thought “savage” and strongly encouraged talented musicians to stay clear of such blunders. […]

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has inspected the Gold Coast Refinery, signalling Ghana’s push to end raw gold exports and deepen value addition in the mining sector.

The Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed the need for Africa to unite. She said failure to do so will delay the attainment of the laudable objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. “We must continue to interrogate the borders. Africa must unite. This is not about erasing sovereignty. It […]

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a three-day visit at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama, who is being accompanied by his wife, the First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama, was met on arrival by President Hichilema at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport […]

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has received a delegation from Hwaseong, South Korea, led by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Ghana and South Korean companies. The engagement focused on expanding partnerships that will position Ghana more prominently within global value […]

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has strongly defended government’s proposal to reform Ghana’s legal education system, insisting that the planned changes are aimed at improving quality while expanding access in line with constitutional requirements. A new bill to decentralise legal education in the country is in the offing. The bill, once passed, would move […]

The Western Naval Command (WNC) has seized 75 gallons of suspected diesel fuel during an intelligence-led operation at the Sekondi Fishing Harbour on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The operation followed intelligence received by the Command at about 0830 hours regarding an ongoing fuel transaction at the harbour. Acting swiftly on the information, the Command Operations […]

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that government is considering sending Ghanaian supporters to the FIFA World Cup, with the final number depending on funds raised through a newly established fundraising committee. Speaking on Asempa 94.7 FM in Accra, the Minister said the policy direction is now clear that Ghana should […]

Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe has justified government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport, insisting that the move is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at restoring the facility to its original name. Addressing journalists during a working visit to the State Transport Corporation on Wednesday, February 3, 2026, the Minister maintained that the […]