Source: Caleb Ahinwakah The Government of Grenada has announced its intention to recruit Ghanaian nurses and allied health professionals to help address a critical shortage of health workers in the Caribbean nation. The move aligns with Ghana’s Work Abroad Programme aimed at creating more job opportunities for skilled professionals. This was disclosed during the inaugural Ghana–Grenada political consultation in Accra, led by Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, who is on a three-day state visit. The visit is expected to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries in key areas, including health, education, climate change, trade, and investment. Grenada’s Minister…
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Source: GFA Matchday Six of the Premier League produced renewed momentum for some of the league’s powerhouses, with Hearts of Oak keeping pace at the top, Aduana FC rediscovering their away form and Bechem United finally breaking their winless spell, the race for supremacy is heating up fast. Berekum Chelsea 0-2 Hearts of Oak Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways with a commanding 2-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park, ending a two-game winless run and maintaining their unbeaten start to the season. The Phobians, who came into the fixture unbeaten in their last nine meetings…
Source: BBC Harry Maguire’s late header secured Manchester United’s first win at Anfield in nearly a decade and inflicted Liverpool’s fourth successive defeat. Cody Gakpo’s strike with 12 minutes left looked like it would end Liverpool’s losing streak, only for Maguire to head beyond Liverpool keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili six minutes from time. Gakpo scored from close range after earlier hitting the woodwork three times, but Ruben Amorim’s side continued to press forward, with Maguire providing a dramatic finale. United stunned Liverpool by taking the lead inside two minutes, although it was a moment shrouded in controversy, referee Michael Oliver letting…
Source: Lawrence Degraft Baidoo Asante Kotoko’s hope of playing in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup hit a snag on Sunday, October 19, following their defeat to Wydad Athletic Club. The Moroccan outfit struck early in the second half to pick up a narrow win at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg encounter of the second preliminary round. Kotoko had a great start to the game as they were able to neutralise the attack of Wydad while also creating a few chances of their own. Despite their encouraging start to the game, the Porcupine Warriors were unable to unsettle…
Source: Clara Seshie The Sakumono District Police Command in the Tema West Municipality has arrested three men in connection with a shooting and trespassing incident at the Celebrity Golf Club area in Sakumono, Greater Accra. The suspects have been identified as Abubakar Mohammed, aged 28, Eric Asare, aged 23, and Felix Darko, aged 48. They were picked up by police following a reported disturbance at a construction site within the vicinity of the popular golf club on Saturday, October 18. According to a police statement issued by the Police on Sunday, October 19, “Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects, who…
Source: Myjoyonline.com The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that it is actively pursuing several corruption-related cases in court as the legal year resumes, with additional prosecutions expected before the end of 2025. In a Facebook post on Sunday evening, the anti-graft body said it is currently prosecuting a number of cases on behalf of the public and hinted that “more cases will be filed in the last quarter of the year.” The OSP also revealed that seven individuals were convicted earlier this year through plea bargains, underscoring what it described as steady progress in its mandate to…
National Politics Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Techiman and the Bono East Region to ignore what he described as lies and propaganda by other aspirants aimed at discrediting former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Speaking during Dr Bawumia’s campaign visit to Techiman on Saturday, the MP said the former Vice President’s committed service to the party, experience, impact in government, and strong personal values make him the most suitable candidate to lead the NPP to victory in the 2028 elections. Mr Korsah noted that despite…
Source: Myjoyonline.com The Central Planning Committee of the 2025 Hogbetsotso Festival has announced that the Akwamuhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, will be the Guest of Honour at this year’s celebration, a historic gesture aimed at deepening ties between the Anlo and Akwamu traditional states. Held under the theme “Building Bridges: From a Common History to a Common Destiny,” the 2025 edition of the Hogbetsotso Festival will run from October 25 to November 3, 2025, with the Grand Durbar taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Anloga, the traditional capital of the Anlo State. The invitation to the Akwamuhene was…
A major storm is brewing following reports that the Attorney General (AG) has directed the Madina District Court to discontinue the prosecution of the individual standing trial for the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. The directive, which effectively discharges the accused person, has drawn furious condemnation from civil society groups, who describe the action as a “clear obstruction of justice” and a profound blow to accountability in the country. ‘A Sad and Shameful Day’ for Press Freedom In a sharply worded public statement titled “JUSTICE FOR AHMED SUALE”, the pressure group Economic Fighters League (EFL) vehemently condemned the…
Source: Myjoyonline.com The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it has received financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance for the payment of salaries owed to the remaining 6,249 teachers who were recruited in 2024. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 16, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the GES said the clearance will enable it to complete all the necessary administrative processes to ensure that the affected teachers receive their due salaries. “The Ghana Education Service (GES) announces that financial clearance has been granted for the payment of salaries of the remaining six…