Abena Osei-Asare questions 42% of GETFund resources allocated to Free SHS feeding programme

Member of Parliament (MP) for Atiwa East and former Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei-Asare, has raised concerns over the growing use of Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) resources to finance the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) feeding programme, warning that the practice risks undermining the Fund’s primary mandate of supporting educational infrastructure and development. Speaking during discussions on education…

Controller plans salary deductions of 4,000 public sector workers who still owe student loans

The Controller and Accountant General, Kwesi Agyei, has revealed that more than 4,000 public sector employees currently on the government payroll have outstanding debts owed to the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF). He said the Controller and Accountant General’s Department is collaborating with the SLTF to recover the loans through salary deductions in accordance with existing laws and regulations governing…

Honouring Rawlings: NDC headquarters to be named after Rawlings on his birthday

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in conjunction with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, is set to organise commemorative events to mark the 79th birthday of the party’s founder and former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings on Monday June 22, 2026. The theme for the commemoration is “From Revolution to Fourth Republic: The Rawlings Legacy.” The first event of the day…

Ga East Assembly reshapes road leading to Municipal Hospital after concerns raised by health workers

The Ga East Municipal Assembly has begun reshaping the deteriorated road leading to the Ga East Municipal Hospital following persistent concerns from health workers, patients, and residents about the condition of the stretch. The exercise, undertaken with the Assembly’s grader and other equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), is intended to improve access to the hospital while authorities…

‘I am the first in my family to receive formal Education’ — Sissala East MP shares inspiring story of perseverance

The Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Mohammed Issah Bataglia, has opened up about his extraordinary journey from a modest rural background to Parliament, revealing that he remains the first member of his family to receive formal education. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Personality Profile with Emefa Akosua Adeti, the lawmaker recounted how his late mother’s unwavering commitment to education…

World Cup 2026: South Africa grind out 1-1 draw against Czech Republic – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

South Africa showed resilience and character at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday as they fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic in their second Group A encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A composed penalty from Teboho Mokoena ensured the spoils were shared after an early Czech breakthrough. On the matchday, Czech…

Police arrest wanted car-snatching suspect; two accomplices killed in shootout

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a series of car-snatching robberies and vehicle thefts across the Ashanti Region. According to the Ghana Police Service in a Facebook post on Thursday, June 18, the suspect, William Opoku, also known as Father Blessing, was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation at Ahwiaa near Kumasi after investigators…

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