The founder and leader of the Movement for Change Alan Kyerematen has stated that his government will establish a fixed exchange rate regime for import duty payments for a period not exceeding six months in Ghana. This policy, which will be implemented as part of his first-year Economic Recovery Plan, will reduce the high level […] The post I’ll establish

The 5th Edition of the national public speaking competition commenced with great enthusiasm at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School, under the theme “Building Bridges of Trust Towards Peaceful Elections in Ghana.” This event marked a significant effort to engage the youth in promoting peace and democracy ahead of the upcoming elections. The launch, held on […] The post 2024

Communication officers of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bono Region have declared an indefinite strike to demand details of the auction of tipper trucks, front loaders, and graders belonging to the Bono Regional Coordinating Council. Addressing a press conference in Sunyani, the communication officers noted that getting details of the auction of […] The post Bono

At least 18 people were killed as tornadoes and storms tore across central areas of the US, destroying homes and cutting power to hundreds of thousands. Seven people were killed in northern Texas, eight in Arkansas, two in Oklahoma and one in Kentucky. Scores more were injured, and almost 500,000 were without electricity across several […] The post Tornadoes and storms leave

The Association of Students with Disabilities has called on the government to establish a scheme that would facilitate employment opportunities for its members after completing tertiary education. According to members, both public and private sector employers often hesitate or refuse to hire them due to their disabilities. Speaking to Citi News, the president of the […] The post Draft

Chairman of Groupe Ndoum and owner of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Company, Dr. Papa Kwesi Ndoum, has claimed that the government still owes two of his companies and other subsidiaries over GH¢7 billion. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoked the licenses of 53 fund management companies, including Gold Coast Fund Management, in […] The post Ndoum

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the government’s flood prevention and management efforts in light of the recent heavy downpours in Accra and other parts of the country. In a Facebook post, the former President lamented that despite the alleged substantial investments in flood mitigation, many areas still […] The post Mahama

The magnificent office complex, being constructed by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) in the capital of the Western Region, Takoradi, to serve as its operational headquarters, is nearing completion. This impressive edifice incorporates eco-friendly features such as natural lighting and ventilation, intelligent security systems, water storage systems, and smart management systems. It also includes […] The post GNPC’s

Iconic rapper Michael Owusu Addo, better known as Sarkodie, has endorsed Guru for President of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Ghana. While performing at the Pent Hall Week Artiste Night on Friday, May 24, 2024, Sarkodie used the opportunity to remind the student body to vote for Guru. He indicated that […] The post Sarkodie endorses Guru’s

Four-time major winner Naomi Osaka said her first-round win over Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti at the French Open was “like a rollercoaster”. Japan’s Osaka came through 6-1 4-6 7-5 for her first victory at Roland Garros in three years. The victory could have been swifter for Osaka, who led 4-0 in the third set before Bronzetti […] The post Osaka avoids early

Burkina Faso’s military rulers will remain in power for another five years after national talks ended in agreeing to extend the transition back to democracy by 60 months from July, according to the text of an approved new charter. “The duration of the transition is fixed at 60 months from July 2, 2024,” Colonel Moussa […] The post Burkina Faso extends military rule by

The FBI is investigating the sale to US buyers of what are suspected to be hundreds of treasures from the British Museum. The BBC understands the US law enforcement agency has also assisted with the return of 268 items, which the museum claims belong to it, that were sold to a collector in Washington DC. […] The post FBI investigating missing ancient treasures

Astute businessman and logistics mogul, Mr Hanson Kweku Owusu, has been nominated as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Safewings Investments Limited, a leading investment conglomerate with vested interests in Oil and Gas, Logistics, Construction and Port Systems. Prior to his current nomination as the Board Chairman of Safewings Investments Limited, Mr Hanson […] The post Hanson

Yaw Sarpong Boateng, the Executive Secretary and a member of the Governing Board of Ghana’s Right to Information Commission, has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the African Network of Information Commissions (ANIC). The election was held on May 24, 2024, during ANIC’s General Assembly meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. This election underscores Boateng’s […] The post Yaw

Ghana can boast of a flourishing fisheries industry, generating approximately US$1 billion in revenue annually. However, beneath this profitability lies a complex reality: the cost of catching and managing fisheries in Ghana exceeds the benefits, ultimately burdening the end consumer. Despite Ghana’s coastal abundance teeming with diverse fish species, accessing seafood remains both costly and […] The post Ghana’s

Over 150 youths in the Ketu North District of the Volta Region are at risk of losing their jobs following a rainstorm which wreaked havoc on a 450-acre farm in the district. The storm inflicted severe damage on the farm, leading to the submersion of more than 100 acres of Maphlix farm under floodwaters and […] The post Ketu North: Devastating rainstorm

Ghana’s cocoa regulator will borrow up to $1.5 billion by September to finance 2024/25 cocoa purchases and compensate for low output, two COCOBOD sources with knowledge of the arrangement said on Sunday. The world’s second-largest cocoa producer after neighbouring Ivory Coast uses an annual syndicated loan to finance bean purchases from farmers. It is usually […] The post COCOBOD