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By Leo Nelson The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has strongly condemned a violent attack on women travellers in Bawku, calling for immediate and decisive intervention from government and security agencies. The association described the incident as a grave threat to public safety and a reflection of worsening insecurity in the area. The attack, which reportedly occurred on April 20, 2026, along the police station–highway road, resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to three others. According to the association, the victims were returning from Bolgatanga when they were ambushed by armed individuals. In a press release…

By Leo Nelson In a landmark celebration of industrial resilience and homegrown innovation, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced the revival of the “Made-In-Ghana Fair,” at the 10th-anniversary edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) recently held in Accra. Speaking at the event on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Minister positioned the fair as a cornerstone of the government’s strategy to elevate local beverage brands to global standards. Her remarks underscored a sovereign commitment to transforming the beverage sector into a powerhouse of job creation and economic stability. The event, themed “A…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The National Service Authority (NSA) has recorded a dramatic fiscal consolidation, pruning its annual payroll from approximately GH¢1.6 billion to GH¢700 million following the rollout of stringent verification protocols designed to excise irregularities and safeguard public funds. Deputy Director-General of the NSA, Lieutenant Colonel Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu, disclosed that the Authority has overhauled its disbursement architecture to ensure allowances are extended exclusively to duly authenticated personnel. He explained that the reengineered system was calibrated to eradicate improper payments, particularly those attributable to ghost names, by mandating exacting checks prior to any disbursement. According to Lt. Col.…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adams, has received a delegation from Belgium through the Ministry of Health aimed at improving the hospital’s waste management system. The disposal of medical waste is an important yet challenging aspect of healthcare delivery in major hospitals. In an effort to increase knowledge and ensure appropriate measures are in place regarding medical waste, a delegation from Belgium met with officials at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. This meeting was made possible by the Ministry of Health in Ghana, which shows how important the issue surrounding the disposal of…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Marking one year since his acquittal on charges challenging his eligibility for the 2020 parliamentary elections, MP for Assin North James Gyakye Quayson has issued a piercing call for uncompromising fidelity to due process, warning that constitutional safeguards buckle when law yields to political expediency. In a reflective statement released to commemorate the anniversary, Gyakye Quayson described the court’s verdict as more than personal exoneration. “That verdict transcended personal vindication. It constituted a solemn reaffirmation of a foundational tenet of constitutional democracy: allegations must be subjected to the crucible of evidence, law, and due process not to…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Agona West Health Directorate, in a strategic collaboration with the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, is rolling out a comprehensive Free Screening and Surgical Outreach programme exclusively for residents of the constituency , a life-saving initiative fully sponsored by Hon. Ernestina Ofori Dangbey, Member of Parliament for Agona West. The five-day medical mission, scheduled from April 20 to April 24, 2026, will deliver critical diagnostic services and perform surgeries at no cost to beneficiaries. The outreach targets a range of prevalent but often untreated conditions, including Hernia, Undescended Testes, Fibroids, Hydrocele, Hemorrhoids, Lipoma, Breast Lumps, and Gangli.…

Ghana’s Premier Tech Institute, IPMC Group, has donated the first batch of 100 solar-powered street lights to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GetFund), as part of a larger consignment of 200 units. Along with this five computer labs and two incinerators. According to the Executive Chairman of the Group, Amar Deep Singh Hari, the donation is part of the company’s support to the Education Financing and Partnership Initiative (EFPI) launched by President John Mahama in Oct, aimed at supporting development in rural communities across Ghana. “The lights come on in the evenings and go off at night, making them a…

President John Dramani Mahama has inspected progress on a new Cardiothoracic Centre at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, describing it as a landmark investment in specialist healthcare for northern Ghana, while directing the Ministry of Health to begin planning for a cancer treatment centre in the region. The president, who was visibly satisfied with the pace of construction, said the facility would be the first of its kind across the Savannah region, a development he described as long overdue for a population that has for years been forced to travel south for even the most urgent cardiac care. President Mahama revealed…

By Leo Nelson The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced an ambitious plan to transform remittance inflows into a powerful engine for investment and economic growth. Speaking at the maiden Diaspora Roundtable Programme dubbed “Remit2Invest” in Virginia, USA, BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama outlined a strategic shift aimed at redirecting remittances from consumption-driven transfers into structured investment flows. According to Dr Asiama, this transition is critical to unlocking the full economic potential of remittances. He emphasized that Ghana must move beyond using diaspora funds primarily for household consumption and instead channel them into productive sectors that support long-term development. “Unlocking…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy President John Dramani Mahama has sounded a grave alarm over escalating drug abuse among Ghana’s youth, cautioning that the scourge now imperils the social fabric and developmental trajectory of communities nationwide. His intervention follows urgent appeals from traditional authorities in the Northern Region, who warn that rampant narcotics consumption particularly among young people is eroding stability and stalling progress. Addressing citizens during his Resetting Ghana tour in the Northern Region on Sunday, April 19, 2026, Mahama acknowledged intensified operations by security agencies but insisted the offensive must cut deeper than street-level arrests. “Drugs are destroying young people,…