The government has removed Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) officials accused of harassing businesses in a bid to encourage French companies to continue their operations in Ghana. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam made the announcement at the Annual Cocktail event with the French business community, held at the French Ambassador’s residence in Accra. Dr. Amin […]
Ghana is set to launch Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licenses on June 30, 2025, becoming the first African country to regulate timber resource management under this scheme. This landmark agreement with the European Union was formalized at the 12th session of the Ghana-EU Joint Monitoring Review Mechanism of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement […]
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin is set to hold a media briefing today in preparation for Parliament’s upcoming session on Thursday, November 7. According to a press release from Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate, Bagbin’s address will cover critical issues impacting both the legislature and the nation. This media engagement follows a recent decision by the […]
The Ministry of Interior has announced that November 8 will not be a public holiday, despite being designated as this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ghana. In a circular signed by Interior Minister Henry Quartey, it was clarified that “Friday, 6th December 2024, which marks Farmers’ Day, remains a Statutory Public Holiday and will […]
The Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC) has secured a 10-year exclusive contract to roll out 4G and 5G networks across Ghana, marking a major step in the nation’s digital transformation. At the official launch of Ghana’s high-speed 5G service on November 1, 2024, in Accra, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful emphasized that this […]
Public health in Ghana is at risk as veterinarians encounter significant challenges during meat inspections, according to Emmanuel Eshun, a veterinary technologist at the Veterinary Services Directorate – raising serious concerns about food safety. The President of the Veterinary Medical Technologist Association of Ghana (VEMTAG) explained that the economic implications of meat inspection present challenges […]
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals and their immediate relatives who are found to be undermining democracy in Ghana. The policy, effective immediately, is aimed at promoting democracy in Ghana and will apply ahead of the country’s presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024. This measure will specifically […]
Akua Donkor, founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has passed away. She died on October 28 at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, though the cause of death remains unconfirmed. Akua Donkor’s political journey began as the Assemblywoman for Herman, where she gained recognition for her bold political ambitions. In 2012, she made […]
To commemorate a decade of strengthening economic ties between Ghana and Europe, EuroCham Ghana is hosting a special event, the “Variation in Music Concert” (VIMC). Set for Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the National Theatre in Accra, the concert will blend classical and contemporary music, showcasing the richness and diversity of Ghanaian […]
On October 9, 2024, a violent confrontation erupted among personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Police Service at the Missiga security checkpoint in Bawku, Upper East Region. The clash was triggered by a misunderstanding over an intercepted shipment of smuggled cocoa bags. In the […]
