May 07
Ghana: Prepare for More Rains in the Coming Days - Ghana Meteorological Agency Warns
Accra Times
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a warning to the public regarding an anticipated increase in rainfall across the country's southern region. The advice follows the… Read more »
May 06
Ghana: Elections 2024 - John Mahama Urges Eligible Ghanaians to Register for Voter ID Cards
Accra Times
In a short statement regarding the upcoming limited registration exercise, John Dramani Mahama urged all eligible individuals to seize the opportunity and get registered. Read more »
Ghana: How Ras Nene Is Helping Shape Kumawood
Accra Times
The conversations on whether Dr Likee is funny or not are as divisive as could be, but I guess he wouldn't mind a tad bit with the numerous endorsement deals and commercials that… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Traders in Ashanti Region Vow to Campaign Against NPP Over Incomplete Markets
Accra Times
Meanwhile, the trader groups have petitioned the overlord of the Asanteman, Otumfour Osei Tutu and the Ashanti Queen Mother, Nana Konadu Yiadom to intercede on their on their… Read more »
Ghana: Government Treasury Bills Experience Slight Over-Subscription
Accra Times
Government borrowing through treasury bills has slowed down since the beginning of the second quarter, yet demand for the bills seems to have also decreased. Read more »
Ghana: Ga Traditional Council Places Ban On Noise Making From May 6
Accra Times
The Ga Traditional Council has also imposed a ban on organizing funeral rites and related activities for the duration of the ban. Read more »
Ghana: We'll Provide Free Tertiary Education for PWDs
Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has unveiled a ground-breaking educational policy aimed at supporting persons with disabilities (PWDs). Read more »
Ghana: Private Media Outlet Class Media Group Firebombed in Ghana
CPJ
Authorities in Ghana should swiftly and comprehensively conclude their investigation of the April 25 firebomb attack on Class Media Group's office, hold those responsible to… Read more »
Ghana: LEAP to Increase Grant 100% By End of Year - Ministry
Ghanaian Times
The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme will by the end of this year increase cash grant to beneficiaries by 100 per cent to support efforts in order to reduce… Read more »
Ghana: Coldwater Foundation Inaugurates $1.8m Multi-Purpose Retreat Centre in Accra
Ghanaian Times
A new multi-purpose Christian retreat centre in Accra has been inaugurated by the Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. Read more »
May 05
Ghana: Ghanaian Couple Living in Queens Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Accra Times
The little boy was beaten and suffered for days at the hands of the defendants, one of whom was his own mother, until he, unfortunately, succumbed to his severe and extensive… Read more »
May 03
Ghana: 54% Ghanaian Workers Stressed at Work - New Gallup Report
Accra Times
Young workers and those in exclusively remote or hybrid work locations experience greater levels of stress Read more »
West Africa: WPFD2024 - Govts Must Ensure an Open Civic Space for Environmental Journalists, Activists in West Africa [press release]
MFWA
The celebration of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2024 is under the theme "A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis". The global event to mark the… Read more »
Ghana: Two Off-Duty Police Killed At Trassacco, Police On Man Hunt for Gun Men
Accra Times
The Ghana Police Service has reported that two off-duty officers were shot by unknown gunmen at Trassacco Valley. Read more »
Ghana: GJA Takes 2024 World Press Freedom Day Celebrations to Koforidua
Accra Times
World Press Freedom Day is also marked at a time when attacks on press freedom have intensified Read more »
May 02
Ghana: Government Ready for Chinese Investment in Improving Green Mineral Development - Lands Minister
GhanaToday
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the Chinese government and businesses to partner in the sustainable development of Ghana's green… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Risks 2m Deaths From Extreme Weather Conditions - WB Report
Ghanaian Times
The country risks the death of two million people in the next thirty years from extreme weather conditions like floods and drought if measures are not instituted to combat climate… Read more »
Ghana: Police Arrest One Suspect Over Killing of Military Officer in Kasoa
Accra Times
The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting the Ghana Police Service as they investigate the incident. Read more »
Ghana: Soldier Shot Dead At Kasoa Millennium City Over Land Dispute - GAF Condemns Act
Ghanaian Times
Lance Corporal Enoch Danso of the Ghana Armed Force (GFA), was on Tuesday shot dead in front of Kasoa Millennium City Police Station, in the Gomoa East District of the Central… Read more »
Ghana: May 1 'Dumsor' Due to Flooding At Seven Substations
Accra Times
For some couple of months now, Ghanaians have been experiencing power outages popularly known as "Dumsor. Although the government has failed to admit the problem the challenges… Read more »
Ghana: Man Accused of Gh¢65,739 Police Recruitment Scam Granted Bail
Ghanaian Times
The Circuit Court in Dansoman has granted GH¢70,000 bail to 33-year-old unemployed man, accused of collecting GH¢65,739 under the guise of recruiting two people into the… Read more »
May 01
Ghana: 'Greater Co-Operation Key to Safeguarding Maritime Domain' - Pres Akufo-Addo
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for greater levels of co-operation and collaboration amongst the broad spectrum of global maritime… Read more »
Ghana: Surgery Cases Were Cancelled Due to Limited Space, Not 'Dumsor' - Korle Bu
Accra Times
The national referral hospital assured their patients and the general public that they will prioritize their care and will continue to work to provide excellent services to address… Read more »
April 30
Africa: New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana's Health System in Response to Climate Change [press release]
World Bank
new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana's health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report,… Read more »
West Africa: Liberians Homeless in Ghana Over Demolition of Refugee Camp
New Dawn
---Rights group says Read more »