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Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, has pushed back strongly against persistent accusations linking his country to illegal small-scale mining, locally known as galamsey. The diplomat says it is unjust to associate China and its citizens with a crisis that, according to him, is rooted in Ghana’s own internal failures.Speaking at a media engagement at his residence in Accra on Thursday, June 19, Ambassador Defa dismissed claims that Chinese nationals are the principal actors in the illegal mining business. He argued instead that local actors are the ones enabling and perpetuating the crisis.“I don’t understand why when people…

Joseph Boakye Danquah is a former NPP parliamentary aspirant for Subin constituency Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for Subin constituency, Joseph Boakye Danquah, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for what he termed as a demonstrable commitment to put Ghana on a good footing, just 6 months into his governance.According to the politician and tax accountant, President Mahama has indicated that he wants to indeed solve problems.Sharing his thoughts on a wide range of issues bothering on Ghana politics, JB Danquah stated that, he is impressed by the initiatives the NDC has rolled out since it took power…

The Keta-Akatsi Catholic Diocese in the Volta Region has commemorated the 33rd World Day of the Sick with a heartwarming celebration that recognised and honoured exemplary health professionals within its jurisdiction. The event, which took place at the Cuniberto Catholic Clinic and Maternity Home in Lume, Akatsi South District, was marked by inspiring speeches, prayers, and the presentation of awards to distinguished health workers for their outstanding commitment to healthcare delivery. The World Day of the Sick, instituted by the Catholic Church, is an annual observance dedicated to praying for the sick and those who care for them. It also…

I am still trying to recover from my obstreperous conniption over the fact that Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong would actually stand in the middle of the Asante-Mampong Municipality, the very township of my birth, scarcely a year after his own in another place and town, and so cavalierly presume to insult the intelligence of not only the good people of the globally renowned Silver Stool, only second to the Asanteman Golden Stool, by peevishly and rather insolently disparaging and impugning the credibility of unarguably the most strategically instrumental party stalwart behind the two resonant consecutive electoral success stories of the…

Brigadier General Emmanuel W. Ntem, the Commissioner General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, has led a high-level delegation to the Volta Region as part of efforts to assess and strengthen Ghana’s border management systems.The visit included inspections of key border points, notably the Aflao Barrier and other critical locations along the country’s eastern frontier.The delegation evaluated the current state of infrastructure, security presence, and challenges associated with unapproved routes and informal crossings.The visit also provided an opportunity for broader discussions on regional development, infrastructure improvement, and national security priorities related to border governance.Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, during…

Teenage pregnancy in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region has seen a significant decline, with the rate dropping from 12.49 per cent in 2021 to 7.79 per cent in 2024, according to the District Health Director, Timothy Mahama. Speaking at a training organised by the Volta Regional Department of Gender in Akatsi North District for the Chiefs, Queen mothers, traditional leaders and religious leaders in the Ave Traditional Area on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Mr. Mahama noted that the improvement marks a notable shift from previous years when the district ranked among the highest in teenage pregnancy cases…

THE STARK REALITYThe exodus continues unabated -Afrikan youth—representing 65% of the continent’s 1.4 billion population—are not leaving for adventure but for survival.In 2024, over 146,000 young Afrikans were intercepted attempting dangerous crossings to Europe, while 2,452 perished in the Mediterranean Sea alone.- IOM Missing Migrants Project.Another 1,180 died crossing the Sahara Desert between January 2020 and May 2024, making the desert crossing twice as deadly as the sea route.- UNRIC Migration Report.The numbers tell a devastating story:72 million Afrikan youth lack education, employment, or training opportunities.- ILO 2023 Report.Meanwhile, the continent that holds 60% of the world’s arable land and…

The German Development Cooperation in collaboration with DTRT Apparel and the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), has officially launched the Signs of Success project in Accra.The initiative aims to expand inclusive employment opportunities in Ghana’s textile and apparel sector by equipping 220 persons with hearing impairment with practical skills in garment factory equipment operations.Up to 200 trainees are expected to transition into full-time employment at DTRT’s production facilities in Accra and Tema.The project is supported by the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” which operates under ‘Invest for Jobs’, an initiative of the German Federal Ministry…

Dr Stephen Amoah is a Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso Members of TESCON have condemned comments made by the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, in which he claimed that Christians can never vote for a Muslim to become President of Ghana.At a press conference held on Saturday, June 21, TESCON members from the SD Dombo University (SDDU expressed displeasure with the MP’s remarks, describing then as divisive and unbefitting of a senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The group cited the results of the recent NPP presidential primaries, where Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a Muslim, emerged…

The Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media showing a man obstructing police officers in the line of duty and issuing threats against the Ghana Police Service. The police, in a statement, said that in a separate video, the same individual whose identity is yet to be confirmed is heard making threatening remarks directed at the Police. According to the Command, these actions are criminal and threaten public order. “These actions not only constitute offences under Ghanaian law but also undermine the authority of the Police and pose a threat to public…