US visa freeze won’t affect short-term travel for Ghanaians – Ambassador
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Victor Emmanuel Smith, has stated that the United States’ recent decision to temporarily halt immigrant visa processing does not affect non-immigrant visa categories. According to a post on the official Facebook page of the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC, Ambassador Smith clarified […]
GWL attributes water crisis in Tema to congestion
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Public Relations Officer for Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL), Stanley Martey, has attributed the water crisis in Tema to congestion, especially in Communities 14 and 15, making it difficult to lay pipelines. According to him, some pipelines are old and need replacement, while construction in the area complicates pipeline installation, […]
The agony of arrival: Ghana’s transport system at breaking point
By Sharon Zoe Williams The sun sets over Accra, casting a golden glow over the bustling streets, but for thousands of commuters huddled at 37 bus stop, nightfall brings no respite. They’ve waited for hours, worn-out from the day’s toil, yet stuck in a queue that seems to stretch into eternity. The air is thick […]
Skills beat certificates: DK Cyber challenges Ghanaians to earn online
By Rebecca Ampah Ghanaian cybersecurity expert, David Gyedu, popularly known as DK Cyber, has challenged young people, graduates, and professionals to rethink how they approach work and income in the digital age. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, he stated that skills, not certificates, now drive success online. Appearing on the show, DK Cyber outlined practical […]
Ghana poised to benefit from AGOA extension, says GEXIM CEO
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) has welcomed the recent three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), describing it as a strategic opportunity for Ghana and Africa to strengthen trade and industrialisation efforts. The extension, approved by the US House of Representatives and awaiting Senate endorsement, restores duty-free […]
Metro Mass cuts intercity routes to ease Accra rush-hour traffic
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Management of Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) has announced that it has reduced some of its intercity bus services to free up buses for intracity operations in Accra, as part of efforts to ease recent transport challenges in the capital. The intervention, according to the state transport operator, is aimed at easing […]
US assures Ghana of non-interference in Ken Ofori-Atta, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu extradition cases
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States government has assured Ghana it will not obstruct the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the commitment following bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening legal […]
24 hours in India: A first-time visitor’s lesson in customer care
By Seli Baisie Less than 24 hours after arriving in India, one thing had already become clear: customer service here is not treated as an obligation, but as a culture. From the moment our journey began, through the flight, arrival procedures, and the transit to New Delhi, assistance was immediate and attentive. At the airport, […]
Court grants GH¢10m bail to Akonta Mining operations manager
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Accra High Court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢10 million to Kwadwo Owusu Bempah, the Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, in an alleged illegal mining case involving activities in a forest reserve. Owusu Bempah, who is one of five accused persons in the case, was granted bail […]
Ghana plans 24-hour economy through new authority, says Felix Ofosu Kwakye
By: Belinda Nketia The government is laying the groundwork for a 24-hour economy through a dedicated authority and careful planning, Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has said. Hon. Felix Ofosu Kwakye, who is also the Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu Kwamankese, said President John Dramani Mahama’s administration is interested in […]
Ghana to receive West Africa’s largest bulk carrier at Takoradi Port
By Desmond Cudjoe The largest bulk carrier ever to berth in West African waters, MV CBS YEARS, with a capacity of 300,000 DWT, is to call at the Port of Takoradi on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The vessel, scheduled to berth at the port, marks a significant business turning point for Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) […]
Suspect in Kalakpa Forest officer’s murder found dead in police custody
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh Information coming in from Abutia Kloe, in the Ho West District of the Volta Region, has it that the suspect linked to the shooting that led to the death of a wildlife officer at the Kalakpa Forest Reserve has been found dead while in police custody. According to the Assembly Member for […]
Nungua Stool condemns invasion of Nmai Djor lands by Trassaco and Okpelor family
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Nungua Traditional Authority, known as the Nungua Stool, has condemned what it claims is the continuous unlawful invasion and forceful occupation of its Nmai Djor lands by the management of Trassaco and the Okpelor Sowah Din Family of Teshie, despite a pending stay of execution and ongoing court processes. According to […]
Adhere to treatment to prevent Drug-Resistant TB- National Tuberculosis Control Programme
By Rachel Kakraba The National Tuberculosis Control Programme has renewed calls for persons receiving tuberculosis (TB) treatment to strictly adhere to their treatment regimen in order to be cured of the disease. It warned that defaulting on medication could significantly increase the risk of drug-resistant TB, which is more challenging and costly to treat. The […]
