Finance Minister directs ban on 9 land transit of selected goods to protect revenue
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has directed the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to immediately implement a series of measures aimed at strengthening border controls and protecting government revenue. The directive follows a meeting between the Finance Minister, the Acting Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Aaron Akanor, and the management of the Customs Division […]
Publishers must begin to think about commercialization – GPC CEO
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Publishers Company (GPC), Nana Kwesi Boatey (Esq.), has stated that publishers are often so committed to the arts that they pay less attention to commercialization. He noted that it is unfortunate that publishers have not benefited sufficiently from the sacrifices they make behind […]
Tell yourself the truth so that no one lies on your head – Actress Kate Henshaw
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Nigerian Actress, Kate Henshaw shared a powerful message at the Women of Valour event in London, urging women to embrace their true selves and choose courage over fear. She emphasized the importance of self-reflection, encouraging women to look in the mirror and speak to themselves before the world defines who they […]
US-Israel-Iran war will severly impact businesses – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has warned that the escalating US-Israel-Iran crisi could severely impact Ghanaian businesses, potentially causing economic strain. This was conveyed in a statement signed by the President of GUTA, Mr Clement Boateng. According to GUTA, the attack by the US and Israel on Iran which has also been left […]
Ablakwa rejects claims ECOWAS is weakened, calls for stronger global support against terrorism
By: Hannah Dadzie The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims that the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS is weakening, insisting that the regional bloc remains strong and capable of addressing security threats in West Africa. Speaking on the issue of regional security on the sidelines of the Conference of Commonwealth […]
About 30,000 SHS graduates may get chance to re-sit WASSCE maths – Education Minister
The Minister for Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, says the government is considering allowing some Senior High School, SHS, graduates who failed mathematics in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to re-sit the paper so they can qualify for tertiary education. According to him, preliminary information from the Ministry of Education indicates that about […]
Khamenei’s son named new Iranian leader
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, state media reports. How Khamenei’s selection was announced A statement from the Assembly of Experts was read aloud by the presenter on state TV: “Despite the acute wartime conditions and the direct threats of […]
Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, Los Angeles Police say
The Beverly Hills home of pop superstar Rihanna has been hit by gunfire, police say. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT) on Sunday. A suspect was located and taken into custody. A police official told the BBC’s US partner, CBS News, that the […]
Oil price tops $100 a barrel
The price of crude oil rose above $100 (£75) a barrel on Sunday after major energy producers in the Middle East cut production. This was in response to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil and gas shipments, staying effectively closed due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. Brent […]
Holy Child School Marks 80th Anniversary, Veep Calls for Greater Investment in Girls’ Education
By: Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahHoly Child School marked its 80th anniversary with a strong call to deepen investment in girls’ education, as Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening educational foundations across the country.Speaking at the 80th Anniversary Speech and Prize-Giving Day in Cape Coast, Central Region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang […]
Middle East is strategically important to the US because it is a major global oil hub – Enoch Afoakwah
By: Ashiadey Dotse Enoch Afoakwah, a member of the legal team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the strategic importance of the Middle East to the United States is largely due to the region’s vast oil resources which are crucial to global economic and political influence. Speaking in an interview on news and current […]
Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has developed into a high-tech conflict. Swarms of spy and killer drones have set the skies of Ukraine abuzz, and uncrewed boats have crippled the Russian navy in the Black Sea. Now, Ukraine has embarked on a massive programme to deploy armed robots on […]
Dubai International Airport says it has ‘partially resumed operations
Dubai International Airport says it has “partially resumed operations”, with some flights operating out of Dubai International Aiport and Al Maktoum International Airport. This follows a temporary suspension of services earlier today. “Please do not travel to the airport unless you have been contacted by your airline that your flight is confirmed, as schedules continue […]
Women in Finance Conference 2026: BoG Urges Discipline and Innovation in Digital Economy
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, BoG, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has called on finance leaders to balance innovation with discipline as the digital economy continues to reshape the financial sector. Speaking at the Women in Finance Conference 2026 held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Accra, Mrs. Asante-Asiedu highlighted the critical role of […]
