Ghana lifts ban on four vessels after illegal fishing violations
By: Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has officially lifted the one-year suspension imposed on the fishing operating licences of four industrial vessels, marking the end of a sanction tied to illegal fishing activities. In a press statement issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Ministry announced that the affected vessels—WV Long Xiang […]
Ghana to introduce free visa policy for all Africans from May 25
Ghana will introduce a free visa policy for African travellers from May 25, 2026, as part of a new electronic visa (e-visa) system, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced. In a Facebook post on Friday, April 3, the minister said African applicants would no longer pay visa fees but would still be required […]
Anbariya Sunni Community backs LGBTQ+ Bill, urges President Mahama to stand firm
By Murtala Issah The Anbariya Sunni Community in Tamale has thrown its support behind the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, adding its voice to growing calls for the legislation to be passed. At a news conference in Tamale, the Muslim group described the bill as both a religious duty and a constitutional […]
Ghana’s economic recovery opens new growth avenues for SMEs – Expert
By Dominic Hlordzi A Senior Manager at Deloitte Ghana, Peter Nii Charway, has asserted that Ghana’s improving economic outlook is presenting fresh opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand, formalise, and attract investment, following a period of significant macroeconomic challenges. Speaking during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and Deloitte Ghana webinar on […]
BECE candidates to select SHS after results are out – Education Minister
By Amoako Kwame Government has introduced a significant policy shift for the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). Under the new guidelines, BECE candidates will now select their preferred Senior High Schools only after their examination results have been released rather than before the examinations. According to the Education Minister, this move aims to […]
No jobs will be lost in Damang Mine transition – Lands Minister assures
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured workers at the Damang Gold Mine that no jobs will be lost during the mine’s impending ownership transition. Speaking during a working visit to the site on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Minister—accompanied by Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and […]
Reparations go beyond cash payments – Ablakwa clarifies
By Hannah Dadzie Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana’s push for reparatory justice is not centred on direct financial payments, but on broader measures to address the enduring impact of slavery. Speaking on the scope of reparations, the Minister outlined key priorities, including the return of looted cultural artefacts, investment in development programmes, […]
Government clears all contractor debts for Suame Interchange; work to resume next week
By Amoako Kwame The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that government has successfully cleared all outstanding debts owed to contractors working on the Suame Interchange Project. This significant financial milestone is expected to end months of stagnation and allow construction to resume as early as next week. In a social […]
Ga Mantse calls for strict enforcement of building regulations after Accra New Town tragedy
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, has called for strict enforcement of building regulations following a tragic incident in Accra New Town that led to the loss of three lives. The Ga Mantse, who visited the site on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to gather firsthand information on the […]
Man charged with forcing wife to sleep with at least 120 men
A man has been charged in Sweden with forcing his wife to engage in sexual acts, with at least 120 men. The charges were brought on suspicion of procuring prostitution, rape and abuse, the TT news agency reported on Monday. The Swedish man is also accused of having threatened his wife on several occasions. The […]
PMI Ghana pushes for law to regulate project managers, curb wastage
By Roselyn Ganyaglo Ghana could soon introduce stricter controls over who manages public projects, as the Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana Chapter intensifies calls for legislation to regulate the profession. Speaking at the launch of the Institute’s 15th anniversary in Accra, PMI Ghana President, Frank Owusu-Asamoah, urged government to ensure that only certified and competent […]
UDS, UBC and partners convene stakeholders on shea value chain and sustainable production in Northern Ghana
By Murtala Issah The University for Development Studies (UDS) has taken a significant step toward strengthening the shea industry in Northern Ghana with the commencement of a two-day workshop on shea value chain dynamics and sustainable shea production. The workshop, which began on Thursday, March 26, 2026, is being organised by the UDS Faculty of […]
FIFA dismisses calls to move Iran matches as Infantino backs World Cup schedule
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially dismissed rumors of a venue change or boycott regarding Iran’s participation in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Speaking from Turkey on Tuesday, Infantino confirmed that the Iranian national team will fulfill its scheduled fixtures on American soil despite the […]
Ghana, Zimbabwe target trade expansion at bilateral ministerial talks
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and Zimbabwe are placing economic cooperation at the center of their renewed diplomatic engagement, as both countries push to unlock trade and investment opportunities under a new bilateral framework. Speaking at the inaugural Ministerial Meeting of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) in Accra, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto […]
