Ahead of the December 7 polls, the United States of America (USA) has announced a new policy that will restrict US visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in the country. The US Department of State, which issued the … Read more →
On Saturday, 26th November 2022, the Western Regional Minister joined the 2nd Lady of the Republic, Hajia Samira Bawumia, the leadership of Shama Senior High School and the invited guests to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Shama SHS at the … Read more →
The US has banned the sale and import of new communications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, amid concerns over national security. Other companies listed include Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera, which make video surveillance equipment and two-way … Read more →
By a unanimous decision, the Oslo Court of Appeal, Norway composed of three Justices of Appeal (Pal Morten Andreassen, Irene Sogn and Rolf Ytrehus), has in a judgment dated Tuesday, November 22, dismissed an appeal filed by Messrs. Jongsbru AS, … Read more →
The leadership of the striking labour unions in public universities are expected to meet the National Labour Commission (NLC) on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Members of the unions have been on strike for over three weeks following what they say … Read more →
The High Court this week is expected to deliver judgment in the matter of the founder of now-defunct Capital bank, William Ato Essien. He has been tried for his alleged role in the collapse of the bank, with the prosecution … Read more →
Leaders in seven countries in the West African sub region are meeting in Accra to device means to fight the growing threat of terrorism in the region. They include the Presidents of Ghana, Togo, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Benin, and … Read more →
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has revealed the lessons he learnt from proceedings during the hearing of the censure motion against his successor Ken Ofori-Atta by the 8-member committee. Mr Ofori-Atta appeared before the committee on Friday November 19 to … Read more →
The Police have initiated investigation into a viral video in which two Police officers are seen struggling with a member of the public and assaulting him in the process. According to the Police, the victim has been contacted to assist … Read more →
Flying taxis appear to be a bit closer to getting off the ground. US air regulators on Monday published rules to formally add the machines, which mix characteristics of helicopters and planes, to the list of regulated aircraft. The update … Read more →
Government borrowing rose in October from a year ago as the UK started paying for energy support schemes for households and businesses. Borrowing – the difference between government spending and tax income – was £13.4bn last month, the Office for … Read more →
Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has given yet another hope to Ghanaians that the current economic crisis will be turned around by the government. Quoting Isaiah 40:31 from the Holy Bible, the Vice President said the government with renewed … Read more →
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that, his government is undertaking all measures necessary to revive the economy. According to him, “Indeed it’s true that we’re facing hard times in our economy but my government is working round … Read more →
Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk has said Donald Trump’s account has been reinstated after running a poll in which users narrowly backed the move. “The people have spoken,” tweeted Mr Musk, saying that 51.8% of more than 15 million Twitter … Read more →
The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has visited Sekondi today, November 17, to pay his respect to the late Western Regional Chief Imams. According to reports, the chief Imam could not visit when the late regional chief Imams passed … Read more →
The Takoradi Circuit Court ‘A’ presided over by Justice Michael Ampadu, has sentenced Josephine Panyin Mensah at the centre of the fake pregnancy and kidnap case to a 600-penalty unit fine equivalent of 7,200 cedis. She was sentenced on the … Read more →
As part of efforts to ease economic pressures on its staff, the Management of Focus 1 Media has made provision to pay cushioning allowances between 20 percent to 70 percent of the net salary to help with the cost of … Read more →
The Takoradi Circuit Court ‘A’ has postponed the delivery of its final ruling in the case of the supposed kidnapped pregnant woman in Takoradi. The woman at the center of the case, Josephine Panyin Mensah claimed she was kidnapped while … Read more →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced in a statement signed by the Special Prosecutor Mr Kissi Agyebeng on Tuesday November 15 that, it has commenced in investigations to the alleged corruption by the sacked Minister of State at … Read more →
Foraging for fungi may not only mean mushrooms are on the menu. New research has shown that mushroom skins could provide a biodegradable alternative to some plastics used in batteries and computer chips, making them easier to recycle. Researchers from the … Read more →
The world’s population will reach 8 billion people on Tuesday, representing a “milestone in human development” before birth rates start to slow, according to a projection from the United Nations. In a statement, the UN said the figure meant 1 … Read more →