Government declares April 18 and 21, as public holidays
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, April 18, 2025, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as statutory public holidays in Ghana. In a statement issued on Monday, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak confirmed the two dates, marking Good Friday and Easter Monday, will be observed nationwide. Good Friday, commemorated by Christians […]
Semenyo equals best season tally with winning goal against Fulham
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo has achieved a notable milestone in his Premier League career. His goal against Fulham, which secured a 1-0 win for Bournemouth on Monday April 14, 2025, has allowed him to equal his best goalscoring tally in a single Premier League season. Semenyo’s impressive performance has seen him score […]
Kwahu Business Forum: Participating banks expected to support 5 new enterprises – Julius Debrah
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, has hinted that each bank participating in the newly rolled-out initiative being championed by the government dubbed the “Kwahu Business Forum,” is expected to support at least five viable new enterprises this year, with plans to continue this support annually. This approach, according to him, […]
Luka Modric set to become Swansea City co-owner
By Kwame Bediako Luka Modric is set to join the ownership group of Championship club Swansea City, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal has been agreed upon, and Modric will become one of the minority owners of the club. This new venture will not affect his playing career, and he remains committed to […]
Government revokes gold buying licences for small-scale dealers
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The government, through the Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), 2025, has revoked all licenses previously issued by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and/or the Minister responsible for Mines to any person other than large-scale mining companies for dealing in gold. A statement issued and signed by the Media Relations Officer […]
NEWS COMMENTARY ON China: An Ideal, Secure, and Promising Destination for Foreign Investors and the Need for Ghana to Leverage These Developments to Enhance Its Economic Infrastructure.
BY SAMUEL AYAMMAH, A JOURNALIST and 2024 PARTICIPANT OF THE CHINA INTERNATIONAL PRESS COMMUNICATION CENTRE, a platform for media from countries around the world, especially developing countries, to observe China and study development in the country. China’s growing openness to foreign investment and trade presents opportunities for Ghana. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could […]
Natural Resources Minister Commissions 453 Blue Water Guards, Charges Them to Uphold Professionalism
By Felix Cofie Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has commissioned 453 recruits under the Ministry’s Blue Water Guards initiative after four weeks of intensive training at the Naval Operating Base in Ezinlibo, Jomoro Municipality, Western Region. The newly trained guards, equipped with skills in surveillance, survival swimming, boat handling, and basic […]
Police gun down 4, 1 under guard at Bekwai Hospital
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti South Regional Police has shot and killed four persons suspected to be armed robbers on the wanted list. One other suspect who also sustained gunshot injuries is on admission at the Bekwai Municipal Hospital with one other Member of the gang on the run and being pursued by the Police. […]
IGP welcomes CDS on maiden visit to Police Headquarters
By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), hosted a Guard of Honour parade in honour of the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, at the National Police Headquarters. The event marked Major General Agyapong’s first official visit […]
I’ll never change my style of play for any coach, anybody, whatsoever – Mohammed Kudus
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian attacker Mohammed Kudus has reaffirmed his commitment to his distinctive playing style, despite facing some criticism and challenges this season. Known for his electrifying dribbling skills, Kudus has risen to become one of the top five best dribblers in the Premier League and a top contender in Europe’s top leagues. Despite […]
Katy Perry and all-female crew return to earth after historic Blue Origin spaceflight
By Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur In a historic moment for space travel, six women, including global pop star Katy Perry, safely returned to Earth after a successful 11-minute mission to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. The all-female crew featured a mix of public figures and professionals from various fields: Katy Perry, journalist and […]
Interest rates on T-Bills fall again as government rakes in GHS 6.74bn
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Interest rates on the government’s Treasury Bills (T-Bills) for the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day keep showing a downward trend. Interest rates recorded on April 11, 2025, were 15.45%, 16.22% and 18.65% for the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day securities respectively. A slight drop from the 15.65%, 16.5%, and 18.83% recorded in the previous auction. […]
Bedzrah chairs GETFund Board
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho West constituency in the Volta region, Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has been appointed board chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). The Ho West lawmaker assumed this additional role last week. In his acceptance speech, he said he considers his appointment as the chairman of […]
Ghanaians urged to support GoldBod
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Chief Operations Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, says that when the 2025 budget is viewed against the dire economic situation Ghanaians experienced in 2024, it appears promising. However, he noted that it will require significant effort to withstand challenges and address the needs of Ghanaians. Mr. Jackson made these […]
