The Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of Action Chapel International (ACI), Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has expressed his fervent hope for a Ghana where citizens will no longer feel compelled to travel abroad in search of greener pastures but rather journey only for leisure and holidays. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held […]
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that although Tuesday, July 1, 2025, marks Republic Day, the official public holiday will be observed on Friday, July 4, 2025. A statement issued on Thursday stated that the declaration was made by President John Dramani Mahama through an Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of […]
Ghanaian filmmaker and staunch New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Socrate Safo, has expressed frustration over what he describes as the NPP’s lack of appreciation for creatives within the party. Speaking with Halifax Ansah-Addo on Okay FM in Accra, Safo, who is also a former Director for Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture, said […]
Senior figures within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are reportedly preparing to pay a formal visit to President John Dramani Mahama to offer an apology on behalf of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The disclosure was made by the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Nana […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema and Takoradi ports will soon be declared 24-hour operational ports, as part of his administration’s bold 24-hour economy initiative aimed at boosting productivity, efficiency, and national growth. The move is expected to significantly enhance Ghana’s trade and logistics capacity by enabling continuous port operations, minimising delays, […]
Group Chief Executive of Ecobank, Jeremy Awori, says he supports calls for Bank of Ghana intervention to maintain a fairly stable cedi exchange rate, rather than the sharp daily appreciation seen in recent months. Speaking to Joy Business in Lomé, Togo, after the Annual General Meeting of Ecobank Transnational, Mr. Awori acknowledged the recent strong recovery […]
President John Mahama has disclosed that the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has sanitised the gold trading and export business, raking in $2.7 billion in the short span of its operations. He added that the GoldBod has also strengthened the oversight responsibility in the export of the precious mineral, ensuring that Ghana benefits […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will officially launch the 24-hour Economy policy in July, most likely on Republic Day, as part of a bold new agenda to transform Ghana’s productivity and export capacity. Speaking at a stakeholder consultative meeting at the Jubilee House yesterday, the President described the policy as […]
President John Dramani Mahama has axed Anne Sansa Daly from the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), just a few days after her appointment. A letter, signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President and dated 23rd May 2025, did not give any reason for the decision to revoke her appointment. BestNewsGH.com […]
President John Mahama has urged Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to gradually ease back into her official duties following her return from medical leave. Speaking at a brief welcome event in Accra on Thursday, 22 May, the President acknowledged the Vice President’s improved health while encouraging her not to rush her recovery. “The doctors say […]
President John Mahama says Ghana’s economy is beginning to show signs of recovery, thanks to decisive policy reforms and fiscal discipline initiated by his administration. Speaking during his Thank You Tour in the Upper West Region, President Mahama highlighted a stabilising cedi and a gradual drop in the cost of living as early indicators of […]
A five-member committee established by President John Mahama is set to commence hearings today, Thursday, 15th May, to probe three petitions filed against the Chief Justice. The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was constituted in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution. Its establishment followed a determination of a prima […]
