Author: Esi Abokomah

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Monday commemorated World LPG Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and enhancing safety standards across Ghana.  The event brought together key stakeholders from government and the energy sector to highlight the role of LPG as a cleaner energy source and to promote greater public awareness, safety compliance and accessibility. Speaking at the event, NPA Chief Executive Officer Godwin Kudzo Tameklo stressed that accelerating LPG adoption requires a coordinated approach anchored on effective regulation, sustained public education and shared responsibility among all players in the value chain.  He…

The government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at key border posts to help detect and prevent the spread of the Ebola virus disease in the country. This came to light when the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah toured the busy Eluboa and Afllao to assess Ghana’s response strategy to the deadly disease that broke out in Democratic Republlic of Congo in mid May. Dr Ayensu-Danquanh, who is a clinician and surgeon, further pledged swift government action to address identified gaps and strengthen response mechanisms, adding that President John Dramani Mahama had directed the ministry to ensure that…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) says it has successfully cleared a backlog of over 640,000 Ghana Cards and significantly expanded its service delivery infrastructure both locally and abroad. Executive Secretary Wisdom Kwaku Deku disclosed that the backlog was resolved in 2025 through coordinated efforts with technical partners and the supply of blank cards to district offices, enabling faster printing and distribution nationwide. He explained that the intervention ensured continuity of services and restored efficiency across the identity issuance system after earlier operational constraints. “We supplied blank cards to district offices to clear the backlog of over 640,000 cards, which were…

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has officially unveiled his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the biggest headline being the sensational return of Sadio Mané to the Lions of Teranga. Mané had announced his international retirement following the AFCON 2025 controversy, but the Al-Nassr forward has reversed that decision and will be part of Senegal’s squad for what could be the final World Cup of his storied career. The 34-year-old has made 126 appearances for Senegal and remains the country’s all-time top scorer with 53 goals. The Lions of Teranga have been drawn in Group I alongside France,…

A total of 61,506 candidates from public and private Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions nationwide have registered for the examinations, reflecting the growing confidence and participation in technical and vocational education in Ghana. Out of this number, 59,754 candidates will sit for the Certificate II Examinations, while 1,752 candidates will sit for other traditional TVET examinations, representing an increase of 8.06% over last year’s figure of 55,295 for the certificate II examination. In terms of gender distribution, 45,357 candidates representing 73.7 percent are male, while 16,149 candidates representing 26.3 percent are female. A total number of 170…

Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has offered to set up a cement distribution depot for xenophobia victim Emmanuel Asamoah. The depot also includes a construction hardware depot. This comes days after the brother of the President of Ghana assured the Minister for Foreign Affairs of his support. At a meeting held in his office together with Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Mr. Mahama made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians living in South Africa to return home and contribute meaningfully to national development through employment opportunities in his company, based on their skill sets. He called on Ghanaians facing hardship abroad…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has appointed Dr Mohammed Amin Adam as Co-Chair of the party’s Finance and Economy Committee. The announcement was contained in a press statement issued by the party on Friday, May 8, as part of efforts to strengthen its policy and economic advisory structures. Dr Amin Adam, who is the Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Finance Minister, will serve alongside Dr Steve Opata as Co-Chair of the committee. The committee is expected to play a key role in shaping the party’s economic policy direction and communicating its position on national financial and economic matters.…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has launched a nationwide initiative to support specialist training for healthcare professionals as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s health workforce and improve healthcare delivery. The move forms part of the Trust Fund’s four core mandates and places emphasis on developing specialist doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other critical healthcare professionals to enhance access to quality care, particularly in the fight against chronic diseases. The initiative was spearheaded by the Administrator of the Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, through a landmark engagement with the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Ghana College of Pharmacists, and…

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has paid a working visit to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to assess progress made in the establishment and implementation of the initiative aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the country. During the visit, officials of the Trust Fund briefed the Vice President on key milestones achieved so far, including the development of operational systems, institutional structures and ongoing implementation efforts. According to the team, the engagement highlighted the importance of the initiative in strengthening access to healthcare services for Ghanaians nationwide. The Vice President commended the leadership of Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku and her team…

Training for cooperative groups has officially begun in Ellembelle, representing another significant milestone in the nationwide implementation of the rCOMSDEP initiative. The training sessions, led by industry experts, are focused on equipping participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to strengthen cooperative structures. Key areas of instruction include improving regulatory compliance, promoting responsible mining practices, and enhancing organisational efficiency within the small-scale mining sector. The programme forms part of the government’s broader strategy to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining across the country. By building the capacity of local cooperatives, authorities aim to ensure that mining activities are carried out sustainably…