The United States has officially withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time, making it the only country in the world to exit the landmark global climate pact aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions. The move marks a major setback for international climate diplomacy and is expected to complicate global efforts to coordinate…
The Chiefs and people of the Nandom Traditional Area in the Upper West Region have celebrated this year’s Kakube Festival, marking a successful end to 2025 with a rich display of culture, heritage, and unity. The colourful ceremony brought together dignitaries from across the region and beyond. Notably, the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations,…
The Nandom Municipal Assembly is on track to meet its 2025 revenue target of GHS 250,000, having already collected GHS 187,000 as of September this year. To close the remaining gap, a team led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Anthony Ziniel, has begun a direct, spot-collection exercise in the vibrant Nandom market. Hon. Ziniel…
The dualisation of the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway, recently inaugurated by President John Dramani Mahama, has become the main topic of discussion among residents of Ataabadze and surrounding communities. While many have welcomed the project as a long-awaited boost to regional development, others are expressing deep concern about the fate of their properties located along the…
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched a free tertiary education policy for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) as part of the government’s No Fee Stress initiative aimed at improving access to higher education for all. The policy was unveiled at the Accra Teachers’ Training College on October 24, where President Mahama announced new interventions to…
The Upper West Regional National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has launched its regional awareness creation programme for the Jirapa, Lawra, Nandom, and Lambussie districts as part of activities leading up to the 2025 Annual Health Insurance Month Celebration slated for November. The regional launch, held in Jirapa, featured a vibrant roadshow that included a float,…
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 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…
