184 The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially opened applications for its Bright Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Bright Scholarship aims to ease the financial burden on students by covering the cost of tuition, accommodation and essential learning resources, helping to eliminate barriers to academic achievement and fostering the emergence of future leaders and […]
Author: Foster Ayisah
POKU TRANSPORT TRAFFIC LIGHT RESTORED AFTER YEARS OF NEGLECT
225After more than a decade of malfunction and growing public concern, the long-defunct traffic light at Poku Transport has finally been repaired and restored to full operation, bringing renewed hope for improved road safety and traffic management in the area. The signal system, located within the bustling Oforikrom municipality, had remained non-functional for years, creating […]
Ghana loses over GH¢69m to WASSCE absenteeism — Report
124 A new report by the Legon Centre for Education Research and Policy (LECERP) has raised alarm over what it describes as a “silent crisis” in Ghana’s education sector, with thousands of students registering for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) but failing to show up.Ghanaian facts opinions The research brief, titled “Registered […]
PURC Ashanti Steps Up Field Probes into ECG, GWL Consumer Complaints Lodged with the Commission in the Ashanti Region
181 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in the Ashanti Region has intensified its investigations into consumer complaints filed against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited (GWL). The move aligns with the Commission’s mandate to protect both consumers and utility service providers while ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with regulatory standards […]
Ambassador Alhaji Said Sinare Warns Ghanaian Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Against Drugs, Illegal Entry and Financial Crimes
131 The Government of Ghana, through its Embassy in Saudi Arabia, has issued a stern caution to Ghanaian pilgrims preparing for the 2026 Hajj, urging strict adherence to Saudi laws and regulations throughout the pilgrimage period. In an official statement signed by Alhaji Said Sinare, Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the Embassy emphasized that while […]
Vodza Ecotourism Initiative hosts 5th Easter Regatta to boost tourism
207 The Vodza Ecotourism Initiative has successfully hosted the fifth edition of the Vodza Easter Regatta, drawing residents, tourists, and stakeholders to the coastal community in a vibrant celebration of culture, sport, and tourism. The event, organised in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority, forms part of efforts to promote eco-tourism and water sports while […]
FDA seizes over 155 packs of unapproved diapers in Western North Region
211 The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Western North Region has seized more than 155 packs, approximately 15,523 units of unapproved baby diapers from 21 outlets within the region. The operation, conducted with support from the Ghana Police Service and Consumer Protection Agency, targeted sellers within Dwenase, Bekwai, Asawinso, Bibiani and Juaboso markets.Ghanaian […]
Amenfi Central DCE Leads Bold Sanitation Push in Wassa Dominase
192 The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amenfi Central in the Western Region , Peter Amponsah, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Municipal Assembly, the government of John Dramani Mahama, and the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, to tackling sanitation challenges confronting communities within the district. The DCE made this […]
Ghana in Focus: Chief Julius Debrah Joins World Leaders at Harvard for Policy Excellence
315 In a development that underscores Ghana’s growing engagement with global centres of excellence in governance and public policy, the Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic, Julius Debrah, has taken his place at the prestigious 2026 Ministerial Leadership Programme at Harvard University. His participation marks not only a personal milestone but […]
Obuasi MCE Commissions GH¢1.18 Million Departmental Projects
174 The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi, Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has commissioned six development projects valued at GH¢1,182,309.68 in four communities in the municipality. The projects comprise four mechanised boreholes and two educational facilities — an eight-seater washroom and a refurbished kindergarten block for the Bediem Experimental Basic School. The boreholes were commissioned at […]









