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358 The Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment has taken a significant step to enhance workplace safety standards in the Ashanti region with the establishment of a Health and Safety Enforcement and Compliance Special Task Force. This initiative, led by Minister Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, aims to support the Factory Inspectorate Agency in ensuring employers comply […]
416 In a significant move to engage with constituents and express gratitude for their support, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Oforikrom , Anwel Sadat Ahmed, has announced a comprehensive “Thank You Tour” coupled with ward visits across all 21 wards in Oforikrom. The tour, scheduled to take place from November to December 2025, underscores MCE […]
331 H.E Alhaji Said Sinare, Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the 2026 National Budget as a “national resurrection” while delivering a scathing critique of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a fiery statement, the NDC Zongo President said the NPP’s […]
306 A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held on Wednesday November 12 at the Military Cemetery in Burma Camp to mark the fifth anniversary of the passing of former President Flight Lt.(rtd) Jerry John Rawlings. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. Lt. Col Benjamin Kwesi Effah, brought together members of the late leader’s family, including his children, […]
223 Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has delivered a thought-provoking public lecture at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, in Barbados, on November 12, 2025. The lecture, themed “Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny: Connect, Build, Renew,” explored the historical and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean, highlighting the need for stronger economic […]
327 Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has filed a GH¢20 million defamation suit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over claims linking him to the alleged embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF). In a writ filed at the High […]
205 President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to release an additional GH₵200 million to purchase surplus maize from farmers affected by the ongoing crop glut. This move is part of the government’s broader strategy to reduce food wastage, boost national food security, and ensure surplus produce is […]
213 President John Mahama, accompanied by Acting Defence Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and other government officials, visited injured recruits at the 37 Military Hospital following a tragic stampede at El-Wak Stadium in Accra. The incident occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise, resulting in six fatalities and numerous injuries . The stampede, […]
238 Hon. Japhet Festus Gbede has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the tragic deaths of several young Ghanaians who lost their lives during the ongoing Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise, describing the incident as a national shame and an avoidable disaster. In a strongly-worded statement issued on Wednesday, Hon. Gbede said it was heartbreaking […]