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By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Chief of Staff, Dr Julius Debrah marked his 60th milestone with an exemplary display of altruism, donating an array of essential supplies to the Village of Hope in a deliberate endeavor to fortify support for vulnerable children. The consignment encompassing food provisions, toiletries, and other indispensable necessities is anticipated to alleviate the logistical burdens of the orphanage while substantially elevating the wellbeing and dignity of the children under its guardianship. The gesture epitomizes Dr. Debrah’s resolute dedication to social stewardship and grassroots empowerment. The donation was conveyed on his behalf by Marrieta Brew Appiah-Opong, Legal Advisor to…

Somé Paramount Chief Makes Strong Case for Category B status for Somé SHS, Cites Infrastructure, Performance, and Strategic Importance By Leo Nelson The Paramount Chief and President of the Somé Traditional Council, Torgbiga Adamah III, has on Thursday, April 23, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, to advocate for the elevation of Somé Senior High School to Category B status. The high-level meeting, held at the Ministry of Education, focused on the urgent need to upgrade the school to reflect its growing academic performance, expanding student population, and its critical role in providing secondary…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The Youth Platform on Constitution Reform, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to release the full report of the Constitutional Review Committee to outline path to constitutional reforms in the country’s constitution. In response to the summary recommendations of the Committee, published under the title; Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to Developmental Democracy, the platform noted the work of the eight-member Committee appointed by the president and acknowledge the scope of its stakeholder engagement and the range of reforms proposed. Speaking at a media briefing in Accra, lead member of the platform and head of…

By Emmanuel Nii Sackey The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has engaged leadership of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana to deliberate on critical issues affecting the gold production value chain. During the meeting, Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi Esq. highlighted concerns regarding purity losses within the gold value chain and the consequential impact on the Board’s finances. He called for stronger collaboration between GoldBod and small-scale miners to address these losses, describing it as one of the major challenges confronting the gold trade. The CEO reaffirmed GoldBod’s commitment to…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has strongly censured the Ghana AIDS Commission for distributing lubricants to men who have sex with men. Contributing to deliberations on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, on Friday, April 23, Mr. George contended that such resources ought to be reallocated to bolster maternal healthcare delivery. The lead sponsor of the bill challenged the Commission’s rationale, arguing that its actions were antithetical to its core mandate of combating HIV. “We have evidence of Ghana AIDS Commission officers…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has affirmed that government has fully settled all outstanding payments owed to road contractors executing major infrastructure projects nationwide. According to the Minister, every contractor who has duly submitted certified work certificates whether for ongoing or newly commenced projects under the “Big Push” initiative has received full payment. The remarks were made during an inspection tour with President John Mahama on Thursday, April 23, along the Kasoa–Winneba Highway, where the Minister assessed construction progress, quality benchmarks, and project timelines as part of government’s broader agenda to enhance road…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has disclosed that government is deploying cutting-edge, technology-driven public financial management systems designed to enhance revenue mobilisation and seal fiscal leakages. She noted that the introduction of digital inspection mechanisms at Ghana’s ports forms part of a broader strategy to detect under-invoicing and curb smuggling. Addressing the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) 2026 Annual Conference on Thursday, April 23, the Vice President underscored that the efficacy of these reforms hinges on rigorous discipline in execution. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stated that government is harnessing AI-powered trade analytics and digital VAT systems to fortify…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has declared a nationwide demonstration to protest the limited employment opportunities facing teacher trainees and trained educators impacted by the 2022–2024 recruitment backlog. Friday, April 24, 2026, has been earmarked for the coordinated protest, which will unfold across all Colleges of Education, culminating in a national convergence in Accra. In an official communiqué dated Thursday, April 23, 2026, the National Secretariat stated that the mass action is a direct response to the burgeoning backlog of qualified teachers and what it deems “inadequate recruitment slots announced by authorities.” According to TTAG,…

TNR News Desk A solemn atmosphere is expected to envelop family, friends and members of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) as its President, David Sitsope Tamakloe, prepares to lay his father to rest tomorrow at Klikor, near Agbozume in the Volta region. The late patriarch, Papa Paul Kofi Tamakloe, described by family members and close associates as a pillar of strength and a guiding force behind David Tamakloe’s professional journey, will be given a befitting burial in a ceremony expected to draw key figures from Ghana’s media landscape and political circles. Colleagues within PRINPAG…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tamaklo, has issued a stern warning to the public against the perilous act of siphoning fuel from tanker trucks involved in accidents, declaring that culprits will be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Mr. Tamaklo disclosed that the NPA, in concert with the Ghana Police Service, is intensifying a coordinated crackdown on the escalating practice, which he described as both criminal and potentially catastrophic. He emphasized that beyond its illegality, siphoning fuel at accident scenes exposes perpetrators to grave danger of infernos…