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…Will I ever have a child? By Nelson Ayivor There are questions that echo louder in the silence of the night than they do in crowded rooms. Questions that sit heavily on the heart and refuse to leave. For many women and couples around the world, one such question is painfully familiar: “Will I ever have a child?” It is a question born not only from longing, but from love. A love for a child not yet seen. A dream not yet touched. A cradle not yet rocked. A name not yet spoken aloud. The waiting womb is more than…

By Lawrence Odoom Ghana is set to build one of the world’s largest gold refineries, Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi has announced. A strategic thrust to cement the country’s dominance in the global precious metals value chain. According to him, the facility will command a processing capacity of 600 tonnes, positioning it among the continent’s largest and rendering it globally competitive within the elite tier of gold refining operations. He further disclosed that sod would be cut for the commencement of the project later this year, with completion expected in 2027. Addressing the National House of Chiefs during…

By Lawrence Odoom Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has reaffirmed the government’s inflexible commitment to the resettlement and rehabilitation of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, assuring them of comprehensive state support as they rebuild their lives in dignity and safety. The assurance was delivered when the first contingent of 300 returnees touched down at Accra International Airport, following weeks of xenophobic violence and civil unrest in South Africa. Addressing the evacuees during a solemn reception, Mr. Debrah dispelled any notion of despair, charging them to view repatriation not as capitulation but as renewal. “You should not see your return as…

By Lawrence Odoom Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah on Thursday, May 28, 2026, inaugurated EURACARE’s ultramodern Multi-Specialist Hospital at Adjirigano, East Legon, Accra. The commissioning ceremony marked the unveiling of a cutting-edge medical edifice poised to recalibrate the standards of clinical excellence, specialized care, and patient-centered service delivery in the country. The facility is envisioned as a beacon of innovation — integrating advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary expertise, and compassionate care under one roof. The dedication of the new health institution was solemnized by Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams of Action Chapel International, who invoked divine benediction upon the edifice, its custodians, and…

Architects of Renewal- John Dramani and Julius Debrah Forge Ghana’s Reset Agenda By Lawrence Odoom Indeed, two visionaries, one mandate. President John Dramani Mahama and his Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, are architecting the blueprint to recalibrate the foundations of the Republic of Ghana, reconstruct institutions eroded by time and neglect, and resurrect Ghana’s rightful trajectory toward prosperity. They are the two custodians of the state, bound by a singular vision, a Ghana where governance is disciplined, service is sacrosanct, and public trust is non-negotiable. Together, they are engineering a national renewal , recalibrating governance for efficiency, reconstructing institutions for…

Author: Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson It is no secret that application of “obnoxious “chemical” in fishing is one of the most confrontational issues that has bedevilled fisheries in Ghana in recent times. Evidence of chemical fishing has widely been corroborated by fish processors in almost all major coastal fishing communities in Ghana. They complain of fish going bad (discoloration soon after purchasing, and disintegrating when being smoked etc.) The recent innovation by Professor Ernest Teye of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana, who developed an AI-powered handheld device capable of detecting dangerous chemicals and adulterants in food within…

By Lawrence Odoom President John Dramani Mahama has moved to reassure the business community and investors that Ghana’s recent economic stability is anchored on deliberate policy action and will be preserved for the long haul. Addressing the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra on Thursday, the President underscored his administration’s resolve to uphold fiscal discipline and bolster investor confidence through a new engagement with the International Monetary Fund. Central to this strategy is the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), a 36-month framework slated to commence upon the conclusion of the current Extended Credit Facility programme. According to President Mahama, the PCI…

Ghanaian highlife musician Eugene Baah, popularly known as Choirmaster, has touched hearts across the nation with a deeply moving tribute to his late wife, actress Beverly Afaglo, on what would have been her 43rd birthday. Afaglo, a beloved face in Ghanaian films and television, passed away on May 24, 2026, just four days before her birthday. The news of her death sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, where the couple was admired for their genuine and enduring love story that spanned over a decade. In a heartfelt social media post on Thursday, Choirmaster shared a touching video montage featuring cherished…

By Lawrence Odoom Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has declared that Ghana’s energy expansion agenda is crucial to the country’s industrial ambitions, cautioning that persistent power instability across Africa continues to inflict substantial economic losses and undermine manufacturing competitiveness. Outlining the government’s domestic energy strategy, Dr. Forson revealed that Ghana is aggressively scaling up generation capacity to guarantee stability and catalyze industrial growth. The target: an additional 3,000 megawatts of installed capacity by 2030. Speaking at the Ishmael Yamson & Associates Business Roundtable on Thursday, he stated:“Ghana understands these challenges deeply. We are therefore targeting 3,000 megawatts of installed…

John Dramani and Julius Debrah Align to Renew, Rebuild, and Revive Ghana’s Destiny By Lawrence Odoom At a defining juncture in Ghana’s Political history, President John Dramani and his Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, have aligned to steer the country toward a comprehensive renewal on the wave of reset agenda. This is not a slogan for optics. It is a solemn commitment to restore Ghana’s standing, revitalize its institutions, and rebuild confidence in the promise of the Country. The John Dramami-Julius Debrah leadership is advancing this mission through deliberate, sector-by-sector transformation. The NDC administration is reimagining education as the cornerstone…