Ghana and the Czech Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political, economic and cultural cooperation during a high-level visit by Czech President Petr Pavel to the Jubilee House. The discussions, led by President John Mahama and his Czech counterpart, highlighted shared democratic values, expanded trade opportunities, and collaboration in health care, security and climate […]
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As Trump hikes tariffs again, nervous businesses weigh what comes next
US President Donald Trump is ripping up the rulebook on trade that has been in place for more than 50 years. His latest round of sweeping tariffs, which came into force shortly after midnight on Wednesday, hits goods from some of America’s biggest trading partners, including China and the European Union with dramatic hikes in […]
South Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says
Eight people in South Sudan, including five children, died on a three-hour walk to seek medical treatment for cholera after U.S. aid cuts forced local health services to close, the UK-based charity Save the Children said on Wednesday. The deaths last month are among the first to be directly attributed to cuts imposed by U.S. President Donald […]
7 soldiers remanded over civilian deaths in Kumasi
Seven military officers, including senior officers and a driver, have been remanded by the Suame District Court in connection with the alleged assault of some civilians, leading to the death of two victims. The officers are facing charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The eight accused include LT. Selim Nikoi Neequaye, LT. Emmanuel […]
‘Letting those who pose existential threats walk free is invitation to criminal networks’ – Prof Aning
Security analyst Prof. Kwesi Aning has criticised the decision to let those who pose existential threats to the state go unpunished will only embolden transnational criminal networks and undermine national security efforts. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, April 8, he criticised what he described as the state’s failure to enforce its laws, […]
Tema-Aflao road contractor returns to site after 15-month halt
After over a year of dormancy, work has officially resumed on the critical Tema-Aflao road project, following direct appeals and financial reassurances from the government of Ghana. BHM International Construction (UK) Ltd, the contractors overseeing the 17-kilometre stretch from the Tema Roundabout to the Central University campus at Miotso, returned to the site on Monday, […]
Czech President Petr Pavel begins historic visit to Ghana today
Czech President Petr Pavel is expected in Ghana today (April 8, 2025) for a two-day official visit, marking the first time in over six decades that a Czech or Czechoslovak head of state has visited the West African nation. The visit is expected to deepen diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries. President Pavel, […]
US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
The US Commerce Secretary has defended the country’s decision to impose tariffs on a group of uninhabited islands, which are populated only by penguins and seals. The imposition of tariffs on the Heard and McDonald islands was meant to close “ridiculous loopholes” and would prevent other countries from shipping through the islands to reach the […]
Chief Justice submits response to Mahama over removal petitions
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has submitted her preliminary response to President John Mahama following petitions seeking her removal from office. This development comes as the 10-day window granted to her to respond to the petitions elapses today, Monday, April 7. The petitions were received by the President earlier last month and have triggered national attention, […]
Mahama orders full action on Trump tariffs – Deputy Trade Minister reveals
Deputy Trade Minister, Sampson Ahi, has disclosed that President John Mahama has directed them to do everything within their power to resolve the controversial 10% tariff imposed on Ghana’s exports by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, April 7, the Bodi MP said the President considers the issue a matter of […]
Fugitive Nigerian Businessman Benedict Peters arrest sparks jubilation as residents commend gov’t for nabbing him
News of the arrest of Fugitive Nigerian Businessman Benedict Peters has sparked wild jubilation among residents at Aurora Apartments in Kanda, close to the Jubilee House. The jubilation stems from reports by the residents that, Mr. Peters who is wanted by the Nigerian Government for criminal activities including corruption has terrorized them for several years […]
Govt to restrict state institutions from importing goods that can be produced locally
The government is set to introduce a new policy that will require state institutions to purchase selected goods—including rice and sugar—exclusively from local producers, unless they obtain special approval from the Office of the President. The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, announced the measure during a meeting with the leadership of the Association […]