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2026 is the make-or-break year for Ghana’s cannabis industry – Chamber
Posted on with No CommentThe Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has called for a careful and coordinated implementation of Ghana’s medicinal and industrial cannabis policy in 2026 to maximise economic benefits while safeguarding the public interest. Dr Mark Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, said … Read more →
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Prez. Mahama departs for World Economic Forum
Posted on | CommentPresident John Mahama on Sunday departed Accra en route to the United Kingdom, where he will hold meetings with Coordinators of the Accra Reset initiative. A statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, said the President would also continue … Read more →
Ken Ofori-Atta has rejected consular assistance by Ghana’s Embassy in the US – Ambassador
Posted on | CommentGhana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has disclosed that former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has rejected all diplomatic courtesies accorded him while in in the custody of the Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE). This is … Read more →
Gov’t clears $1.47bn legacy energy sector debt
Posted on | CommentThe Government of Ghana has cleared legacy energy sector debts amounting to approximately $1.47 billion as at December 31, 2025, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance. The payments were undertaken within the first year of the Mahama … Read more →
Bank of Ghana ends 2025 with international reserves hitting record $13.8bn
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) ended 2025 with its international reserves reaching a record $13.8 billion, JoyBusiness has learnt. Sources say the reserves could have risen to about $14.2 billion if not for Eurobond payments made in December 2025 on … Read more →
My daughter asked if I was a thief — Kwesi Nyantakyi on ‘Number 12’ exposé
Posted on | CommentFormer Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi has described the personal and professional impact of investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw’s exposé on his life as “irreparable,” while urging the journalist to leave him out of his conscience. Speaking on the … Read more →
Ghana Blind Union Members empowered at 7th New Year party in Takoradi
Posted on | CommentOnline news portal 233times.net has once again reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development with the successful hosting of the 7th edition of the New Year Party for members of the Ghana Blind Union (Western Region Chapter) in Takoradi. The event, held … Read more →
Cut Presidential age limit from 40 to 30yrs – CRC proposes
Posted on | CommentThe Constitution Review Committee has recommended a major constitutional amendment to reduce the minimum age required to contest the presidency from 40 years to 30 years, a move aimed at expanding political participation and reflecting Ghana’s youthful population. The proposal … Read more →
Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high
Posted on | CommentThe gold price has hit another record high, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) an ounce for the first time. The price of the precious metal has risen on expectations the US central bank will cut interest rates further next year, analysts … Read more →
Nana Kwesi Coomson wins ‘Humanitarian Young Philanthropist’ of the year
Posted on | CommentCorporate communications and corporate social responsibility executive, Nana Kwesi Coomson, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Young Philanthropist of the Year (Male) Award at the 5th edition of the Western Gospel Awards, held on 20th December, 2025, at the serene Western Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi. The … Read more →
Wenette Hope Foundation impacts lives through ‘Bronya Attire’ project
Posted on | CommentThe Wenette Hope Foundation has successfully organised the 2nd Edition of its Bronya Attire Project, a Christmas outreach initiative aimed at promoting health, dignity and skills development among vulnerable children. The event, held on 13th December at the Great Missions … Read more →
4 helicopters and presidential jet contract agreements approved by Parliament
Posted on | CommentParliament has okayed the contract agreements for the acquisition of four helicopters and one presidential jet for the Ghana Air Force. The first agreement was a contract between the government of Ghana, represented by the Ministry of Defence, and Airbus … Read more →
Mahama hails US$11.8bn Ghana–China trade growth
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s trade relations with China are expanding at a steady pace, with bilateral trade hitting US$11.8 billion in 2024 — a more than 7% increase over the previous year. Speaking in an exclusive interview with … Read more →
NSS to lock registration system on Friday with 50% of personnel yet to report – Deputy DG
Posted on | CommentThe National Service Scheme (NSS) will shut down its registration system on Friday, with half of this year’s deployed personnel yet to report, according to the Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations, Fuseini Donkor. Speaking on the AM Show, Donkor … Read more →
Ghana offers free visas for participants of Diaspora Summit 2025
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that participants of the Diaspora Summit 2025 will receive free visas ahead of the event scheduled for December 19–20, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). In a statement issued in Accra … Read more →
Electricity tariffs up 9.86%, Water by 15.92% effective January 2026 – PURC
Posted on | CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments to electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO). The new rates take effect from January 1, 2026. According to the PURC in a … Read more →
Delta Air Lines resumes non-stop flights from Accra to Atlanta
Posted on | CommentTravellers between Ghana and the United States can now enjoy a direct connection, as Delta Air Lines commenced non-stop flights from Accra to Atlanta on Monday, December 1, 2025. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel … Read more →
Total value of Mobile Money transactions hit GH¢3.6 trillion
Posted on | CommentThe total value of mobile money transactions reached GH¢3.6 trillion in the first 10 months of 2025, ending October. This is according to the latest Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana after last week’s Monetary Policy … Read more →
WAEC outlines 10 key reasons behind failures in 2025 WASSCE Core Mathematics and Social Studies
Posted on | CommentThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed detailed reasons behind the sharp decline in performance in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), particularly in Core Mathematics and Social Studies. The explanations, provided by the Head of … Read more →
Fire razes Kedjebi-Asato SHS dormitory, leaving several students collapsed
Posted on | CommentA Tuesday morning fire has ravaged a room in one of the boys’ dormitories at Kadjebi-Asato Senior High School in the Oti region, leaving several students collapsing from exhaustion as they attempted to salvage what they could, JoyNews’ Oti Regional … Read more →
Bawku conflict mediation: Asantehene to present peace plan to Prez. Mahama
Posted on | CommentThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to present the findings of his mediation effort in the Bawku conflict to President John Dramani Mahama after concluding a process intended to find a lasting solution to the decades-old dispute fuelled … Read more →
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