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Ghana to export 300 teachers to the Bahamas under new agreement
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the Bahamas will receive 300 Ghanaian teachers this year.
‘Build your body naturally, avoid steroids’ – Health experts warn
Health professionals are urging the public, particularly fitness enthusiasts, to avoid the use of steroids for bodybuilding, warning that the substances can significantly increase the risk of hypertension and other serious health complications. The caution was given during a health sensitisation programme organised by...
Ghana’s IMF programme completion reflects economic progress – Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has described the completion of Ghana’s three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme as a major milestone towards restoring economic stability and strengthening the country’s economy. According to the Ministry, the government maintained fiscal discipline, reduced inflation, strengthened exte...
Leaders must fulfil campaign promises to remain relevant – NAPO to politicians
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) vice-presidential candidate, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has urged political leaders to ensure that promises made to the electorate are fulfilled, warning that failure to do so could erode public trust and diminish their political relevance. According to Dr. Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as...
Transport Ministry to respond to NPP concerns over refurbished locomotive purchase
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has announced that the Ministry of Transport is preparing an official response to concerns raised by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding the government’s acquisition of two refurbished diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Nikpe said...
Ghana breast cancer centre strengthens global learning through US student exchange
A group of students from Northeastern University in Boston, USA, has visited Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi as part of an academic exchange programme aimed at strengthening global learning in breast cancer care and healthcare delivery. The students toured the hospital, learned about breast cancer diagnosis and treat...
KATH doctors’ strike illegal, must end immediately – Labour Commission
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to immediately call off a planned indefinite strike. It says the notice of industrial action was improperly served and violated the country’s Labour Act. In a summons dated 6 June 2026, the NLC said it had read media repo...
NSMQ 2026: Armed Forces SHTS march to nationals, warn rivals ‘we’re coming with our guns’
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School (SHTS) has secured qualification for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after a commanding performance in Contest Three of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers. The school amassed 52 points to finish well ahead of Bosome Senior High Technical Schoo...
Government to introduce 20% rural allowance for teachers in deprived communities
The government has announced plans to introduce a 20 per cent rural posting allowance for teachers serving in rural and deprived communities as part of efforts to improve teacher welfare and address staffing shortages in underserved areas. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the initiative while respo...
2026 Mid-Year Budget Review: Mahama government is “talk more, do little” administration – Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister and Karaga MP Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has described the government of President John Dramani Mahama as a “talk more, do little” administration following the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. Dr Amin Adam, who is the Ranking Member on Parliam...
NDC rejects NPP’s ‘political prisoner’ claim, says Wontumi judgment proves wrongdoing
The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed the opposition New Patriotic Party's (NPP) claim that Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is a political prisoner following his conviction.
Storm gathering among private schools over GES’ ban on graduation ceremonies
Private school owners in Accra are pushing back against the Ghana Education Service government directive banning graduation ceremonies, calling it “primitive” and “unfair to thousands of students.” The Greater Accra Regional Education Directorate of the Ghana Education Service has ordered all pre-tertiary schools in th...