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The government has confirmed the deaths of eight individuals in a military helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. Among the deceased are Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Mohammed. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced the tragic news ...

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has launched a nationwide rehabilitation of irrigation schemes, beginning with a groundbreaking ceremony in Ashaiman, aimed at revitalizing critical infrastructure to enhance food production and reduce reliance on imports. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, who led the launch, described the initiative as central to Ghana’s agricultural transformation strategy. “While we develop ...

By: Julius Addae ODURO Holy Spirit College of Education has opened admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year. The private college of education which is affiliated with the University of Cape Coast, offers three programmes in basic education: B.Ed Primary Education,B.Ed Junior High School education and B.Ed Early Childhood education. The college located in the Volta Regional capital,Ho has available and ...

Accra, July 15, 2025 — In a decisive effort to curb government expenditure, President John Dramani Mahama has announced the immediate cancellation of all fuel allowances and fuel allocations to political appointees across the country. The directive, which takes effect immediately, is part of a broader austerity plan aimed at redirecting public funds toward priority sectors of the economy. According ...

A new leadership team for the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Volta and Oti Regions has officially assumed office following a swearing-in ceremony held in Ho. His Honour Osman Abdul Hakeem, a Circuit Court Judge, administered the oath of office to the five-member team on Friday, July 11, 2025. Dr. Harrison Belley, a lecturer at Ho Technical University, now ...

By: Christian SOWADAIn a significant diplomatic stride reflecting shared global environmental responsibility, Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Hon. Seidu Issifu, met with H.E. Tong Defa, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, on July 2, 2025, at the Chinese Embassy in Accra. This pivotal meeting is set to strengthen bilateral ties through mutual commitments ...

HTU to Hold Maiden Inaugural Lecture on July 9 Ho Technical University (HTU) is set to host its maiden Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the G.M. Afeti Auditorium, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The lecture will be delivered by Professor Ben Q. Honyenuga, a Professor of Management Science at the University. He will speak on the theme: “Navigating ...

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Mahama has nominated fifteen distinguished individuals for appointment as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-General designates to various countries across the globe. In a letter signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, and addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the nominees were listed alongside their respective diplomatic postings. Among the ...

By: Christian SOWADASpeaking at the 62nd session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) on June 18, 2025, Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Hon. Seidu Issifu, made a compelling case for significant investment in Africa’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). During a high-level side event titled “The Investment Case for African Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),” Minister Issifu urged ...

Bank of Ghana Warns Public Against Unlicensed Digital Platforms YellowPay and HanyPay Accra, June 12, 2025 – The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a public notice cautioning citizens, financial institutions, and stakeholders against engaging with YellowPay and HanyPay, two digital payment platforms that the central bank says are operating without appropriate licensing. According to Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2025/13 dated June ...