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Ghana’s Power Sector Under Strain As Frequent Maintenance Flags Systemic Risk

Ghana’s electricity sector is showing signs of serious distress, as the increasing frequency of scheduled and emergency maintenance by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) points to a deeper, structural crisis in the national grid. While maintenance is a normal part of utility management, the current rate and scale of […]

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Western Regional Minister Orders Immediate Action to Stop Encroachment on Ghana Water Company Lands at Daboase

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has ordered an immediate halt to ongoing land encroachment on Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) property at the Daboase water treatment facility in the Wassa East District. During a familiarization visit to the site, the Minister issued a strong warning, describing the encroachment as illegal and dangerous to the

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Ghanaian Nurses and Teachers To Work In Jamaica Under New Bilateral Agreement

Ghanaian nurses and teachers will soon have the chance to work in Jamaica, thanks to a new bilateral agreement between the two countries aimed at strengthening cooperation in education and healthcare. The deal offers employment opportunities abroad and aims to strengthen international cooperation in education and healthcare. The agreement was finalized during the Organization of

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Ghana Temporarily Closes Embassy In Washington D.C. Amid Corruption Allegations

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the temporary closure of its embassy in Washington, D.C., after a special audit uncovered a long-running corruption scandal involving fraudulent visa and passport processing. The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Monday, May 26, 2025. He described the move as a necessary step

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Celebrating A Cultural Vanguard: Supreme Masqueraders At 25

In a compelling conversation on PM Jam on Melody FM, celebrated host Haruna Babangida welcomed two leading voices of the Supreme Masqueraders, Sir Isaac, the acting CEO, and Executive Member Boss Pee, for a dialogue that was as enlightening as it was inspiring. As Takoradi’s most prominent masquerade group marks its 25th anniversary, the executives

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Vice President Naana Opoku-Agyemang Returns to Ghana in Good Health

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has returned home after undergoing medical treatment in the United Kingdom. Her arrival on Wednesday, May 22, 2025, was met with warm greetings from President John Dramani Mahama, government officials, family members, and well-wishers at the Kotoka International Airport. “God Has Been Merciful” – Naana Jane Speaks After

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Mobile Money Transactions In Ghana Set New Record In April 2025

Ghana’s mobile money industry has reached a new milestone. According to the Bank of Ghana, mobile money transactions hit a record GH₵365 billion in April 2025, the highest monthly figure ever recorded. This marks a 3.8% increase from GH₵351.7 billion in March, reflecting the growing importance of mobile financial services in everyday life. The surge

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Missing UEW Lecturer Found Buried Behind His Home; One Arrested

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Professor Amedeke, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has been found secretly buried behind his own home in Gyahadze, a suburb of Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana. His disappearance had prompted concern from both family and colleagues, leading to a formal police investigation.

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Shama District Health Directorate Faces Transportation Crisis with Only One Vehicle

The Shama District Health Directorate in the Western Region is grappling with a severe transportation challenge, as it currently relies on just one pickup vehicle to serve the entire municipality. Registered in 2019, the vehicle is being overstretched as it handles a wide range of critical healthcare duties including vaccine distribution, community outreach, and administrative

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We’ll Regulate Shipping Lines Despite Their Resistance – Ghana Shippers Authority CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has expressed frustration over what he describes as ongoing resistance by international shipping lines to Ghana’s regulatory framework. In a recent interview on Thursday, May 22, Prof. Gyampo stated that some foreign shipping companies operating within Ghana are refusing to adhere to local

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