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By Reginald Pepsival Robertson A delegation from the Anglican Church of Ghana led by the Most Rev’d Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith (Archbishop) joined the Ghana Catholic Conference of Bishops led by His Eminence Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson with other Prophets to pay a visit to H.E. John Dramani Mahama (President of the Republic of Ghana) to offer condolences the Government …

“Love Your Neighbor – A United Call for Peace, Justice and Lasting Goodwill Along Our Shared Border” is the subject of an Open Letter from the Bishop of Liwolo to the Presidents of Uganda and South Sudan. The Rt Revd Joseph Aba Nicanor’s letter was sent following border conflicts on July 28, when eight people died. As reported in Anglican …

Story by Isaac Mortey The Ghana Armed Forces is gearing up to host its inaugural Bowls Championship at the Ghana Armed Forces Sports Complex in Burma Camp, Accra. Scheduled for August 20–21, 2025, the event promises two full days of exciting competition running from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. With only seven days remaining until military personnel, civilians, …

Accra, August 7, 2025 The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the postponement of the national launch of the Cedi@60 commemorative programme, which was originally scheduled for Friday, August 8. The decision comes in the wake of the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister for …

Villarreal, Spain – August 7, 2025 Spanish La Liga club Villarreal CF has announced the signing of Ghana international Thomas Partey on a two-year deal, following the expiration of his contract with Arsenal at the end of the 2024/2025 season. Partey, 32, joins the Yellow Submarine on a free transfer, returning to La Liga after five seasons in the Premier …

Accra, August 8, 2025 The remains of the eight individuals who perished in Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region are to be flown to South Africa for advanced DNA analysis, authorities have confirmed. Initial plans had designated the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to handle the autopsies and identification procedures. However, due …

Accra, August 7, 2025 The Presidency on Thursday held a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Ceremonial Gardens of Jubilee House in honour of the eight individuals who tragically lost their lives in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The ceremony marked the official beginning of a three-day national mourning period, declared by President …

Accra, August 7, 2025 The National Communications Authority (NCA) has formally issued a notice to Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate Pay TV services in Ghana. In a statement released Thursday, the NCA said the planned action concerns Multichoice’s Subscription Management Service for its Satellite Television Broadcasting (Direct-to-Home Bouquet) and stems from what …

Accra, August 7, 2025 The Government of Ghana has declared a three-day national mourning period in honour of the eight victims who tragically lost their lives in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The mourning period began on Thursday, August 7, and will continue through Saturday, August 9, 2025, providing the nation with …

Accra, August 7, 2025 The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended a proposed 20% increase in public transport fares following high-level consultations with the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday, August 6. The decision comes in response to growing public concern and criticism over the lack of inclusive stakeholder engagement in the lead-up to the fare adjustment, which had …