The former Member of Parliament for Sekondi Constituency, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has said that it is unacceptable for anyone to lose their life due to the unavailability of medical equipment that could have prevented such a death. According to him, while there may have been some negligence on the part of hospital staff and a…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has commenced high-level consultations with the Ghana Armed Forces for the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP), a new initiative designed to provide National Service Personnel (NSPs) with basic military training. The engagement, which took place on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, reflects President John Dramani Mahama’s…
Dozens of patients were left frustrated and fuming as they arrived at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) on Thursday morning seeking medical attention, only to find empty consulting rooms with no doctors in sight. Many queued along the corridors of the Out-Patients Department (OPD), wearing dejected expressions, while others looked on helplessly. This follows a…
The World Bank is forecasting an inflation of 17.2% for Ghana in 2025. This will be lower than the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme target of 15%. However, it is projecting a drastic reduction of inflation (9.4%) in 2026. In its April 2025 Africa Pulse Report, the World Bank estimated that Ghana’s inflation rate would…
In a remarkable feat of maritime expertise, Ghana’s Marine Pilots have successfully berthed one of the world’s largest container vessels at Tema Port, marking a historic milestone in the country’s port operations. The colossal vessel, MSC Diletta, arrived at Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 on the morning of Sunday, April 20, 2025, from Vizhinjam,…
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has thrown his weight behind the Health Minister’s recent strategy of making unannounced visits to healthcare facilities across the country, describing the initiative as both necessary and commendable. The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, confirmed the dismissal of the Chief…
Communications Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chief Executive Officer of GoldBoard, Sammy Gyamfi, has disclosed that 30 out of 31 members of the Council of State were in agreement that a prima facie case has been established against the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Mr Gyamfi made the revelation…
Gilbert Ampiah, a 16-year-old para-athlete from St. Augustine’s College, has successfully undergone classification for the T44 sports class in high jump. He’s now ready to take action on the global stage, representing Ghana at the 2025 Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan International Para Athletics Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco. This competition, scheduled from April 24 to…
Ghanaian international and Athletic Bilbao star striker Inaki Williams scored a sublime goal to hand Athletic Bilbao a narrow 1-0 win in their La Liga encounter against Las Palmas on Wednesday,April 23 at the San Marmes Stadium. This impressive strike not only showcased Williams’ skill but also marked the end of a frustrating ten-match goal…
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) is set to elect a new leadership on April 26, 2025, during an Elective Congress at the Accra International Conference Center. This year’s election marks a turning point, as the GOC prepares to welcome a new president for the first time in eight years. Incumbent Ben Nunoo Mensah, who has…
