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By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a dynamic, investor-friendly environment to spur sustainable growth and shared prosperity. The assurance was given during a courtesy call at the Presidency in Accra by a delegation from the CEO Network Ghana, led by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ernest De-Graft Egyir. The over 130-member delegation was there to formally invite the President to serve as Guest of Honour at this year’s Ghana CEO Summit scheduled for 28th May, 2026. President Mahama emphasized that government profoundly values the private sector’s contributions and stands…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy President Donald Trump and scores of attendees were swiftly evacuated on Saturday night after gunfire erupted outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Authorities have confirmed the president is safe and a suspect is in custody. The alleged gunman, identified by law enforcement as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was subdued by Secret Service agents near the venue where President Trump and senior officials had assembled, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Public records indicate Allen worked as a teacher and video game developer in Southern California, CNN reported.…

Celebrating the distinguished Granddaughter of Torgbi Sri II and Queen Mother Rosina Kwawukumey The life of Madam Kokuiga Kwawukumey is a rich tapestry woven from royal heritage, enterprise, resilience, and an enduring commitment to family and community. She is the first daughter of Oscar Atsu Kwawukumey, and the first granddaughter of Togbui Sri I, the revered overlord of the Anlo State, firmly placing Kokuiga within the distinguished lineage of traditional leadership, cultural authority, and responsibility. Closely tied to this royal heritage is the legacy of her grandmother, Queen Rosina Kwawukumey, a woman remembered for her strength, wisdom, and industrious spirit.…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB PLC), Edward Ato Sarpong, has asserted that Ghana’s resolute return to fiscal discipline is delivering measurable gains, reinforcing both the banking industry and the broader national economy. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Non-Traditional Export (NTE) Statistics Report in Accra, Mr. Sarpong highlighted the indispensable role of prudent fiscal stewardship in restoring macroeconomic stability and revitalizing investor confidence. “Ghana’s recent fiscal consolidation efforts, characterised by expenditure rationalisation, improved revenue mobilisation, and strengthened public financial management, have contributed significantly to stabilising the financial system,” the ADB MD stated.…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB PLC) has joined a chorus of eminent personalities, institutions, and well-wishers nationwide to celebrate the 60th birthday of Chief of Staff Mr. Julius Debrah, which was marked on Friday, April 24, 2026. In a goodwill message, ADB Managing Director Edward Ato Sarpong lauded the Chief of Staff as a distinguished statesman whose leadership, humility, and devotion to national development remain a beacon of inspiration. The MD extolled Mr. Debrah’s enduring contributions to public service, governance, and national progress, noting that his illustrious journey epitomizes dedication, patriotism, and an unyielding commitment to…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, led a high-level government delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Aflao Traditional Council, in a move aimed at strengthening ties between government and traditional authorities. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts by the government to deepen collaboration with traditional leaders in addressing developmental challenges and promoting peace and stability in the border town. Debrah, addressing the chiefs and elders, underscored the critical role of traditional institutions in national development, describing them as indispensable partners in governance. “Government recognises the authority and influence of…

By TNR News Desk A high-powered government delegation led by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah on Saturday, April 25, 2026, joined the President of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), David Sitsope Tamakloe, to lay his late father to rest in a solemn but dignified ceremony held at Kpordoave, Klikor near Agbozume in the Volta region. The burial service, attended by a cross-section of government officials, media practitioners, traditional leaders, and sympathisers, was marked by tributes celebrating the life and legacy of the deceased, Papa Paul Kofi Governor Tamakloe, whose values and discipline were said…

Ghana is preparing to solidify its position as the primary gateway for industrial hemp investment in Africa with the upcoming 6th Annual HempTech Conference. Scheduled for June 19 – 20, 2026, the event serves as a sophisticated technical and diplomatic hub, bringing together a global cohort of investors, policymakers, and innovators. This year’s summit is a calculated move to align Ghana’s emerging agricultural reforms with the vast capital and expertise of the African diaspora, focusing on industrial hemp. The government and private organizers are targeting a value chain that encompasses everything from green construction materials to advanced biofuel and carbon-sequestering…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has identified entrenched “local complicity” within mining communities as a formidable obstacle crippling the country’s protracted battle against illegal mining, warning that enforcement measures alone cannot eradicate the galamsey menace. Despite years of sweeping interventions from military-led crackdowns and sweeping policy overhauls to nationwide public sensitization campaigns, illicit mining operations continue to fester across the country, largely because they are tacitly enabled at the grassroots level, the Ministry asserts. Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, April 25, Ministry Spokesperson Paa Kwesi Schandorf conceded that the…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly condemned the resurgence of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, describing the violence as “a painful betrayal of African solidarity and unity.” Speaking on TV3’s Key Points news analysis program on Saturday, Ablakwa said the attacks, which have targeted African migrants including Ghanaians, undermine the very ideals upon which the continent’s liberation and cooperation were built. “This is not just an attack on foreigners; it is an attack on the spirit of Pan-Africanism. It is unacceptable that Africans would turn on fellow Africans in such a brutal…