By Amanda KPORWOFA Ghana, like many developing countries, is dealing with brain drain, a phenomenon where highly skilled professionals and academics leave the country to seek opportunities overseas. According to a report from the Diaspora Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the World Bank estimates that there are 1.7 million […] The post The
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced upward adjustments in its fees and charges for services effective Monday April 1, 2024. The Ministry in a statement clarified that this decision aligns with the 2023 fees and charges regulations, L.I.2481. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to inform its valued […] The post New
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has announced plans to restructure the Youth and Sports Ministry to better serve the interests of Ghana’s youth. Speaking at the unveiling of the NDC’s National Youth Wing Secretariat and Campaign on Friday, March 29, 2024, Mr. Mahama emphasized the need for a more comprehensive […] The post 2024
The Methodist Church of Ghana has expressed its intention to discuss with President Akufo-Addo the status of the anti-LGBTQ bill. The Church voiced concerns over the prolonged delay by President Akufo-Addo in assenting to the law, saying it is causing discomfort among Ghanaians. During the annual Methodist Church Easter Media Engagement, Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, […] The post Anti-gay
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has opened up about the setbacks caused by injuries throughout his career with Arsenal in the English Premier League and the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars. In a candid interview with Arsenal’s media, the former Atletico Madrid player recounted his football journey from his roots in Ghana to his experiences […] The post Partey
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has confidently asserted his potential to help Arsenal clinch the English Premier League title, even surpassing defending champions Manchester City. Partey’s assertion came during a comprehensive interview with Arsenal’s media, delving into his football journey originating in Ghana and flourishing in Spain with Atletico Madrid before his transfer to Arsenal. Reflecting […] The post We
Prices of fuel at the pumps across the country are projected to be maintained in the first pricing window in April 2024. Projections for April’s first pricing window made by the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is pegging a litre of petrol at GH¢13.41, “baring any universal changes in Petroleum prices of $874.09/MT for petrol […] The post Fuel
Ghana coach Otto Addo has emphasised the importance of the international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda insisting it provided the team a lot of answers to many lingering questions. Upon his return as coach of the national team, the Dortmund talent coach failed to record a win in the March friendlies succumbing to a 2-1 […] The post We got positive and negative
The funeral arrangements for former Ghana captain Emanuel Awuley Quaye, who passed away earlier this week after battling illness, have been set for May 3-4, 2024. This information was conveyed by the family during their visit to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Wednesday to officially inform them of Quaye’s passing. Awuley Quaye, who led […] The post Former Ghana
Former Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda recently shared insights into how his tenure with the Black Stars transformed his life, revealing that he was able to construct his own house following his participation in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Dauda, who earned 26 caps for Ghana between 2008 and 2015, including appearances in the […] The post AFCON 2008 money helped me build a house
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
A few positives came from the recent friendlies of the Black Stars in Morocco. Despite the team failing to pick a win against Nigeria and Uganda, one of the bright sparks was seeing young players get an opportunity with the national team. Ebenezer Annan received a late call-up and replaced the injured Gideon Mensah in […] The post Throwing the light on newly inducted Black Stars first
Kobena Mensah Woyome, a Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports, has disclosed plans for a public hearing to address the factors contributing to the Black Stars’ disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars’ campaign in the tournament ended in disappointment as they suffered an […] The post Black
Former Ghana International, Dan Quaye has called on the technical team of the Black Stars to give opportunity to the goalkeepers playing in the Ghana Premier League. According to Quaye, some of the local goalkeepers have shown enough quality to be playing for the Black Stars as the goalkeeping department has been the team’s weakest […] The post Dan Quaye makes case for local goalkeepers
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has appointed Dr Joseph O. France as a Management Advisor to the Universal Merchant Bank Ltd. (UMB). Dr. France’s role will involve advising UMB’s management, monitoring its recapitalization efforts, and overseeing governance reforms agreed upon with the Bank of Ghana. The appointment is in accordance with section 101(1) of the […] The post BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it remains committed to promoting a sound and resilient banking sector that retains the trust and confidence of the general public. The central bank said this while announcing that it has appointed Dr. Joseph O. France as an Advisor to advise the management of Universal Merchant Bank LTD (UMB) […] The post Bank
Former Director of Public Relations and External Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Nana Yaa Jantuah has said that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) erratic power supply (Dumsor) that happened under the Mahama administration as a political tool to come into the office. Now, she said, the NPP is faced with the […] The post NPP
The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) has waded into the erratic power supply situation (dumsor) in the country, calling on the regulator, the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC), to demand power supply data from the power producers. The union maintained that the power distributor, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), is experiencing less supply of […] The post Erratic
Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has commended the officiating standards in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup, expressing his satisfaction with the referees’ performance thus far. The Ghana FA Cup champions have reached the quarter-finals of the competition, marking the first time in two decades that a Ghanaian side has achieved this feat. As they […] The post Dreams
The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has credited Ghana’s resilience and stability in the face of global challenges to the foresight of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. During a University of Bradford event, the MP remarked on the global economic challenges, stating, “Ghana stands as a beacon of resilience.” “It is important […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
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