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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited about 100 aggrieved teachers into a closed-door meeting in a bid to defuse growing tensions over months of unpaid salaries and delayed staff ID issuance. The teachers, part of the 2022 batch from various Colleges of Education, have been picketing at the GES headquarters in Accra since morning on Monday, June 23, demanding action on ten months of salary arrears and the failure to process their staff identification numbers. In a departure from standard protocol, the GES opted to meet not only with union leaders but also with a broader group of the…

As conflict and insecurity continue to escalate across the Central Sahel, the European Union (EU) has pledged €10 million in new funding to support refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities in four neighbouring coastal countries: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo. The funding, announced to mark World Refugee Day, is part of a broader regional initiative dubbed Project Unite. The programme aims to strengthen the resilience of forcibly displaced populations and the communities that host them by providing sustainable and inclusive support over the next two years. The initiative will be jointly implemented by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM),…

The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has officially announced August 15, 2025, as the date for its upcoming National Executive elections. This decision was unanimously agreed upon at the Executive Committee’s 2nd Quarter meeting held recently. This, is to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, the National Executive Committee has constituted a three-member Electoral Committee tasked with overseeing the entire election process. The committee is made up of the following members, Lawyer Ken Agyei Kuranchie,  Daily Searchlight Newspaper as Election Administrator, Desmond Darko, The Catalyst Newspaper as Deputy Election Administrator and Nimatu Yakubu…

The government has received its first shipment of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines intended to prevent cervical cancer. This initial delivery of 441,860 doses signifies the commencement of a nationwide initiative aimed at decreasing the prevalence of one of the most common and preventable cancers affecting women. In a statement released in Accra on Tuesday, 18 June, UNICEF Ghana, the primary agency responsible for the procurement and distribution of the vaccines, announced that it will deliver over 2.5 million doses of the HPV vaccine to Ghana in the coming weeks. The statement indicated that this delivery will facilitate a five-day national…

A new era in Ghana’s fight against narcotics dawned today as 186 Cadets of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) officially graduated from the Ghana Navy’s Leadership Training School (LTS). After six months of intensive and rigorous training, these newly minted officers are poised to reinforce the nation’s counter-narcotics efforts. The Passing Out Parade, a spectacle of discipline and precision, took place at the Dei-Arms Square of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Tema. The event drew a distinguished gathering of senior government officials, top military commanders, and key national security stakeholders, all underscoring the critical importance of this new cohort.…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is gearing up for a massive employment drive, seeking to recruit thousands of new officers and soldiers. This initiative according to Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence, offers a compelling opportunity for young Ghanaians aspiring to a stable career rooted in purpose and dedicated service to the nation. The Minister’s statement signals a strategic expansion of the armed forces, reflecting a commitment to national security and providing meaningful employment avenues in a challenging economic climate. The announcement is accompanied by an immediate update for those who have previously applied to join the GAF.…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Impact Food Hub, Dr. Mavis Owureku-Asare, has called for a more practical, community-driven approach to agro-processing in Ghana, arguing that current models have largely failed to deliver meaningful results.Ghanaian tourism. Speaking at the Citi Business Forum on Thursday, June 19, under the theme Harnessing Agribusiness Potential for Economic Growth: Expanding Agricultural Frontiers and Maximising Productivity in Ghana, Dr. Owureku-Asare stressed that Ghana possesses both the capacity and the quality to meet international production standards. However, she noted that the country’s agricultural strategy has placed disproportionate emphasis on increasing production, often at the expense of…

The First Lady and President of the Lordina Foundation, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has praised the Merck Foundation for its significant contributions to enhancing Ghana’s healthcare system through medical training scholarships. In her address at the opening session of the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025, the First Lady underscored the positive effects of the foundation’s initiatives on Ghanaian physicians and the nation’s health sector. “I express my gratitude to the Merck Foundation for its unwavering commitment to fortifying healthcare systems and empowering individuals,” Mrs. Mahama remarked, recognizing the foundation’s 13 years of impactful development…

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally requested that Williams Abayaawien Atuilik, affiliated with Heritage Christian University in Amasaman, Accra, substantiate his claim to the title of ‘Professor’ or cease its usage immediately. In a recent communication, GTEC expressed concerns regarding Atuilik’s continued use of the title ‘Professor,’ suggesting that it may lack the requisite academic credentials. The Commission warned that the use of unverified titles could undermine the credibility of higher education in Ghana. The notice from GTEC stated, ‘The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has noted your ongoing reference to yourself as ‘Professor,’ specifically as Prof. Williams…

Sells Litre of petrol at GHC10.75 The confidence demonstrated by certain Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in the economy, along with the effective energy policies established by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, has resulted in a decrease in the prices of petroleum products at the pumps once again. This latest reduction marks the second occasion this week that fuel prices have declined at the pumps during the second pricing window of June. According to The New Republic (TNR), this reduction is attributed to the healthy competition arising from sound policies and programs implemented by the economic managers, as well as…