The thrilling 8-day journey of the 2024 Heritage Caravan came to a close on Sunday, March 10, 2024, as the ‘Caravanites’ returned to Accra. On the concluding day, the participants explored the historic Elmina Castle in the Central Region. This followed a rejuvenating stay at the Maaha Beach Resort in Elonyi, Western Region, on March […] The post 2024

The Asona family of Okanta, a farming community in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality, has dismissed allegations made by some community members against Koans Building Solutions regarding the forceful acquisition of farmlands in the area. On Friday, March 8, residents confronted armed police officers who were securing an excavator contracted to grade farmland. They accused Koans […] The post Okanta

Despite a generally difficult local and international economic climate in 2023, the Tema Port handled 18 million tonnes of cargo while the Takoradi Port handled eight million tonnes. That was a boost in performance in the second half of the year after a dormant first half. Mr Michael Achagwe Luguje, the Director General, of Ghana […] The post Tema Port handled 18 million

The Paramount Chief of the Buwaa Traditional Area, Kuoro Abu Diyaka Sukabe Ninia, on Saturday conferred on former President John Mahama with the chieftaincy title, Kuoro Sabinwero Wajia I. The title, which means a “leader with good intentions and an immaculate heart”, according to the Zini Kuoro, is because the President has demonstrated over the […] The post Upper

The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL), in partnership with the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is working to deepen the appreciation and application of tax treaties among Ghanaian legal and non-legal professionals. A 26-member delegation from UGSoL is currently on a two-week study visit to […] The post University

Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Sunyani East has won the parliamentary primary ahead of the 2024 elections. Mr Ameyaw-Cheremeh who is also the Board Chairman of the Bui Power Authority will represent his constituents in Parliament for the fifth time if he secures a victory in the 2024 parliamentary elections. The Sunyani […] The post Ameyaw-Cheremeh

Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, the former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), has voiced his concern over the escalating levels of greed, corruption, and misappropriation of public funds in both the private and public sectors of Ghana. He laments that these practices are becoming deeply entrenched in society and are a significant […] The post Education

Fire has razed down a 10-room apartment in a compound house around the Ghanata School area at Oforikrom, a suburb of the Suhum Municipality in the Eastern Region. The incident which occurred last night around 9:30pm has been attributed to the alleged lighting of a candle during last night’s six-hour power outage experienced in the […] The post Eastern Region:

A former international sprinter once described as the “fastest woman in Africa” is retiring after almost five decades as an NHS nurse. Matron Rose Amankwaah, who represented Ghana at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, will retire at the end of this month after 49 years as an NHS nurse. The theatre matron started working for […] The post NHS

The former Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Alexander Abban, has called on the police to initiate full-scale investigations into the untimely death of the late Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Contentions surround the demise of the Ejisu Member of Parliament (MP), with indications pointing to possible food poisoning. The situation has raised concerns, prompting […] The post Investigate

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has called on the government to acknowledge the existence of ‘dumsor’ (power outages) and release a well-defined load-shedding timetable. Recent power outages in various parts of the country have prompted Mahama’s call for transparency. Speaking at a gathering in Sissala West, as part of his […] The post Ghanaians

In a heartening display of community engagement and a commitment to sports development, Mr. Sebastian Deh, the parliamentary candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kpando Constituency, with his team graced the Heart of Lions football club with a motivational visit during their final training session yesterday, March 9th, ahead of their […] The post Sebastian

Franklin Cudjoe, the Founder and President of IMANI Africa, has criticised the decision to imprison individuals who identify as gays, describing it as ‘senseless.’ On February 28, 2024, Parliament passed a bill criminalising LGBTQ activities and prohibiting their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals found guilty under this law could face imprisonment ranging from six months […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+

Retired British actress Viscella Richards has been found dead at her Caribbean home. Richards, who used the stage name Vikki Richards, was found with her hands bound inside her bedroom in North Valsyn, north of Trinidad, on Wednesday. Police believe robbers killed the 79-year-old after her property was found ransacked. Authorities said there were no other marks […] The post Retired