The country’s economic figures stand in sharp contrast with the daily economic hardships faced by citizens, the Institute of Statistical, Social, Economic and Research (ISSER) has observed. It said although the country’s total income distributed per person, also known as per capita income, had increased by $386 from $1,979 in 2016 to $2,365 in 2023, […]
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No Ghanaian has been affected by UK protest – High Commissioner to UK
The Ghanaian community in the UK remains largely unaffected by the ongoing protests, according to Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Papa Owusu Ankomah. This is after protests broke out late last month, after an anti-immigrant misinformation campaign stoked outrage following a stabbing attack that left three children dead in Southport, northern England. The UK’s […]
Ghanaians in UK brace themselves for another round of protests
Ghanaians living in the United Kingdom (UK) are bracing themselves for another round of the protests that have rocked the UK in the last few days. Currently, Ghanaians in the affected parts of the country are stranded and unable to leave their homes for fear of being attacked in the xenophobic attacks against blacks. Over […]
Prof. Nyarko-Boampong served with injunction notice not to hold himself out as UCC Vice-Chancellor
The University of Cape Coast and the Vice Chancellor have been served with an injunction application seeking to restrain the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko-Boampong, from holding himself out as such. A resident of the Millennium City-Kasoa in the Central Region, John Mevemeo is seeking a declaration that the decision by the University of Cape […]
U.S. Embassy in Ghana to launch new visa services provider website
The United States Embassy in Accra has announced a change in its visa services operations. Effective August 26, 2024, the Embassy will transition to a new visa services provider which will be made known on the US Embassy website. Consequently, access to the current visa service provider’s website and services will cease on August 16, […]
My road development projects are unparalleled in Ghana’s history – Akufo Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that his government has undertaken road development projects across in a way, which has never been seen in Ghana’s history. Speaking during the launch of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) in Accra on Wednesday [July 31, 2024], President Akufo-Addo said the developments by his administration reflects a […]
2023 Auditor General Report uncovers irregularities of ¢8.799bn, a 41.6% decrease over previous year
The 2023 Auditor General Report uncovered total irregularities of ¢8.799 billion among Public Boards, Corporations and other Statutory Institutions. This is a sharp fall from the 2022 irregularity of ¢15.059 billion, approximately 41.6% decline. The total irregularities included US$4,585,776 converted into Ghana cedis at the prevailing exchange rate of GH¢11.88 to US$1 as of 31 […]
Ministry did not recommend purported para team for Norwegian marathon – Sports Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Usif has reiterated that his outfit had absolutely nothing to do with the alleged Paralympic team who have absconded after their arrival in Norway to participate in a marathon. At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, Mr Ussif indicated the Ministry and other relevant stakeholders were not […]
Using dildos and vibrators to please yourself, anal sex and other forms of unnatural carnal knowledge is still unlawful – Supreme Court
An existing law that criminalises unnatural sexual intercourse and makes it unlawful for both heterosexuals and homosexuals to have anal sex does not breach the 1992 Constitution, the Supreme Court has declared. In a unanimous decision on Wednesday (July 24, 2024), a seven-member panel of the court dismissed a suit challenging the constitutionality of Section […]
Asantehene’s first visit to King Charles III after his coronation
King Charles III welcomed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu III to the Sandringham House in the United Kingdom on Tuesday. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is currently in the UK as part of his Silver Jubilee celebrations. This is the first visit of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to the King of England since King […]
EC will be fair – Chairperson assures 2024 election stakeholders
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, has assured the public of the commission’s commitment to provide a level playing field for all candidates and political parties in this year’s general election. She said the commission would undertake its mandate in the upcoming elections without fear or favour. From the registration to […]
370KM coastline at risk of destruction
The Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA) has revealed that 370 kilometres (km) of the country’s coastline are at risk of destruction due to sea waves and human activities. The at-risk coastline forms two-thirds of the country’s 550km coastline stretch from the West to East which hosts some strategic installations and infrastructure that are currently being threatened […]