Author: Savio

President John Dramani Mahama has launched Ghana’s new e-Visa platform, describing the initiative as a transformative step towards improving service delivery, strengthening border security, promoting trade, tourism and positioning Ghana as a leading digital destination in Africa. Speaking at the launch in Accra, President Mahama announced that all holders of African passports travelling to Ghana for business will apply for a visa exclusively through the new online platform, discontinuing the previous visa-on-arrival system and replaced with this new visa regime. According to the President, the initiative forms part of a broader continental integration vision aimed at reconnecting Africans and...

The Ag. Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, Mrs. Doreen Annan, has called for deliberate empowerment of women and girls as central actors in peacebuilding and efforts toward a gun-violence-free society. Speaking at the 2026 International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament Empowerment Seminar in Accra under the theme, “Women and Girls as Agents for Peace and Disarmament: From Awareness to Action for a Peaceful and Gun Violence-Free Ghana”, she highlighted that women and children continue to bear the greatest burden of gun-related violence, making their participation in prevention and response strategies essential. Mrs. Annan stressed that...

The Chairman of the Civil Service Council, Dr Lawrence Akanweeke Kannae, has commended the Ministry of the Interior for its punctuality and dedication to work, describing it as a key attribute for delivering on Government’s mandate. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to the Ministry in Accra, Dr Kannae said time is critical in every endeavour and stressed that the Civil Service remains the main vehicle for executing the Government’s Resetting Agenda. He explained that such visits allow the Council to understand the work of ministries, assess operations on the ground, and identify areas for service improvement. The Council reaffirmed...

The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 27th   May 2026, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country. Signed MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK (MP) MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR Issued this day, the 15th of May,...

A new chapter in gaming regulation and responsible digital innovation was launched as the Gaming Commission of Ghana officially inaugurated its 20th Anniversary celebrations under the theme, “Honouring Our Past, Innovating Our Future in a Digital World.” Delivering the keynote address, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey-Terlabi, described the anniversary as a moment of reflection and renewed responsibility for both government and regulators to safeguard the integrity of the gaming sector. “The theme is both timely and instructive. It reminds us that effective regulation must be rooted in history, responsive to present realities, and adaptive to...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on Ghanaians and institutions to strictly comply with fire safety laws to cut down the number of fires and prevent the loss of lives and properties across the country. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting in Accra with the Bank of Ghana Collateral Registry Department and the Ghana National Fire Service, the Minister said compliance is key to the successful rollout of the newly launched Automated Fire Safety Compliance System, known as AFCAS. He explained that AFCAS stands for the Automated Fire Safety Compliance System, a digital platform introduced...