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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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All 16 reliefs sought by Justice Torkornoo in suit against her removal
Posted on | CommentChief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has filed a suit at the Supreme Court fighting back her removal from office by President Mahama. Justice Torkornoo in the suit filed on May 21, 2025 sought a number of reliefs from the Apex Court. This … Read more →
Nike to hike prices as it faces tariffs uncertainty
Posted on | CommentNike says it will raise the prices of some products from 1 June, with the increases hitting everything from shoes to clothing. The sportswear giant says it is making the changes as part of “seasonal planning” and did not mention … Read more →
Kasa for Safety Campaign Expands to Ashanti Region, Igniting Road Safety Culture in Kumasi
Posted on | CommentOn May 9th and 10th, 2025, Kumasi—the vibrant heart of the Ashanti Region—experienced a powerful shift in how road safety is perceived and practiced. The Kasa for Safety campaign made a landmark stop in Kumasi with activations at two of … Read more →
Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
Posted on | CommentFormer President Joe Biden “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group … Read more →
16-year-old student arrested with locally made gun
Posted on | CommentThe Tafo Pankrono Divisional Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old Form Two student of Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) for unlawful possession of a locally manufactured firearm. The minor was apprehended following a routine inspection conducted by school authorities … Read more →
Hypertension cases in Western Region on the rise
Posted on | CommentThe Acting Western Regional Director of Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Gifty Amugi, has disclosed that the region has seen an increase in cases of hypertension from 2.96 per cent in 2023 to 3.11 per cent by the end of … Read more →
‘If I were the president, I would have sacked Sammy Gyamfi right away’ – Ken Agyapong
Posted on | CommentKennedy Agyapong, a 2024 presidential hopeful of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has condemned President John Dramani Mahama’s handling of the recent controversy involving the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi. Speaking at the … Read more →
Fuel prices to witness biggest drop of 8% today, May 16 due to cedi’s appreciation
Posted on | CommentPrices of the petroleum products are set to witness the biggest drop at the pumps today May 16, 2025. This is according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) Pricing Outlook for the second pricing window for the month … Read more →
Nigeria clears IMF debt ahead of schedule, exits debtor list
Posted on | CommentNigeria has officially paid off its $3.4 billion loan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), becoming debt-free to the global financial institution. The repayment marks a major economic milestone, as the country clears a loan it took to manage the … Read more →
Paris robbery: ‘I thought I was going to die’ – Kim Kardashian tells trial
Posted on | CommentKim Kardashian has told a court she feared she would be raped and killed during an armed robbery in her Paris hotel room in 2016. The 44-year-old media personality and businesswoman was tearful as she told the judge: “I was … Read more →
Bank of Ghana to mark Cedi@60 on July 19
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that it will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi on July 19, 2025. A statement released by the central bank on May 13 said the cedi will mark 60 years as Ghana’s … Read more →
Maybe we should give Anas $5,000 – Ken Agyapong on reduction of judgment cost to $500
Posted on | CommentFormer Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has offered to pay an amount of $5,000 to ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, instead of the $500 imposed on him as cost by a court in the United States … Read more →
Care system will suffer under UK immigration plan – Forbes
Posted on | CommentScotland’s deputy first minister says she is in “no doubt” that the country’s care system will suffer from UK government plans to tighten immigration rules. Kate Forbes said Scotland needed to take a “distinct approach” to the rest of the … Read more →
I’ll return Sammy Gyamfi’s gift – Agradaa
Posted on | CommentEvangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, says she will return the money she received from the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, following public criticism and growing calls for his suspension. In a widely … Read more →
Gov’t cannot push price reduction on traders – Trade Minister
Posted on | CommentMinister for Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, says the government cannot push traders to reduce prices despite the recent appreciation of the cedi, but insists there is room for fairness. Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews, the Minister explained … Read more →
US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days
Posted on | CommentThe US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs, or taxes, both sides have imposed on one another for a 90-day period. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both countries would lower their reciprocal … Read more →
US Embassy cautions Ghanaians against visa fraud, illegal immigration
Posted on | CommentThe U.S. Embassy in Ghana has issued a strong warning to Ghanaians against engaging in illegal visa processes and unauthorized immigration, stressing that such actions could lead to visa refusals, revocations, or deportation. Ghanaian fashion The caution was made during … Read more →
US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals
Posted on | CommentThe US has agreed to reduce import taxes on a set number of British cars and allow some steel and aluminium into the country tariff-free, as part of a new agreement between the US and UK. The announcement offers relief … Read more →
U.S. donates $6m worth of armoured vehicles to GAF to boost national, regional security
Posted on | CommentThe United States Government has donated 14 mine-resistant, ambush-protected armored personnel carriers (APCs) valued at over $6 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The official hand over, which took place on Wednesday at Burma Camp in Accra, symbolized the … Read more →
From Robert Prevost to Leo XIV: Life of the new Pope
Posted on | CommentThe first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV is the second Roman Pontiff – after Pope Francis – from the Americas. Unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio, however, the 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost is from the northern part of the continent, though he spent … Read more →
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