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 Wednesday morning, President Mahama said the policy is designed to …

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 University of Ghana campus and largely driven by the Omicron …

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 on social media regarding the Mother and Child Hospital in …