The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says inadequate and unreliable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services remain a major challenge to quality healthcare delivery, particularly maternal and newborn care, in the Upper East Region. Dr Braimah Baba Abubakari, Upper East Regional Director of the GHS, said although all health facilities in the region had access to […]
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, demonstrated his support for fellow Volta Region artiste Stonebwoy by performing his hit song ‘Putuu’ during the MoMoFest X ShattaFest at Adaklu. Shatta Wale said his decision to perform the song was to demonstrate that artistes could support and celebrate one another rather […]
The Board of Trustees of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has explained in a statement that Friday’s removal of unauthorised occupants from the beachfront of adjoining Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel was to protect its investments. It said SSNIT sought the urgent intervention of the National Security Council […]
French Ambassador to Ghana Diarra Dimé-Labille has reaffirmed France’s commitment to reparatory justice, noting that the country remains open to dialogue in good faith and has made concrete commitments that will guide its actions in the future. She underscored that France’s approach reflects a willingness to engage with Ghana on historical injustices and to explore […]
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called for improved maintenance, consistent interpretation of historical narratives and continuous investment in tourist attractions to enhance visitor experiences and encourage repeat visits. She said regular maintenance of tourist attractions must be prioritised to preserve their historical and natural value and ensure that […]
An estimated 500 crates of fish at the Hebron Fish Farm in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region have died following the pollution of the River Doboro by industrial waste from Nsawam and waste transferred from Agbogbloshie to Adipa, according to the farm operators. Speaking to the media, the farm manager, Stephen Atiga, said […]
Veteran actor Oscar Provencal has identified poor institutional leadership as a major setback hindering the growth of Ghana’s creative industry. Speaking in an interview with host George Quaye on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning on Wednesday, Mr Provencal expressed concern about how leadership structures function within the creative space. According to him, the industry’s challenges are not isolated, […]
An Adenta Circuit Court has sentenced a 22-year-old motor mechanic and Bolt driver to 25 years’ imprisonment in hard labour for robbing a beautician at Mantey Farms, Adenta. Emmanuel Kofi Mensah pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery and was convicted on his own plea by the court, presided over by Angela Attachie. The incident […]
Wendy Shay has finally put to rest lingering social media buzz following her viral moment with fellow musician Lasmid. The two musicians sparked conversation after a behind-the-scenes video from the shoot of their upcoming collaboration showed them seated closely together on a chair. In the clip, Lasmid appeared to place his hand on Wendy Shay’s […]
Three persons have been arrested after drones were allegedly flown over the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) while the agency was carrying out investigations involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. The arrests were made on Thursday, October 1, 2026, after security personnel detected the drones hovering over the EOCO […]
