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Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
Posted on with No CommentDonald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Further security talks took place between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a … Read more →
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GES suspends classes at Accra Newtown school after deadly building collapse
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered students to stay away from the Accra Newtown Experimental D/A School following the collapse of a nearby building, which claimed three lives and left 20 others injured. GES Director-General, Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, … Read more →
UK tribunal awards damages after Ghanaian nurse repeatedly called colleague ‘Auntie’
Posted on | CommentA UK employment tribunal has awarded compensation to a healthcare assistant after ruling that she was subjected to harassment by a colleague of Ghanaian heritage who repeatedly addressed her as “auntie”, despite her objections. The tribunal found that Ilda Esteves, … Read more →
Gold will reset Ghana – Sammy Gyamfi outlines plan to end leakages and boost FX
Posted on | CommentSammy Gyamfi says Ghana’s gold sector will become the backbone of a national economic reset, driven by tighter control, reduced leakages, and stronger foreign exchange inflows. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, the Ghana Gold Board … Read more →
Gov’t is set to issue a 7-year cedi bond on March 30
Posted on | CommentThe government is set to issue a 7-year cedi-denominated bond on March 30, 2026. It’s also hoping to carry out initial pricing guidance as well as opening the book building on that same day. The disclosure was captured in an Issuance Announcement Document picked … Read more →
PHOTOS: Prez. Mahama leads wreath-laying ceremony honouring enslaved Africans in New York
Posted on | CommentPresident John Mahama on Tuesday, March 24, led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the African Burial Ground National Monument, honouring the memory of enslaved Africans and reflecting on their enduring legacy. The commemorative event brought together a number of high-profile … Read more →
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
Posted on | CommentSocial media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. The test, led by the UK government, will see 300 teens involved have their social apps disabled entirely, … Read more →
Ghana’s economy remains services-led – GSS
Posted on | CommentThe services sector remained the largest contributor to economic activity in Ghana,, growing by 8.1%, contributed 58.2% of total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, and accounted for the largest share of the economy at 45.9%, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan … Read more →
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full
Posted on | CommentHollywood’s best and brightest have been honoured with the most coveted awards in the movie industry, the Oscars. One Battle After Another led the way with six wins, while Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley and Sinners’ Michael B Jordan scooped the top … Read more →
GPRTU warns possible transport fare increase over anticipated fuel price hike
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has indicated that transport fares may soon be reviewed upward as fuel prices are projected to rise in the next pricing window. The expected adjustment comes ahead of the second fuel pricing window … Read more →
Arsenal’s Max Dowman becomes the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history
Posted on | CommentArsenal teenager Max Dowman makes Premier League history after scoring against Everton at just 16 years and 73 days, becoming the youngest goalscorer ever in the competition. Teenage sensation Max Dowman has written his name into English football history after … Read more →
Mahama’s use of brother’s jet not permanent – Ofosu Kwakye
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has defended President John Mahama’s use of a private jet owned by his brother for official international travel. According to him, the arrangement is temporary and necessitated by … Read more →
Prez. Mahama awarded an honorary doctorate by South Korea’s Yonsei University
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has received an honorary degree from Yonsei University in South Korea in recognition of his leadership, commitment to democratic governance, and efforts to promote international cooperation. The award ceremony took place on Friday, March 13, 2026, … Read more →
Prez. Mahama’s South Korea visit yields maritime, climate and AI cooperation deals
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-Myung have held high-level talks in Seoul aimed at strengthening cooperation between Ghana and South Korea in areas including maritime security, climate action and digital innovation. The summit took place … Read more →
Reject claims that foreign nationals are on Ghana scholarships – Scholarship Authority boss
Posted on | CommentThe Director-General of the Ghana Scholarship Authority, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, has rejected claims circulating online that foreign nationals are benefiting from Ghana’s scholarship programme, insisting that the individuals referenced in the controversy are Ghanaians who meet the scheme’s eligibility requirements. … Read more →
Ghana, South Korea to sign visa waiver deal
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is looking forward to signing a visa waiver agreement with South Korea that will allow holders of both diplomatic and official passports to travel between the two countries without visas. President Mahama made this … Read more →
Oil price exceeds $100 again as Iran strikes economic targets across Middle East
Posted on | CommentOil prices again topped $100 per barrel on Thursday as widespread Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities overshadowed a vast release of government reserves. As Donald Trump vowed to “finish the job” and press ahead with the US-Israel war … Read more →
Ghana officially opens applications for cannabis licensing – Here’s how to apply
Posted on | CommentGhana opens applications for industrial and medicinal cannabis licences, launching 11 categories to boost economic growth and public health while ensuring strict regulation. Ghana has officially opened applications for the cultivation and management of industrial and medicinal cannabis, following the … Read more →
Cedi’s depreciation against dollar slows to 1.65% since start of 2026
Posted on | CommentThe cedi’s rate of depreciation against the US dollar has slowed significantly in the first week of March 2026. The local currency, which had depreciated by more than 4% earlier in the year based on price quotes by some major … Read more →
US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
Posted on | CommentA bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate, as the strikes continue. The war powers measure was rejected in a 53-47 vote largely along party lines. It … Read more →
Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims
Posted on | CommentThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an … Read more →
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