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Renowned Ghanaian sports journalist Juliet Bawuah has marked one year as Media Relations Manager at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing the role as a journey defined by purpose, growth and the responsibility of telling Africa’s football story with credibility and pride. In a reflective write-up on her Facebook page, Juliet said she joined CAF with a clear understanding that the job went beyond managing media relations. “The responsibility wasn’t just about managing media, it was about telling the story of African football with the weight, dignity, and pride it deserves,” she wrote. Over the past 12 months, Juliet…

Ghanaian lawyers in the United States have stepped up efforts to address legal challenges facing members of the diaspora, following talks with Ghana’s Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith. The Association of Ghanaian Lawyers of the DMV paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador to formally introduce the group to the new envoy and explore avenues for sustained collaboration between the Embassy and Ghanaian legal professionals. The engagement is part of the association’s long-standing practice of working with successive Ghanaian diplomatic missions to strengthen legal protection, welfare support and access to justice for Ghanaians abroad. Leading the delegation,…

The Ministry of Education has completed a review and update of key indicators within the Education Management Information System (EMIS) to strengthen the integration of information and communication technology in education service delivery. The exercise was carried out during a two-day workshop held from Dec. 17–18, 2025, at the YOTA Skills Hub in East Legon. It was organized by the ministry’s Pre-Tertiary Directorate and Statistics, Research, Information Management and Innovation (SRIM) Directorate, in collaboration with Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa (YOTA). The workshop brought together stakeholders from the education and ICT sectors to assess gaps in existing ICT-related data…

Highlife maestro Julius Kojo Antwi, affectionately known as Mr. Music Man, is gearing up for the 34th edition of his much-anticipated “24th Night” concert, a musical tradition that has captivated Ghanaians for decades. Speaking exclusively in a studio interview, Antwi reflected on his career, musical philosophy, and his enduring influence on African music. “This will be like the 34th year,” he said, recalling the beginnings of his annual event. “It’s priceless. As a musician, I have the duty to take my listeners on a trip, to give them something they haven’t heard before.” The concert, slated for UPS Auditorium, Legon,…

The Navrongo Divisional Police Command has conducted a special anti-crime operation as part of heightened security measures ahead of the Christmas festivities. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, began at about 6 p.m. and targeted identified crime hotspots across the Navrongo township. Police said the exercise was aimed at deterring criminal activity and ensuring the safety of residents during the festive season. According to the command, eight suspects were arrested in connection with suspected criminal activities during the operation. The suspects were identified as Mohammed Nasiru, 35; Pwoawuvi Isaac, 24; Roger Kansah, 35; Akinkana Akanpiiba, 30; Kingsley…

The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public against the unauthorized installation and use of sirens, strobe lights and other emergency warning devices on vehicles, warning that the practice poses serious risks to public safety. In a statement, police said there has been a worrying rise in the misuse of emergency warning appliances by individuals and institutions not permitted by law, a trend that contributes to traffic indiscipline, road rage and unnecessary panic among motorists. Under Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), the use of sirens, horns, bells and strobe lights is strictly limited to specific…

Parliament has passed the Bank of Ghana Amendment Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and institutional checks at the central bank. The legislation introduces a framework for the automatic recapitalisation of the Bank of Ghana in the event of significant financial losses, a move lawmakers say will safeguard the continuity of monetary operations and preserve financial stability. Presenting the bill during parliamentary debate, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said the reforms are designed to reinforce market confidence in the independence of the central bank while enhancing its operational resilience. He noted that the recapitalisation mechanism would prevent disruptions to…

First Atlantic Bank on Friday became the first company to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in more than seven years, marking a major milestone for Ghana’s capital market. The bank’s debut listing on December 19, 2025, drew senior financial sector leaders, including Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni and Second Deputy Governor Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour and keynote speaker, Dr. Asiama said the listing signaled strong growth prospects and strategic clarity for First Atlantic Bank, while boosting confidence in Ghana’s financial system. “By taking this…

Police in Ghana’s Central East Region have arrested 33 suspects and impounded 45 motorbikes following a series of intelligence-led anti-crime swoop operations conducted ahead of the festive season, authorities said Friday. The Central East Regional Police Command said the targeted operations were carried out in the early hours of Dec. 16 and 17, 2025, across several communities, including Kasoa Old Market, Awutu Breku, Gomoa Buduata, Senya Beraku and surrounding areas. The exercise forms part of intensified efforts to curb criminal activity before, during and after the Christmas and New Year festivities. According to the police, some of the suspects were…

Police in Ghana’s Central Region have launched a targeted crackdown on criminal activities in the Senya Beraku enclave, arresting 13 suspects during an intelligence-led operation on Dec. 17, 2025. The Central East Regional Police Command said officers moved simultaneously to three locations as part of efforts to disrupt suspected drug-related and other criminal operations. The first stop was Kukwado, a coastal community, where six suspects were arrested with substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other items. At a second location , a yellow house near a cemetery the Police arrested four suspects, including a woman. Exhibits retrieved included dried…