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President John Dramani Mahama has announced the Volta Economic Corridor as the flagship initiative under his government’s 24-Hour Economy policy, describing it as a bold and transformative strategy to unlock the agricultural, industrial, and environmental potential of the Volta Lake and surrounding regions. Speaking at the official launch of the …

The Management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Accra West Region, has announced a temporary shutdown of the Weija Treatment Plant to allow for emergency repair works on critical pipelines supplying water to several parts of western Accra. The shutdown, which began at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, is expected …

President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the 24-Hour Economy policy, announcing its transition from a campaign slogan to a comprehensive national strategy aimed at boosting productivity, creating jobs, and promoting inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the official ceremony in Accra on Wednesday, President Mahama said the policy, once a …

Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate for June 2025 has dropped sharply to 13.7 percent, marking the lowest level since December 2021 and continuing a six-month downward trend. The latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals a substantial decline from 18.4 percent in May, driven by easing food prices …

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to taking a facilitative role in the implementation of the ambitious 24-Hour Economy policy, making clear that the private sector will be at the forefront of the initiative. Speaking at the official launch of the 24-Hour Plus Programme in Accra on …

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the government is actively working to acquire COVID-19 vaccines locally in response to a recent increase in cases and the possibility of a future resurgence. Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Akandoh confirmed a spike in COVID-19 infections, predominantly traced to the …

The Kasoa/Ofaakor High Court has granted bail to George Boamah Kwakye, a 32-year-old anaesthesia technician, who was charged with the publication of false news under Section 208 (1&2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). Kwakye was arraigned before the Circuit Court for allegedly publishing false and alarming statements …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the disbursement of a total of GHC8,989,866.00 as a feeding grant for Special Needs Schools across the country, marking a key milestone in Ghana’s efforts to strengthen inclusive education. The announcement was made in a press release signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of …

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brussels to take part in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunization, reaffirming his strong advocacy for equitable vaccine access and global health security. The visit was confirmed in a statement released by the Office of the President and signed by …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled a high-level meeting with all individuals who have declared their intention to contest the party’s 2026 presidential primaries, as part of efforts to address internal tensions and reinforce discipline within the party. According to a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin …