Month: January 2026

Inflation: The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has attributed Ghana’s sharp decline in inflation to sustained fiscal and monetary discipline, improved food supply conditions, and enhanced coordination among key state institutions. According to the Governor, the gains recorded in the economy over the past year were the result of deliberate, […]

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has officially opened applications for its Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) Access Course, providing an important pathway for qualified graduates seeking admission into medical school. The Access Course is designed to prepare candidates for entry into the Graduate Entry Medical Programme, which allows individuals with science-based undergraduate […]

The Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District has successfully conducted a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) exercise for onchocerciasis, marking a significant public health milestone with the introduction of Moxidectin, a newly piloted drug aimed at accelerating the elimination of the disease in endemic communities. The exercise was spearheaded by the District Health Directorate under the Ghana […]

Venezuela: The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic following a dramatic, weeks-long pursuit, escalating Washington’s enforcement of sanctions targeting Venezuela’s oil trade. The tanker, now operating under the name Marinera and previously known as Bella-1, was intercepted by U.S. forces for alleged violations of U.S. economic sanctions. The U.S. […]

Ken Ofori Atta Detained by ICE in the US: The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly taken former Ghanaian Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, into custody over questions surrounding his current immigration status in the United States. This development was disclosed in a public notice issued on January 7 by his […]