Former Speaker of Parliament Professor Mike Oquaye has said that rising political disagreements in Ghana are weakening the country’s sense of togetherness and making people less confident that laws will be applied fairly. Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, December 15, he said the country has become too split along party lines and urged…
Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, has said Ghana is a key partner in her country’s plan to grow trade and economic links because of the long-standing historical and cultural connections between the two nations. She made the comments while leading a business delegation to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to look at investment…
The government has fixed GH¢12 per kilogram as the minimum price for raw cashew nuts for the 2025/26 season to safeguard farmers’ earnings and support the development of the cashew sector.The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) made the decision after a stakeholder meeting on December 10, 2025, in Techiman, which brought together farmers, traders, middlemen,…
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has praised the management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) for prioritising teacher preparation, embracing digital advancement, maintaining high educational standards, and turning out graduates who are well equipped for employment. He made the remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf at the first session of UEW’s 30th congregation…
Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has spoken against the government’s lithium mining deal with Barari DV, saying the royalty terms are unfair and do not favour Ghana. His comments followed Parliament’s decision on December 10 to withdraw the revised agreement for further consultations after concerns were raised that the proposed 10 percent royalty,…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has publicly criticised the Bono Regional Minister for getting involved in the Sampa chieftaincy dispute by acting in his political capacity, saying that kind of political interference in traditional matters is wrong and cannot be accepted. Speaking during the last Asanteman Council meeting of 2025 at the Manhyia Palace…
The government has said it will work more closely with Zoomlion Ghana Limited and the Jospong Group to help keep communities clean, tackle climate challenges, promote new ideas, and create lasting job opportunities.Speaking at the Jospong Annual Thanksgiving Service in Accra, Minister Ibrahim Ahmed called the partnership strategic, noting that Zoomlion’s work aligns with key…
The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has expressed concern that low condom use among young people, particularly teenage girls and young women, is making it harder to reduce HIV infections in the Volta Region. Currently, 19,078 people in the region are living with HIV, accounting for about 5.7% of the national total of 334,721, including 4,999…
Over 100 Ghanaian PhD students in the United Kingdom (UK) have appealed to Mr Keir Starmer, Prime Minister for an immediate assistance, indicating that unpaid government scholarships are putting them at risk of deportation, eviction, and serious financial hardship. According to a claim they made, the Ghanaian government owes millions in tuition and living costs,…
The Ghana National Theatre is set to undergo major renovations to modernize its facilities, improve safety, and create a better environment for both performers and audiences. After more than 30 years of hosting concerts, drama, dance, and other cultural events, the theatre is facing infrastructural and technical challenges that the refurbishment aims to address. A…
