it is that time of the year when people generally attempt to improve upon conduct and performance. They do so through new year resolutions.

One indicator that the resolutions are necessary can be deduced from the reality that not only do individuals resolve to do well, but behavioural experts offer valuable suggestions to help the determined to live up to such promises.

New year resolutions tend to be positive and imply a quest for acceptable behaviour. 

Vendors of national flags at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra say they sold more Ghanaian flags in 2025 than they did in 2024 because of institutional patronage.

According to them, the national flag saw steady sales largely from hotels, fuel stations, garages, drinking spots, eateries and other institutions which hoisted the national colours on their premises.

Women’s mental and emotional renewal as a driver for national productivity was the main focus at the 6th Renewed Woman conference held under the theme "Recharge" at Labone in Greater Accra,

Over 700 attendees were at the event which featured media personality, Nana Ama McBrown, as the guest speaker. 

Various elements, including a session with clinical psychologist Dr. Abra Dziedorm, anchored the message of recharge.

The Founder and leader of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has sparked public debate after openly criticising what he described as the growing culture of extravagant weddings, urging couples to place financial readiness above elaborate ceremonies.

The holidays have come and gone, but for many of us, the aftermath has left us feeling less than our best.

Between the endless parties, rich food and late nights, it's no wonder we feel out of sorts. If you're the type to make New Year's resolutions, we encourage you to take a look at your habits and make a commitment to getting back into a healthy routine, and start 2026 off right.

The Ghana Police Service deserves commendation for its growing vigilance in monitoring social media and acting decisively on posts that expose abuse, particularly child abuse and domestic violence.

In a digital era where social media is often criticised for spreading misinformation and sensationalism, the Police have demonstrated that that social media platforms can also be powerful tools for justice and public protection.

Ready-to-wear tie-dye outfits were the most sought-after clothing during the Christmas season, surpassing popular Ankara and Kente fabrics. 

Across major markets and pop-up stalls in the city, vendors  The Mirror spoke to said that it was the choice.

They noted that sales were boosted by visitors from the diaspora and the Detty December vibe, with pretty good sales from both local buyers and visitors from abroad.

A (wo) man is their mindset. The mind is their control board. It moulds a person’s behaviour.

We cannot live beyond the limits of how far and wide we think. If you want to see the size of a man’s mind, look at the size of things he thinks about. Indeed, how a man thinks today tells how far he can go tomorrow.

If people are any better, it comes back to one thing ~ their mindset. They cannot be greater than what they collectively think as a people. 

We are our mindsets. Our mindset is us. We cannot behave any differently from how we think. A new Ghana means a new pattern of thoughts; a paradigm shift. 

Dear Mirror Lawyer, I married my husband at a very young age. We are 21 years into marriage with five children.

I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which results in severe abdominal pain. Due to my condition, I find it difficult to have sexual intercourse with my husband. 

We are in a new year and as expected, we have made a few promises to ourselves about what we want to accomplish in 2026. Some call it new year resolutions, a commitment to oneself to be different from the past year!

Whereas for some, resolutions have guided their path in their daily walk in life, for others, it has never worked. It hasn’t worked because the resolutions were wrong or bad, but mainly because they couldn’t keep the promises they had made to themselves. Sadly, some new year resolutions don’t even last a day!

If you have found yourself in such a situation, either now or before, don’t lose hope just yet because this first edition of this column this year is to inspire you to think about or consider in a new and creative way, a different life in 2026.

Marriage is universal and exists in every human society across the world. Its primary purposes include companionship, support, sex, parenting, and spiritual development.

However, people also marry for many other reasons such as personal gain, money, power, personality or lifestyle.

The global tourism industry is once again on the move, reshaped by recent disruptions and redefined by changing traveller expectations.

Tourism today is no longer simply about getting from one place to another; it is about purpose, impact and personal meaning. As destinations and travellers adjust to new realities, several key trends are emerging that will define how the world travels in the near future.

One of the most significant trends is the rise of purpose-driven travel. Modern travellers increasingly want their journeys to mean more than just leisure. This includes cultural immersion, heritage exploration, volunteer tourism, wellness retreats and travel linked to learning or personal growth. 

On December 20, 2025, identical twin sisters Ivy Yeboah Afrane Panin and Ivy Yeboah Afrane Kakra celebrated a rare joint wedding as they married Emmanuel Akwaboah Nti and Richard Obeng-Kyeremeh, respectively, at The Maker’s House Chapel, Destiny Arena, Atomic, Accra.

I’ve been thinking a lot about aging lately, probably because I’m now at that stage where the mirror gives a little more feedback than it used to.

Not complaints exactly, just observations that make you pause a second longer before heading out the door.

What really gets my attention, though, are the people who seem to age in an entirely different way. You know the ones.

They’re in their seventies, but they carry themselves with ease, their eyes are bright, and their energy feels calm rather than rushed.

A Public Health Physician at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Dr Nana Esi Woode, has urged Ghanaians to take proactive steps to safeguard their health by seeking early medical care to prevent complications.

She made the call during a community health outreach and HIV/AIDS awareness programme, which included free health screening and a blood donation exercise, held at Ayigbe Town near UGMC on December 5, 2025.

The outreach programme forms part of UGMC’s broader efforts to promote community health awareness and empower citizens with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

Creatine is often taken by people looking to build muscle. Now scientists are investigating the effects this chemical has on our cognition and mood.

"New Year, New You" messages are everywhere right now.

Adverts for gym and diet plans pop up in your socials and back-to-work chat turns to what everyone is cutting out, taking up or finally getting right in January.

Chief Executive Officer of the Merck Foundation, Dr Rasha Kelej has been recognised among the “100 Most Influential Africans 2025” for her outstanding contributions to healthcare capacity-building, women’s empowerment and public health policy across the continent.

"It's like a switch that goes on and you're instantly starving."

Tanya Hall has tried to stop taking weight loss medication multiple times. But every time she stops the injections, the food noise comes back. Loudly.

Weight loss jabs, or GLP-1s, have done for many what diets could never do. That constant background hum, telling them to eat even when they are full, has been turned off.

My headline for this week may sound like a cliché, the promises and resolutions that dominate our thoughts every year around this time.  

It is that time of year when we engage in deep reflections about our lives, families, friends, work, and life in general. We flip in and out of our thoughts, trying to make meaning of it all.

Mother: Hello, my son wrote the resit, but the result hasn't appeared on his portal. What can we do about it?

Me: I have uploaded the results. It’s out of my hands now.

Mother: He says it hasn’t reflected.

Me: If the result has not reflected, he should contact the HoD or the Department. It is not your place to call. 

Mother: Okay