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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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Producer Price Inflation drops to 26.1% in December 2024
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced a decline in the country’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rate for December 2024, recording 26.1 percent, down from 27.0 percent in November 2024. This marks a 0.9 percentage point reduction in the year-on-year … Read more →
Chief of staff orders gov’t institutions to submit staff records added to payroll since Dec. 7
Posted on | CommentThe Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a directive to all heads of government institutions, requesting detailed staff information added to their payrolls since Saturday, 7th December 7, 2024. This move aligns with the ongoing efforts under the John … Read more →
MP lauds Kwesimintsim Hospital staff for remarkable handling of cholera outbreak
Posted on | CommentThe Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim Constituency, Lawyer Philip Fiifi Buckman, has commended the nurses and doctors of Kwesimintsim Government Hospital for their remarkable support and dedication during the recent cholera outbreak. This praise comes after the hospital was overwhelmed … Read more →
Trump moves to dismantle birthright citizenship
Posted on | CommentMore now on one of the orders signed by President Donald Trump in the Oval Office earlier. Trump has moved to dismantle a longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment, ordering federal agencies to deny birthright citizenship to children of parents … Read more →
Medical students are not part of ‘No Fee stress’ promise – Haruna Iddrisu
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Education-designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that medical students will not be covered by government’s decision to refund admission fees of first year university students. According to him, President Mahama’s government will make provision in its maiden budget … Read more →
Donald Trump promises ‘new golden age’ after he is sworn in as 47th US president
Posted on | CommentDonald J. Trump declared his inauguration as the nation’s 47th president as a moment of American renewal, promising to usher in a “thrilling new era of national success” after depicting the last four years as “a horrible betrayal.” “The golden … Read more →
Haruna advocates more boarding for rural SHSs
Posted on | CommentHaruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister-designate, has stressed the need for increasing boarding facilities for rural Senior High Schools (SHSs) as a crucial step in improving access to quality education for students in deprived areas. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s … Read more →
Men should thank their wives for sex – Rev Eastwood Anaba
Posted on | CommentReverend Joseph Eastwood Anaba, Founder and President of Eastwood Anaba Ministries, has made a thought-provoking case for why men should express gratitude to their wives after sex. Speaking during a teaching session which has been widely circulated on social media, … Read more →
TikTok announces service restoration in US following Trump’s intervention
Posted on | CommentTikTok has announced that it is in the process of restoring its services in collaboration with its service providers. The company expressed gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump for offering clarity and assurances to its service providers, ensuring they … Read more →
Military clarifies AngloGold Ashanti mine deaths
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the death of seven persons and injury of another after some illegal miners intruded on the Anglo Gold Ashanti mines at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region Saturday night. The military said about 60 … Read more →
Crystal Chapter of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship get new executives
Posted on | CommentThe Crystal Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) has inaugurated its new executive council to lead the chapter for the coming term. The induction ceremony took place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, during the chapter’s meeting … Read more →
Trump illegal migrant arrests to start on day one
Posted on | CommentRaids to detain and deport migrants living in the US without permission are set to begin on the first full day of President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration, sources have told the BBC’s US partner CBS. It is unclear where the … Read more →
Mahama’s private jet use didn’t cost taxpayers a dime – Presidency
Posted on | CommentThe Acting Spokesperson to President John Mahama has defended the President’s use of a private jet owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for official trips to Senegal and The Gambia. Addressing public concerns, Felix Kwakye Ofosu explained that the private … Read more →
Don’t let us down – Asanteman to Prez. Mahama
Posted on | CommentThe Asanteman has urged President John Mahama to prioritise ongoing and future development projects in the Ashanti Region. This was made known during the President’s visit to the first Akwasidae Festival of the year in Kumasi. Speaking on behalf of … Read more →
Hypertension, diabetes, alcohol consumption among silent killer diseases in Ghana – Report
Posted on | CommentA study conducted by Rivia, a network of tech-driven primary care clinics, from data collected in 2024, has indicated that Ghana is experiencing a rise in “silent” killer diseases. According to the report, these illnesses, which develop insidiously, are taking … Read more →
Here are the over 10 categories of officials and persons who must return their diplomatic and service passports
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has recalled diplomatic and service passports issued to individuals no longer eligible to hold them. This directive affects over ten categories of officials, including former government appointees, Members of Parliament, and public … Read more →
“We’re not Investigators, just validators” – Domelevo on ORAL’s role
Posted on | CommentDaniel Yao Domelevo, a member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, has explained that ORAL’s primary mission is to validate the information and claims of corruption it receives, rather than conduct investigations. “Our work is essentially a validation … Read more →
We can raise revenue without increasing taxes – Ato Forson
Posted on | CommentDr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has outlined his vision to raise revenue without resorting to tax increases, emphasising a focus on improving compliance. Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Dr Forson pledged to collaborate with the Ghana … Read more →
Energy Minister-designate sets 6-months for ECG private sector involvement framework
Posted on | CommentEnergy Minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor has outlined a six-month timeline to establish a comprehensive framework for private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This initiative, he said, aims to enhance efficiency and improve power … Read more →
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
Posted on | CommentWeather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles (LA) are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires. Officials warned that … Read more →
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