The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that 40 percent of the global workforce will be affected by the introduction of Artificial Intelligence. According to the IMF, though AI has improved productivity, it is likely to render many jobless in the coming years. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 IMF-World Bank Spring […] The post Artificial
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
Two females and nine males between the ages of 18 and 52 years have been hauled before the Accra Circuit Court for unlawful possession of drugs. They are Ethel Anaab, 28 a trader, Daniel Tetteh Botchway, 52 a farmer, Ruth Botchway, 20 a trader, Kofi Nti, 29 a driver and Benette Adjei, 29 a chef. […] The post 2 females, 9 males in court over alleged narcotic offences appeared first
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
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
Kristalina Georgieva The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is collaborating with the government to find an alternative to bridging Ghana’s revenue shortfall since the Value-Added Tax (VAT) which Read More... The post IMF, Govt Discuss
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
In the latest issue of The New World magazine, we feature Nana Abor Atta II, the Chief of Gomoa Fetteh and Twafohen of Gomoa Asin Traditional Council, as a Read More... The post “Nana Abor Atta II: A Visionary Leader Transforming
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, will deliver a public lecture on the topic, “A Vision for a New Commonwealth in a Fast-evolving World” on Friday, February 2. The lecture, which is being organised as part of activities to mark the 5th Anniversary Council on Foreign Relations – Ghana (CFR-Gh), […] The post Ayorkor Botchwey to deliver
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has officially expressed her interest in the position of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. A statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry noted that following an agreement within the Commonwealth that the next Secretary-General would be from Africa, President Nana Akufo-Addo nominated Madam Botchwey as Ghana’s […] The post Ayorkor
Albania’s Constitutional Court on Monday approved a controversial deal signed with Italy to host two holding centres for migrants rescued in Italian waters. But the agreement has sparked anger among politicians in both countries and human rights groups who describe it as “dehumanising”. The agreement has been condemned by opposition parties in both countries, as […] The post Albania,
Former Greater Accra Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Moses Abor, has expressed confidence in beating the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey with 70 percent of the votes in Ayawaso Central. Speaking to Citi News after casting his ballot, the optimistic Moses Abor indicated that the wind of victory is blowing all […] The post #NPPDecides: I’ll
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has welcomed Ghana on reaching the Debt Treatment Agreement with its Official Creditors, under the G20 Common Framework. In a statement sighted on IMF official website, Madam Kristalina Georgieva said: “I welcome Minister of Finance Ofori Atta’s announcement that the Ghanaian authorities have reached […] The post IMF
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is seeking to increase the amount Ghanaians pay to secure passports from GH¢100 to GH¢644. This information was disclosed by the sector minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in Parliament on Thursday, December 14, 2023, during an interview with Graphic Online. “Ghanaians pay just about GH¢100 for a passport, […] The post Foreign
Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF), a Non-Governmental Organization in Sunyani, has introduced the ‘Resilient City for Adolescent Project’. This initiative is part of a series of efforts to address the unique needs of Sunyani’s youth and foster their well-being. At a special presentation to the Paramount Queen of Sunyani Traditional Area, Nana Akosua Dua Asor Brayie […] The post GLOMEF
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