The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reaffirmed its commitment to intensify the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, warning that the country's food security and future are under serious threat. According to the Ministry, disturbing reports of deformed babies and traces of harmful chemicals like mercury found in foodstuffs sourced from galamsey-prone areas are clear evidence of the devastating impact of illegal mining on the environment and public health. While Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) continue to mount pressure on the government to take more decisive action, the Ministry says it has already rolled out several initiatives aimed at combating the menace, and these results are yielding positive and tangible results. Speaking at the annual Harvest and Thanksgiving service of

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has assured the people of Klefe of government’s commitment to advancing technical education and youth development in the community. Speaking on her behalf at this year’s Klefe Yam Festival, the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia, said the government recognized the pressing challenges of youth unemployment and the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in addressing them. “Our youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the active participants in today’s development,” Mr. Segbefia noted. “The initiative by the Klefe community to support the Technical Institute for over two decades is remarkable and aligns with government’s vision to strengthen TVET nationwide.” Responding to appeals

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized that Ghana’s relations with China must go beyond infrastructure projects to deliver sustainable local development, particularly for the nation’s youth. Speaking at the celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 65th Anniversary of China–Ghana Relations, the Vice President praised China’s contributions but insisted on a forward-looking focus. “We are determined to ensure that our trade and our relations translate into sustainable local development,” she said. “And we want to emphasise our brilliant, determined youth.” Professor Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged China’s role in Ghana’s growth story, noting that the partnership has provided roads, bridges, hospitals, educational facilities, and cultural exchanges. “We acknowledge the roles of China

By Stanley Kwabla ArkuThe Ministry of Education has introduced a new nationwide framework for Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), aimed at strengthening cooperation between families and schools.The framework, prepared by the National Curriculum Review Committee, provides policy direction on how PTAs should operate across the country.Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the new approach will ensure that both parents and teachers share responsibility for improving learning outcomes.“PTAs are back with clear guidelines to support their work. A child’s socialisation is shared, time is divided between home and school, so both parents and teachers are equally responsible for shaping the learner. That is the spirit of Ghana’s new approach,” he stated.Chairman of the Guidelines Committee, Kofi Asare, noted that PTAs must be positioned as

By Makiza Micheline Latifa Ghana has officially launched the 2025 Diaspora Summit, a landmark event scheduled for December in Accra, aimed at deepening the country’s engagement with its global diaspora and reaffirming Africa’s collective call for reparations. The launch was spearheaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Presidency. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described the initiative as a vital step in Africa’s broader struggle for justice, noting that Ghana’s diaspora remains central to advancing that cause. He stressed that the summit also reechoes Africa’s longstanding calls for reparations, underscoring Ghana’s role as a leading voice in championing that demand on the global stage. “This initiative is not only

By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) is set to climax the 2025 World Maritime Day celebrations tomorrow, September 25, with a national commemoration that will bring together key stakeholders in the shipping and maritime industry. This year’s celebration is on the theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” which underscores the shared responsibility of governments, institutions, and individuals to safeguard the ocean while tapping into its vast potential for economic growth and sustainability. In the week leading up to the main event, the Authority has rolled out a series of activities aimed at raising awareness of the importance of the maritime sector. On Tuesday, September 23, the Ghana Maritime Authority held a media engagement and float from its premises to

Ghana has unveiled a landmark US$2.15 million national initiative to combat severe child malnutrition, setting an ambitious target of reaching 90 per cent of affected children across the country. The programme, led by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in partnership with the Eleanor Crook Foundation (ECF) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), was officially launched in Accra and hailed as a game-changing commitment to children’s health. The new project aims to integrate Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) a nutrient-rich, shelf-stable paste considered the global gold standard for treating severe wasting into Ghana’s health system. Until now, access to RUTF has been largely dependent on inconsistent donor supply, leaving thousands untreated. Describing the move as a “transformative step,” the Director-General of the GHS said: “For

Ahead of the opening of the General Debates of the 80th UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Mahama on Monday joined his colleagues in a meeting of heads of state and government of the Africa CDC on the theme: Securing Africa’s Health Sovereignty: Political Leadership forSustainable Health Financing, Local Manufacturing, and PandemicPreparedness. President Mahama who will on Tuesday at 8.00 pm (Ghana Time) host a side event on the Accra Reset: Reimaging Global Governance for Health and Development, told the meeting that “Health is not a cost. It is the engine of productivity and the foundationof sovereignty.” President’s statement at the meeting below: Your Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, Friends,It is a privilege to join you this afternoon under a theme that directly addressesAfrica’s future:

Accra, Sept. 19, 2025 – The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, has launched the Osagyefo Made-in-Ghana Fair during the 2025 Dubois–Padmore–Nkrumah Memorial Lecture held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. He performed the launch on behalf of the sector Minister, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie.The official launch of the fair was accompanied by a strong reaffirmation of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s enduring vision of industrialization as the cornerstone of Ghana’s economic independence. The Ministry stressed that political freedom without economic sovereignty was incomplete, emphasizing that industrialization must integrate cultural pride, creativity, and identity to thrive in the 21st century.The Made-in-Ghana Fair, according to the Ministry, provides a deliberate platform to showcase Ghanaian ingenuity, craftsmanship, and innovation,

Mr. Adzoe Kwame Atta Nutifafa is a teacher at Nkwanta Senior High School who believes in the young generation. According to him he was transferred to Nkwanta town as a teacher in some years back which he saw greatness in the children. On a faithful day of Wednesday, September, 10, 2025, Mr.Adzoe said enough is enough, the killing of the young generation and the innocent ones must stop. He began on a peaceful walk with a distance of 60km driving distance, from Nkwanta to Dambai to present a petition to the Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong and send it to the Vice president of the Republic of Ghana Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. In Mr. Adzoe Kwame Atta Nutifafa's petition he stated his reasons