Ghana’s oil production has been on a steady decline since peaking in 2019, raising serious concerns about the country’s future petroleum revenue and energy sustainability, according to the Head of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) Secretariat, Isaac Dwamena. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on October 14, he revealed that Ghana recorded […]
Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been charged with multiple counts of financial crimes, including stealing, willfully causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering, in what prosecutors describe as a sophisticated scheme to divert public funds through a hire-purchase arrangement under the NSA’s “marketplace” platform. According […]
The World Health Organisation on Monday issued a health advisory warning about three contaminated cough syrups identified in India, urging authorities to report any detection of these medicines in their countries to the health agency. The WHO said the affected medicines are specific batches of Coldrif from Sresan Pharmaceutical, Respifresh TR from Rednex Pharmaceuticals and […]
Arlene Hutchinson’s husband, Mark, was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes “out of the blue”. Like many couples, they had never discussed organ donation but she knew it was what he would have wanted. Now, Arlene and son, Jack, 12, take comfort in the knowledge that Mark has helped […]
Mr. Stephen Adjokatcher, President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), has been elected, Vice President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the global body for Freight Forwarders. The election took place at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam, at the FIATA World Congress 2025, held from 6th to 10th […]
Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has called for the immediate revocation of mining licenses held by politically exposed individuals involved in galamsey operations. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 13, Dr Otoo revealed that some politically connected figures from both the governing and opposition parties are […]
The 2025 LCB Corporate Games has wrapped up in an exciting fashion, with the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) crowned Accra Zone champions after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Unique FC of the Regional Maritime University, at the Nii Adjei Krakue II Sports Complex in Tema New Town. The grand finale of the games […]
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly plotting to assassinate Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II, Chief of Akyem Kwabeng and Gyasehene of the Akyem Abuakwa State. The suspects, Emelia Akua Asor and Seth Butuakwa, were arrested yesterday as intelligence officers infiltrated the group plotting the assassination attempt. The crime suspects allegedly […]
Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar requirement that the Trump administration has imposed on its citizens. The US embassy in Mali said on Friday the fee had been […]
Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has etched his name into Ghana’s football history after guiding the national team to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup qualification. Ghana sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros in their final Group I qualifier at the Accra Sports […]
The government of Ghana has confirmed that the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally complied with Ghana’s refusal to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national at the centre of an international deportation controversy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who initially denied the existence of such an arrangement, announced […]
The Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, has highlighted the successful implementation of Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy at the nation’s ports, describing it as a transformative initiative that is enhancing efficiency, boosting trade facilitation and strengthening the competitiveness of Ghana’s maritime sector. Speaking to journalists on the […]
