According to him, the 500-bed military hospital project was initiated in March 2014 when former President John Dramani Mahama cut sod for its construction at Afari.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, described the transition as far more than a transfer of offices, equipment, and operational responsibilities.

Madam Affo-Toffey, who is also the Member of Parliament for Jomoro, described the facility as one of the most modern and well-equipped ports in West Africa.

The Government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points as part of efforts to detect and prevent the possible spread of the Ebola virus disease into Ghana. The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, disclosed this during a tour of the country’s two busiest border crossings at Elubo in the […] The post Gov’t Activates

CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised Somali referee Omar Artan following his appointment to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, describing the selection as a proud moment for Somalia and the entire African continent.Artan was recently named as the referee for the Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, days after missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his entry denial into the United States.In a statement, Motsepe said Artan's

Host nation Mexico will attempt to end a long-standing World Cup opening-day hoodoo when they face South Africa in the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday.El Tri have never won a match played on the opening day of a World Cup, recording five defeats and two draws in seven previous tournament curtain-raisers.A chance to make historyMexico coach Javier Aguirre admitted he was unaware of the unwanted statistic but said it has given his players extra

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has dismissed claims that staff salaries at the Presidency have increased under the current administration, describing the allegation as a “flat lie”. In a response to a post on Facebook, Ofosu Kwakye said the current staff at the Presidency inherited the same salaries and conditions approved for their … The post Ofosu

Haiti have been forced to alter their official jerseys on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after football's governing body ruled that elements of the design could be interpreted as political.The Caribbean nation will wear the modified kits when they begin their World Cup campaign against Scotland on Saturday.The controversy centres on artwork featured on the lower right side of the jersey, which depicted silhouettes inspired by the Battle of Vertières and the Haitian Revolution,

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has initiated plea negotiations with the Attorney General’s office in the GH?30 million Exim Bank fraud case. Information available to ghanaiantimes.com.gh indicates that lawyers for Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi & 2 other accused have formally … The post Wontumi

She expressed immense gratitude to the staff for taking the steering wheel on community development.

The Forestry Commission (FC) has condemned the vandalisation and destruction of its newly constructed accommodation facility for timber checkpoint personnel at Babatokuma in the Kintampo Forest District. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m., when an irate mob allegedly attacked the facility, vandalised the structure and subsequently set it ablaze. … The post Forestry

The Ghana First Alliance, a movement, is today staging a protest in Accra against the renewal of the mining licence of Gold Fields, a mining company owned by a South African citizen operating in Ghana. The demonstration, dubbed “Operation No Contract Renewal: South Africa Must Go,” is being held to demand that government does not … The post Ghana First Alliance protests

By Elikem Desewu Telecom operators profit from every active subscriber, but should taxpayers pay to maintain the customer databases that drive those profits? A National Conversation Ghana Must Have As Ghana once again embarks on discussions around SIM registration and re-registration exercises, an important question deserves national attention: Why should the State bear the cost […] The post SIM

Former NPP National Chairman, Awentami Paul Afoko, has donated 400 bags of cement and GH?30,000 to support the completion of the Volta Regional Party Headquarters. Mr Afoko received the request a week ago during his visit to the region. Volta Regional Executives, through the Treasurer, appealed for support to pave the grounds of their ultra-modern … The post Afoko

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Mr. Ernest Brogya Genfi, has disclosed that the long-delayed 500-bed Military Hospital project at Afari in the Ashanti Region remains incomplete 12 years after construction commenced, citing financial disputes, theft and administrative challenges as key factors behind the setback. According to Mr. Genfi, who made the disclosure in a statement […] The post Afari

The United States Department of State says it is taking steps to stop what it describes as the abuse of the country’s immigration system through birth tourism schemes. According to the department, under the administration of President Donald Trump, efforts have been intensified to prevent foreign nationals from obtaining visitor visas primarily to travel to … The post U.S.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has clarified that 80 per cent of the tickets purchased by the Government of Ghana for the FIFA World Cup are tagged tickets and cannot be resold. According to him, the measure was introduced to prevent ticket holders from selling their tickets to others and later claiming they had … The post 80% of Ghana’s World Cup tickets

The question has never been whether Accra will flood at the peak of the rainy season every year between June and July, the question has always been to what extent or degree the damage will be. But as with all things, we could never have prepared enough for effects of the impact, especially as this […] The post Real estate minute with

Prospective National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, has engaged regional and constituency executives of the party in the Central Region as part of his nationwide campaign tour. The engagements were held in Cape Coast and Winneba on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 bringing together party executives from constituencies across the region. According … The post Boakye