Donald Trump’s travel ban, what it’s means for future sporting activities
By Kwame Bediako The recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump imposing a full travel ban on citizens from 12 countries and heightened restrictions on seven others has ignited widespread concern within the international sports community. As the United States prepares to host two major upcoming event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the […]
Trump not interested in talking to Musk, White House source says
The feud between United States President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continues to simmer, with a White House official telling reporters there are no plans for a call between the two men. The tensions surfaced in a high-profile way on Thursday, with Trump threatening to yank government contracts from Musk’s companies and Musk suggesting the president be impeached. […]
N/R: REGSEC announces plans to arrest children found loitering at night
By Murtala Issah In a move aimed at curbing juvenile loitering and enhancing security, the Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has announced plans to begin arresting children under the age of 18 who are found loitering in the streets during nighttime hours. The announcement was made by the Northern Regional Minister, Adolf Ali, during the […]
‘Wake up and demand action’ – Prof Karikari urges media to push for passage of Broadcasting Bill
By Seli Baisie Media and Communication Expert, Professor Kwame Karikari, has issued a strong call to action to journalists, media owners, and stakeholders to take a more active role in advocating for the passage of Ghana’s long-awaited Broadcasting Bill. Speaking at a high-level consultation meeting organised by UNESCO Ghana in Accra on Thursday, June 5, […]
UNESCO, stakeholders push for stronger community media in Ghana’s Broadcasting Bill
By Seli Baisie UNESCO Ghana has held a high-level consultation with key stakeholders to review Ghana’s long-awaited Broadcasting Bill, focusing particularly on the role and future of community broadcasting. The meeting, which took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, brought together representatives from the National Communications Authority (NCA), the […]
Government to ban wooden school furniture to curb deforestation
By Seli Baisie President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will prohibit the use of wood for manufacturing school furniture as part of a broader effort to protect Ghana’s environment. The directive, expected to take effect soon, will require all basic and secondary schools to transition to recycled plastic or metal furniture, a […]
Government to ban importation of styrofoam for food packaging – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Government of Ghana will soon place a nationwide ban on the importation and use of Styrofoam as a food packaging material, as part of efforts to combat environmental pollution. Speaking at a ceremony to mark World Environment Day, President Mahama described Styrofoam, commonly used […]
$16.3m co-financing delay threatens Ghana’s immunization efforts – Health Advocates warn
By Hannah Dadzie and Mabel Awagah Ghana risks vaccine shortages if urgent steps are not taken to meet a $16.3 million co-financing bill for 2025. With a recent resurgence of health crises, particularly Mpox, the government has been urged to ensure the timely payment of its immunization co-financing obligations to sustain and strengthen immunization programmes […]
Ghana bans importation of excavators in renewed fight against illegal mining
The Government of Ghana has imposed an immediate ban on the importation of excavators into the country as part of efforts to curb illegal mining and protect the nation’s water bodies. A statement issued by the Ministry of Transport and signed by Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe announced the implementation of a new policy dubbed “No […]
King Promise headlines 26th TGMA AOTY Nite on June 6
The second edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Industry Mixer is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, with reigning Artiste of the Year, King Promise, to take the stage The night promises lots of thrills as it will bring together Ghana’s music heavyweights and behind-the-scenes music makers, contributing to the development of the […]
Ghana’s inflation drops to 18.4% in May as transport costs fall
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s inflation rate dropped sharply to 18.4% in May 2025, down from 21.2% in April. This is the lowest level seen since February 2022 and continues the country’s steady fall in inflation for the fifth month in a row. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says the main reason for the drop is […]
Ghana’s war on drugs gets a boost as Narcotics Control Commission recruits graduate
In a significant milestone for Ghana’s fight against illicit drugs, a new batch of recruits for the Narcotics Control Commission has graduated from the Naval Recruit Training School at Nutekpor in the Volta Region. Delivering a keynote address at the ceremony, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, charged the graduating recruits to remain steadfast […]
Wontumi’s aide found guilty in galamsey bribery case
By Ashiadey Dotse The Accra High Court has convicted Thomas Andy Owusu, an aide to Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, in a corruption case linked to illegal mining, commonly called galamsey. Owusu, who was the second accused in the case The Republic v. Charles Bissue & Another, pleaded guilty. The court accepted a […]
Rent burden: The hidden struggle of Ghana’s working class
By Ephraim Ofori Numosuor In Ghana today, securing a place to lay one’s head has become a battle for survival, particularly for the average worker whose income barely covers the basics. Rent, which should be a fundamental right and a manageable cost of living, has evolved into a predatory practice that continues to erode the […]
