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GN savings begin preparation for reopening following court of Appeal order
The President and Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Papa Kwesi Nduom, has announced that efforts are currently being made to restore the operating license of GN Savings and Loans and to recommence banking activities, following recent directives from the Court of Appeal. In a Facebook post, Dr. Nduom stated that the group’s immediate objective is to…
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Upper East Region records 1,765 teenage pregnancies in four months, authorities raise alarm
The Upper East Region has reported a total of 1,765 cases of pregnancy among girls aged between 10 and 19 years within the first four months of 2026. According to data provided by the Upper East Regional Adolescent Health Focal Person at the Regional Health Directorate, Ms. Dora Kulariba, the statistics, covering January to April…
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Ghana deploy Special Operations Team to Nkwanta following deadly attacks
The Inspector-General of Police has dispatched a Special Operations Support Team to the Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region, in response to a recent outbreak of violence resulting in fatalities and injuries. This deployment is part of urgent measures to restore order and enhance security in the area following the attacks, which have caused…
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Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association Calls for Delay of Styrofoam Ban Until 2030
The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) is urging the government to postpone the planned nationwide ban on Styrofoam products from 2027 to 2030. According to the association, a phased transition would allow manufacturers, businesses, and consumers enough time to adapt to alternative packaging solutions while protecting jobs and investments within the industry. The group believes…
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Regional Minister Highlights Role of Festivals in Unity and Development at 2026 Have Agadevi Celebration
The Volta Regional Minister, Honorable James Gunu, emphasized the significance of traditional festivals in preserving cultural heritage, enhancing social cohesion, and promoting community development during the culmination of the 2026 Have Agadevi Festival in the Afadjato South District. This vibrant event, held at the Have Etoe E.P. School Park, gathered traditional leaders, government officials, residents,…
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President Mahama Urges international communities to transcend acknowledgement of historical injustices
In a call for global action on reparatory justice, President John Dramani Mahama urged the international community to transcend acknowledgment of historical injustices and instead focus on tangible actions, truth-telling, and reconciliation. Speaking at the Next Steps High-Level Consultative Conference on Reparatory Justice, President Mahama underscored the profound impact of the transatlantic slave trade, describing…
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VOLTA REGIONAL MINISTER PROVIDES DEVELOPMENT UPDATE TO VOLTA REGIONAL HOUSE OF CHIEFS
The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, on Friday, June 19, 2026, attended the General Meeting of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in Ho, where he presented a comprehensive update on major government projects and development interventions underway across the region. In a demonstration of transparency and accountability, the Minister invited Heads of Departments…
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Vice President engages members of the Ghanaian community in Toronto and Canada
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang engaged members of the Ghanaian community in Toronto, Canada, where she conveyed the warm greetings of President John Dramani Mahama and provided updates on key government programmes and national development priorities. The Vice President highlighted progress being made across critical sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and economic transformation, underscoring…
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Sam George calls on GRA to tax coconut traders
The Honorable Minister of Information, Sam George, has raised concerns regarding Ghana’s taxation framework, highlighting that certain individuals within the informal sector earn more than their counterparts in the formal sector who are regularly taxed. While addressing a labor law conference, Sam George used coconut sellers as an illustrative example, noting that many of them…
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Ghana ranked 1st in Africa with highest policy rate; cost of credit most expensive
Despite a substantial reduction in the policy rate over the past year, Ghana is currently ranked as the leading nation in Africa with the highest lending rate, as reported in the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2026 African Economic Outlook. Ghana’s policy rate of 14.0% is positioned as the highest among 44 countries on the continent.…
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Two lives perish after a building collapses in Cape Coast
Two individuals have tragically lost their lives following the collapse of a building in Cape Coast, which occurred after heavy rainfall affected parts of the Central Regional capital in the early hours of Sunday, June 21. The deceased have been identified by hospital authorities as 12-year-old Anastasia Abakah and 40-year-old Adwoa Baduwa. The Ghana National…
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SIX ARRESTED OVER ADWOA SAFO SHOOTING
The Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, at Kwabenya on June 21, 2026. Police say a search led to the retrieval of five pump-action guns, a Taurus pistol with ammunition, and communication equipment. Preliminary investigations indicate that armed security…
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Police investigate shooting incident involving Hon.Adwoa Safo
The Madina Divisional Command has initiated a thorough investigation into a shooting incident involving the former Member of Parliament, Honorable Sarah Adwoa Safo, which transpired today in Kwabenya, located within the Accra Region. According to an official statement released by Superintendent Ms. Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the incident occurred…
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Husband permits his wife to find another man to sacrifice her since he is impotent
Gerishom, an elderly gentleman from Western Kenya, appeared alongside his wife, Peris, on the Golden Marriage show, where the couple candidly discussed the challenges and triumphs that have characterized their union over the years. During this emotional interview, Gerishom openly shared a deeply personal struggle that had impacted their marriage. As he aged, he found…
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SARDINE, DON SIMON DRINKS SENDS MAN, 22, TO 7 YRS IMPRISONMENT
Awudu Rasheed, a 22-year-old man, has been sentenced to seven months of imprisonment for the offense of breaking into shops in Zebilla, near the Toende Rural Bank, on the 13th and 14th of June, 2026. Rasheed was apprehended on the 14th of June after a security officer at the bank observed him entering a shop…
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GES issues directives banning flamboyant post-Examination celebrations on School premises
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive prohibiting extravagant post-examination celebrations on the premises of Senior High Schools. As stated in a communiqué signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, this decision is in response to increasing concerns regarding parents and guardians engaging in ostentatious displays following the completion of final examinations…
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Mawuklenam Foundation Undertakes a Community Outreach in Dzidzokope
The Mawu Klenam Foundation, under the esteemed leadership of Lady Edna Oliver Asare, recently conducted a community outreach initiative in Dzidzokope. During this event, the team generously distributed 15 packs of beverages and snacks to orphans and other children within the community. They extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dzidzokope CHPS for graciously hosting this initiative.…
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Manasseh Azure Adwuni criticises public car gifts in schools, warns of growing Show-off culture
Investigative journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has expressed criticism regarding the growing trend of parents publicly presenting cars and other expensive gifts to their children during school ceremonies. He cautions that such displays foster materialism, exacerbate social divisions, and undermine the core values that educational institutions are intended to promote. In a reflective commentary,…
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Acknowledge historical injustices and instead focus on tangible actions, truth-telling, and reconciliation- Prez. Mahama
In a call for global action on reparatory justice, President John Dramani Mahama implored the international community to move beyond merely acknowledging historical injustices and instead concentrate on concrete actions, truth-telling, and reconciliation. During his address at the Next Steps High-Level Consultative Conference on Reparatory Justice, President Mahama highlighted the profound effects of the transatlantic…
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AngloGold Ashanti Invests nearly GH¢3 Million in Modern Sanso piggery Hub to boost Livelihoods beyond mining
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art piggery production centre located in Sanso within the Obuasi Municipality. This initiative is part of the company’s efforts to promote sustainable livelihoods, enhance food security, and diversify local economic activities beyond mining. The Sanso Piggery Production Centre, established as part of the mining company’s 10-Year Socio-Economic…
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Government secures key Environmental permit for Keta Port Project
The Government has successfully obtained a crucial Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Permit Attainment Certificate for the proposed Keta Port Project, representing a significant advancement in the pursuit of one of Ghana’s most strategic infrastructure initiatives. This development was announced by the Volta Regional Minister, Honorable James Gunu, following a stakeholder engagement on the project held…
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Minority calls for 24-hour Market funds to be redirected to stalled Agenda 111 Hospital Projects
Members of the Minority on Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee have urged the government to reconsider the funding allocation for the proposed 24-Hour Market initiative. They suggest that some of the resources be redirected towards completing halted health infrastructure projects under the Agenda 111 programme. This appeal was made during a capacity-building workshop…
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The NPP Health Policy Committee sets the records straight on the Afari Hospital Project and calls Kennedy Agyapong to order
The NPP Policy Committee on Health has released the official, documented timeline and financial breakdown of the Afari Military Hospital project. This addresses commentary started by Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, who claimed the administration did nothing in 8 years. Here is the exact chronology and the undeniable facts: 1. Between 2008–2013: The hospital was first contracted…
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Amansie Central DCE distributes Farm inputs to 150 farmers to boost food security
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie Central, Hon. Emmanuel Obeng-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the critical role of agriculture in Ghana’s economy, stressing that farmers must be supported and appreciated for their contribution to national development and food security. As part of efforts to enhance agricultural productivity in the district, the Assembly distributed farm inputs to…
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CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES GAINS MOMENTUM IN TONGOR TSANAKPE
The construction of the proposed School of Health Sciences at Tongor Tsanakpe in the South Dayi District is progressing steadily, bringing the district closer to realizing its long-held aspiration of hosting a tertiary institution. The Volta Regional Political Coordinator, Honorable Ben-Habib Sikiru Abibu, recently visited the project site to inspect the ongoing construction and assess…
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Ghana Cote d’voir United to protect Cocoa Farms from illegal mining and environmental destraction
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara have resolved to intensify their efforts against illegal mining and environmental degradation, identifying these issues as significant threats to the future of the cocoa industry in West Africa. This commitment was articulated during the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa…
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Young Lawyer dies while celebrating Ghanaian’s victory over Panama
She expressed her excitement on Twitter following the Black Stars’ goal, but tragically, we have learned that she is no longer with us. This is the unfortunate story of a talented lawyer who was admitted to the bar in 2025. According to reports observed by Ghbase News, a young woman named Sara Araba Tetteh, who…
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Prison Officer Cautions Educators over Students’ Relationships
During his practical attachment at Akuse Local Prison in 2017, Corporal Emmanuel Agyemfra Boateng of the Ashanti Regional Prisons Public Relations Team recounted an incident involving a senior high school (SHS) teacher who was remanded into custody. The teacher, accused of having a sexual relationship with a female SHS student, was deeply distressed and refused…
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Two Dead, Farmlands Submerged as Floods Hit Ketu North – MP Agbana Issues Relief Pledge
_DZODZE, Volta Region – June 16, 2026_ – It is with profound regret that we report the demise of two individuals and the devastation of several communities within the Ketu North Constituency due to floods that have ravaged homes and submerged agricultural lands, as confirmed by the Member of Parliament, Hon. Eric Edem Agbana. In…
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The World Bank approves a $300 million initiative to assist Ghana in eliminating the double-track system by 2027
The World Bank has sanctioned a financial package amounting to US$300 million to assist the Government of Ghana in implementing a comprehensive education reform program. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s secondary education system and eliminate the double-track system in Senior High Schools. This funding, sanctioned under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results,…
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UK to ban social media for under-16s, starting from early 2027
The government of the United Kingdom has disclosed its intention to prohibit individuals under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms starting in early 2027. This initiative is being described by officials as one of the most stringent online child protection measures globally. This decision is part of a comprehensive digital safety…
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INTER-CIRCUIT FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE HELD AT METHODIST SCHOOL PARK
On Tuesday, 16th June 2026, an inter-circuit arts and culture festival was successfully conducted at Juapong Methodist Basic School. This year’s competition featured three circuits: Juapong Circuit A School, Juapong Circuit B School, and Torgotme Circuit. The festival was an unforgettable occasion, showcasing a variety of performances, including drama, dance, music, and cultural displays. The…
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PROGRESS ON UHAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPUS AND NEW STEM SHS PROJECT SIGNALS DEVELOPMENT IN HOHOE
The Volta Regional Political Coordinator, Hon. Ben-Habib Sikiru Abibu, has commended the steady progress of educational infrastructure projects in the Hohoe Municipality following a visit to the permanent campus of the School of Public Health of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) at Fodome. During the visit, Hon. Ben-Habib Sikiru Abibu expressed satisfaction…
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MAWULEME MOVEMENT PAYS COURTESY CALL ON VOLTA REGIONAL MINISTER
The Mawuleme Movement, a voluntary group committed to promoting sanitation and environmental cleanliness, paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, to formally introduce the group and brief him on their activities within the region. The delegation, led by Mr. Prince Yao Amevi, highlighted the group’s ongoing sanitation campaigns, community clean-up…
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NCPTA Demands dismissal, prosecution and Delisting of Bole SHS Teacher over allerged sexually misconduct
The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has advocated for the dismissal, prosecution, and permanent exclusion from the teaching profession of a teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region due to allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student. This demand arises following the circulation of a viral video purportedly depicting the…
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Special Prosecutor declared Ken Ofori-Atta “Wanted” again after US court grants him “Green Card” permanent residency
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again declared former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, wanted, despite reports that a United States immigration court has granted his I-485 petition, allowing him to proceed with obtaining lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as a Green Card. The OSP has clarified that it is not involved…
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HO MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY ROAD DIVERSION OVER CULVERT RECONSTRUCTION
The Ho Municipal Assembly has announced a temporary road diversion along the stretch from HTU Junction to Nogora Junction to allow for the repair and reconstruction of a culvert that has caved in on the route. According to the Assembly, the diversion has become necessary to ensure the safety of motorists, commuters, pedestrians, and other…
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DORFOR TRADITIONAL COUNCIL QUEEN MOTHERS CALL ON VOLTA REGIONAL MINISTER
The Queen Mothers of the Dorfor Traditional Council, led by Togbe Kokloko Ananze T XIII, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, at the Volta Regional Residency in Ho. The visit formed part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between traditional authorities and government in promoting development,…
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LEGAL THROWBACK: WHEN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE WAS A CRIME IN GHANA
Did you know that until 2023, a person who attempted suicide in Ghana could be arrested, prosecuted, and imprisoned? Under Section 57(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), attempted suicide was classified as a misdemeanour. A person who survived a suicide attempt could therefore face criminal prosecution in addition to the emotional, psychological,…
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SIX (6) SUSPECTS AND RINGLEADER ARRESTED IN MILITARY DISGUISE AT ILLEGAL MINING SITE
The Nkawie Divisional Operation Command led by ASP Mr Noah Yakpah and Chief inspector Fosu and his Men has apprehended five suspects along with their ringleader for allegedly posing as military personnel and conducting illegal operations at a mining site. The incident occurred at an active mining site near Kotokoum in the Atwima Mponua District.…
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16-year-old girl narrats how she was traffick and forced into prostitution
Emotions ran high at the Lagos State Police Command when a 16-year-old girl, Chidinma, narrated how she was trafficked from Imo State to Lagos and forced into prostitution for four months, during which she was made to sleep with 30 men daily, repeatedly beaten and denied payment. The teenager, who said she was originally learning…
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POLICE INTERCEPT OVER 5,000 PARCELS OF SUSPECTED NARCOTICS ON TEMA–AKOSOMBO HIGHWAY
Police officers from the Volta Regional capital, Ho, in collaboration with their counterparts in Tema, have successfully intercepted 5,039 wrapped parcels suspected to contain narcotic drugs at Afienya on the Tema–Akosombo Highway. The suspected substances, concealed within 63 maxi sacks, were being transported in a Howo China tipper truck bearing the registration number GN 2287-24.…
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Central Regional Minister Threatens Action Against MMDCEs Who Manage Projects via Phone Calls
The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah has issued a stern warning to metropolitan, municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) within the region. He ordered them to stop managing ongoing government projects solely through phone calls from their offices, emphasizing that active field oversight is a strict requirement. He made these during a…
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NADMO Calls for Construction of Safer Bridge Following Akuse Flood Tragedy
Following the unfortunate incident at the C4 section of the Akuse Rice Farms, the Technical Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Mr. Daniel Teye, has urgently called for measures to enhance safety in the region. Mr. Teye has reported that initial investigations suggest the victims were attempting to cross a bridge that had…
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𝐊𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
The Municipal Director of Health Services, Mr. Emmanuel Kona, alongside members of the Municipal Health Management Team and engineers from the Municipal Assembly, conducted a working visit to various health facilities within the municipality. The purpose of this visit was to evaluate the current state of infrastructure and identify facilities requiring renovation or reconstruction. The…
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President Mahama inaugurates “GNRF”
His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has formally inaugurated the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), thereby fulfilling a significant commitment outlined in the manifesto. The GNRF extends beyond being merely an academic fund; it serves as a strategic national instrument aimed at enhancing productivity, fostering industrialization, promoting innovation, and supporting sustainable development. By funding research…
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Three individuals are feared missing after heavy flooding sweeps away a pickup truck at Akuse Rice Farms.
A tragic incident has reportedly taken place at the C4 section of the Akuse Rice Farms near the Korean Farms area, following heavy rainfall in the region. Preliminary information indicates that nine workers—eight men and one woman—from Afienya were traveling in a 4×4 pickup truck around midnight. They were on their way to load vegetables…
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NDC has lost absolute control of governance – Afenyo Markin
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of failing to maintain control over the nation’s governance, asserting that internal conflicts among government appointees are diverting attention from critical national issues that necessitate immediate intervention. This criticism was articulated by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, during parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, June 16. He expressed…
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Mfantsipim SHS final-year student commits suicide
A 17-year-old final-year student from Mfantsipim Senior High School in Cape Coast has tragically died by suicide, as confirmed by the Central Regional Police Command. The deceased, identified as Emmanuel Arthur, was discovered in an unfinished building located in Ola North, a suburb of Cape Coast, following a report from a carpenter working at the…
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Ministry of Finance Inaugurates Governing Board of the Internal Audit Agency
In a strategic move to improve value for money in public financial management, the Ministry of Finance has inaugurated a nine-member Governing Board for the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) to revise the Internal Audit Agency Act 2003 and implement major reforms in the Internal Audit Agency. The move forms part of efforts to reduce audit…
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