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Nii Mei, Naamei, and Honoured Elders, I respectfully acknowledge Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs authority as custodians of the stools, traditions, and collective heritage of the GaDangme people. I pray that my call to GARHC to issue a binding and indivisible Instruction mandating the use of Stool Language in GadaŊme palaces, be seen as strong advocacy, or shared concern and responsibility for the future of our culture. If we are committed to preserving and strengthening GaDangme identity, then the protection of our language must occupy a central place in our cultural priorities and engagements. Language is the vessel through…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has held an engagement session with taxpayers at the Airport View Hotel to explain recent Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms, outline key changes introduced under the new Act, and respond to questions and concerns from stakeholders.The session also served as a platform to brief taxpayers on transitional measures designed to ensure a smooth and effective implementation of the reforms.The engagement was chaired by the Area Director for Accra West, Ms. Anna Attuah, and featured presentations by resource persons Mr. Kingsley Konadu, Mr. Lawrence Hotsonyame, and Mr David Quarcoopome, who provided detailed explanations and clarifications on…

The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) is showing clear signs of recovery following a series of operational, financial and infrastructural reforms implemented by its current management.Speaking in an interview on the Morning Show on Class 91.3 FM on Wednesday, January 14, the Managing Director (MD) of GPCL, Nana Kwasi Boatey, revealed that when management assumed office in March, the company was in deep financial distress and unable to pay even a single month’s staff salaries.He noted that critical national printing assignments, including the Budget of Ghana, had been outsourced to private firms due to the company’s lack of digital printing…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seventeen police officers, including two senior officers, in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty.The promotions were announced on 14th January 2026.The elevation acknowledges the officers’ distinguished performance, particularly their commitment to operational excellence, discipline, and service to the nation.The move is part of the Ghana Police Service’s broader effort to motivate personnel who demonstrate integrity and outstanding commitment in the line of duty.IGP Yohuno, joined by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the promoted officers, urging them to view their new ranks…

Ghana and Canada are exploring the possibility of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labour mobility as part of efforts to curb illegal immigration and promote safe, orderly and regular migration.Ghana travel guideThis was discussed during a meeting between the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, and Canada’s Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.The bilateral talks focused on immigration, migration management and broader cooperation between the two countries, with particular emphasis on addressing the risks associated with irregular migration.Mr Quayson praised the long-standing cordial relations between Ghana and…

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Emmanuel Victor Smith, has clarified that the temporary suspension announced by American authorities does not apply to non-immigrant visas issued to Ghanaians.The clarification follows growing public concern after the US government announced plans to temporarily halt immigrant visa processing for citizens of several countries.Ghana is among 75 countries listed in the directive, alongside Nigeria and other nations across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.According to Ambassador Smith, the policy has been misinterpreted in some quarters, particularly among individuals planning short-term travel to the United States.He explained that business and tourism visas (B1 and…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has opened applications for the recruitment of 200 commission-based revenue collectors as part of efforts to strengthen revenue mobilisation and improve funding for critical city services.The recruitment, announced on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, forms part of a broader institutional strategy to tighten accountability in local revenue collection while expanding the Assembly’s human resource base to improve compliance across the metropolis.Disclosing this, the Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, Gilbert Nii Ankrah, said applicants would be required to meet a bonding condition involving two guarantors.He explained that one guarantor must be a salaried worker, while…

The Presidency is set to roll out a new Government Accountability Series aimed at strengthening transparency and public engagement in governance.The inaugural session of the series will be hosted by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who is also the Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese in the Central Region.The event is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and will be presented by the Presidency Communications team.According to information from the Presidency, the Government Accountability Series is designed to provide regular briefings on government policies, programmes, and performance, while offering the public an…

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has congratulated the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, on her election as Chair of the Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.In a congratulatory letter issued on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, the Speaker described Professor Amfo’s elevation as a testament to her distinguished leadership in higher education governance and her international academic credentials built over more than two decades.“Your assumption of this high office bears testimony to your stellar leadership in higher education governance, and your enviable international credentials as a celebrated academic with more than two…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has ordered a comprehensive audit of all health facilities in the Oti Region as part of efforts to strengthen service delivery and safeguard patient safety.The directive, shared on Facebook by the ministry on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, requires the Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Korku Awoonor, to constitute a technical working group to assess the structural integrity, operational capacity, and overall productivity of health facilities in the region.The order was issued during a two-day management retreat of the Ministry of Health and forms part of the government’s broader agenda to…