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  Government is working towards the establishment of a mental health fund to be financed from the mental health levy, Kwaku Agyemang Manu, the Minister of Health, has said. According to him, the fund when established, would help in the successful implementation of the new mental health policy. Mr Agyemang …

Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in the Ashanti Region, Michael Amoah Awuku, has come under fire as some traditional office holders in the electoral areas have appealed to president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to re-appoint him as his representative again. The traditional office holders said, the MCE has …

One of the famous and vociferous youth activists and General Secretary for Kumasi Youth Association (KuYA) in the Ashanti region, Mr Kwabena Frimpong says the burning of seized excavators by the military team in the Ghana Armed Forces is not the best of ideas to combating illegal mining. Speaking to …

The late Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu attends the festival of ‘ Zulu 200’ celebrating the existence of the Zulu Nation at the King Shaka International airport in Durban on September 22, 2013. Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images The body of the late Regent of the Zulu nation, Queen …

Police find body of little girl near canal. The body of a 9-year girl has been found near a canal in Dysselsdorp, just outside Oudtshoorn, after she slipped and fell into the water. Rudicia Gelant, was playing with her friends near the canal when tragedy struck on Sunday morning. Police …

Jacob Zuma supporters outside the Pietermaritzburg high court on November 30 2018. A group of concerned citizens says in an affidavit that jailing Zuma would lead to anarchy and civil disobedience but does not explain why. Image: THULI DLAMINI The direct imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma had the potential to …

Former President John Mahama has called on government to create the atmosphere for good journalism to thrive in the country. “I want to encourage President Nana Akufo-Addo and his close associates to seize the occasion to create an atmosphere that is more tolerant of criticism and devoid of intimidation in …

  A Judge of the Court of Appeal, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei has warned Chiefs and others persons who engage in the double sale of lands to put an end to it as they can be jailed for up to 10 years for doing so. Speaking on Court Nkomo …

IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGESimage captionPresident Biden is facing a record surge of immigrants at the US-Mexico border President Joe Biden has lifted the US annual refugee cap, bowing to outrage from his party after he initially opted to stick by the Trump-era figure. The Democratic president is raising the cap from …

  The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy has shared that it is quite expensive to run a manufacturing business in Ghana. According to him, this high cost of doing business makes it unattractive for Ghanaians to operate manufacturing industries and create …

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Songhai Group, Mr Hene Aku Kwarpong, has noted that although it is good news that Ghana has overtaken South African as the leading producer of gold making it number one, this development has the propensity of rather creating problems for the West African nation. He …

Ghanaian gospel musician Patience Nyarko has asserted that a lot of fasting Christians claim to undergo is due to the fact that they are hungry and cannot afford food at the time. In an interview with Rev Nyansa Boakwa on Happy 98.9 FM’s NsemPii, she said, “I’ve been a victim, …

  The National Security has busted a 13-member gang suspected to be involved in the printing and distribution of fake currency notes to unsuspecting victims, mostly foreign nationals. A statement issued by the National Security Secretariat, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the gang, led by one Yassei Alia, …

  The brother of a suspect who is currently in police custody in Dubai, for allegedly smuggling marijuana into Dubai has stated that his brother (suspect) was arrested at the airport in Dubai upon arrival of a crime he did not commit. According to him, the items his brother was …

  After two unsuccessful marriages, it seems Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh has again found solace in the arms of another woman. Although the actor is yet to react to media reports suggesting that he has chosen a new wife, a video which captures the fine actor proposing to a lady believed to …

What started as a usual brotherly quarrel turned bloody when a 25-year old Benya Akromah stabbed his younger brother, Emmanuel Akromah, aged 18, to death at Essaman near Nkotompo, a suburb of Sekondi in the Western Region. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Olivia Ewurabena Adiku, Head of Public Affairs …

Saint Mary Immaculate Junior High School at Duotang in the Nandom Municipality of the Upper West Region is in a dire need of infrastructure to enhance teaching and learning. The school currently has no staff common room and an office to keep the certificate of past students as well as …

Former President John Mahama has called on government to create the atmosphere for good journalism to thrive in the country. “I want to encourage President Nana Akufo-Addo and his close associates to seize the occasion to create an atmosphere that is more tolerant of criticism and devoid of intimidation in …

The value of the Ghana Stock Exchange grew by GH¢3.64 billion in April to GH¢60.8 billion, as the market’s bull run since the last quarter of 2020 continues. At the end of trading in April, the GSE Composite Index achieved a year-to-date return of 31.93 percent compared with 13.99 percent …

A 46-year-old suspect, Akwasi Chocochoco is on the run after allegedly slashing his wife to death in a bush. The unfortunate incident which happened at Adumasa in the Juaben municipality of the Ashanti region is believed to have occurred on Saturday, May 1, 2021. According to an eyewitness, the deceased, …

Rodney Appiah, son of former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah is delighted to have made his league debut for Accra Great Olympics. The 19-year-old was signed by Great Olympics in the second transfer window and finally made his debut for the club on match day 22 against Liberty Professionals at …

Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said even though 70 percent of the students that sat the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) were Nigerians, Ghanaians students got more 8As than their Nigerian counterparts. In his view, contrary to pessimistic views that the introduction of the Free Senior High …

  ‘Vangelist’ Patricia Oduro popularly known as ‘Nana Agradaa’ has visited church for the first time in grand style after encountering Jesus Christ. This will be her appearance in church after practicing idolatry for 20 years. Clad in white apparel with a touch of gold and a pair of dark …

Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings has finally found her voice three months after her husband, Jerry John Rawlings’ demise. Her voice was heard after she was given the opportunity by Musician Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) to give an address at the virtual concert in memory of the late former President. Mrs …

Ghana’s economy has ranked 73rd in the world in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year 2019 making it the 8th largest economy in Africa. The 2020 figures are not expected for another year. According to the World Bank, Ghana’s economy stood at about US$67 billion in size …