An uncompleted storey building has suddenly collapsed, killing a 45-year-old carpenter in Community 22 of the Kpone Katamanso Municipality. The sudden incident occurred on Saturday morning while Kwesi was working on the building. The cause is however, yet to be established. The Police and Fire Service personnel visited the scene …

The Minister for Roads and Highway, Francis-Asenson Bokaye on Friday concluded his working visit to the Savannah Region by inspecting ongoing works on the Binjai-Fufulso 100km road. This road connects the western part of Savannah to the eastern part and is known for its rosewood timber and shea-butter farming. Following …

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has temporarily suspended haemodialysis services. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Fred Nyankah explained the development is due to maintenance work to be carried out to ensure that only quality services are rendered. “This is to respectfully inform our cherished clients and the …

Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye has blamed the government’s debt structuring programme for the delay in commencing construction on the first phase of the Tamale-Walewale road project. In June 2022, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia broke ground for the construction of the 83km highway. The project was expected to …

A former Health Minister, Alexander Segbefia, has reiterated the importance of reviewing the government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. Discussing the sustainability of Free SHS, Mr Segbefia said while the policy itself is a beneficial social intervention, it needs to be evaluated to ensure its effectiveness. He critiqued the governing …

The Ministry of Health has announced it has received funds from the Ministry of Finance to clear 64 Global Fund containers currently held at Tema Port. The total amount of GH₵7,429,694.39 will be used to cover demurrage fees and third-party charges, ensuring the prompt release of these vital health supplies. …

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance case, Richard Jakpa, detailed his standard procedures in dealing with the Ghanaian government as a businessman. According to Mr Jakpa, communications typically originate from Secretaries of Chief Directors or Deputy Ministers, who forward letters to the office of the substantive Minister of Finance. …

Ghana ranks highly among African countries that are most exposed to risks from multiple weather-related hazards. In the past three decades, the country has experienced seven major floods. The devastating flood and fire disaster in the Odaw catchment on 3rd June 2015 led to the unfortunate loss of about 150 …

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to “exercise its powers to the fullest and take the necessary steps” to establish voter registration centers in tertiary institutions. This call follows an earlier petition to the EC. In a press statement issued on June 5, …

Kidney patients who visited the Renal Unit at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in the Central region have expressed frustration following the unit’s closure. The closure, which occurred unexpectedly this week, has left many patients uncertain about their ongoing treatment. Hospital officials cited routine maintenance as the reason for the …