Author: Constance Awunor
In the rural communities of Apinkra, Behenase, Nuaso and Kokrobikro in the Bosomtwe District, accessing advanced medical care is often as difficult as the emergencies that require it. Poor road conditions turn every referral into a risky and exhausting journey for both caregivers and newborns. At St. Mary’s Anglican Clinic, where many residents rely on maternal and newborn services, these challenges have long been a daily reality. When Margaret Ako Tsakle was posted to the facility in 2016, she worked as the sole midwife handling deliveries, complications, and emergency referrals, sometimes while caring for her own infant. But the most…
Warner Bros has revealed the long-awaited cast list for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Making their debut in Middle-earth will be One Day’s Leo Woodall, Fifty Shades of Grey actor Jamie Dornan and English actress Kate Winslet. The cast announcement was made by Warner Bros at this year’s CinemaCon presentation, which brings together studios and cinema executives for a first look at upcoming productions. The film is due to be released in cinemas next year. The movie, which will be directed by Andy Serkis, will follow Aragorn’s early journey to find Gollum to keep the Ring’s…
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso, who has been re-elected for another five-year term. The ceremony, scheduled for Thursday morning, will bring together several African heads of state and high-level dignitaries to mark the official start of President Sassou N’Guesso’s new mandate. Mahama’s trip comes just a day after he launched his flagship Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa on April 15. His presence at the inauguration underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations across the continent, particularly with countries in Central Africa. President Mahama is expected…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has announced extended operating hours at selected offices nationwide as part of efforts to improve service delivery and increase public access. The new schedule will take effect from May 4, 2026, and forms part of broader reforms aimed at modernising the Authority’s operations and responding to growing demand for more flexible service hours. The initiative also supports the government’s 24-hour economy agenda, which seeks to boost productivity and make public services more accessible and convenient. Under the new arrangement, 15 DVLA offices will operate daily services until 10:00 pm through a structured two-shift system.…
African central bank governors are calling for a major overhaul of the global debt system, warning that current frameworks are failing to address the continent’s mounting economic pressures. Speaking at the African Consultative Group meeting hosted by the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, urged urgent reforms to better support vulnerable economies. He emphasised the need for a more effective and responsive debt architecture, including a fit-for-purpose Low Income Country Debt Sustainability Framework and faster, more tailored implementation of the IMF’s Three Pillar Approach for countries already in or at…
The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has stressed that a justice system without reliable data cannot effectively assess or manage its own performance. Speaking after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ghana Statistical Service and the Judicial Service of Ghana, he described the agreement as a major step toward strengthening data-driven governance in the country. According to him, integrating the judiciary into Ghana’s national data coordination framework will significantly improve justice delivery. “With better administrative data from the courts, we can track case backlogs with precision, improve how judicial resources are deployed, strengthen transparency, and build…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with the deadly robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus that claimed the life of footballer Daniel Frimpong. In an official statement, police confirmed that the suspects believed to include the gang leader and an accomplice were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation. Authorities also revealed that one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries during a confrontation with police and is currently receiving treatment under armed guard. “The Police have arrested the gang leader and one other suspect in connection with the robbery incident,” the statement said. It further noted…
It is not unusual for US President Donald Trump to face criticism from Catholic leaders, particularly over his hardline immigration policies, which have long drawn condemnation from sections of the Church hierarchy. However, a more unusual and broader wave of criticism has emerged in recent days, following Trump’s public attack on Pope Leo and his sharing of an AI-generated image depicting himself in a Christ-like form. For months, tensions have existed between the Catholic hierarchy in the United States and more right-leaning lay Catholics who have generally supported Trump. But the latest backlash particularly over the Iran war and Trump’s…
Company executives across the tech industry are increasingly linking artificial intelligence adoption to workforce reductions, pointing to both efficiency gains from AI tools and the heavy cost of investing in AI infrastructure. Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, is among the firms reflecting this broader shift as companies reassess staffing levels while scaling up AI-driven operations. Industry leaders say the growing use of AI systems is reducing the need for employees in certain roles, while simultaneously driving massive spending on AI infrastructure that is forcing companies to cut costs elsewhere, including headcount. The trend comes as technology firms commit…
Guinness Ghana has announced a significant boost to its support for the Ghana music industry, unveiling an enhanced prize package for the Album/EP of the Year category at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). Beginning with the 27th edition of the awards in 2026, the winner of the prestigious category will receive a cash prize of GH¢100,000, marking one of the most substantial corporate rewards attached to a TGMA category in recent years. In addition to the cash award, the winning artiste will benefit from production support for a music video for their next project, as well as curated business…