Category: News

Accra: Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, has officially inaugurated the Governing Boards for three key agencies within the transport sector, emphasizing the need for board members to avoid interference in the day-to-day management of these institutions. The agencies include the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), and the Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT). According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Nikpe urged the newly re-constituted boards to adhere to principles of good governance and work collaboratively with management to meet the objectives set by both the Government and the organizations themselves. The inauguration ceremony

Accra: The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a marked improvement in reducing the number of Bills of Entry (BOEs) that remain as non-exited within their system. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Revenue Officer Dr. Ebenezer Acquah-Bentil, who heads the Policy and Programmes Unit at the Tema Collection of the GRA-Customs Division, shared this update during the sector’s first Joint Consultative Committee meeting. The meeting was organized to review port operations from the previous year. Dr. Acquah-Bentil presented a comparative analysis revealing that the year 2024 saw a significant reduction in non-exited BOEs compared to

Accra: Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has warmly welcomed a delegation from World Bowls to Ghana as part of ongoing efforts to develop lesser-known sports across the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the team included Brett O’Riley, President of World Bowls; Sue Beatt, Chairperson of the Scottish Sports Association; James Owen, President of World Para Bowls; and David Hamer, President of Bowls South Africa. The visit is described as timely and strategic, providing an opportunity for both parties to set a roadmap towards the launch of Ghana Bowls. Mr. Ampofo, in an interview

Keta: The Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region has commissioned a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery for residents of Keta, Anloga, and surrounding communities. The newly established ICU, a specialised department within the hospital, is expected to deliver advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients who require close monitoring and intensive medical intervention. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Kofi Karikari Bonsu, Medical Superintendent of the hospital, speaking at the commissioning ceremony, described the facility as a ‘lifeline’ and a symbol of renewed hope for critically ill patients in the southern part

Accra: The Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has admonished individuals seeking to discredit the Association’s upcoming elections to desist from their unpatriotic actions. In a statement issued Tuesday, in Accra, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, the Committee said allegations of a bloated register and opposition to proxy voting were being circulated without any evidence. It warned that such conduct risked undermining public confidence in the electoral process. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Peter Martey Agbeko, Chairman of the Elections Committee, emphasized that these claims have no basis in fact. He explained that proxy voting

Accra: The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Elections Committee has announced plans to hold a virtual briefing for all qualified candidates in the upcoming national and regional elections. The briefing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, and aims to provide final clarification on key electoral matters while addressing any outstanding concerns and questions. According to Ghana News Agency, the statement, signed by Mr. Peter Agbeko, the Elections Committee Chairman, highlighted that the briefing would cover issues related to the voters’ register, proxy voting procedures, and other candidate concerns. The meeting is intended to reinforce transparency and confidence in the electoral process.

Accra: A 30-year-old driver, Ebenezer Nii Adjei, has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court for stealing GHS100,000 from his employer. Adjei, who pleaded guilty, admitted using the funds to buy a car and motorbike, and to rent and furnish an apartment. The judge, Mrs. Susan Eduful, was informed that the vehicle and motorbike had since been recovered. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Inspector Clemence Takyi informed the court that the complainant, Alidu Arimiyaw, an event organiser from Nungua, had employed Adjei for some time. On May 21, 2025, while on duty together, Arimiyaw left