Author: Constance Awunor

Residents of Alajo in Accra are calling for urgent action to clear waste left behind by the recent floods, warning that the growing heaps of refuse could lead to disease outbreaks and worsen future flooding. The appeal comes days after heavy rains on Monday, June 29, caused widespread flooding across parts of the capital. Heaps of refuse, damaged furniture, soaked household items and goods recovered from flooded shops remain piled along roads and in front of homes. Residents say the slow pace of waste collection is delaying efforts to restore normal life in the community. They also fear that fresh…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has extended the deadline for filing second-quarter taxes and May 2026 statutory returns following the recent floods that disrupted business activities in Accra and surrounding areas. The extension was approved by the Commissioner-General to provide relief to businesses and taxpayers affected by the heavy rains. Under Ghana’s tax calendar, returns for Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), and Communications Service Tax (CST) were originally due on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The GRA has now extended the deadline to Monday, July 6, 2026. In a…

The Government of Ghana has condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa and called for a full investigation and the swift arrest of those responsible. In a statement issued on July 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it received with “profound shock and sadness” reports of the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Bashiru Isak in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. According to the Ministry, Mr Isak was killed on Monday, June 30, during anti-immigrant demonstrations linked to ongoing xenophobic attacks. The Government described the killing as a senseless act of violence and strongly condemned the growing wave of xenophobic…

The Ghana Meteorological Department (GMet) says no severe rainfall is expected across the country on Thursday, July 2, despite concerns circulating on social media. The forecast comes after heavy rains earlier this week caused widespread flooding and disruption in several parts of Ghana. Mostly Cloudy Conditions Expected Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, meteorologist Fred Cudjoe said Thursday’s weather will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of light rain in some areas. He added that some parts of the country are also expected to experience periods of sunshine during the afternoon. “For today, we are anticipating it to be…

The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢350 million to support emergency flood relief and mitigation efforts following the recent floods that affected several parts of Ghana. The funds were transferred from the Contingency Fund to the National Disaster Management Committee after President John Dramani Mahama directed the Ministry to mobilise resources for the response. Funds Approved by Parliament According to the Ministry, the withdrawal was made in line with Article 177 of the 1992 Constitution. Before releasing the funds, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson obtained approval from Parliament through its Finance Committee. After the approval, the Minister instructed the…

Questions continue to surround a plane crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper after Chinese authorities released only limited information about the incident four days later. The crash killed the pilot, who was the only person on board, and injured 13 others. It occurred just a few kilometres from Zhongnanhai, the headquarters of China’s Communist Party. Limited Official Information Chinese state media has provided only a brief statement on the crash. A 60-word report published by the state-owned Beijing Daily confirmed the basic facts but gave no explanation for how the aircraft entered one of the world’s most tightly controlled airspaces. The…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the salary of an interdicted teacher at Bole Senior High School over alleged sexual misconduct involving a student. The decision comes after the teacher allegedly absconded from duty following the incident. According to GES, the teacher failed to return to work after the allegation emerged. As a result, the Service suspended his salary and reported the case to the Ghana Police Service for his arrest and investigation. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, July 1, Director-General of GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, said the Service is working closely with the Police to ensure…

An unidentified body has been recovered at Alogboshie following the heavy rains and flooding that hit parts of Accra earlier this week. The body was found on Wednesday, July 1, after floodwaters receded in sections of the community. The cause of death has not yet been established. However, the discovery comes days after Monday’s downpour caused widespread flooding across the capital. The body remained at the scene as of Wednesday, awaiting the arrival of police officers with a body bag to transport it to the mortuary. The latest discovery adds to the growing human toll from the floods. The Ghana…

GHANET President Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin said Ghana’s supply of oral and blood-based HIV test kits is expected to last only until the end of July. He made the disclosure in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA). The test kits are essential for diagnosing HIV. They are also critical in emergency care and for pregnant women to help prevent mother-to-child transmission. Ortsin warned that a shortage would reduce access to testing and leave more HIV infections undetected. “Shortages mean fewer people can be tested, increasing the risk of undetected HIV infections,” he said. He added that delayed diagnosis could…

Paradise, an entertainment enthusiast and event hype man, has sparked widespread debate on social media after making a series of allegations about his past relationship with influencer and entrepreneur Adjoa Tee during a TikTok Live session. According to Paradise, his relationship with Adjoa Tee was marked by incidents that left him feeling disrespected and sidelined. Speaking during the livestream, he alleged that Adjoa Tee would openly entertain other men while expecting him to keep their relationship a secret. He claimed there were occasions when she informed him that another man would be visiting her and instructed him to pretend to…