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The Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces and President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, on Friday, April 25, swore in the new Military High Command as Members of the Armed Forces Council. Friday’s ceremony held at The Square, Ministry of Defence, Major General William Agyapong (Chief of Defence Staff), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu (Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing (Chief of Naval Staff) and Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong (Chief of Air Staff) formally assumed their roles. The President congratulated the newly appointed officers, expressing confidence in their ability to lead the Ghana Armed Forces…

The aims and objectives listed below as enshrined in the Constitution of NPP clearly put the New Patriotic Party(NPP) ahead of any political party operating in Ghana including the NDC: 1. To manage the economy of the country with efficiency and prudence, guided by the consideration of national interest. 2. To promote a vibrant, free-market economy and encourage vigorous participation by citizens in economic activities. 3. To create a climate in which private enterprise will thrive and citizens and foreigners alike may invest without fear and without unnecessary bureaucratic restrictions and impediments, in order to create wealth and prosperity for…

The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for striking doctors at Tamale Teaching Hospital to exercise restraints and resume work as government is working to resolve their challenges. According to the minister, government and the ministry recognizes the logistical challenges confronting hospitals and heath workers in general nationwide and reiterated the government’s dedication to providing quality healthcare for all Ghanaians. Akandoh, highlighted the importance of fairness, sustainability, and teamwork in the health sector. At a ceremony in Accra, he donated 35 essential medical items to the Tamale Teaching Hospital to address its recent difficulties. The donation included ICU ventilators,…

By Philip Antoh The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that President John Dramani Mahama, has ordered the immediate promotion of all qualified deputy education directors. This decision comes after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) threatened to strike on April 30, due to delays in promotions for junior teachers. At the launch of a sanitary pad distribution program for schoolgirls on April 24, the Minister confirmed that promotions would occur regardless of the current lack of office space or formal postings. He mentioned that the president acknowledged the challenges deputy directors face in advancing to director positions because of…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the European Union (EU), particularly in sustainable forest governance. He announced that Ghana is on track to issue its first Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) License by June 30, 2025. This milestone will make Ghana the first country in Africa and the second in the world to achieve this feat. The Minister made this announcement during a courtesy call by the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the…

Densu Associates, a purpose-driven organization operating across Africa and North America, has thrown spotlights on key milestones achieved under its Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA) Pilot Program, launched in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The initiative which targets social enterprises, led by young women or those focused on improving the lives of women, has emerged as a catalyst for sustainable business growth and community transformation in selected regions in Ghana. Launched in November 2024, the pilot phase of the SEA Program selected 12 promising social enterprises across the Ashanti, Eastern, Greater Accra, Northern, North East, and Upper East regions. These enterprises…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is bracing itself for a fierce showdown as potential flagbearer candidates, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Ken Agyapong, pour in hefty financial support to bolster their bid for the top spot in the 2028 elections. In a bid to outshine each other, the two heavyweights recently flexed their financial muscles by making substantial donations to the party. Dr Bawumia, the former Vice President, reportedly presented a whopping GH¢3 million as welfare support for the party’s first quarter of 2025. This generous contribution follows his earlier donations totaling GH¢3 million since January. Similarly, Ken Agyapong, a former…

….CEO Randy Abbey Angry The CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Dr. Randy Abbey, erupted in anger during a recent visit to the Western North Region over the discovery of unnecessary imports left abandoned and unused. The materials, including cocopeat, were procured by the previous management, sparking questions of incompetence or deliberate mismanagement. Dr. Abbey was visibly dismayed when he stumbled upon the unused imports at the Sewfi Boako Cocoa Station, located in the Sewfi Wiaso Municipality. He sharply questioned officials on the necessity of the items, pointing out that they were not requisitioned and were surplus to requirements for…

The Greater Accra Regional Council of State Member, Nene Drolor Bosso Adamtey I, has extended warm congratulations to the individuals nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for the positions of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Greater Accra Region. President Mahama released the official list of nominees on April 23, marking a significant step in strengthening local governance across the region. This was contained in a press statement issued on Thursday, April 24, 2025, and signed by Nene Drolor Bosso Adamtey I. It commended the nominees, stating that their selection reflects the President’s trust in their capacity…

The Herald, has uncovered troubling information regarding the procurement of 20 armoured vehicles by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), manufactured during the era of the former Soviet Union. The vehicles, now 53 years old, have been described by this paper’s military insiders as, “death traps”. These vehicles are reportedly non-functional and pose a serious risk to the lives of Ghanaian soldiers serving in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Sudan. The vehicle’s firing posts are said to be inoperable. Each vehicle reportedly cost US$440,000, bringing the total expenditure to US$8.8 million. They were supplied by Messrs…