Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Nelson Ayivor The Ho High Court, presided over by Justice Rosemarie Afua Asante, has slapped the Aflao Central Hospital with a cost of GH¢10,000 for failing to move a motion in respect of an application it filed seeking an interlocutory injunction to restrain the estate of late Belinda Adua from engaging the media. The family of the deceased is seeking GH¢4 million in general damages, compensation for loss of life, upkeep for the surviving son and funeral expenses. This comes after a preliminary investigative report by the Volta Region Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) identified “institutional…

By Nelson Ayivor Three (3) people have been confirmed dead while 17 others were rescued following a fatal road accident at Woadze near Kpeve on the Kpeve–Asikuma Highway in the Volta Region. The incident occurred on Friday, May 22, 2026, involving a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle with registration number GR 8231 C travelling from Abotuase in the Volta Region to Ningo in the Greater Accra Region. According to a statement issued on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Volta Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), personnel from the Peki Fire Station received a distress call at…

By Leo Nelson Residents of the Savannah region are besides themselves with joy, following President John Dramani Mahama’s announcement of a comprehensive infrastructure expansion programme for the region, a broader national policy of balanced development aimed at reducing regional inequality. Speaking during a regional engagement, the President said national social survey data consistently show that the five northern regions remain the poorest parts of the country. He stressed that this reality demands targeted public investment to correct structural imbalances in development outcomes. He explained that while Ghana’s constitution requires fairness in the distribution of national resources, it also requires equity—meaning…

By Nelson Ayivor In a world increasingly shaped by speed, technology, and individual ambition, the invisible threads that connect people often go unnoticed. Yet, it is these very threads — the ties of love, friendship, family, community, and shared humanity — that hold societies together when storms arise. The ties that bind are not chains that restrict us; they are lifelines that strengthen us. Human beings were never created to walk alone. From birth, every person depends on someone else. A mother’s embrace, a father’s guidance, the encouragement of a teacher, the loyalty of a friend, or the kindness of…

By Nelson Ayivor In every human life, there are wounds unseen by the naked eye. Some are born from betrayal, loss, poverty, rejection, disappointment, abandonment, sickness, or failure. Others are carved by grief that lingers long after the tears have dried. Yet amid these painful experiences lies a profound truth: scars do not only remind us of pain; they also testify to survival. They are the marks left behind after healing has taken place. And sometimes, the very scars we try hardest to hide become the invisible threads that bind humanity together. The world often celebrates perfection. Society applauds strength,…

Somé Senior High School has officially launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a renewed commitment to educational excellence, resilience and stakeholder collaboration in shaping the future of the institution. The anniversary launch, held on the school’s campus at Agbozume in the Volta Region in February, was on the theme: “Sixty Years of Educational Excellence, Overcoming Challenges and the Role of Stakeholders.” It brought together leadership of the Old Students Association (SSOSA), Teachers, Educationists, Students and government officials who reflected on the school’s achievements over the past six decades and outlined strategies for its continued growth. In a brief remark, headmaster…

The Sogakope barrier is a symphony of organised chaos. Between the screeching brakes of long-distance buses, the sharp commands of officers at the customs checkpoint, and the sweltering Volta heat, it is a place where people are always moving through, rarely staying. For Anita Efiba Azafoe, however, the barrier was her office. Balanced perfectly on her head was a wide silver pan stacked with abolo, the sweet, steamed corn cakes, and crispy fried fish. To hurried travellers, she was just another vendor in a maze of sellers shouting for attention: “Daddy abolo a?” But beneath her bright, unbothered smile was…

Government’s decision to implement a “no closed-season” policy for artisanal fishers this year has been widely welcomed by the Greater Accra regional Canoe Fishermen Council. Labeling the state directive as highly timely, the Association stated that the exemption directly safeguards the immediate livelihoods of thousands of small-scale traditional fishermen whose economic survival depends entirely on their ability to conduct daily coastal fishing operations. The policy announcement was confirmed by Nene Raymond Abayateye II, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Canoe Fishermen Association, during a media Briefing. According to the leadership, the decision represents a concrete fulfillment of specific commitments made…

The Government of Ghana has launched an aggressive economic offensive in China’s industrial heartland, pitching the West African nation as a highly secure, deregulated, and profitable manufacturing hub for East Asian capital. Speaking before a high-level assembly of manufacturing executives, technology pioneers, and state-backed investors at the Ghana-China Investment Forum in Jinan, Shandong Province, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, presented an urgent case for long-term industrial partnerships. The high-level diplomatic deployment was a coordinated effort by the newly realigned Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) to position Ghana as the primary gateway for foreign direct…

By Leo Nelson In a major initiative to address Ghana Film Industry’s most persistent obstacle of financing, the National Film Authority (NFA) has officially launched the Film Development Fund. The launch which took place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Silverbird Cinemas in Accra Mall, came along with the inauguration of two key bodies: the Film Development Fund Management Committee and the Film Classification Committee, with government releasing GH₵20 million as seed capital for the fund. Speaking at the event, Kafui Danku, CEO/Executive Secretary of the NFA, described the fund as a transformative step for the sector. “The establishment of…