Most Rev. Kofi Appiah installed as Bishop of Jasikan Diocese
Most Rev. Simon Kofi Appiah has been appointed and installed as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jasikan in the Oti Region. He succeeds Most Rev. Gabriel Akwasi Ababio Mante, who stepped down after serving as the founding bishop of the diocese for 31 years following its establishment on December 19, 1994. The Diocese of Jasikan covers the administrative...
Gov’t moves to cut fuel taxes to ease rising pump prices
Government has announced plans to remove some taxes and margins on fuel in a bid to reduce pump prices and cushion consumers against global shocks. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, following a Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, April 9, to assess the impact of recent global developments on Ghana’s economy. According...
Mahama celebrates NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, calls Artemis II journey inspirational
President John Dramani Mahama has commended Christina Koch for her role in the historic Artemis II mission, describing her journey as an inspiration to young Ghanaians. The Artemis II mission, which includes astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, is set to take humans farther from Earth than any mission in recent decades, with Koch poised to become...
Here is why the NSRA has banned the commercial use of Toyota Voxy Vehicles
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has declared the Toyota Voxy unfit for commercial use in Ghana, warning that individuals operating the vehicle for passenger transport are doing so illegally. The directive follows a report presented on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, by a technical working group tasked with assessing the safety and suitability of the vehicle. The review was triggered...
Mustapha Hamid declares bid for NPP National Vice Chairman position
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has announced his intention to contest for the position of National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) when nominations are opened. In a press statement addressed to party members, Dr. Abdul-Hamid said his decision follows persistent appeals from the grassroots of the party, urging him to...
Sachet water producers suspend price increase after gov’t talks
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASWAPAP) has agreed to maintain current sachet water prices following a crucial meeting with the Ministry of Trade Agribusiness and Industry. The decision comes after earlier signals of a possible price hike that had sparked concern among consumers across the country. Producers had cited rising production costs—including raw materials, fuel, and utilities—as...
Ghana selected as first beneficiary of France’s National Health platform
Ghana has been chosen as the first country to benefit from France’s National Health Platform following high-level talks between President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The decision was announced after a bilateral meeting held at the Élysée Palace, where both leaders explored opportunities for cooperation across multiple sectors, including health, agriculture, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and...
Ofori-Atta released from U.S. Immigration Custody
Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been released from custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being held over issues related to his immigration status. Mr. Ofori-Atta had been in ICE custody since January 2026. His legal team, Minkah-Premo Osei-Bonsu Bruce-Cathline and Partners, clarified in an earlier notice that his detention was linked to questions regarding his...
NRSA declares commercial use of Toyota Voxy illegal
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has declared that Toyota Voxy vehicles being used for commercial transport in Ghana are operating illegally, citing regulatory violations and safety concerns. According to the Authority, many of the vehicles in use are right-hand-drive, which contravenes Ghana’s road traffic regulations, particularly for commercial operations. The position follows the presentation of a report by a technical...
$500,000 worth of contraceptives stuck at Tema Port, CSOs call for Gov’t intervention
Civil society organisations (CSOs) are calling on the government to urgently clear a consignment of essential family planning commodities currently stuck at the Tema Port, warning that further delays could lead to a nationwide shortage of contraceptives. The shipment, valued at approximately $500,000, was procured by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on behalf of the Ministry of Health Ghana...
