President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s double-track system in senior high schools will be phased out by 2027 through a major infrastructure expansion programme. Speaking in Accra on Wednesday, he said the government would upgrade 50 senior high schools using a $300 million World Bank-funded initiative under the STARR-J project. The plan includes […]
Court documents have detailed the charges brought against Bono Regional NPP Chairman Kwame Baffoe following his recent arrest and detention. According to the charge sheet, he faces two counts: offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace and the publication of false news under provisions of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29). The
Ghana on Tuesday announced plans to evacuate nearly 300 of its citizens from South Africa following a surge in protests targeting foreign nationals. The evacuation was approved by President John Dramani Mahama to support Ghanaians who responded to an advisory and registered with the country’s High Commission in Pretoria. According to the Ghanaian government, the
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has set up a committee to examine rising concerns over the increasing cost of hostel accommodation in tertiary institutions nationwide. The decision follows numerous complaints from students who say hostel fees have become excessively high, with limited bed spaces and growing difficulties in finding affordable and decent accommodation on
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reiterated its warning to the public regarding the ban on the importation of turkey tail, popularly known in Ghana as “Chofi.” Although the restriction was introduced in 1999 due to the product’s very high fat content and associated health concerns, it is still commonly found in several markets
The PRESEC Legon Assembly Hall roared with “Asthma Cannot Stop Me” today as Asthma Ghana marked World Asthma Day 2026, with 600 students from six senior high schools in attendance. Prof. Victor Wutor, Founder & Executive Director of Asthma Ghana, launches World Asthma Day under the theme: “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma
An independent investigation into the death of Charles Amissah has concluded that he did not die immediately from injuries sustained in a road accident, but rather from prolonged and preventable blood loss caused by failures in emergency medical care. According to the report, Amissah remained alive throughout his transfer from the accident scene to the
Global well-wishers and Ghanaians at home and abroad are celebrating the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as he marks his 76th birthday. The revered traditional ruler, who has led the Ashanti people since 1999, is widely recognized for his leadership, advocacy for education, and efforts in promoting peace and development in Ghana and beyond. Messages
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reassured customers in the Ashanti Region that it is taking swift steps to upgrade transformers and tackle recent power fluctuations, with improvements expected to begin from May 6. This move is part of a wider rollout involving 300 new distribution transformers aimed at communities experiencing low voltage due
Doctors at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have suspended their services over concerns related to patient safety and professional standards. In a notice issued by the Korle-Bu Doctors Association (KODA), the group confirmed that the industrial action began on May 2. The association emphasized that the decision was taken after careful consideration and was not made lightly.
