Author: Constance Awunor

The National Health Insurance Authority (National Health Insurance Authority) has suspended three credentialed pharmacies from the National Health Insurance Scheme after uncovering suspected fraudulent and abusive claims. In a press statement posted on its official X page, the Authority said the decision followed a routine claims verification exercise under the National Health Insurance Scheme (National Health Insurance Scheme). The exercise identified possible irregularities linked to billing and the use of public funds. The NHIA stated that the suspension is part of efforts to protect the integrity of the scheme and safeguard public resources. It added that monitoring of accredited providers…

Samuel Owusu has called for stronger private sector partnerships and sustained international support to help Ghana fight illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. Speaking at the 11th Annual UN Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals in New York City, the West Africa Head of Mission for the Pan-African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission and Country Director of the International Association of World Peace Advocates said illegal mining continues to damage Ghana’s environment and water bodies. According to him, galamsey has become a major national problem that is affecting rivers, farmlands, and public health in…

Black Starlets coach Prosper Narteh Ogum says his team is ready to compete strongly at the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana is returning to the tournament for the first time since 2017, when the team finished second in Gabon. The Black Starlets have been drawn in a difficult Group D with hosts Algeria, defending champions Senegal, and South Africa. Ghana will open its campaign against Algeria later today at the Mohammed VI Football Academy. The match kicks off at 19:00 GMT. Speaking ahead of the game, Ogum said his players are united and determined to perform well. “This…

President John Dramani Mahama says the government will no longer grant automatic tax waivers for imported medical equipment. According to him, institutions that import specialised medical equipment can still apply for tax relief. However, each application will now go through individual assessment. Mr. Mahama announced the policy on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during the commissioning of a new PET CT scan facility at the Sweden-Ghana Medical Centre in Accra. The President made the remarks after operators of the facility appealed for tax concessions. He explained that the government had ended the system of blanket tax exemptions. Mr. Mahama said requests…

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-level meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump landed in the Chinese capital aboard Air Force One and received a formal welcome from Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng. The visit marks Trump’s first trip to China since 2017. The two leaders are expected to discuss several major issues during the two-day meeting. Key topics include trade tariffs, technology competition, the ongoing Iran conflict, and US relations with Taiwan. Trump had planned to visit China earlier in March. However, the trip was postponed due to the conflict involving the US, Israel,…

More than 1,000 passengers aboard a UK-operated cruise ship have been temporarily prevented from disembarking in France after dozens of people fell ill with a gastrointestinal illness. French health authorities in Bordeaux confirmed that 49 individuals on the Ambition cruise ship had reported symptoms linked to the illness. Three passengers have since been isolated in their cabins as a precaution. Officials also clarified that there is no indication the outbreak is connected to a separate hantavirus incident reported on another cruise ship. According to Ambassador Cruise Line, the vessel currently carries 1,187 passengers and 514 crew members. The company said…

The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama has on Monday, the 12th day of May, 2026 assented to the recently passed Legal Education Bill into law. This obviously marks a significant step towards reforming legal education and expanding access to aspiring lawyers. Yet, beyond the legislative victory lies a deeper truth: no meaningful freedom or progress is ever achieved without the sacrifices and dedication of selfless individuals. For years, concerns about limited access to legal education in Ghana sparked debate among students, educators and policymakers. Many qualified candidates were denied the opportunity to pursue professional legal…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has withdrawn GH¢19.06 billion from the domestic money market through its latest 14-day bill auction, as part of ongoing efforts to manage excess liquidity in the financial system. Results from Tender 861, conducted on May 11, 2026, showed that the short-term instruments were allotted at a weighted average discount rate of 10.4579%, translating into an effective yield of about 10.50% over the investment period. According to the auction results, bids were submitted within a range of 10.40% to 10.49%, with successful allocations largely falling within the same band. The significant liquidity absorption highlights the central…

Ghanaian football fans across the country will be able to follow all matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup live after the government secured television broadcast rights for the tournament, supported by an ongoing fundraising initiative. The announcement was made by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, during a ceremony where contributions towards the Black Stars’ World Cup preparations were highlighted. At the event, GCB Bank donated GH¢5 million to support the national team’s fundraising campaign, adding to growing private sector involvement in Ghana’s build-up to the global tournament. Mr. Adams explained that a combination of government support…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested an additional suspect in an ongoing child trafficking investigation that has already resulted in the rescue of two children. The latest suspect, identified as Lucinda Naomi Otchere, a midwife and head of the maternity and labour ward at Trust Mother and Child Hospital in Osu, is alleged to have played a role in a wider trafficking network under investigation. According to police, preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect allegedly received a missing seven-year-old girl from another suspect, Janet Larbi, and paid GH¢20,000 to facilitate the transaction. Investigators further allege that Lucinda Naomi Otchere later…