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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 →
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Father jailed 20yrs for impregnating daughter
Posted on | CommentThe Aflao Circuit Court in the Volta Region, presided over by Joseph Ofosu Behome has sentenced a 39-year-old man, Klutsey Korledzo to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour for having sexual intercourse with his daughter and getting her pregnant. The … Read more →
Tattooed Kenyans locked out of youth agency recruitment
Posted on | CommentSome Kenyan youths have been locked out of the ongoing recruitment into the state youth agency for inscribing tattoos on their bodies. Even though they met academic qualifications and also passed the physical fitness test to join the National Youth … Read more →
Zanzibar ex-minister questioned amid alcohol shortage
Posted on | CommentTanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party (CCM) has questioned the former Zanzibar tourism minister, weeks after he resigned amid shortage of alcohol in the islands. Simai Mohamed Said appeared before the party’s ethics committee on Tuesday but did not disclose … Read more →
Takoradi: Ghana Police interdicts officer for allegedly assaulting member of the public
Posted on | CommentA report reaching the desk of Skyypowerfm.com is that the Ghana Police Service has interdicted a Police officer, ? 49187 General Corporal Wise Bessey, stationed at the Takoradi District Police Command, for an alleged assault on a member of the … Read more →
High Court grants 80yr old former Education Minister’s desire to marry 30yr old sweetheart
Posted on | CommentIn May 2023, 80-year-old former Education Minister Prof Dominic Fobih dominated news discussions when videos of his marriage to a 30-year-old woman went viral. What many did not know was that there was an attempt, barely a month before the … Read more →
Diligently follow bailout programme guidelines – IMF to Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised the importance for Ghana to stay committed to its bailout program to fully realize its benefits. The Bretton Woods Institution stressed the need for effective implementation of structural reforms, especially following the disbursement … Read more →
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer – Buckingham Palace
Posted on | CommentKing Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to … Read more →
More China tariffs if re-elected – Trump says
Posted on | CommentFormer US president Donald Trump has said he would impose more tariffs on Chinese goods if he wins the US presidential election in November. In an interview with Fox News, he said the tariffs could be in excess of 60%. … Read more →
Namibia’s President, Hage Geingob dead at 82
Posted on | CommentNamibia’s president, Hage Geingob, has passed away. He was 82 years old. In a post on X, Namibia’s vice president and interim head of state, Dr Nangolo Mbumba, announced the death of Dr. Geingob. “Fellow Namibians, It is with utmost … Read more →
Facebook is 20 years: The inside story here
Posted on | CommentFacebook, now Meta, started from humble beginnings 20 years ago, on February 4, 2004. A college sophomore, Mark Zuckerberg, launched the site from his Harvard dorm room, unaware of what the company would become. Currently, Meta has a market value … Read more →
64% of working Ghanaians are financially stressed – Research
Posted on | CommentA recent study by Old Mutual has shed light on the financial challenges faced by working Ghanaians, with 64% experiencing financial stress. The report highlights disparities, indicating higher stress levels among lower-income earners (below GH?3,000 per month) and those in … Read more →
Controller to delete gov’t workers without Ghana Card Names
Posted on | CommentIn an effort to eliminate ghost names from the public sector, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, the Controller and Accountant General of Ghana, has issued a strong warning to workers who have not linked their Ghana card to the payroll system. Speaking at … Read more →
Cecilia Dapaah grabs assets, cash
Posted on | CommentThe Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has returned the assets and cash seized from Cecilia Abena Dapaah, bringing an end to a long-standing legal battle. Mrs. Dapaah, a former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, has reclaimed custody of … Read more →
Over 168k married women cheat on their spouses – GSS report
Posted on | Comment‘Women don’t cheat!’ Except for the over 168,000 married women who thought a little extra marital roll in the hay was their human right too. Unfortunately for them, they were captured in the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey from … Read more →
Implementation of Emissions Levy Act begins today
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced the commencement of the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) from Thursday, February 1, 2024. According to them, the Act will impose a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on … Read more →
2 out of 10 married men cheat on their spouses – GSS report
Posted on | CommentThe 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey has revealed that two in every 10 married Ghanaian men have skipped the marital bed for some extramarital frolicking. According to the survey, 17.5% of married men in Ghana have two or more … Read more →
US weapons sales abroad hit record high in 2023
Posted on | CommentUS weapons sales overseas rose sharply last year, reaching a record total of $238bn (£187bn), as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stoked demand. The US government directly negotiated $81bn in sales, a 56% increase from 2022, the state department reported. The … Read more →
Elon Musk announces wireless brain chip implant
Posted on | CommentTech billionaire Elon Musk says his Neuralink company has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human for the first time. Initial results detected promising neuron spikes or nerve impulses and the patient is recovering well, he … Read more →
BoG lowers base rate to 29% to stimulate economic growth
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a significant reduction in its Monetary Policy Rate, also known as the base rate, from 30 percent to 29 percent. This decline of 100 basis points signifies the apex bank’s efforts to boost … Read more →
Manhyia clears Wontumi over alleged disparaging comments against Otumfuo
Posted on | CommentManhyia Palace in the Ashanti Region has reportedly cleared Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over alleged disparaging comments against Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. However, he … Read more →
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