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Accra, Ghana – 18 June 2025 – In a major step towards preventing cervical cancer and protecting the health of girls and women, the Government of Ghana has received its first shipment of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The initial delivery of 441,860 doses marks the beginning of a nationwide rollout aimed at reducing one of the most common and preventable cancers affecting women.Over the coming weeks, UNICEF – the lead agency responsible for procuring and shipping these vaccines – will deliver more than 2.5 million doses of the HPV vaccine to Ghana. The delivery will support a five-day national…

Ghana has consistently missed its cocoa production targets over the past three years, even as global prices soar to historic highs. Once a reliable top producer, the world’s second-largest cocoa exporter has failed to surpass the one-million-tonne milestone last achieved during the 2020/2021 season. JoyNews Research estimates that with a few months to end the crop season, Ghana’s initial production target of 610,000 metric tonnes for the 2024/2025 season could slump by about 4%. The West African nation’s beans output has tanked by nearly 50% over the past three years. In the 2023/2024 crop season alone, the Ghana Cocoa Board…

Ghana star Baba Rahman has shared a candid perspective on his much-debated inclusion for the 2020 AFCON qualifier against Sudan, a decision that triggered widespread public debate at the time. Rahman, who had just recovered from a lengthy knee injury and was playing with Chelsea’s U-23 side, was surprisingly included in the Black Stars squad by then-head coach C.K Akonnor. The move was met with harsh criticism, with many disputing his fitness and match readiness. Speaking in an interview with Joy Sports, Rahman admitted he initially turned down the invitation. “I honestly didn’t feel I deserved the call-up at the…

The Kpong Hydro Dam, located in Akuse, has long been hailed as one of Ghana’s most significant energy assets. Constructed in the early 1980s, this hydroelectric plant stands as a testament to Ghana’s strides in providing sustainable electricity to meet the growing demands of its population.However, the dam has been an economic lifeline to the nation, providing clean energy and contributing to the country’s industrial development. The inhabitants of Akuse, its host community, have borne the brunt of a stark and glaring neglect by the Volta River Authority (VRA), led by Ied by Ing Edward Obeng-Kenzo, the institution that oversees…

Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, says government will need approximately $6 billion to roll out a comprehensive flood control programme across the country.He said the ministry will explore private sector partnerships and climate financing options to support the initiative.Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, June 18, Mr. Adjei assured that the government is determined to end the recurring floods through long-term investment and stakeholder support.“The ministry estimates that an investment of approximately $6 billion is needed to implement comprehensive flood control measures across the country.“We will seek public-private partnerships, climate financing, and development partner support…

Boakye Agyarko is a flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, has slammed the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) over its decision to change the internal elections approach to a top-down system.Addressing the development during an interview on Sompa FM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Agyarko did not mince words in his strong criticism, expressing his disapproval of the NEC’s decision, which he described as ‘total nonsense.’He questioned the rationale behind the change in approach, which previously involved electing party executives before selecting a flagbearer, but has now been…

Ghanaian legal scholar and political commentator, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) newly announced roadmap for electing its 2028 flagbearer.The main opposition party has set January 31, 2026, as the date to elect its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections, where it hopes to return to power.The date was approved during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Tuesday, June 17.As part of the roadmap, the party also scheduled polling station executive elections for December 6, 2025. However, it has yet to announce dates for the elections of…

Victims of the Adum Blue Light market fire incident have strongly objected to a decision by Kumasi Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, to demolish their rebuilt structures. The traders claim they are using their own resources to redevelop the dilapidated buildings and have urged the mayor to allocate his funds to other projects. The mayor had set July 31st as a deadline for the demolition, deeming the traders’ rebuilding efforts “illegal and non-technical.” “I don’t know the reason why some people want to lose money twice, with whatever they do, I will pull it down and rebuild it, so any…

In recent times, judicial activists have advanced persuasive arguments in favour of strengthening the Court of Appeal—a position that has garnered notable support from several nominees to the Supreme Court during their vetting. As the court of last resort for many Ghanaians, enhancing the capacity and authority of the Court of Appeal is a laudable objective particularly as a means of reducing the caseload burden on the Supreme Court.However, I contend that such proposals must be grounded in empirical evidence rather than theoretical assertions. To assess the practicality and efficacy of strengthening the Court of Appeal, it is imperative to…

Headteacher arrested for allegedly locking up two BECE candidates over unpaid school fees The Headteacher and Proprietor of Big Six Educational Complex in Meduma, Kwabre East Municipality, Akuakwa Sarpong, has been arrested for allegedly locking up two Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, preventing them from writing their Mathematics examination.The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 16, 2025, sparked public outrage after a video footage of the candidates narrating the incident went viral.In an interview with Citi News on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Kwabre East, Onyina-Akyeampong Akwasi Gyamfi, expressed deep concern about the situation, stating…