The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Fisheries Commission have suspended the fishing licenses of four industrial trawl vessels operating within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The 12-month suspension was due to repeated violations of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625), and the Fisheries Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1968). AContinue Reading
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities along the Bonsa River in the Western Region. The suspects, consisting of seven Ghanaians and four Chinese nationals, were apprehended on March 31, 2025, as part of sustained intelligence-led operations aimed at curbing illegalContinue Reading
The Ghana Muslim Students Association has welcomed the call by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu for students to freely practice their religious faith without restrictions. The minister made this statement while addressing the Ambariyya Muslim sect during the 2025 Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tamale on Monday, March 31. Speaking to CitiContinue Reading
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has raised alarm over a significant rise in online fraud, with financial losses surging to GH₵4.4 million between January and March 2025. This marks a sharp increase from the GH₵2.4 million recorded during the same period in 2024. According to the CSA, 350 cases ofContinue Reading
Three Chinese nationals suspected of being kidnapped off Ghana’s coast are safe, China’s foreign ministry said on Monday (March 31, 2025), without giving details. On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Ghana Armed Forces said the authorities were investigating “a suspected pirate attack” on a Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel that left three Chinese crewContinue Reading
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has announced plans to establish a “National Integrity Awards Scheme” as a strategic initiative to enhance the ethical conduct of public officeholders and promote good governance, transparency, and accountability in Ghana. The proposed scheme will recognize and reward individuals who demonstrate ethical behaviour,Continue Reading
A 36-year-old trader accused of unlawfully entering her ex-lover’s home, setting his belongings on fire, and stealing cash has been granted bail by the Enchi District Magistrate Court. The accused, Ruth Arthur, alias Amina, was granted bail in the sum of GH₵30,000 with two sureties after pleading guilty with anContinue Reading
RED, the deadly combination of tapentadol and carisoprodol, which is a type of opioid is a drug combination linked to several health risks, including addiction, overdose, and even death. The prevalence of RED drug abuse in Ghana is alarming, prompting government to launch a national campaign against its use. TheContinue Reading
Hepatitis B remains a significant public health concern, and the implementation of the birth dose vaccines is crucial in preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus. But for over 2 decades, the country is now preparing to finally roll out the doses to all newborn in few months’ time. In GhanaContinue Reading
An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has reportedly hit Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region, leading to the deaths of hundreds of pigs in the municipality. The affected communities include Canteen, Attributu, Boroto, and Sori Number One, among others. To curb the spread of the disease, some farmersContinue Reading