The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has called for further dialogue with the government of Ghana following high-level talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the recent imposition of a 10 percent tariff on imports from Ghana and several other countries. The new tariff policy, set toContinue Reading
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has issued an official apology to passengers who experienced an unexpected delay at the Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 2 on Monday, April 7, 2025, due to an operational hitch. According to the statement released by GACL Management, passengers on Passion Air flight 143 fromContinue Reading
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deporting all foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Lagos, Nigeria, the Minister underscored President Mahama’s stance on protecting the country’s natural resources. “President Mahama has said thatContinue Reading
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has expressed her frustration with the party’s disciplinary committee, after the committee failed to inform her about the postponement of her scheduled appearance. The decision to summon her to the disciplinary committee followed her comments onContinue Reading
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana (PHFAoG) has instructed all its members to charge National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cardholders for services related to unpaid claims. The association cited prolonged delays in reimbursement, with some private facilities reportedly owed up to eight months. In an interview with Citi News,Continue Reading
Students of the Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Bawku, located in the Upper East Region, have appealed to authorities to urgently reopen the school, which has remained closed since November 22, 2024, due to renewed tensions in the longstanding chieftaincy conflict in the area. Speaking at a pressContinue Reading
Some supporters of Adwoa Safo, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, stormed the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra on Monday, 7 April, ahead of her expected appearance before the party’s disciplinary committee. The decision comes after her comments on JoyNews, which the party leadershipContinue Reading
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has raised serious concerns about the growing misuse of honorary doctorates and professorial titles. The Commission says this misuse is particularly concerning as these titles are increasingly being conferred by various institutions both within Ghana and abroad. GTEC, in a statement, said it hasContinue Reading
Avocados, often referred to as “pears” in Ghana, are a beloved component of Ghanaian cuisine and are now back in season. Most fruit and produce vendors have them stocked. Prices vary greatly from vendor to vendor, and generally, many people still find them expensive. This notwithstanding, there is much toContinue Reading
The Central North Regional Police Command is investigating the alleged murder of a female adult at Kokoase, a suburb of Twifo Praso in the Central Region. “Preliminary investigation has revealed that the woman, identified as Tahiru Zenabu, was found dead in her room with a cloth tied around her neckContinue Reading