The UK government has announced a £60 million funding package aimed at boosting the growth of the nation’s creative industries, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the sector and drive economic expansion. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy unveiled the funding during the Creative Industries Growth Summit at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in […]
In 2024, the fish rearing unit produced and stocked 510,488 fish into waterways around the country – an increase of 6.5% on the previous year when 478,937 were bred and stocked. In addition, just under 2 million advanced reared larvae were also stocked out into the wild. Richard Pitman, Fish Farm Technical Specialist at the […]
Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, is set to take over as the Majority Leader in Parliament, following the appointment of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as the new Minister for Finance by President John Dramani Mahama. Ayariga’s promotion reflects his extensive experience and respected leadership in Ghana’s legislative space. Meanwhile, Joyce Bawah […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced another set of ministerial appointees, naming Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education and George Opare Addo, popularly known as Pablo, as the head of the newly established Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. This move is part of his broader strategy to strengthen key sectors for national progress. Haruna […]
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced 20-year-old washing bay attendant, Alex Cobbina, to three years in prison for impersonating a military officer and unlawfully possessing military uniforms and related items. Additionally, he was fined GHC12,000. The conviction follows a viral video posted by Mr. Cobbina last year on the social media platform TikTok, where he […]
The Justice Department announced on January 10 that the United States entered into an agreement to transfer approximately $52.88 million in forfeited assets to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of Nigeria’s assistance to the department in an investigation into corruption in the Nigerian oil industry. “This agreement recognizes the close law enforcement relationship […]
According to the UK Food Security Report 2024, the workforce in the food sector of Great Britain has seen an increase, reaching 4.38 million in 2023, reflecting a steady upward trend. This growth, however, does not fully address the significant skill shortages in critical areas such as seafood and veterinary sectors. Between 2021 and 2023, […]
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced the deployment of a special task force to patrol markets nationwide in a decisive effort to curb the rising trend of market fires. Chief Fire Officer Julius A. Kuunuor outlined the new measures, emphasizing the need for continuous surveillance to protect lives, property, and livelihoods. “Personnel and […]
An average of £200 million in private sector investment has been funnelled into the UK’s world leading AI sector a day since the new government took office last summer – an average of more than £8.3 million every hour – fuelling the Plan for Change to fix the foundations of the economy. More than £14 billion pounds worth of […]
President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, officially known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, has expired and is no longer active following the dissolution of the previous Parliament. Speaking to clergymen during a meeting, Mahama explained the bill’s status, stating, “As far as I know, the bill […]
