Major stakeholders at Ghana’s ports are set to stage a protest today, Tuesday, September 24, at 9 a.m., against excessive charges imposed by shipping lines operating in the country. The protest is being organised to highlight grievances over hidden fees frequently levied on members of the shipping community, which have created significant financial burdens for […]
The Presidential Candidate of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga on Sunday night launched his manifesto to outline his vision for Ghana and why Ghanaians should vote for him on December 7, 2024. Dubbed the Nation’s Manifesto, the manifesto is based on the mantra “Transforming Ghana and Restoring Hope.” The event took place at […]
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra on Sunday afternoon when a passenger’s luggage began emitting smoke in the Terminal 3 departure hall. The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) confirmed the incident occurred around 15:27 G.M.T. According to a statement issued by GACL management, vigilant staff quickly identified the smoking […]
The Electoral Commission has cleared 13 candidates for the 2024 presidential election. They are nine candidates contesting on the ticket of political parties and four independent candidates in the race. Notable among the 11 aspirants who have been disqualified are the People’s National Convention’s (PNC), Bernard Mornah, Janet Nabla, an independent aspirant and Kofi Asamoah […]
Brazil has fined Elon Musk’s companies after some users in the country were able to briefly access the social media platform X, despite a ban imposed last month. Brazilian users swarmed the site on Wednesday after X updated how its servers within the country were accessed. The platform’s restoration was unintended, the company said. Hours […]
In the heart of Ablekuma in the Greater Accra region, a 26-year-old primary school teacher’s life has taken a dark and sinister turn. She doesn’t feel complete as a human; she is shattered after she went chasing the luxuries of the world. She was born with two kidneys but has to live the rest of […]
A former Ghana Chelsea star, Michael Essien, opened up on his decision to go into coaching following his retirement from active football. Essien, 41, who holds a UEFA License A coaching certificate, has been working as an Individual Player Coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland since 2020. In an exclusive interview with Joy Sports Editor, […]
The Bank of Ghana has revealed a rapid emergence of SIM swap fraud targeting individuals with access to mobile banking channels. According to the apex bank, about GHȼ4.6 million was lost to this fraud in 2023, attributed to 15 recorded cases. This type of fraud targets individuals with mobile banking access, including banking apps, WhatsApp […]
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Sulemanu Koney, has provided critical insights into the role of the mining sector in stabilising the local currency. Speaking to Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, September 19, he stated that without the contributions of the mining industry, the Ghanaian cedi could be in far worse shape, […]
The Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Bill 2024, which had been in and out of the Parliament since 2011, and was was finally passed unanimously by Parliament on July 30, 2024, has been assented to by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. With the assent out of the way now, what is left is the implementation. The […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued notice for passport applicants who paid for their applications before April 1, 2024. Applicants who have not yet completed their biometric capture are now required to visit their designated Passport Application Centres (PACs) to finalise the process by October 18, 2024. This directive, detailed in […]
Organised Labour has reaffirmed its call for an immediate end to illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey, throughout Ghana. The group emphasised its position during a meeting held on September 17, 2024, with the ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee established by the President to tackle the illegal mining crisis. The committee was set up to […]
