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Corporate Communications Manager at Karpowership Ghana Company Limited (KGCL) Sandra Amarquaye has been adjudged PR Professional Practitioner of the Year at the 2025 Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana Excellence Awards, in recognition of her contribution to strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and reputation management. The award adds to her impressive record of professional achievements, including being named Internal Communicator of the Year at the 2024 IPR Ghana Excellence Awards, recognised among the Top 10 Women in PR in Ghana in 2024, and receiving the Community Development and Relations Leadership Impact Award at the Sustainability and Social…

President John Mahama on Thursday held a meeting with a cross-party UK parliamentary group in London on a number of issues including trade, debt reform and preparatory justice. Participation was from the United Kingdom Parliament and Peers of the House of Lords from different political backgrounds. Also present were Rt. Hon. Lord Paul Yaw Boateng and the Rt Hon. Baroness Valerie Ann Amos, both life peers, in recognition of their extensive experience in parliamentary affairs.

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has called on the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Attorney-General to expedite investigations and prosecutorial processes into allegations of sexual abuse involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS). In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 21, the Committee said it was gravely concerned about the allegations and reports that 19 girls had come forward in connection with the matter. It acknowledged developments in the police investigation, including the reported arrest of the headmaster and the submission of a case docket to the Attorney-General, and urged authorities to act promptly where…

Spokesperson to the Education Minister Hashmin Mohammed has defended Haruna Iddrisu’s handling of the alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), insisting that the Minister took prompt steps to facilitate investigations into the matter. In a Facebook post responding to former Education Ministry Public Relations Officer Kwasi Kwarteng, Mr Mohammed said the Minister instructed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to ensure the immediate suspension of the school’s headmaster after investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni brought the allegations to his attention. He added that the Minister subsequently wrote to the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is exploring a partnership with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) to strengthen innovation, technical training and professional development in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. The Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Esq., disclosed this when a delegation from UMaT, led by the Dean of the School of Petroleum Studies, Professor Richard Amorin, paid a courtesy call on him on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Mr Tameklo said collaboration between the Authority and academic institutions would help advance the industry by promoting research and innovative approaches to addressing challenges in the downstream petroleum…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has introduced an online Ghana Card replacement service for Ghanaians living in 11 countries, allowing them to replace their cards without travelling to Ghana. The Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Koku Deku, announced the development in a Facebook post on Monday, October 19, saying the service had been added to the Authority’s online application portal. The service is available to Ghanaians living in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany and Denmark. Applicants can access the service through the NIA’s online portal at…

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the IRECOP site under the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise. During an inspection of the site on Friday, October 16, 2026, the Minister observed that the accumulated waste heaps had reduced significantly, with some sections almost completely cleared. He commended the operators, drivers, supervisors and district coordinators for their dedication and commitment, expressing optimism that the entire evacuation exercise could be completed within the next one to two months. The next phase will involve reclaiming the land and dredging the…

Debibi United attacking midfielder Richard Owusu has been named the NASCO September Player of the Month in the Ghana Premier League following an outstanding run of performances. Owusu impressed throughout September, scoring two goals and providing two assists in four matches to earn the prestigious monthly award. His impressive contributions in the final third proved instrumental in securing the award, capping off an excellent month for the midfielder. As the winner, Owusu will receive a 43-inch NASCO television set and a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited. Having played a total of four match in the month…

FC Samartex Head Coach Nana Kwaku Agyemang has been named the NASCO September Coach of the Month in the Ghana Premier League following his side’s unbeaten run during the month. Agyemang guided FC Samartex through an impressive September campaign, recording two wins and two draws in four matches. His side also secured an important away victory over Aduana FC, scoring six goals and conceding just three across their four games. The team’s consistency and strong performances throughout the month earned the coach the prestigious monthly award. As the winner, Agyemang will receive a 43-inch NASCO television set and a NASCO…

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has inaugurated a steering committee to coordinate efforts to transform Accra into a cleaner, greener and healthier city through partnerships with corporate organisations. The committee, inaugurated at the Ministry’s conference room on Thursday, October 15, 2026, is chaired by the Ga Mantse, King Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. Its membership includes representatives of key technical agencies, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. A central component of the Accra Green and Clean City Initiative is the Adopt-a-Street/Adopt-a-Corridor Programme, which will encourage corporate organisations to…