A new global report has revealed that more than 3,000 climate litigation cases are currently being pursued around the world, marking a dramatic rise in the use of courts to drive climate action and accountability. The report, jointly released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Sabin Centre for Climate Change Law at Columbia…
A major fire swept through parts of the Kantamanto Market in Accra on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, destroying several shops and goods worth thousands of cedis before being brought under control by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The fire, which reportedly started around 1:00am, gutted shops along Tazani Lane, a busy section near the…
Members of Parliament in Cape Coast are set to revive advocacy efforts aimed at increasing student enrollment from the metropolis into top-tier senior high schools within the area. Speaking during a donation ceremony for first-year SHS students, the MP for Cape Coast South, Hon. George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, emphasized the need to secure greater access for…
The Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the Ministry of Health is set to collaborate with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to train health professionals as specialists. The initiative aims to address growing unemployment within the health sector and meet global demand for qualified healthcare personnel. Speaking on Channel One…
The Breast Society of Ghana (BSoG) has intensified efforts to end the stigma surrounding breast cancer through a Grand Durbar of The Empowerment Project, held on October 10 under the theme “Breast Cancer: Stop the Stigma and Be Supportive.” The event brought together health professionals, breast cancer survivors, students, and other key stakeholders to raise…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted an attempt to divert diesel products valued at about GH¢2.3 million, preventing what could have been a major loss to the state in tax revenue. According to the Authority, the foiled diversion involved a network of individuals and oil marketing companies who allegedly planned to evade import duties…
Ghana’s Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, has clarified that the recent decline in inflation to 9.4 percent does not mean food prices have stopped increasing. Speaking on Channel One TV on Wednesday, Dr. Iddrisu explained that while the drop from 23.8 percent in December 2024 marks a significant improvement, prices of goods, particularly food, will…
Forensic Pathologist Professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei has revealed that illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, are contributing to hundreds of pregnancy losses in Ghana, describing the situation as a “silent public health disaster.” Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme, Prof. Ossei disclosed that ongoing research has identified more than 500 cases of spontaneous abortions…
The Jirapa Municipal Assembly has disbursed a total of GH¢104,800 to 44 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality to support their education and income-generating projects. The beneficiaries, made up of 19 females and 25 males, received cheques in varying amounts on Thursday, September 25, 2025, after their applications for financial support were reviewed and…
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), under its security module, has deployed 59 Community Protection Assistants (CPAs) to support the Tumu District Police Command in the Sissala East Municipality in enhancing security across the area. The new recruits, 45 men and 14 women, were officially commissioned at a ceremony held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at…
