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Members of Parliament on Tuesday observed a minute silence in honour of the seven Lawra Senior High School (SHS) students who drowned in the Black Volta, near Dikpe community in the Upper West Region on Saturday, June 14, 2025.The deceased were part of a group of 16 students from Lawra SHS cadet corps, who were on a routine morning jogging exercise, but 10 of them decided to cross the river on a boat to the Burkina Faso side of the river.Unfortunately, upon getting to the middle of the river, water swamped into the boat and in the process, it capsized,…

Social media and video networks have become the main source of news in the US, overtaking traditional TV channels and news websites, research suggests. More than half (54%) of people get news from networks like Facebook, X and YouTube – overtaking TV (50%) and news sites and apps (48%), according to the Reuters Institute. “The rise of social media and personality-based news is not unique to the United States, but changes seem to be happening faster – and with more impact – than in other countries,” a report found. Podcaster Joe Rogan was the most widely seen personality, with almost…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a scathing attack on the Ghana Police Service and the Mahama-led government, accusing them of deliberately frustrating the Electoral Commission’s efforts to conclude the collation of parliamentary results in the hotly contested Ablekuma North Constituency.In a statement issued after a National Council meeting, the party alleged that the Ghana Police, acting under the directives of the Minister for the Interior and the Attorney General, have blatantly defied a High Court order requiring them to provide security for the EC to finalise the collation of results from three outstanding polling stations.“The Electoral Commission has…

On Friday 13th June, Israel unleashed attacks on nuclear infrastructures in Tehran and Natanz. The attack also eliminated some key Iranian military leaders, scientists and even representatives delegated for the talks with the US. The Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, justified the attacks claiming it was necessary to stop the threats Iran’s nuclear activities pose to his country. Iran has responded with a series of attacks on Tel Aviv, the industrial capital of Israel. Here is a brief insight into the escalating conflict between the two Middle Eastern countries.As we all know there are the ‘nuclear powers’ or simply countries that…

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has presented key updates on the implementation of President John Dramani Mahama’s education reforms at a mid-year performance briefing with the media on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Jubilee House. Below are six critical highlights from his presentation: Stakeholder-Driven Reform: The Minister revealed that the recently held National Education Forum attracted overwhelming participation, with over 2,000 reform proposals submitted by stakeholders. These suggestions, he said, are actively shaping the Ministry’s long-term policy direction. No-Fee-Stress Portal Usage Surges: Mr. Iddrisu announced that 129,000 student applicants have accessed the new “No-Fee-Stress” digital platform, which is designed…

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…