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Gov’t championing women’s participation in the transport sector – Deputy Minister

The government is making efforts to ensure participation of women and girls in the transport sector. It is supporting training and capacity-building opportunities for young women interested in careers in logistics, transport, engineering, aviation, and maritime services. The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, gave the hint at the commemoration […]

Minority Condemns Attack on Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Lebanon, Demands Full Investigation

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned the recent missile strike reportedly carried out by Israeli forces on a base of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) that resulted in critical injuries to Ghanaian peacekeepers, describing the incident as deeply troubling and unacceptable under international law. The […]

Maestro Kojo Antwi to entertain fans in Amsterdam after Paris

After headlining Ghana’s 69th Independence anniversary celebration in grand style in Paris, France, the legendary music icon, Kojo Antwi, is heading towards Amsterdam with another exciting and entertaining performance. The performance formed part of celebrations commemorating Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary, bringing together members of the Ghanaian community and music lovers […]

MP Kingsley Agyemang Challenges Impact of Mahama-Cares on Rising NCD Deaths

Kingsley Agyemang has raised concerns about the government’s proposed Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly called “Mahama-Cares,” questioning whether the initiative can effectively address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana. Speaking during the parliamentary debate on the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President John […]