The top European leagues, including the Premier League, and global players’ union Fifpro will launch legal action against world governing body Fifa over its “abuse of dominance” in the game. The European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues and 1,130 clubs in 33 countries, says it is filing a complaint to the European Commission to protect […]

US Vice-President Kamala Harris has gone on the offensive against Donald Trump in the first rally of her White House campaign, portraying November’s election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon. Speaking to a crowd of about 3,000 in the battleground state of Wisconsin, Ms Harris likened her Republican opponent to […]

Anti-government protests have sparked nationwide clashes in Bangladesh between police and university students. At least 150 people have been killed – and some of those caught up in the bloodshed have described to the BBC what happened. One student said demonstrators in the capital Dhaka just wanted to hold a peaceful rally, but the police […]

Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say. Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found they tested for high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. The concentrations were as much as 100 times higher than previously reported for […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare says the crime rate in Ghana has reduced significantly.  According to Dampare, recent programmes and policies initiated by the Police leadership are making rolls.  Speaking at the commissioning of some 320-bedroom apartments for Police Officers at Tesano in Accra, Dr Dampare said Policing dynamics have changed.  “We have […]

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has unveiled its schedule for the upcoming internal elections. The election process is set to kick off on July 24 and wrap up on August 24, 2024. In a press conference held at the party’s headquarters, the Congress Committee Chairman, Nana Mireku Tumi, revealed that the nomination period for the […]

Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a Court of Appeal judge and Chairperson of the Steering Committee of the Justice for All Programme, has called for an inquiry to determine why an inmate, previously discharged by a Circuit Court in Nkawie, remained incarcerated for an additional five months. Justice Mensah-Homiah has also encouraged investigators to exercise diligence to […]

The Nkawie Circuit Court has remanded 13 alleged illegal miners for unlawful entry and mining in the Jimmirah Forest Reserve at Amangoase in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The miners have been accused of mining in the forest reserve, which is currently undergoing afforestation. Compartment 18 of the Jimmirah Forest Reserve, according […]

The government has successfully connected 193 health facilities, including 49 polyclinics to its new e-health system in a major boost for the country’s healthcare sector. This digital transformation aims to revolutionise healthcare delivery across the country. The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam announced this when he presented the 2024 mid-year budget review in […]

Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has criticised the 2024 mid-year budget, describing it as uninspiring and hopeless. On Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam presented the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament. During his address, Dr. Amin Adam emphasized the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, assuring that they would adhere to budgetary […]

Celebrated Ghanaian music star, KiDi is connecting with his European fans this summer as he gears up to unleash another major project. On Saturday, July 27, the platinum-selling act will headline a concert at Vic in Barcelona; the second largest city in Spain. This will be the first time the Lynx Entertainment & EMPIRE signee […]

Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that about US$1.8 billion was generated from tourism in the first half of 2024. He stated that this is an increase from US$1.5 billion during the same period last year. While delivering the 2024 mid-year budget review in Parliament in Accra on Tuesday, Dr Adam highlighted that […]

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation amid scrutiny of security lapses related to the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, sources tell CNN. The move comes as lawmakers and an internal government watchdog move forward with investigations into the agency’s handling of Trump’s protection and how a gunman came […]

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has disclosed that the central government’s provisional total debt stood at GH¢742 billion (US$50.9 billion) as of June this year. This figure represents 70.6 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While delivering the 2024 mid-year budget review in parliament in Accra on Tuesday, Dr Adam stated, […]

Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has announced that the government has approved an additional GH¢1.5 billion for settling unresolved claims associated with financial management companies. Furthermore, he revealed that the government has given the green light for the development of a structure for the reimplementation of road and bridge tolls in 2025. These announcements […]

In a move to strengthen Ghana’s social welfare programmes, the government has allocated GHS5.4 billion to bolster the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and the school feeding initiative. This substantial financial commitment was announced by the Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, during his mid-year budget review […]

The government has paid GHS12 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme in a move to stabilise Ghana’s economy and restore investor confidence. Presenting the mid-year budget review to Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam emphasised the government’s commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations and ensuring economic stability. […]

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has disclosed that the government has invested almost 10 billion Ghana Cedis in the Road Sector since January 2024. He explained that the investment aims to enhance transportation and spur economic growth. During his presentation of the Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, the Finance […]

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has remarked that the economy is rebounding stronger than anticipated. He attributed the economic growth to the stabilisation of the exchange rate, decline in inflation, and boost in gross international reserves. According to him, the policies and choices being implemented by the government are yielding results. During his […]

A Nissan Pickup belonging to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Binduri Constituency, has been set ablaze by unknown individuals. The incident occurred at the residence of Constituency Chairman Samuel Ayaago in Atuba, Binduri District on Monday, July 22. According to eyewitnesses, between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm, three masked men on two motorbikes […]