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Missing girls not forgotten; police working to find them – Dery  GhanaWebThe Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, has assured the families of the kidnapped Takoradi girls that the police are working assiduously to rescue them. He said ...

How has sports betting evolved over the years?  Ghanasoccernet.comSports betting is one of humanity's most enduring pastimes. The activity has been enjoyed throughout the ages and technological advances have only helped ...

Drones technology to aid Ghana's land administration  Myjoyonline.comGhana's land administration system will soon see deployment of drones to properly establish location and ownership.

'Relocation of Gandhi's statue an end to misguided campaign' – Indian High Commissioner  GhanaWebThe India High commissioner to Ghana, H.E Singh Yadav says the relocation of Mahatma Gandhi's statue marks an end to misconceived perception about the ...

Ghana can seek UN's help to deal with vigilantism – Aning  GhanaWebA Security Analyst with the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Center (KAIPTC), Dr. Kwesi Aning has said Ghana could seek international support ...

De-Eye Exposé: Resign now – Minority barks at Akufo-Addo  GhanaWebThe Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate resignation of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from office. This follows an exposé by ...

SONA 2019: 62nd Independence Day celebrations to be held in Tamale  Myjoyonline.comIn a first-ever move, the major celebrations to mark Ghana's Independence Day celebration anniversary will take place in the Northern regional capital, Tamale.

Vigilante groups: NPP writes to NDC over dialogue - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed the receipt of a letter from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) advocating for a dialogue over disbanding ...

TUC hails government over job creation | General News 2019-02-26  GhanaWebThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) has commended government for the creation of jobs in the public sector, especially in the area of health. In a statement to ...

Gandhi statue relocation ends misguided campaign – Indian High Commissioner  Myjoyonline.comThe India High commissioner to Ghana, Singh Yadav, says the relocation of Mahatma Gandhi's statue marks an end to misconceived perception about the ...

Jordan MPs call for expulsion of Israel ambassador  Pulse.com.ghJordanian lawmakers on Monday sought to expel the Israeli ambassador from the kingdom in response to "ongoing Israel aggression" at holy sites in Jerusalem.

Akufo-Addo Has No Business Addressing Parliament If…--NDC Pro-Forum  Modern GhanaThe NDC Pro-forum International- North America has advised President Akufo-Addo to forgo his State of the Nation Address if he is not going to give concrete ...

We cannot defy court order on ROPAA – Electoral Commission  Ghana News AgencyWa, March 17, GNA – The Electoral Commission (EC) would not defy a court decision ordering it to operationalize the Representation of People Amendment Act ...

Electoral Commission Says It Can't go Contrary to Court Order on ROPAA  News GhanaThe Electoral Commission (EC) would not defy a court decision ordering it to operationalize the Representation of People Amendment Act (ROPAA) to allow ...

We're not spending more on CSR than operational budget – GNPC  GhanaWebThe Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GNPC has refuted claims that it will be spending more on corporate social investment projects in 2019 than its ...

Ghana journalist Anas speaks out after colleague's murder  Global JournalistDespite the murder of colleague Ahmed Hussein-Suale, Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas vows to press on with exposing corruption in ...

More contradictions at Emile Short Commission | General News 2019-02-27  GhanaWebThe Justice Emile Short Commission since it commenced sitting, has witnessed several contradictions from witnesses that have appeared so far. The first three ...

Parliament approves GHC208m for construction of 10 landing sites  PrimenewsghanaParliament of Ghana has approved GHC208 million commercial agreement for the construction of 10 landing sites along coasts of the country.

Ghana’s Lands Administration to use drones to speed up land rights formalisation  JBKlutseRecently, Ghana's public institutions seem to be catching up with newer technologies. The lands administration is preparing to use drones to properly establish ...

Wa East NCCE intensifies campaign on corruption  Ghana News AgencyWa, Feb. 27, GNA - The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in Wa East District's campaign on accountability, rule of law and anti-corruption has ...

Incumbent MP's party must choose replacement – Asante on by-polls  GhanaWebThe Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Most Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante, has backed calls for the country to re-evaluate the conduct of by-elections ...

De-Eye Saga: Don't keep quiet; this is the time to act – Kwesi Aning to Parliament  GhanaWebDr Kwesi Aning a security expert is surprised that a private security organization known as De-Eye is operating at the Osu Castle which is a security zone.

Legislation Won't Stop Political Militia – Security Expert  Modern GhanaSecurity Analyst, Dr. Kwesi Aning doubts the potency of legislation in disbanding political party vigilante groups from the country's body politic. According...

Successful implementation of ROPAA is a shared responsibility - EC  Ghana News AgencyCape Coast, Feb. 20, GNA – Failure by the Electoral Commission (EC) to implement the Representation of the Peoples Amendment Act (ROPAA) will be in ...

Don't underestimate the integrity of Ghanaians—Kpone Katamanso MP  BusinessGhanaThe Member of Parliament for Kpone Katamanso has observed the need for politicians not to underestimate the integrity...

Don’t underestimate the integrity of Ghanaians - Kpone Katamanso MP  Ghana News AgencyTema, Feb. 24, GNA - The Member of Parliament for Kpone Katamanso has observed the need for politicians not to underestimate the integrity of the Ghanaian ...

New Zealand tells 'bumbling jihadi' he's on his own  Pulse.com.ghA New Zealander dubbed "the bumbling jihadi" can expect little help from his homeland after being captured in Syria by forces fighting the Islamic State group, ...

Takoradi kidnapping:Police is working to rescue the girls-Ambrose Dery  PrimenewsghanaAmbrose Dery, has assured the families of the Takoradi kidnapped girls that the police is working diligently to rescue the girls.

All set for NDC presidential primary Saturday - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineCome tomorrow, almost 280,000 delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are expected to cast their vote to elect a flag bearer to represent the ...

Traders resist KMA order; Resume business on 70-Metre Adum footbridge  GhanaWebA number of traders within Kumasi metropolis have resumed their business activities on the popular 70-meter footbridge located at Adum, constructed to ease ...

Journey To The Top: Sokode Senior High Technical School Wins The 22nd Inter Senior High School Debate  Modern GhanaDebate is a blood sport. It's combat. But your weapons are words” (Melvin B. Tolson, The Great Debaters.) Words indeed are powerful and when you have the sk ...

Transcript: National security operative 'Double' testifies before Short Commission  GhanaWebCounsel: Can you state your full name? Double: My name is Bright Ernest Akomea. Counsel: What do you do by way of profession? Double: I work at the ...

Aker Energy discovers oil with Pecan South-1A well offshore Ghana  Oil & Gas JournalAker Energy reported an oil discovery with its Pecan South-1A well on the Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points (DWT-CTP) block offshore Ghana. The Maersk ...

Maiden Constitution Day Public Lecture scheduled for Monday, January 7  GhanaWebThe Ministry of Information will hold Public Lecture on Monday, January 7 as part of the maiden celebration of the Constitution Day. The Day is in recognition of ...

Location for National Cathedral prophetic – Prophet | Religion 2018-12-25  GhanaWebA man of God has described as prophetic the site chosen for the controversial 5,000-seater National Cathedral at ridge in Accra. Apostle Dr. Amoako Atta, ...

Samuel Ofosu Ampofo confirms party deployed Azorka Boys during AWW by-election  YEN.COM.GHYen.com.gh News ☛ Information available to YEN.com.gh suggests that the national chairman of the NDC, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has confirmed the party used ...

Sustainable cocoa: Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana joint action plan to end deforestation and restore forests is “milestone moment”  FoodIngredientsFirst05 Mar 2019 --- The top cocoa-producing countries of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, alongside the world's leading chocolate and cocoa companies, are releasing ...

5 PERSONS SWORN-IN AS JUSTICES OF THE APPEAL COURT  GhanaIn fulfilment of Article 144(3) of the 1992 Constitution and upon the advice of the Judicial *Service* Council, five personshave been appointed to the high office of ...

Gov't defends demolishing of judges' residence to erect Cathedral  Myjoyonline.comGovernment has justified the decision to evict some nine judges from their current official residence to make way for the construction of a National Cathedral.

GHANA DETERMINED TO MAINTAIN ECONOMIC DISCIPLINE – FINANCE MINISTER  GhanaThe Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has affirmed Government's commitment to an integrated infrastructural development programme across the country, from a ...

Ghana's new national cathedral: What we know – and don't know  Myjoyonline.comWhether you like it or not, a massive 5,000-seat national cathedral is being built smack dab in the center of Accra. President Akufo-Addo announced his decision ...

Parliament speaks on assassination of Ahmed Hussein-Suale  GhanaWebThe Minority in Parliament has convened at a press conference to discuss the assassination of Ahmed Hussein-Suale, undercover investigator and key member ...

IGP, Defence and National Security Ministers to face Parliament over kidnappings  GhanaWebThe Inspector General of Police (IGP), is later this week expected to honour an invitation to parliament to answer questions on the recent spate of kidnappings in ...

Road contracts worth Gh¢6.5bn awarded since 2017 – Amoako Atta  GhanaWebMinister for Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta has told Parliament that the Akufo-Addo administration has, since January 2017, awarded road contracts ...

Drones for medical deliveries agreement with Zipline approved by Parliament - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineThe *service* agreement between Fly Zipline Ghana Limited and the government of Ghana to enable the use of drones to distribute essential medicine to remote ...

Parliament discusses construction of national cathedral - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineThe Minority in Parliament on Wednesday raised issues about the government's decision to partly fund the construction of a national cathedral when many ...

Ras Mubarak rides bike to Parliament to protest economic hardship  GhanaWebThe Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumbungu, today (Tusday) rode a bicycle to Parliament House to register his protest against the unbearable living ...

Book on court administration in Ghana launched  BusinessGhanaA 600-page book, titled; Court Administration in Ghana; Civil and Criminal Proceedings, which will ensure the smooth delivery of justice in the courts, has been ...

Islamic organisation opposes erection of National Cathedral  GhanaWebCoalition of Muslim Organisations (COMOG), an Islamic group, has described the proposed construction of a National Cathedral by the government as ...

I stopped riding to Parliament because of death threats on my life – Ras Mubarak  GhanaWebNDC Member of Parliament of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak has revealed that he quit riding his bicycle to Parliament House because he picked ...

Parliament approves $2bn Ghana-Sinohydro infrastructure agreement  Myjoyonline.comParliament has approved a $2 billion Master Project Support Agreement (MPSA) between Ghana and Sinohydro Corporation Limited for construction of priority ...

'Blows' in Parliament over 'Eastern Region University' loan  GhanaWebParliament was virtually turned into a 'landmine' yesterday, with Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides of the House firing salvos at one another amidst ...

Ayorkor Botchwey summoned by Foreign Affairs C'ttee over Norway Chancery deal  GhanaWebThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been invited to appear before Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee to ...

$12m Oslo building saga: NDC exposed | General News 2018-12-24  GhanaWebThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has stressed that the Minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) in ...

Site for Cathedral was set by God before Ghana became a country- Aps. Amoako Attah  GhanaWebThe founder and general overseer of the Parliament Chapel International, Apostle Francis Amoako Attah has praised government for its unwavering commitment ...

Ghana named among top 5 destinations in Africa for 2019  Myjoyonline.comLooking to get ahead of the travel trends in 2019? Well, we asked some of the world's top influencers, bloggers, and vloggers to judge 2019's hottest emerging ...

Prospects for revolution in Africa's 54 countries - Waging Nonviolence  Waging NonviolenceAn overview of the current political situation in 54 African countries shows that many movements are making gains in the struggle against authoritarianism.

Rawlings must answer for secret mass graves – Former bodyguard  GhanaWebFormer President Rawlings has come under public scrutiny following an extensive documentary seeking to reopen and solve an age-long mystery of the killing ...

NIA extends registration for Ghana card at Adentan  GhanaWebThe National Identification Authority (NIA), has extended its pilot registration exercise within the Adentan Municipality of the Greater Accra Region by three more ...

Call 191 and 18555 to combat crime – Ghana Police Service  GhanaWebThe programme of 'Ghana Police Watch' focuses on the response of the Police when a woman under attack from robbers urgently calls for help. Significantly, the ...

We are working on a cyber security law - Ursula meets the press (FULL ADDRESS)  BusinessGhanaThe Minister of Communications, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has announced that government was working on a cyber security law. According to her, an ...

Madina street hawkers storm Parliament with tears over decongestion  GhanaWebAmidst tears and chants, traders who ply their trade at the Madina New Market invaded the forecourt of Parliament House on Tuesday afternoon to share their ...

Road contractors still owed over GHC 3.69 billion – Report  GhanaWebThe Association of Road Contractors Ghana has bemoaned government's failure to pay its members debts owed them. A report by the parliamentary committee ...

Ghana Card registration begins today  Myjoyonline.comGhana cards will serve as a national ID and will collect biometric traits of individuals that a more in line with “current trends."

Gun-toting masked men at Ayawaso deserve accolades – Minister  GhanaWebMinister of State in charge of National Security Bryan Acheampong has expressed surprise at the wide condemnation of the hooded, masked and heavily armed ...

Arts13 hours ago 30 Years And Still Grooving  Forbes AfricaEmotions run high as Mango Groove celebrate three decades of one of their biggest-selling albums. The mixed race band, formed during the apartheid era, ...

Ghana is ready for business – Akufo-Addo reiterates to investors  Myjoyonline.comPresident Akufo-Addo has reiterated the country's readiness for business and has urged investors from around the UK and the world to take advantage of the ...

National Cathedral site map reveals area for demolitions  Myjoyonline.comSite map for the planned construction of a National Cathedral has revealed the area to be demolished to make way for the heritage project.

MP 'attacks' Akufo-Addo for having fun in a club with women  GhanaWebThe Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has taken President Akufo-Addo to the cleaners over a video that has surfaced online.

Politics, policy, and implementation: The ‘Ghanaian Paradox’  Brookings InstitutionCadman Atta Mills, former senior presidential economic adviser and convener of Ghana's economy advisory council, describes the Ghanaian paradox and ...

Mahama completed only 29 E-Block schools – Education Minister  GhanaWebThe Mahama administration completed only 29 of its flagship E block community day schools before exiting office, the Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku ...

Five initiatives by Akufo-Addo's government that have sparked controversies in Ghana  GhanaWebYEN.com.gh earlier reported that president Akufo-Addo said his administration has worked on strengthening the fundamentals of the Ghanaian economy and ...

Sam George was assaulted for making a sensitive comment - SWAT Team Commander  GhanaWebCommander in charge of National Security SWAT team, DSP Samuel Kojo Azugu has confirmed that the the 'attired' civilian operative who assaulted the ...

Mpuntuo Budget 2019: Gov't Unveils GH¢73.4bn; For Roads, Railways, Free SHS, Industries  Peace FM OnlineThe government has devoted $2 billion in the 2019 Budget to the development of infrastructural projects across the country to free up the country's economy and ...

Ghana national cathedral plan sparks unholy row - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineGhana may be one of the most religious countries in the world, despite being constitutionally secular, but a project to build a new national cathedral has not met ...

Ghana tech company wins big at Fall Armyworm Tech Prize  Myjoyonline.comA Ghanaian-registered technology company scored big at the 2018 Feed the Future Fall Armyworm Tech Prize in Cape Town last Wednesday. Henson Geodata ...

Earth tremor hits Accra again - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineAn earth tremor measuring 2.6 on the Richter Scale hit parts of Accra at 5:01p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2019, the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) ...

Relocate National Cathedral from Accra - Rev Opoku  GhanaWebThe Leader and Founder of In him is Life Church International, Reverend Isaac Opoku, has urged the government to change the location of the proposed ...

BBC reports: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale  GhanaWebOn 18 January, Ahmed Hussein-Suale, a Ghanaian investigative journalist who had collaborated with the BBC, was shot dead near his family home in Accra.

Ghana Revenue Authority head office contacts and branches  YEN.COM.GHThe Ghana Revenue Authority is a body operating on behalf of the Ghanaian government, with a mandate to collect, assesses, and account for the tax revenue ...

Ghana government to invest over US$2 billion on integrated infrastructure development in 2019  News GhanaThe Ghanaian government will invest an amount of 2.5 billion United States Dollars (USD) on an integrated infrastructure development across the country in ...

Grounds For Divorce In Ghana: - The Basics - Family and Matrimonial - Ghana  Mondaq News AlertsThe Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367) governs the current law on divorce in Ghana. The law provides that, a petition for divorce may be presented to the ...

Deportation: Nigerian govt. to screen foreigners for work permit  Premium TimesThe Federal Government will soon begin the enforcement of available immigration laws that allow only foreigners with the requisite residency and work permits ...

2019 Budget: 50-year 'dead' rail sector will be alive next year - Finance Minister  GhanaWebFinance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, is hopeful the railway sector will begin to show signs of recovery after several years of setback. According to him, development ...

Ghana Needs Law to Regulate Future Creation of New Regions  Modern GhanaIntroduction on Regions In Ghana Gold Coast currently Ghana started with 3 major divisions/regions about 100 years ago, and by 26th December, 2018, Ghana ...

NAM1 and his Menzgold: When the dust settles, would he be Ghana’s all-time Ponzi king?  Ghana Business NewsNAM1 and Menzgold. Nana Appiah Mensah appeared from nowhere or at least, not much was known about him, just like most others who appeared and then ...

List of law firms in Ghana  YEN.COM.GHYen.com.gh News ☛ Are you in search of a list of ☆LAW FIRMS IN GHANA☆? Get all the details of various law firms that are based in Ghana, their ...

Riding bicycle to protest against fuel price hike?; Ras Mubarak is 'mad' - Abronye DC  GhanaWebThe Brong Ahafo Regional First Vice Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as 'Abronye DC' has described NDC's Member of Parliament for ...

United States Africa Command  U.S. Africa CommandU.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), with partners, strengthens security forces, counters transnational threats, and conducts crisis response in order to advance ...

One Stop Center an advantage for abused children - World Future Council  Myjoyonline.comThe World Future Council has suggested the construction of One Stop Centers to strengthen the child protective services for abused or traumatized children in ...

Vice President Bawumia Launches Phase II of Mobile Money Interoperability  GhanaThe Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched Phase II of the Mobile Money Interoperability platform in Accra. The launch of Phase II of the ...

Parliament approves $90m loan for UESD Bunso campus project  Myjoyonline.comA $90 million loan facility for the construction of a satellite campus of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) at Bunso in the ...

Creation of six new regions – Signs of a failing state?  Myjoyonline.comMoves by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration to honour its campaign promise, to create six new regions to bring the total of regions in Ghana to sixteen ...

Kantanka launches armoured vehicle with rangefinder - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineThe Kantanka Technological Centre of Excellence (KTCE), a subsidiary of the Kantanka Group of Companies, has made another technological breakthrough in ...

Ghana, Cuba collaborate on ‘Year of Return 2019’ - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineA four-member Cuban delegation from the African Cultural Centre in Cuba has held discussions with the Minister of Tourism, Creative Arts and Culture, Mrs ...

Takoradi Kidnapping: Police must force suspect to talk – MP  GhanaWebThe Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central constituency, Naana Eyiah Quansah has called on the Ghana Police *Service* to force the suspect of the ...

National Cathedral, a priority among priorities - Akufo-Addo  GhanaWebPresident Akufo-Addo has mounted a spirited defense of his administration's decision to construct a national cathedral in the capital, Accra. Speaking in London ...

Don't build National Cathedral on foundation of lies - Lawyer  GhanaWebThe defence of a planned demolition of public properties for a National Cathedral has been criticised as containing lies. Samson Lardy Anyenini who first ...

Ghana Makes U-Turn on Racist Mahatma Gandhi Statue  The African ExponentAfter taking down the statue of Gandhi last week due to protests, Ghana has decided to put it back up.

Commercial Law In Ghana - Corporate/Commercial Law - Ghana  Mondaq News Alertsawaiting PDF to work Ghana Corporate/Commercial Law Adams & Adams 27 Dec 2018.