Accra, March 20, 2025 – The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has applauded the Ghana Police Service for arresting a suspect linked to the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, describing the move as a “major breakthrough” in the long fight for justice. The suspect, Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Amakye, was arraigned before […]
In a bold step towards stabilizing the exchange rate, lawyer Sammy Gyamfi has reached out to key players in the industry to discuss the operational framework of the upcoming Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD). Guided by the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Gyamfi held talks with leaders from the […]
President Mahama has appointed COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as Ghana’s new Inspector General of Police, tasking him with modernizing the police force. President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as Ghana’s new Inspector General of Police (IGP). The swearing-in ceremony took place on Friday, March 14, 2025, […]
In a bold move aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector, the H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana has committed Ghc 1.5 billion as part of its Agricultural Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA). This announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Cassel Atto Forson, during his recent budget presentation, signalled a renewed focus on agriculture as […]
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women across the nation, President John Dramani Mahama has announced an allocation of GHC 51.3 million as seed funding for the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank. This initiative, unveiled during a recent budget presentation, is poised to transform the financial landscape for women in Ghana, providing them […]
President John Dramani Mahama embarked on a day’s working visit to Bamako, Mali, on Saturday, March 8, as part of his ‘good neighbourliness’ tour to countries in the sub-region. This phase of the tour will also take him to Niger and Burkina Faso, countries that have recently parted ways with the ECOWAS grouping to form […]
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has enthusiastically endorsed President John Dramani Mahama’s visionary “reset agenda” for Ghana, urging citizens to unite behind this transformative initiative. The CPP believes that the president’s call for national reflection, review, and rebuilding of the economy will yield benefits for all Ghanaians, regardless of their political affiliations, creeds, or ideologies, […]
In a very highly significant move, the government of Ghana has introduced measures to expedite passport processing specifically for Hajj pilgrims, marking a major milestone in the country’s history. According to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, this initiative aims to streamline the process, ensuring that pilgrims can obtain their passports with ease. […]
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies has made a promising prediction, indicating that the prices of petroleum products are expected to decline in the first pricing window of March 2025. This anticipated decrease is attributed to a marginal dip in the cost of crude oil, which fell from $76.86/BBL to $75.49/BBL, representing a 1.32% decrease. […]
The Hajj Village project has been at the center of controversy, with many speculating that public funds were being utilized to support the facility. However, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, has categorically clarified that the project is a purely commercial venture undertaken by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). Addressing concerns […]