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The government has finally backed Ghana’s creative economy with real cash. The 2026 Budget introduces a GH₵20 million Creative Arts Fund to support music, fashion, visual arts, culinary arts, and the wider creative value chains that sustain them. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament the fund will provide production grants, technical upgrades, artist training, market access support, and help for creative small businesses to professionalise. “We will establish the Creative Arts Fund for arts, music, fashion, food and other creative sectors,” he said. For years, irregular funding and weak infrastructure left talented musicians, designers, chefs, and visual artists…

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the expanded Tema Port after the completion of phases one and two, calling it one of Africa’s most ambitious maritime infrastructure projects. The upgrade, driven by a public–private partnership between Meridian Port Services, APM Terminals and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, was financed entirely with private capital. Mahama said the collaboration shows Ghana’s ability to tap private investment for national development while positioning the country as the gateway to West Africa’s maritime trade. With its upgraded capacity and advanced systems, the port is now the preferred first-call terminal for major Gulf of Guinea…

A young man was seriously injured after being struck by the 001 train on the Tema–Mpakadan rail line after failing to move away from the tracks, authorities said. Eyewitnesses reported the train sounded its horn repeatedly, but the man did not respond. The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) urged pedestrians to stay vigilant near train lines. Emergency services were dispatched to provide medical attention. The GRDA also noted recent attacks on the train service, including stone-throwing incidents, may be linked to efforts to remove encroachers along the railway corridor.

The Attorney General’s Department will call four witnesses in the prosecution of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, over alleged illegal mining on the Samreboi concession. Wontumi faces allegations of running illegal mining on his concession without the required government approval A scheduled case management conference on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, was adjourned after the defense requested more time to review newly served prosecution disclosures. Defense counsel Andy Appiah-Kubi said the additional documents prompted the need for extra preparation. During the hearing, the court sought clarification on the number of…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has urged the swift appointment of a substantive defense minister to head the Ministry of Defense, citing increasing demands and responsibilities associated with the position. Speaker Bagbin said Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (Finance Minister), has demonstrated competence in the role as acting defense minister, but the ministry needs a permanent appointee to ensure effective oversight and accountability. “It’s not because the current acting minister is not capable, but we know the pressures on him, and we need someone who can provide full reports and address some of the issues you’ve raised.”…I will direct our committee…

At least five people lost consciousness during an ongoing Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. One recruit is in critical condition at Emena Hospital in Oforikrom Municipality, while four others are being treated at the Ashanti South Government Hospital, authorities said. To prevent further injuries, National Security officers arranged for the Ghana Fire Service to provide water for recruits. Some applicants have been asked to return on Thursday and Friday to reduce overcrowding and lower the risk of a potential stampede.

Former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry and Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, Abena Osei-Asare, has said the real test of the government’s economic management will come after Ghana’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme concludes. Her comments follow recent improvements in key macroeconomic indicators, including stronger growth and declining inflation, attributed to reforms under the IMF programme. Speaking on The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Osei-Asare commended the government for continuing policy measures introduced during her tenure and emphasized the importance of sustaining fiscal discipline beyond the IMF arrangement. “Clearly, they are fast-forwarding the reforms that…

At least eight people have been killed and more injured after a car exploded near Delhi’s historic Red Fort, authorities have said. Delhi City police spokesperson, Sanjay Tyagi confirmed the deaths to the BBC, and said a further 20 people had suffered injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the explosion and “exploring all possibilities”, Mr Tyagi said. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha has told reporters that the incident happened at around 18:52 local time (13:52 GMT), when a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light before it exploded, damaging nearby vehicles. Mr Tyagi told the BBC the explosion happened…

Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for the introduction of community service sentences, a parole system, and the revival of the “Justice for All” programme to help decongest Ghana’s overcrowded prisons. Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie expressed deep concern over the worsening conditions in the country’s correctional facilities. He revealed that most prisons are operating far beyond capacity, citing Nsawam and Kumasi Prisons as examples. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said, “I’m told that the inmate situation at Nsawam Prison was built for a capacity of 851. As of today, the number is…

Renowned gynecologist, Dr. Isaac Tetteh, has revealed that inadequate sexual activity can be one of the contributing factors to infertility among couples. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show with Valerie Danso, Dr. Tetteh explained that while many associate infertility with medical or physiological issues alone, frequency and timing of sexual intercourse also play a crucial role in conception. He noted that many couples who struggle to conceive often underestimate the importance of consistent sexual activity aligned with a woman’s ovulation cycle. According to Dr. Tetteh, the human reproductive system operates within specific biological windows, and failure to engage in sexual…