The government has intensified efforts to combat period poverty and improve menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls, with the distribution of free sanitary pads to vulnerable institutions in Accra. The initiative, led by the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, formed part of a nationwide exercise targeting about two million girls from Primary Five through to senior … The post Govt

THE Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has begun a crackdown on substandard paints on the market, following the detection of harmful lead levels in some products in the Greater Accra Region. The exercise formed part of efforts to promote fair trade and protect public health, while ensuring that goods sold in the country met approved standards. … The post GSA clamps down on substandard paints in Accra

CIVIL society organisations and health experts have called for the urgent introduction of a mandatory Front of Pack Warning Labelling policy to help curb the rising burden of kidney disease in the country. The stakeholders warned that Ghana was facing a growing public health crisis, with kidney disease affecting millions of people and placing increasing … The post Stakeholders

THE World Bank has secured a $20 million grant from the Dutch government to support tomato production in Ghana under the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP). The initiative aims to boost local production and reduce the country’s reliance on imported tomatoes, while strengthening the broader agricultural value chain. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement … The post Tomato

Ghana and the European Union (EU) have signed a historic security and defence partnership agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation to address evolving security threats in West Africa. The agreement, the first of its kind in Africa, will focus on counter-terrorism, conflict prevention, extremism, border management, and maritime security. The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana … The post Ghana,

The Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, has advised women seeking professional growth to redefine success beyond titles and public recognition, and instead build their careers anchored on purpose and values. Delivering the first keynote address on “Purpose-Driven Career Development” to hundreds of women at the 2026 Woman Redefined Conference at the Wesley Towers … The post Build

The Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has advised Chief Executive Officers and Governing Boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to exercise prudence in the spending of public funds, stressing that such resources must be used strictly to deliver value to citizens. He cautioned that public funds were not meant … The post Be

The Kadehene, Osabarima Asare Twe II, has urged the government to create more job opportunities for the youth if it is committed to ending illegal small-scale mining in the country. He also pledged to release between 20,000 and 30,000 acres of land in Kade for oil palm plantations under the “Youth in Palm Plantation” initiative. … The post Kadehene to release acres of land for palm plantation

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has underscored the urgency of collective action in tackling shared regional challenges, including insecurity, climate change, and limited economic opportunities in border communities. According to him, development and security are inseparable, noting that vulnerable communities, particularly in northern Ghana and across the Sahel, face … The post Let’s

There is a health crisis quietly unfolding in Ghana, not dramatic, not headline-grabbing, but deeply dangerous all the same. Kidney disease is a major health concern for Ghanaians, and for many people, it comes without warning. You do not feel it early. You do not see it coming. By the time it shows up, it … The post  A silent health crisis we can no longer ignore appeared first on Ghanaian

Photos from the High-Level Event on Reparatory Justice for the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialised chattel enslavement of African people, convened at the United Nations Headquarters, New York. Delivering a powerful address, President John Dramani Mahama underscored the moral urgency of confronting historical injustices and advancing a global commitment to reparatory justice. “The … The post President

President John Dramani Mahama led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, New York, paying tribute to the memory of nearly 20,000 Africans laid to rest at the historic site. “We lay down this wreath to honour the memories of the nearly 20,000 Africans who are buried on … The post President Mahama Leads Wreath-Laying

The Government of Ghana has expressed disappointment after Lincoln University withdrew plans to confer an honorary doctorate on President John Dramani Mahama during his visit to the United States. In a statement issued by the Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C. on March 24, officials said the decision followed concerns raised by a group over the … The post Lincoln

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has assured Ghanaians that it is taking steps to protect jobs and sustain operations at the Damang Mine as the current lease held by Abosso Goldfields Limited, a subsidiary of Goldfields Limited, expires on April 18, 2026. In a press release issued on Tuesday, March 24, the Ministry … The post Government moves to protect jobs as Damang

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested seventy-seven people in a major anti-drug operation carried out in the Tamale Metropolis and Savelugu Municipality. According to a press release issued by the Regional Police Public Affairs Unit on Tuesday, the operation was conducted on Monday, 23rd March 2026, at around 9:30 pm by a 33-member Special … The post Police arrest

The First Lady of Ghana, Lordina Dramani Mahama, is in Washington, D.C. to participate in the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit. According to a statement from the Presidency Communications Office, she is attending the event at the invitation of the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump. The two-day summit brings together … The post Lordina

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, accusing it of reversing economic gains and failing to improve the living conditions of Ghanaians. Addressing a press conference on March 24 at the party’s headquarters , the Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagba said the Mahama-led government inherited an economy … The post NPP

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to protecting consumer interests and ensuring the delivery of safe, quality petroleum products in Ghana’s downstream sector. He made this known at the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day celebration held on 19th March 2026, at the Conference … The post NPA

The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) has inducted about 552 critical health professionals into the College to promote academic excellence and improve healthcare delivery.  The inductees who formed the first batch and are fellows by examination include 11 Fellows, 1 Member, and the rest, comprising Associates in Paediatric Oncology, Neonatal and Palliative Care … The post GCNM inducts 552 professionals

Ghana’s digital economy is at risk as damage to submarine cables continues to rise, threatening over 95 per cent of the country’s international communications. Industrial fishing activities, including trawling and anchoring, have been identified as major causes of submarine cable faults, accounting for nearly 75 per cent of incidents, with the remaining 25 per cent … The post Damage