The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said that the current Gross International Reserve level of the country is above the traditional reserve benchmark of three months of import cover. He noted, however, that this not sufficient to provide adequate self-insurance against disruptive economic shocks and its impact on the exchange rate like the […]

Galamsey activities in forest reserves in the country increased from 5,252.9 hectares in 2021 to 8,923.8 hectares as of December 31, 2024, according to survey conducted by the Forestry Commission. The survey revealed that, the Ashanti Region was the most impacted, covering 4,948.9 hectares, followed by the Western North Region with 2,195.7 hectares. Operations Manager […]

The Emergency Nurses Society of Ghana (ENSOG) has expressed concern over media reports of delayed emergency care, which resulted in the death of Mr. Charlse Amissah after being turned away due to the unavailability of a bed. This is contained in a press release dated February 24 jointly signed by the National Chairman, Isaiah Adu-Gyamfi […]

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that an impartial investigation will be conducted to determine the root cause of complaints about rapid depletion of units in electricity meters. The Minister made this known following widespread concerns from consumers. Speaking during the commissioning and inspection of the MBH meter manufacturing […]

The President John Dramani Mahama, has officially broken ground for the construction of one of Africa’s largest float glass manufacturing facilities in Shama, located in the Western Region. With a total investment value of $250 million, this new facility expands KEDA (Ghana) Ceramic Company Limited’s investment portfolio in Ghana and is expected to produce 1,400 […]

The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Cabinet has approved the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), a strategic framework aimed at strengthening the country’s resilience to economic shocks. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Dr. Forson explained that the policy seeks to boost Ghana’s external buffers by increasing the […]

The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced plans by the Ghana Gold Board to ramp up the purchase of gold from the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector in a bid to boost foreign exchange inflows. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, February 25, Dr. Forson said the Gold Board will implement strategies to efficiently […]

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has launched the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (2026–2028), targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028 through a gold-backed strategy.

A murder investigation is underway in Coventry after 18-year-old Michael Ababio, believed to be Ghanaian, was fatally stabbed outside Foleshill Library.

The Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Limited, led by it’s managing director Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, is embarking on an audacious mission of elevating Ghana’s Cocoa sector through increased local bean processing. CMC is the commercial arm of Ghana’s cocoa sector, acting on behalf of the Ghana Cocoa Board. Its core responsibility is to market and […]

The Forestry Commission has initiated steps to complete ten military protection camps at strategic locations in forest reserves that are hotspots for illegal mining and illegal timber activities. Each camp, which will host up to 12 forestry guards, will be equipped with communication gadgets, drones and arms to enhance surveillance and thwart attempts to carry […]

In recent months, public discourse in Ghana has been dominated by concerns over the 2025 performance of candidates in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The results, particularly in the core subjects, have triggered anxiety among parents, educators, policymakers, and civil society groups, raising critical questions about the future of learning outcomes, human […]

Ghanaian actor and Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has visited tomato farms in the Upper East Region, expressing satisfaction at the progress made by local farmers. In a post on his official Facebook page on Monday, February 23, 2026, Mr. Dumelo said he had encouraged farmers in the region last year to […]

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The National Peace Council (NPC) has condemned the recent surge of violence, assaults, and attacks that have been reported at several senior high schools around Ghana, cautioning that the incidents pose a threat to both student safety and the integrity of the nation’s educational system. The Peace Council in a press release issued on Wednesday, […]

The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of violating the 1992 Constitution by introducing what it describes as an unlawful parallel formula for the distribution of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh said the new ministerial guidelines effectively override […]

In one of the most astonishing moments in modern European football, Norway’s Bodo/Glimt have continued their incredible ascent by knocking out last season’s Champions League finalists, Inter Milan, in a result that will be remembered as one of the competition’s greatest shocks. A club that barely played top-flight football a decade ago has now firmly […]

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah has urged the government to expedite work on the second phase of the Ghana Gas Processing Plant. He believes the expansion will boost current production levels and position the country to achieve full self-reliance in gas production, thereby eliminating the need for imports. […]

It’s another captivating night in the UEFA Champions League, as four high-stakes second-leg encounters take center stage across Europe. With quarterfinal spots on the line, each fixture carries its own storyline, pressure, and promise of drama. Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund (First leg: Dortmund 2–0 Atalanta) At the Gewiss Stadium, Atalanta BC face an uphill battle […]

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong as Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service and Samuel Basintale Amadu as Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service.