In recent times we have been grappling with erratic power outages. These unpredictable and frustrating disruptions of electricity supply has been attributed to various factors including aging infrastructure, maintenance issues, transmission challenges, illegal connections to name a few. This unwelcome guest has left Ghanaians and businesses in the dark and seeking answers. However, amidst this […] The post Power
Immediate past National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress ( NDC) Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has described as a national assignment the quest of the party to win the December 7 general elections. He urged patriots of the party and the Ghanaian community to vote massively for the NDC as a national assignment to rescue […] The post Election 2024: Voting out NPP, a
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has highlighted the abundance of untapped talent in Ghanaian sports following the success of the recently concluded 2023 African Games hosted by Ghana. The post Asamoah Gyan urges authorities to look beyond football and boxing first appeared on 3News.
Women in palm oil production at Akyem New Tafo in the Abuakwa North municipality of the Eastern Region have passionately launched Save Our Soul (SOS) campaign, following the wanton destruction of their products through fire. The fire that gutted the factory during the late hours of Friday destroyed the palm oil factory, consuming approximately 3000 […] The post Women in Palm Oil
Ghana and Kenya has formed a bi-national commission to elevate their relations. The agreement was reached at Jubilee House on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 when the President of Kenya, William Ruto, visited President Akufo-Addo. He was on a 3-day official state visit to Ghana to strengthen the ties of cooperation that exist between the two […] The post Ghana and Kenya form bi-national Commission appeared
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has adjusted the fees for passport applications, raising them from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to ¢644 for the 48-page booklet under the standard service. For those who want expedited service, they will pay ¢700 for a 32-page booklet and ¢800 for a 48-page booklet. In December last […] The post Editorial: Passport fees, gradual
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has suggested that Ghanaians who cannot afford a passport should refrain from applying. She emphasized that passports are no longer the primary source of identification, and those without a need for them should not apply. Addressing journalists, she said, “Today as we speak, we […] The post Don’t
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to train approximately 1 million young Ghanaians in coding and software applications if he is elected in the 2024 polls. He made these remarks while addressing a crowd in Kwahu Mpraeso on Saturday, March 30, following a special Easter health walk. […] The post I’ll
A young Ghanaian lady based in the US has taken a swipe at the Ghana Embassy in New York City for unprofessionalism in the discharge of their duty. In a thread posted on her X profile with the username Yaa Tabby, she narrated her ordeal at the Ghana embassy when she went to the embassy […] The post Ghana Embassy in New York faces backlash for unprofessionalism first appeared on
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Dr. Steven Blessing Ackah, Executive Director of Ghana Gold Expo, has called for the establishment of exploration fund in Africa, particularly Ghana, to serve as a financial catalyst, enabling local individuals and entities to actively participate in exploration activities. He said the Exploration Fund should be accompanied by a strong commitment […] The post
The African Games, held every four years, typically preceding the Olympic Games, stands as a significant pan-African event owned by the African Union (AU). Its primary goals include highlighting Africa’s athletic talent, fostering cultural exchange, and advancing unity, social cohesion, and peace across the continent. Established in 1965 with the inaugural edition hosted in the […] The post Accra
Abubakar Kamoko, the son of retired Ghanaian boxer Bukom Banku, has etched his name in history at the recently concluded 2023 African Games by securing a silver medal, surpassing his father’s achievements from 25 years ago. Competing in the fiercely contested 86kg cruiserweight category, Kamoko initially secured his place in the semifinals with an outstanding […] The post African
Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia, Samuel Takyi and Mohammed Amadu booked places in the final at the 2023 African Games boxing events. Abubakar, the son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku defeated DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu via a split decision in the Cruiserweight division. He will compete for the gold medal […] The post African Games: Bukom
2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, Joseph Commey, has reached the final of the boxing event at the 2023 African Games. Commey won by a majority decision (4-1) against Algeria’s Mordjiane Oussama in the 60kg semi-final. Mohammed Aryeetey also make it to the final via a unanimous decision over Moroccan boxer Hamza Essaadi in the 48kg […] The post 2023 African Games:
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has received the support of 12 Commonwealth Caribbean nations for her bid to become the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Read More... The post Ayorkor Botchwey Gets CARICOM Support appeared
The 12 Commonwealth Caribbean nations have thrown their support behind Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey to become the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. “We are willing to support the Ghanaian. The problem is that Africa hasn’t sorted itself out,” an official told Demerara Waves Online News. The election for the top Commonwealth post to […] The post CARICOM
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has completed a study dubbed – “Time Release” – to assess the average time goods under customs are cleared at the various ports and frontiers of Ghana. The study, conducted between September 2022 and 2024 was done at the Tema Port, Kotoka International Airport, Aflao and Paga borders, to […] The post GRA
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Gifty Twum-Ampofo, has lauded Ms. Abena Gyamera, the Municipal Director of Education for Abuakwa North, for her dedication towards efficient and effective education in the area. According to the lawmaker, who doubles as a Deputy Minister for Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education Training, Ms. […] The post Abuakwa North
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has introduced a Time Release Study aimed at assessing the average time goods in customs charge are cleared at the various ports and frontiers of Ghana. It is also intended to serve as a benchmark on which future studies will be conducted. The overall objective of the […] The post Time Release Study: Customs, GRA Geared
Management of Citi FM and Citi TV has handed over a resettlement centre with ancillary facilities to residents of Kpando Torkor in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region. The blocks have the capacity to accommodate about 250 people. The gesture comes in response to the devastations caused by the spillage of the Akosombo dam […] The post Akosombo
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