AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGhana-Jamaica Diplomacy: President John Dramani Mahama is in Jamaica for a four-day state visit, holding high-level talks with Prime Minister Andrew Holness and touring the Bob Marley Museum as both sides push trade, investment, cultural and education exchanges. Parliament & Tourism: Speaker Alban Bagbin announced the “Visit Ghana” brand will feature on Sunderland AFC jerseys in the 2026/27 Premier League season, backed by private investors to boost Ghana’s tourism visibility. Border Security: Ghana’s Immigration Service launched an EU-funded SHIFT project steering committee to strengthen and harmonise integrated border management across West Africa. Public Finance Watch: A new Value for Money Office is meant to safeguard projects like the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, but critics say it’s not yet fully operational. Economy & Trade: Ghana recorded a GHC148.3bn trade surplus in 2025, with gold dominating exports. Health: Hepatitis B is linked to about 75% of liver cancer cases in Ghana, with calls to decentralise treatment. Road Safety: A major crash at Birimso Bridge has blocked the Accra-Kumasi highway, with diversions in place. Sports & Culture: Ghana’s football legend Mohammed Polo says the country’s football issues are technical, not administrative; meanwhile, London’s “Ghana Party in the Park” saw a stampede after overcrowding, with multiple injuries reported.
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