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Christian Council backs tougher galamsey fight, urges forgiveness over attack on Pentecost chairman
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has backed calls for a more aggressive national crackdown on illegal mining, warning that the destruction caused by galamsey cannot be allowed to continue unchecked. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 28, the Council said protecting the environment is both a civic and moral res...
Education Minister promises swift fix to Aburi Girls’ SHS water crisis
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the public that the government is moving quickly to address concerns at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School, while outlining broader plans to tackle infrastructure challenges across the country.
GES releases critical funds for perishable food procurement
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially authorised the release of long-awaited funds dedicated to the procurement of perishable food items for Senior High and Technical Schools (SHTS) across the country.
Ghana International School Excellence Awards to celebrate talent beyond academics
The Executive Director of the Ghana International School Excellence Awards (GISEA), Wilson Ofori Barry, has called for greater recognition of students who excel outside the classroom, saying academic performance alone should not define success. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (29 July), Barry said th...
Adopt anti-xenophobia resolution now - Majority Chief Whip to Pan-African Parliament
The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, has called on the Pan-African Parliament to adopt a resolution condemning xenophobic violence against other African nationals in South Africa. He also urged authorities in South Africa to conduct immediate investigations and prosecute individuals and groups invo...
Next JoyBusiness Roundtable Discussion comes off tomorrow — reviews Government’s economic narratives against reality
The next edition of the JoyBusiness Roundtable Discussion will take place tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the JoyNews studio.
Sedina Tamakloe acquittal politically motivated and orchestrated – NPP
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, as a politically motivated outcome that was carefully orchestrated.
Fuel prices set to rise from July 16; petrol likely to be sold at GH¢14.52, diesel GH¢16
Motorists should brace for higher fuel prices starting Thursday, July 16, 2026, as oil marketing companies prepare to raise pump prices.
Return back to duty: suspended KATH CEO makes direct appeal to striking staff
The suspended Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has appealed to striking staff to return to work, saying the “supreme interest of Ghanaians and our valued patients” must come first. In a letter dated 8 June 2026 addressed to “All Staff Members” of KATH, Dr. (Med) Paa Kwesi Baidoo thanked...
Video: Miracles Aboagye out of EOCO custody
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after meeting bail conditions of GHC50 million with three sureties. Aboagye was arrested at the Accra International A...
Parliament approves £17 million lease to retain Regina House in London for 150 years
Parliament has approved a £17.25 million lease agreement that will enable Ghana to retain Regina House in London, the property that houses the Ghana International Bank (GHIB), for another 150 years. The approval paves the way for the Ministry of Finance to renew the head lease with the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mys...
Parliament approves £17 million lease extension for Ghana International Bank building in London
Parliament has approved a £17 million lease extension that will enable Ghana to retain Regina House, the London property that houses the Ghana International Bank (GHIB), for an additional 150 years.