The Supreme Court has by a unanimous decision affirmed a Court of Appeal decision not to start the criminal trial of the former COCOBOD boss Stephen Opuni from scratch. Justice Kwasi Anokye Gyimah who was assigned to the case after Justice Hornyenugah retired, ruled for the case to start from scratch. In his view, the […] The post Supreme Court affirms

The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit seeking to declare as unconstitutional the Food and Drugs Authority’s (FDA) guidelines that prohibit celebrities from advertising for alcoholic beverages. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in 2016 instituted guidelines for the advertisement of foods and beverages, where the authority noted that no well-known personality or professional shall […] The post Supreme

A delegation of fourteen (14) National Best Cocoa Farmers are set to embark on an educational and familiarisation trip to the United Kingdom. The contingent, made up of current and past award winners from 2019 to 2023, is expected to undertake several activities aimed at promoting the country’s cocoa sector and offer them the opportunity […] The post National best

The Bono Regional National Road Safety Authority has expressed concern over the increasing number of motorcyclists and their passengers who fail to wear helmets, putting their lives at risk. According to Abigail Atinpoka Adongo, the Regional Manager of the National Road Safety Authority, there has been a significant increase in motorcycle-related accidents in the region, […] The post Road

A Russian court has sentenced a US soldier to three years and nine months in jail on charges of theft and threatening to kill his girlfriend, state news agencies reported. Staff Sgt Gordon Black was sentenced by a court in Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East and will serve his time in a penal colony. Sgt […] The post US soldier jailed for nearly four years in Russia

World-acclaimed producer, writer, and film director, Danny Dammah, has emphasized that Ghana’s ascent in the global creative arena hinges on strategic investments in infrastructure and robust stakeholder collaboration. Speaking on Day 1 of Week Three of the on-air series during the 2024 Citi Business Festival, Dammah articulated how embracing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, nurturing local […] The post Strategic

The chief resident engineer on the Pokuase-Nsawam Highway project, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, has disclosed that the scheduled July 2024 completion date of construction works will be delayed and extended. Ing. Bempong said the extensive work that still needs to be done will make it impossible to complete the project by the initial July deadline. He […] The post Completion

Talent manager George Mensah Britton has revealed that he no longer manages Afrobeat superstar Camidoh. George Britton and Camidoh worked for 3 years. During his reign as the manager of Camidoh, the latter churned out global hit songs including ‘SugarCane’. The song won Camidoh many awards. Speaking to GhanaWeekend, George Britton explained the rationale behind […] The post I no

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is confident that its ongoing legislative reforms will effectively address barriers that hinder foreign investor confidence. GIPC has identified challenges in obtaining necessary documentation from the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and highlighted inadequate collaboration among government and customs officials as concerns for foreign businesses, impacting […] The post GIPC

Farmers at the Tono Irrigation Scheme have expressed dissatisfaction with the management of the Irrigation Company of Upper Region (ICOUR), calling for the exit of the Managing Director, Dr. Benedict Bonaventure Alegibam. The farmers noted that their relationship with ICOUR had been positive for many years until the appointment of Dr. Alegibam. Since his tenure […] The post Tono

The Functional Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the party’s national campaign team for the upcoming December 7 general elections. The appointments were made on Tuesday, June 18, after extensive consultations and deliberations, according to a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey. Fifi Kwetey is leading the […] The post NDC

Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company after its share price climbed to an all-time high on Tuesday. The stock ended the trading day at nearly $136, up 3.5%, making it more valuable than Microsoft. It overtook Apple earlier this month. American company Nvidia makes computer chips needed for artificial intelligence (AI) software, and demand […] The post Nvidia becomes world’s

Baseball legend Willie Mays, widely considered one of the best players in the sport’s history, has died, according to the San Francisco Giants. “It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93,” the team posted […] The post Baseball great Willie Mays dies at

The Mental Health Authority (MHA) has reiterated its commitment to continue to work with relevant stakeholders to advocate for further advancements in the Mental Health Act’s implementation at all levels. The Authority also underscored the need for the complete integration of mental health services into general healthcare services. In a statement dated Tuesday, June 18, […] The post MHA

The founder of the African Center for Economic Transformation, Dr. Kingsley Y. Amoako, has stated that Ghana has lost its footing in economic transformation. He made this remark during the Ghana Compact Citizens Convention at the University of Ghana, where leaders gathered to discuss a comprehensive vision for the country’s political and economic future. The […] The post Ghana

The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the cumulative economic growth for the first quarter of 2024 stood at 4.7%. This marks a 1.6 percentage point increase from the 3.1% recorded in the first quarter of 2023. The Services sector continues to be the largest sector of the Ghanaian economy in Q1 […] The post Ghana’s economy grew by 4.7% in Q1 of 2024

The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the cumulative economic growth for the first quarter of 2024 stood at 4.7%. This marks a 1.6 percentage point increase from the 3.1% recorded in the first quarter of 2023. The Services sector continues to be the largest sector of the Ghanaian economy in Q1 […] The post Ghana’s economy grew by 4.7% in first quarter

Members of the Locked-up Investment Holders’ Forum will today, Wednesday, June 19, resume picketing at the Finance Ministry following the ministry’s failure to engage with the group as promised. The investors had petitioned the Finance Ministry to provide assurances to enable the Bank of Ghana to pay funds locked up in defunct finance houses.  The […] The post Locked-up

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghana’s youth to actively partake in the December election to drive the needed development and advancement. The former president said the youth’s involvement in the country’s electoral processes will help shape the country’s future.  Speaking at the launch of the Kufuor Scholars Foundation, a voter campaign aimed at […] The post Be