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DONATIONS UPDATE: Over GHS 8.6 Million and US$20,000 Raised for Children of August 6 Tragedy Victims
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DONATIONS UPDATE: Over GHS 8.6 Million and US$20,000 Raised for Children of August 6 Tragedy Victims

The Children’s Support Fund, established to provide long-term care and welfare for the children of victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash, has received significant financial contributions from institutions and individuals across the country. Between 23 September and 12 October 2025, a total of GHS 8,600,905.00 and US$20,000.00 has been donated to the Fund, reflecting the nation’s enduring spirit of compassion and solidarity in the face of tragedy. Among the latest contributors are: Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Kow Eduakwa Sam BOST Energies Bui Power Authority Energy Commission Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Israel Quarme Arye Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu Agencies of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Augustus Obuadum Tanoh ...
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Gov’t intensifying pension reforms to cover informal sector workers – Minister
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Gov’t intensifying pension reforms to cover informal sector workers – Minister

Government is intensifying efforts to integrate informal sector workers into voluntary pension schemes as part of broader reforms to secure dignified retirement for all Ghanaians. Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, said this at the Third Health Sector Occupational Pension Scheme Annual General Meeting in Accra. The meeting was held on the theme: “Strengthening Ghana’s Pension Ecosystem for Development and Retirement Security.” While there are more than 200,000 potential beneficiaries, only about 8,000 have been integrated into the scheme, highlighting the need for improved financial literacy and pension schemes among workers and employers to boost participation and compliance. Dr Pelpuo noted that the government was exploring flexible contri...
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NATIONAL SERVICE AUTHORITY EXTENDS ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2025/2026 SERVICE YEAR
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NATIONAL SERVICE AUTHORITY EXTENDS ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2025/2026 SERVICE YEAR

The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially announced an extension of the deadline for the ongoing online registration for the 2025/2026 national service enrollment . Originally scheduled to close on Wednesday, 15th October 2025, the registration period has now been extended to Monday, 27th October 2025. According to a statement released by the Authority, the decision to extend the deadline is intended to provide additional time for eligible graduates who, for various reasons, were unable to complete their registration within the initial timeframe. The NSA urged all prospective national service personnel to take advantage of the extension to finalize their registration processes before the new deadline. It further reminded applicants to access the registration portal exclu...
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NIA Establishes Help Desk to Support Prospective National Service Personnel with Ghana Card Verification
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NIA Establishes Help Desk to Support Prospective National Service Personnel with Ghana Card Verification

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the establishment of a dedicated Help Desk at the National Service Secretariat (NSS) Head Office, located at Airport, Accra, to assist prospective National Service Personnel (NSP) encountering challenges with Ghana Card verification on the registration portal. According to the NIA, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process for all eligible service personnel. The Help Desk will provide targeted assistance to applicants facing difficulties linking or verifying their Ghana Card details on the NSS platform. In addition, the Authority has set up a Personal Information Update Service Point at the same venue for applicants who may need to make corrections or updates to their perso...
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President Mahama Attends Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing
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President Mahama Attends Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing

President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, a high-level international forum jointly hosted by President Xi Jinping and UN Women. The two-day meeting, taking place from October 13–14, brings together Heads of State and Government from around the world to renew the spirit of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and to accelerate its implementation in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. This year’s gathering holds particular significance as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, which was also held in Beijing in 1995. While in China, President Mahama and his delegati...
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Ghana Publishing Company Partners with National Service Authority to Provide Emergency Gazette Services
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Ghana Publishing Company Partners with National Service Authority to Provide Emergency Gazette Services

The National Service Authority (NSA), in collaboration with the Ghana Publishing Company Limited, has announced the introduction of a special emergency gazette service desk at the NSA Head Office in Accra. The initiative, which takes effect from Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., aims to support national service personnel and prospective graduates who are facing challenges related to name discrepancies or require gazette publications as part of their National Service enrollment and documentation process. According to a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NSA, the move forms part of broader efforts to enhance convenience and efficiency in the registration and deployment processes for service personnel. Officials from the Ghana Publishing Company will ...
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HON. JOHN ABDULAI JINAPOR TO COMMISSION RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS IN CENTRAL GONJA DISTRICT
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HON. JOHN ABDULAI JINAPOR TO COMMISSION RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS IN CENTRAL GONJA DISTRICT

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), will on Saturday, 11th October 2025, officially commission a series of completed rural electrification projects in several communities within the Central Gonja District of the Savanna Region. The beneficiary communities include Zomlampe, Nikpegu, Torope, Dokope, Kpatinyan, Darivogupe, Bagpe, Dawunipe, Diwurupe, Larigbani, Mammudupe, Sankaupe, and Nyinyape. This development represents a major milestone in the Government’s ongoing efforts to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity under the National Electrification Scheme (NES). The initiative forms part of the broader national agenda to promote equitable energy access, enhance socio-...
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YEA Refutes Claims of 10-Month Salary Arrears, Clarifies Staff Payment Status
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YEA Refutes Claims of 10-Month Salary Arrears, Clarifies Staff Payment Status

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has dismissed media reports suggesting that about 300 of its staff nationwide have gone unpaid for ten months, describing the allegations as “factually inaccurate” and misleading. In a statement signed by Suadique Musah, Director of Corporate Affairs, the Agency clarified that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Malik Basintale, only assumed office in February 2025, making it impossible for him to have owed any staff salaries for ten months. According to the statement, upon taking office, Mr. Basintale inherited an existing payroll, which was presented to and approved by the YEA Board. Since then, all verified staff members captured on the official payroll have been paid consistently up to September 2025. “No individual whose name was duly verified a...
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Abduction of 89-year old woman- the case of Mrs. Martha Quaynor 
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Abduction of 89-year old woman- the case of Mrs. Martha Quaynor 

An 89-year-old retired Educationist, Mrs. Martha Quaynor, is alleged to have been abducted from her residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mallam, in Accra.  This follows series of family disagreements over her own properties and some members of her family. However, her abduction brings to forth issues of ageing, health concerns, and how rights of the aged are protected in the Ghanaian society. The abduction of the retired Educationist according to her nurse was led by a self-proclaimed Paramount Chief of Abola, Nii Kofi Tuadan III and Madam Mary Ann Nunoo, her daughter. Checks revealed that, Madam Mary Ann Nunoo, her daughter claims that, she wanted to take care of her mum (Mrs, Quaynor) herself, but this was not done in agreement with his brother Mr. Patrick Quaynor...
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Nursing and Midwifery Council Warns Student Nurses and Practitioners Over Unprofessional Social Media Conduct
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Nursing and Midwifery Council Warns Student Nurses and Practitioners Over Unprofessional Social Media Conduct

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana has expressed grave concern over the increasing trend of unprofessional behavior among student nurses, midwives, and practitioners on various social media platforms. In a statement issued by the Council, it noted that several disturbing videos and online publications have surfaced involving trainees, nurse assistants, and practicing nurses engaging in conduct that violates the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct governing the profession. The Council cited three major areas of concern, including: The misuse of nursing and midwifery uniforms in unauthorized social media content purporting to offer public education; The use of abusive and derogatory language towards leadership and other stakeholders; and The sharing of ...
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