President John Mahama has explained why the controversial COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy remains, despite his sweeping tax reform agenda. He pointed directly to conditions under Ghana’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Delivering a national address on Wednesday, May 7, to mark 120 days since returning to office, President MahamaContinue Reading
A supposedly happy journey at Assin Ochiso in the Central Region by five children in search of avocados turned tragic on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, leaving one dead and four others hospitalised. Information gathered by Graphic Online indicates that the children had set off on a canoe journey across the Ochi RiverContinue Reading
Two persons, Richard Armah, a 28-year-old auto mechanic, and Isaac Arhin, a 24-year-old disc jockey also known as Fresh DJ, were remanded in police custody in connection with the murder of 21-year-old seamstress, Zenabu Tahiru, at Twifo Praso in the Central region. The two appeared before the Twifo Praso DistrictContinue Reading
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Ashanti South Region, in collaboration with the Kumasi Central Police Service, has arrested five individuals for their alleged involvement in illegal water connections. The arrests took place on Wednesday across multiple areas in Kumasi, including Danyame, Dakodwom, Kwadaso Estate, and Santasi Apire. According toContinue Reading
Caterers of the School Feeding Program want the government to keep to a directive for them to continue their contracts till the end of the 2024/2025 academic year. A letter issued on May 2 truncated the contracts of all caterers, despite an earlier directive to the contrary. President of ConcernedContinue Reading
A total of 40 nominees have been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to serve as Municipal and District Chief Executives (DCEs) in the Ashanti Region. Once vetted and confirmed, the individuals will assume responsibility for coordinating government programmes, driving local economic initiatives, and strengthening engagement between the state andContinue Reading
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has commissioned 15 brand-new SINOTRUK HOWO trucks into service at the Port of Tema as part of a strategic initiative to enhance operational efficiency and support increasing cargo volumes. The fleet includes 12 trucks rated at 430 horsepower and three at 400 horsepower,Continue Reading
President John Mahama has expressed optimism that ongoing cooperation between Ghana and the Czech Republic will lead to deeper and more fruitful bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of vocational training and industrial development. The President made this statement on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, while addressing a joint conference atContinue Reading
The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to follow through on their earlier promises to declare a state of emergency over illegal mining, also known as galamsey.Continue Reading
The unprecedented five-day layover of AirMed Flight N823AM at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) has caught the attention of many, especially in Ghana’s Parliament, where the Minority caucus is up in arms over the issue. That has raised the stakes for lawmakers pursuing a full-blown investigation into the activities of theContinue Reading