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The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Adeji Awatey, has assured Ghanaians that John Dramani Mahama’s government acknowledges and appreciates the ongoing contributions of private schools in providing quality education in the country. The Minister stated that the government is dedicated to enhancing collaboration with the private sector to advance teacher learning and professional development. Additionally, it aims to align the curriculum with the skills required for the 21st-century workforce by supporting digital transformation in schools and promoting policies that encourage sustainability. While speaking at the ongoing 2025 Private Schools Annual Educational and Leadership Summit in Bunso, Eastern Region, under the…

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has partnered with Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) Foundation to intensify campaign against the use of Opioid popularly known as “Red” use among youth in Ghana. The collaboration is to foster policies and programs aimed at addressing the menace in Ghanaians youth. Addressing the youth of Ghana on International Youth Day, the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr. George Opare Addo stressed the need to tackle opioid abuse and enhance the well-being of young people in Ghana. Mr. Addo pointed out the significant contributions of Ghana’s youth in areas like innovation, entrepreneurship,…

A tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, has reportedly claimed the lives of the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Others who have been confirmed dead in the crash are Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye a former Parliamentary Candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC. The crew members are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. According to initial reports, the high-ranking government…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated essential medical supplies and public health materials worth $36,700 to the Ministry of Health to support Ghana’s ongoing efforts in combating the Mpox outbreak. The donation comprises Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for frontline health workers, 780 GeneXpert cartridges to enhance diagnostic capabilities, and 9,000 risk communication posters, along with 40 pull-up banners, aimed at raising public awareness and promoting community engagement. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, WHO Regional Director for Africa, Prof Mohamed Yakub Janabi, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s public health response. He commended the government for its proactive leadership…

The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has announced the start of the 97th cycle of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, which will provide bi-monthly cash transfers to over 350,000 extremely poor and vulnerable households throughout Ghana. During a press briefing in Accra, Dr. Lartey disclosed that the government has allocated a total of ₵150,162,434 for this cycle, which covers May and June 2025. This payment also includes back payments from a 25% grant increase that was introduced in the previous cycle but was not distributed at that time. A total…

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is making significant strides toward the smooth implementation of the Ghana–UK Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA), following strategic discussions with high delegation from the United Kingdom. The talks identified three priority areas critical to unlocking the full benefits of the agreement. These include revitalizing the Ghana–UK Business Council to enhance bilateral cooperation, advancing regulatory harmonization through the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Ghanaian and UK regulatory bodies, and finalizing rules of origin to provide clarity on trade guidelines. The regulatory harmonization process is expected to streamline product certification and facilitate trade. Ghana’s…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has granted an extension to small-scale miners for the regularization of their mining licences, with the new deadline set for the end of August 2025. This decision follows a petition by the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM), requesting additional time to address irregularities identified in the licensing process. The extension was announced during a meeting between the Minister and the leadership of GNASSM on Wednesday, 30th July 2025. The engagement sought to address concerns arising from a recent audit that flagged 902 small-scale mining licences for…

Over the past decades, Ghana has witnessed impressive strides in the development of its mining industry, solidifying the sector’s role as a critical pillar of the country’s economy. Once a small-scale activity, mining has become a national economic “Saviour”, driving not only economic recovery programmes and growth but also facilitating broader development in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, and foreign exchange. As Ghana continues to harness the potential of its mineral resources, the mining value chain, comprising extraction, processing, logistics, and support services, has become increasingly important in promoting industrialization, regional development, and social advancement. Economic Impact of the…

Aspirant for the Presidency of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), Mr. David Tamakloe, has donated a state-of-the-art laser printer to support the Association’s daily administrative operations at its headquarters in Accra. The donation comes after Mr. Tamakloe visited the PRINPAG Secretariat for his vetting and discovered the Association’s only printer had broken down, forcing staff to walk long distances to print essential documents. “Seeing the inconvenience and how it affected operations, I felt compelled to help,” Mr. Tamakloe stated during the presentation. “I also wish to encourage individuals, development agencies, and corporate institutions to…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has launched the 2025 Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) investment fair and exhibition in Accra. The Minister described the upcoming investment fair and exhibition to be held in September this year, 2025 as a landmark occasion and a strategic platform that will celebrate Ghana’s progress and potential in the tree crops development authority sector. “These fair signals a decisive shift from raw commodity exports to value addition, agro-processing, and industrialization”. “Value addition is no longer optional; it is an imperative. We cannot afford to lose billions of dollars in export…