Ghana’s 1992 Constitution is clear: freedom of speech, political participation, and equality before the law are not privileges granted by any government; they are constitutional rights protected under Articles 17 and 21. Any attempt, whether direct or indirect, to intimidate citizens or political opponents for expressing opinions or carrying out lawful duties threatens the democratic…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has said it got no official communication about the organisation of the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra and did not endorse, sanction or authorise the event. In a statement signed by the Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the ministry reiterated that organisers of tourism, cultural, entertainment and…
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, said the series of interventions include the upgrading of transformers at the Ridge Bulk Supply Point by the Ghana Grid Company, rehabilitation of transmission lines in the Airport enclave and ongoing works at the Cenit thermal plant to generate 110 megawatts alongside AKSA’s combined cycle project…
The Ghana TVET Report, third edition launched in Accra says the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Ghana has made progress on access and implementation of reforms but still suffers serious infrastructure and financing constraints that affect the quality and relevance of training. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu said the report…
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured road contractors that the government will not suspend or cancel inherited road projects despite financial and contractual challenges facing the sector. He said the administration is committed to completing all the ongoing projects and settling all outstanding debts owed to contractors during a nationwide…
Black Sherif has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, winning a total of five awards at the event held at the Accra International Conference Centre on May 9, 2026. The 24-year-old artiste, whose real name is Mohammed Ismail Sherif, also took home the Album/EP of the Year award…
Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai, in a Facebook update, said the court will continue hearing several high profile cases under the government’s anti-corruption and anti-illegal mining initiative Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL). “During the period, several hearings involving corruption, illegal mining and cybersecurity-related offences will be held across various courts,” he said. Criminal Court 4,…
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, an aspirant for the Ashanti Regional chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for a united national approach in the fight against illegal mining, asserting that the battle against galamsey should be a national, not a partisan issue. Speaking during a visit to Heaven Seekers Ministry on Sunday, May 10,…
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has debunked Sammy Gyamfi’s claim on alleged losses at the Bank of Ghana, saying he was trying to down play a major financial loss. In a Facebook statement on May 10, the MP said the difference between “operating loss” and “total comprehensive loss” does not change the impact on taxpayers, alluding to…
To increase access to digital skills training, the Government has distributed 8,500 laptops to training centres across the country under the One Million Coders Programme. “The devices are meant for accredited centres not for individual participants and all the 158 participating centres have already been equipped,” said Fred Yeboah, Director of Research and Innovation at…
