Ghana to send first batch of health workers to Jamaica under new bilateral agreement
Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the first group of Ghanaian health professionals will travel to Jamaica in June 2026 under a newly signed bilateral cooperation agreement between the two countries. The agreement was formalised during the third session of the Ghana–Jamaica Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation held in Accra. It…
Cardio Lab Scientist urges preventive healthcare after free screening at New Achimota
Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist and Laboratory Manager at the National Cardiothoracic Centre, Odelia Tamakloe, has called on Ghanaians to prioritise routine medical screening and preventive healthcare to help reduce the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. She made the appeal following a free health screening exercise organised by the Centre for staff of Quantum LC and…
Mustapha Ussif rejects responsibility over GHS 580 million African Games audit findings
Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has denied any wrongdoing in connection with financial irregularities flagged in the 13th African Games held in Accra. His response follows a 700-page forensic audit by the Ghana Audit Service, which identified irregularities amounting to over GHS 580 million and recommended sanctions against him and other officials…
Crystal Palace win UEFA Conference League as Jean-Philippe Mateta secures historic European triumph
Crystal Palace have won their first-ever European trophy after defeating Rayo Vallecano 1–0 in the UEFA Conference League final held in Leipzig. The tightly contested final at the Red Bull Arena saw both sides, appearing in their first European final, begin cautiously with few clear chances in a tense opening half. Rayo Vallecano threatened through…
Access Bank Ghana partners Deloitte Ghana to strengthen women entrepreneurs with financial skills
Access Bank Ghana, in collaboration with Deloitte Ghana, has organised a Women Business Workshop aimed at equipping female entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge and strategic tools to help them grow and sustain their businesses. The programme brought together women business owners who are clients of the bank, creating a platform for expert-led training, peer learning,…
CUTS International Accra praises Bank of Ghana for halting proposed wallet-to-bank transfer charges
CUTS International Accra, a public policy think tank focused on consumer protection and competition advocacy, has commended the Bank of Ghana for swiftly intervening to suspend the proposed 0.75 percent wallet-to-bank transfer fee announced by Mobile Money Fintech Limited, operators of MTN Mobile Money (MoMo). The charge, which was expected to take effect on June…
Ghana Water Limited opens Weija Dam spill gates amid flooding concerns
Ghana Water Limited has announced the controlled release of excess water from the Weija Dam after persistent heavy rainfall caused water levels to rise significantly. In a statement issued by the company’s Public Relations and Communications Director, Stanley Martey, it was revealed that the dam’s water level had exceeded the maximum operational limit of 48…
Julius Debrah reaffirms government’s dedication to creating a favourable climate for investment
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has reaffirmed the government’s determination to create an environment that encourages investment, promotes technological innovation, and strengthens partnerships that can drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable prosperity across Africa. He made the remarks while delivering a speech on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the 2026 Africa Energy Technology…
First group of Ghanaian evacuees fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa arrives in Accra
A flight carrying the first batch of 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks touched down at Accra International Airport at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The evacuees were brought home after the Government of Ghana launched an emergency evacuation operation in response to escalating tensions and attacks against…
John Dramani Mahama urges technical universities to champion STEM-driven national development at research
Speaking at the 4th Biennial Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Takoradi on Tuesday, President John Dramani Mahama called on Ghana’s technical universities to align their academic programmes with the government’s agenda of strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. He announced that each of the country’s ten public technical universities will receive…