As of July 31, 2024, Ghana’s provisional nominal central government debt stood at GH¢761.1 billion, equivalent to US$51.1 billion, according to Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. This figure marks a nominal increase from the previous amount of GH¢587.7 billion, which was equivalent to US$53.5 billion. Dr. Adam shared these …

The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has said that the Ghana Police Service and the media are not in any form of competition but both have a common goal, which is to serve the people. He noted that there is no need for both to have disagreements …

The Ministry of Education has announced that a total of fifty million (GHC50 million) has been released to the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The amount, which is part of the payment of its indebtedness to the examination body, is to support the conduct of the Basic Education Certificate Examination …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassured the nation of a transparent and peaceful election in December, dismissing allegations that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) intends to rig the polls. He emphasised that election rigging is not part of the NPP’s DNA and that the party is committed to …

A former Rastafarian student of the Achimota Secondary School, Tyrone Iras Marhguy, who generated controversy for wearing dreadlocks to school, has received a full scholarship to pursue computer engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in the US. Marhguy disclosed his achievement on social media on Wednesday, August 28. He noted …

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has confidently declared that the 2024 Voters’ Register is both robust and credible, urging citizens to disregard claims suggesting otherwise. In an X post on Wednesday, the Commission emphasised the integrity and reliability of the Voters’ Register, assuring the public that it is fully …

Advertisement The National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-Ghana) have served notice to strike if the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Ministry of Education and all the duty bearers fail to act swiftly to save the precarious and …

Advertisement President Akufo-Addo has called for the establishment of an ECOWAS Standby Force to address terrorism, piracy, and coups in West Africa. Speaking at the Second International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) 2024, the President emphasized that no single country can tackle the growing threats of terrorism, violent extremism, organized …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the arrest of six teachers and invigilators for their involvement in malpractice during the ongoing examinations. The Council also reported that numerous students have been arrested for similar offences. John Kappi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, stated that the teachers were …

The Parliament of Ghana has confirmed that no casualties were recorded during the fire incident at the Job 600 building early Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Fire gutted parts of the building, causing damage to a storeroom, although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Personnel of the Ghana National …