Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Cementing her reputation as the undisputed “Queen of Commissioning,” Member of Parliament for Agona East, Hon. Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, on Thursday inaugurated the district’s maiden Gaming Commission office , a landmark intervention poised to instill regulatory discipline and catalyze employment in the constituency. The commissioning, attended by a constellation of traditional rulers, party stalwarts, and jubilant residents, marks yet another milestone in the MP’s prolific legacy of transformative constituency projects spanning education, health, and critical infrastructure. In a rousing address that underscored her developmental philosophy, Hon. Sawyerr framed the new edifice as more than brick and mortar.…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah’s brand of leadership anchored in earned reverence rather than imposed fear has once again been thrust into the national spotlight, as President John Dramani Mahama paid glowing tribute to his selflessness in a birthday message that reverberated across the political landscape. The President’s encomium rekindles memories of Debrah’s tenure as Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, a period defined not by authoritarian command, but by an uncommon ability to galvanize party executives through moral authority and consummate respect. Mahama indicated that, during Dr.Debrah’s stewardship of the Eastern Region, He…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The illegal mining menace known as galamsey would have metastasized into an uncontrollable scourge were it not for the resolute leadership of Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Ministry’s spokesperson has asserted. Speaking with unflinching conviction on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, Spokesperson to the Ministry, lauded the Minister’s unyielding crusade to purge and sanitize Ghana’s embattled mining sector. “Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah is determined to sanitize the mining sector. Without his leadership, the galamsey situation would have been far worse,” Schandorf declared, framing the Minister’s stewardship as the bulwark preventing…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has stepped in to de-escalate mounting tensions between government officials and the Church of Pentecost, following incendiary remarks by Dr. Mary Awusi that provoked widespread public condemnation. The controversy was sparked when the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, used a recent General Council Meeting to spotlight the devastating scourge of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, on Ghana’s water bodies. He lamented that pollution of rivers and streams had reached alarming levels, making it increasingly difficult for some Christian communities to perform baptisms in natural settings. However, Dr. Awusi’s riposte…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Ghana Police Service has categorically refuted media reports alleging that suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Andrew Amankwa, father-in-law of Goldbod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, have absconded from custody. Mr. Amankwa was fatally shot during a brazen armed robbery at the Ohwim Tigo Junction in Kumasi on Friday, February 13. Despite receiving intensive medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. In the aftermath of the incident, four suspects were apprehended through a meticulously coordinated operation spearheaded by the Police Intelligence Directorate, in collaboration with the Anti-Robbery Unit and the Cyber…

TNR News Desk Report The family of the President of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), David Sitsope Tamakloe, has extended heartfelt appreciation to individuals, institutions and well-wishers who supported them during the burial of their late father, Papa Paul Kofi Governor Tamakloe, which took place at Klikor in the Volta region, over the weekend. In a statement issued shortly after the final funeral rites, the Tamakloe family conveyed profound gratitude to government officials, traditional leaders, religious bodies, the media fraternity and the general public for their overwhelming show of love, solidarity and compassion. “We…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has disclosed that approximately 200 transformers have been installed nationwide as part of an ambitious initiative to overhaul and replace 2,500 obsolete units plaguing the power distribution network. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 27, the Minister affirmed that the intervention is a strategic move to fortify voltage stability and guarantee a more resilient and dependable electricity supply for Ghanaians. He emphasized that the newly commissioned transformers boast significantly higher capacity, signaling a deliberate transition from the conventional 20 KVA units to more…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has confirmed the successful restoration of two generation units following the severe disruptions triggered by the recent fire outbreak at GRIDCo’s Akosombo Substation. The incident had sparked widespread concerns over intermittent power supply after flames engulfed the substation’s control room, crippling critical electricity transmission and evacuation capacity. According to the Minister, the resumption of operations on the two units represents significant progress toward stabilizing power evacuation and fortifying supply to the national grid, while comprehensive repair works on the remaining units continue unabated. Speaking during the Government Accountability…

By Nelson Ayivor||Efoue Sassougan (Lome-Togo) Togo is today marking its 66th Independence Anniversary, a major national milestone commemorating the West African nation’s independence, which was achieved on April 27, 1960. The occasion has been widely observed both domestically and internationally, reflecting the country’s enduring historical significance and its continued place within global diplomatic relations. The anniversary has attracted a series of congratulatory messages from world leaders and international partners, highlighting Togo’s sustained diplomatic relevance and its growing network of bilateral and multilateral relationships. In a congratulatory message, Belarusian President, Aleksandr Lukashenko praised the strength of bilateral relations and reaffirmed Minsk’s…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Greater Accra Markets Association (GAMA) has lauded the prevailing stability of the Ghanaian cedi, asserting that the currency’s resilience has markedly enhanced commercial conditions and delivered tangible relief to market traders. Addressing Channel One TV’s Quarterly Economic Outlook on Monday, April 27, Naa Afrowa Dade Padua, President of GAMA and Queen of Makola Market, underscored that the cedi’s relative steadiness has eliminated pricing volatility and fortified business planning across trading hubs. She recounted that during prior episodes of currency turbulence, merchants were compelled to recalibrate prices within minutes due to precipitous depreciation. “The Cedi is now…