Category: News

Kumasi: The National Security Secretariat is adopting a multi-agency, coordinated strategy to more effectively combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. This move marks a significant shift from the previous focus solely on law enforcement. According to Ghana News Agency, Commissioner of Police (COP) Abdul-Razak Osman, the National Security Coordinator, articulated this strategic shift during an address to the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi. He highlighted that past efforts, which primarily relied on arrests and prosecutions, have achieved limited success. COP Osman emphasized the need for a comprehensive and community-inclusive approach to tackle galamsey, underscoring the critical involvement of

Berekum: The just ended Ghana Medical Relief health outreach conducted in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region dispensed more than 8,000 prescriptions, ensuring patients received the necessary medications to manage various health conditions. According to Ghana News Agency, to enhance long-term healthcare access, GMR also sponsored the acquisition of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards for 2,370 individuals, enabling them to continue receiving medical care beyond the outreach. A statement issued by the GMR on the outcome of the outreach and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the outcome of the health outreach said about 10,029 residents

Accra: The passage of the Social Protection Bill offers renewed hope for beneficiaries of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, Mr. Colson Akanbasiam, Head of Communications, LEAP Management Secretariat, has said. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Akanbasiam stated that the Bill provides legal backing for the establishment and operations of the LEAP programme. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Akanbasiam explained that the legislation assigns funding sources to ensure timely and adequate support for vulnerable groups. He emphasised that the law guarantees predictable and sustainable payments, adding that systems and structures have been strengthened to

Accra: The National Democratic Congress Majority Caucus in Parliament has responded to the New Patriotic Party Minority’s apprehensions about the recent hike in cocoa prices, asserting that the measure is a substantial enhancement to farmers’ livelihoods. According to Ghana News Agency, the government has unveiled a 62.58 percent rise in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 season, setting it at $5,040 per tonne. This aligns with President John Mahama’s commitment to remunerate cocoa farmers with 70 percent of the Free-On-Board (FOB) value. Dr. Eric Afful, Chairperson of the Economy, and Development Committee of Parliament, endorsed the government’s decision

Bolgatanga: The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to Over The Counter (OTC) medicine sellers, cautioning them against admitting and treating patients within their shops. This warning was delivered by the Acting Regional Head, Mr. Abel Ndego, who noted that some OTC shop owners engaging in this practice are health professionals themselves. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ndego highlighted instances where facilities intended to operate as OTC medicine shops were found administering drips and treating patients. He emphasized that these operations must adhere to legal frameworks and that OTC shops

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all his scheduled activities and engagements for the remainder of the week following Wednesday’s national tragedy in which eight lives were lost in a military helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister in charge of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesman, said the step reflected the Government’s immediate response to honour the victims. The statement announced that the nation would observe three days of national mourning beginning Thursday, August 7, 2025. Mr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Presidency, has directed that all flags be

Ashaiman: Traffic jams on the main road from Atadeka to Lebanon, two busy suburbs in the Ashaiman Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, have become a daily struggle for commuters, drivers, and pedestrians due to poor road infrastructure. The poor road condition and lack of infrastructure on the Atadeka to Lebanon route are taking a toll on commuters. The road is in a state of disrepair, with crumbling asphalt and poorly maintained lanes, making it a dangerous journey for drivers, pedestrians, and vendors. According to Ghana News Agency, this situation has led to increased travel time, frustration, and anxiety for