The World Bank has projected a sharp increase in global fertiliser prices in 2026, raising concerns about rising food costs and potential threats to food security worldwide. In its latest Commodity Markets Outlook, the institution forecasts a 31% jump in fertiliser prices, reversing earlier declines. The surge is largely attributed to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted supply…
Ghana has introduced a nationwide lifeguarding initiative aimed at reducing drowning incidents and enhancing safety at beaches and other water bodies across the country. The programme, launched on April 14, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, is being spearheaded by the National Coordination Board for Drowning Prevention. It is supported by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and…
According to him, increasing investment in school facilities nationwide will help reduce pressure on the placement system and enhance access to quality secondary education. Speaking to candidates writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at Asawinso Senior High School on Monday, May 4, the Minister assured students that government remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition from junior high…
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana has called on the government to take urgent steps to resolve delays in teacher recruitment, after its petition was officially referred to the Ministry of Education Ghana. In a statement issued on April 28, the Association confirmed receiving communication from the Office of the President Ghana, dated April 21,…
The District Minister, Rev. Frank Oguase Adu, reinforced the message by reminding students that success depends on hard work, discipline, and faith. He urged them to take their studies seriously while maintaining a strong spiritual foundation, describing the BECE as a stepping stone to greater opportunities. Similarly, Associate Minister Rev. Ruth Adwoa Nyamekye encouraged students…
The Ghana Grid Company Limited has confirmed a major fire outbreak at its Akosombo Substation, causing power supply disruptions in parts of the country. In a statement issued on April 23, the company said the incident occurred around 2:01 p.m., affecting operations at the facility and interrupting electricity transmission across the national grid. GRIDCo noted that…
The group’s Full-Year 2025 analysis, based on Bank of Ghana data, estimates that the petroleum import bill reached about US$4.95 billion, up from US$4.63 billion the previous year. Refined product imports also climbed from 5.06 million metric tonnes in 2024 to 6.92 million metric tonnes in 2025. Petroleum products now account for about 30–32% of…
