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A tragic incident has hit the community of Ngyiresia near Sekondi, as two of the sixteen individuals injured in a fire outbreak have died from their injuries. The fire occurred on Saturday, May 18, around 4 pm, and was caused by leaking premix fuel igniting from a nearby fish smoking …

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has disciplined its security personnel who were seen in a video involved in a conflict with officers from the Ghana Immigration Service. This information was shared in a press release dated May 15, 2024, and signed by Abena Serwah Opoku Fosu, the Marketing …

Ghana’s art scene has been brightened by the incredible talent of a one-year-old prodigy, Ace Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who has officially been recognized as the Guinness World Record’s (GWR) Youngest Male Artist. This impressive milestone was reached just a few months after Ace Liam first attempted to break the …

Melinda French Gates, a leading figure in global philanthropy, announced on Monday her resignation as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a role she has held since its inception in 2000. Since its founding, the foundation has disbursed nearly $78 billion in grants over almost 25 years. The …

A young woman’s body was discovered drowned under mysterious circumstances in the Upper Manya Krobo district of the Eastern Region. The locals found her body floating near the shore of River Afram in the Akotoe community. Witnesses quickly informed community elders, who, along with a group, returned the following morning …

Richard “Rick” Slayman, aged 62, has died two months after becoming the first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) confirmed. Mr. Slayman, who was suffering from end-stage kidney disease, underwent the groundbreaking procedure in March. However, there is no indication that his death …

In Pantang, the Ghanaian SWAT police recently conducted a raid that led to the apprehension of five individuals suspected of being land guards. The operation, characterized by its unexpected intensity, saw the full force of the Ghana Police descending on the area. During the operation, a robust figure dressed in …

Zoomlion Ghana Limited’s Communications Manager, Ernest Morgan Acquah, disclosed that 70% of waste in Accra is collected, with the remaining 30% left uncollected. He clarified that major waste management companies, including Zoomlion, are responsible for collecting 80% of the waste, while local tricycle operators, known as “Aboboyaa,” collect the remaining …

A man has been apprehended in New Juaben South, located in the Eastern Region, for attempting to register twice during the ongoing voter registration exercise. The suspect had previously registered in September 2023 but tried to re-register at the Electoral Commission (EC) office on Wednesday, May 8, 2023. The system …

Société Générale, the French bank, has categorically dismissed rumors suggesting its withdrawal from Ghana’s banking sector, labeling them as unfounded speculation. The bank clarified that it is undergoing a restructuring of its operations to better align with international market dynamics. During the 44th Annual General Meeting, Société Générale’s Managing Director, …