HEADLINES
TOP STORY
US visa pause does not affect short-term travel for Ghanaians – Ambassador Victor Smith
Posted on with No CommentGhana’s Ambassador to the US, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has clarified that the United States’ temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing does not apply to non-immigrant visas for Ghanaians, including those for business and tourism. The clarification comes amid growing concern … Read more →
TRENDING
MORE NEWS
DISTURBING PHOTOS: School bus involved in accident in Takoradi
Posted on | CommentA school bus of St Paul’s Educational Centre in Takoradi carrying about 45 pupils crashed on the Apollo Road on Tuesday, February 27, at about 3:00 PM after school hours. A few of the pupils sustained minor injuries and were … Read more →
BoG revises balance, transaction limits of mobile money wallets upwards
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revised the balance and transaction limits of customers’ mobile money wallets upward, effective March 1, 2024. A statement from the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications pointed out that the development is in line with increasing … Read more →
Ofori-Atta’s exit from Finance Ministry won’t affect IMF deal – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Akufo-Addo has assured that the reshuffle of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta will not disrupt Ghana’s ongoing bailout package implementation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking during his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, … Read more →
SONA: PTC interchange to be completed as funding goes under GoG
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians, particularly the people in the Sekondi-Takoradi that the much talked about PTC Interchange will be completed. The Three-tier interchange the first in the Western Region being constructed by Sino Hydro Construction has … Read more →
Trump appeals fraud case as $112,000-a-day interest accrues
Posted on | Commentew York judge’s ruling that he must pay $454m (£360m) in penalties and interest in a civil fraud case. This month’s judgement was $355 million, but the amount has soared with interest, which will keep accruing by at least $112,000 … Read more →
Takoradi Technical University admits 7,244 junior members of faculty
Posted on | CommentOut of the 9, 436 students admitted for the 2023–2024 academic year, about 7, 244 students have reported to Takoradi Technical University (TTU) to pursue various programmes. In the year under review, the institution received 10,061 applications for its Master’s, … Read more →
Air Force man sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington DC
Posted on | CommentA member of the US Air Force is in a critical condition after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington. Officers from the US Secret Service extinguished the flames before the man was taken to … Read more →
Over 5.7 million students have benefited from Free SHS programme to date – Africa Education Watch
Posted on | CommentThe Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has revealed that the government’s flagship programme, the free senior high school (Free SHS) policy, has benefited over 5.7 million Ghanaian students since its inception in September 2017. According to the education think tank, the … Read more →
University of Ghana revises plagiarism policy to include AI
Posted on | CommentThe University of Ghana has amended its academic integrity framework, particularly in its approach to plagiarism. A notice signed by the registrar, Emelia Agyei Mensah and dated February 26, 2024, revealed that the University Council and the Academic Board have … Read more →
Burkina Faso: At least 15 dead in Catholic church attack
Posted on | CommentAt least 15 people have been killed and two others injured following an attack on a Catholic church in north-eastern Burkina Faso on Sunday. It took place during Sunday worship in Essakane village in Oudalan province – close to the … Read more →
Nakeeyat Dramani Sam unveiled as Ambassador for 4R+ Climate Change Project
Posted on | CommentCorpnation Foundation has launched its 4R+ project, dedicated to fostering a climate-friendly nation with child star, Nakeeyat Dramani Sam as the ambassador. Mr. Saviour Kwaku Adzika, the Founder of Corpnation Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about Nakeeyat’s appointment, citing her current … Read more →
Prices of foodstuff to remain high until June 2024 – GAWU
Posted on | CommentThe General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) is forecasting that prices of foodstuff would remain high until June when the harvesting of food would begin. This is coming after food inflation fell consecutively for the last six months to 27.1% in … Read more →
GH¢1.19 billion generated from E-levy in 2023 – John Kumah
Posted on | CommentDeputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has disclosed that the government collected a total of GH¢1.19 billion in revenue from the E-levy for the year 2023. From this sum, the government allocated funds to its YouStart Program, the Ghana … Read more →
Weather in Ghana expected to be hotter – GMet
Posted on | CommentIn a recent alert from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), people living in Ghana were urged to prepare for scorching weather conditions as temperatures are set to rise significantly in the coming days. GMet forecasts a surge in temperatures across … Read more →
Sexy dondon killed J.B Danquah Adu – Investigator to Court
Posted on | CommentIt has emerged that the prime suspect in the murder of the MP for Abuakwa North, JB Danquah Adu, Daniel Asiedu, aka Sexy Dondon, killed the slain Member of Parliament.Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Retired Daniel Nkrumah, an investigator, confirmed … Read more →
“I will soon visit ports to weed out corrupt activities” – Finance Minister
Posted on | CommentFinance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has hinted of visiting some ports across the country soon to weed out corrupt activities. This comes after several reports of corrupt activities of some ports officials. Dr Amin Adam indicated that he has … Read more →
Ghana and 27 developing countries remain stuck in debt trap – World Bank
Posted on | CommentThe World Bank has disclosed that 28 developing economies including Ghana with – the weakest credit ratings – remain stuck in a debt trap with no hope of escape anytime soon. According to the Bretton Wood institution, their average debt-to-Gross … Read more →
WAEC releases provisional results for 2023 WASSCE private candidates
Posted on | CommentThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the second series of provisional results of 37,825 private candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 2023. According to WAEC, the entry figure comprises … Read more →
Ewusiejoe section of Takoradi-Agona road to be closed to traffic
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that the Ewusiejoe section of the Takoradi-Agona road will be closed to traffic from Friday, 23rd February to Tuesday, February 27th. According to the communique, this is to allow the Ghana Highway … Read more →
Bawumia outdoors ‘tap & go’ system for Metro Mass Transit
Posted on | CommentThe Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Monday launched a ‘Tap & Go’ system and ticketing solution for the Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) to improve operational efficiency and ease of accessing public transport services. The app was designed by a … Read more →
(Selorm) | 
(Nana Kwesi)