Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised that in his next administration, canoe and artisanal fishermen will be exempted from the closed season exercise.  According to him, the activities of these groups of fishers do not play a role in the issue of dwindling fish stock in the country.  The closed season which is implemented […] The post Next

As Kerry Washington said in her HuffPost interview, ‘The stigma associated with mental illness should be removed. My brain and my heart are important to me. I don’t know why I wouldn’t seek help to have those things be as healthy as my teeth.’ This quote resonates with me as a Ghanaian American therapist and […] The post Addressing

Naaba Musah Akanbonga has retained his position as President of the Council of Zongo Chief in the Ashanti Region. A total of 34 members of the Council voted in the election that was conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC). Naaba Musah who is the chief of the Frafra Community in the Ashanti Region contested with […] The post A/R: Naaba Musah retains position

The last time I felt this much hope and excitement about the Black Stars of Ghana was in 2010 after Ghana had bitterly lost the Africa Cup of Nations trophy to Egypt in Angola despite our best efforts in the competition. I, at that tender age, believed sincerely we were going to do wonders at […] The post Bernard Osei writes: Key lessons

The Bank of Ghana has warned the general public to stop using cedi banknotes as bouquets and hampers when gifting people. It said the currency was issued to be used as a medium of exchange for the purchase of goods and services. The Director of the Currency Department at the central bank, Mr. Dominic Owusu, […] The post Cedi bouquets, hampers Illegal, stop it – Bank

Management of the University of Ghana has expressed disappointment with the Parliament of Ghana’s handling of its new residential policy. Some MPs belonging to the Vandals Caucus in Parliament indicated that they were committed to ensuring that the Management of the University respected the ruling of an Accra High Court to halt the implementation of […] The post UG

Management of the University of Ghana has expressed disappointment with the Parliament of Ghana’s handling of its new residential policy. Some MPs belonging to the Vandals Caucus in Parliament indicated that they were committed to ensuring that the Management of the University respected the ruling of an Accra High Court to halt the implementation of […] The post UG

The Electricity of Ghana (ECG) National Taskforce has disconnected the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) from the national power grid for failure to settle over GH¢26 million debt power debt. The amount is a summation of bills unpaid over several months. TOR paid about GH¢5 million last week but failed to settle the balance as scheduled. […] The post ECG disconnects

Absa Group, Africa’s largest funder of renewables, announced today its long-term ambition to reach Net Zero state by 2050 for scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Supporting a transition to a low-carbon economy is underpinned by the Group’s aspirations to be an active force for good in everything we do, prioritising business activities that have […] The post Absa

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered the United States to pay compensation to Iranian companies after ruling that Washington had illegally allowed courts to freeze their assets. The United Nations’ top court, also known as the World Court, did not specify the exact amount in its ruling on Thursday but said it would be […] The post ICJ orders US

The Ghana Film Authority has reacted to claims by popular American filmmaker and actor, Spike Lee, that no one from Ghana’s film industry approached him during his recent visit. The filmmaker was part of the Creative Arts team that accompanied the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harri during her 3-day visit to Ghana. […] The post We

A document submitted to Parliament by the Office of the President has revealed that 1048 staffers work at the Presidency serving various administrative and domestic roles. The report submitted to Parliament is in accordance with section 11 of the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463). The report covers three key areas, namely the number of […] The post Akufo-Addo has over 1000

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected claims that the GH¢5.5 billion approved by Parliament in 2021 to settle owed customers of defunct fund management companies is only for Defunct Gold Coast Management, now Blackshield customers. According to the SEC, the approved funds are for all investors in the 47 fund management companies that […] The post GH¢5.5bn

Vodafone Ghana has announced an expansion of its national roaming service partnership with MTN, to improve connectivity for customers throughout the country. The initiative, which initially began with a pilot program last year, has been expanded to cover the entire nation. The initiative is a result of an effort by the government to facilitate universal […] The post Vodafone

The Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, wants financiers of illegal mining (galamsey) in the Ashanti Region to be exposed rather than being shielded. He expressed concern that the real culprits behind galamsey are being protected while the labourers who work for pittances in the illegal mining sites are arrested. Speaking in his native […] The post Expose

The Accra International Conference Center (AICC) has been commended by ECG’s National Taskforce for prompt payments of bills. The Center, according to the Taskforce, had one of the worst debt records some 2 years ago, but this has changed for some time now. This follows the management of AICC’s decision to settle its current debt […] The post ECG commends AICC for prompt

In line with the vision of the Church of Pentecost to transform the lives of the people in their communities, the men’s ministry (PEMEM) of the church in the Obuasi area has commissioned and handed over a 15-bed capacity male ward to the Tweapaease Health centre. The Tweapaease Health centre which is the only health […] The post Obuasi Area PEMEM

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced to the general public that due to maintenance works being carried out by the Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant (GPP), gas supply for power generation has been affected. According to the ECG, some power plants will be impacted for the next […] The post Dumsor looms as

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced to the general public that due to maintenance works being carried out by the Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant (GPP), gas supply for power generation has been affected. According to the ECG, some power plants will be impacted for the next […] The post ECG to release

The trial judge in a case of causing financial loss to the state brought against former Deputy Finance Minister and current Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has asked him to show proof of authorization from the then Finance Minister to request the Bank of Ghana to set up Letters of Credit in […] The post Ambulance case: Prove