Ghana engages US Ambassador over 10% tariff impact
By: Sarah Baafi The Ambassador of the United States to Ghana, Her Excellency Virginia Palmer, has met with Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to discuss the implications of the recently imposed 10% tariff by the US on Ghanaian exports, effective April 5, 2025. The meeting, which included Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness […]
Highlife: Ghana’s timeless sound – A journey through its history, evolution, and future
By: Evelyn Asantewaa Frempong Highlife music has been the heartbeat of Ghana for over a century, shaping the country’s cultural identity and evolving with each generation. From its roots in colonial military bands and influence on modern genres like Hiplife and Afropop, Highlife remains a defining sound of Ghanaian life. As part of GBC’s Heritage Month Series, Evelyn Frempong […]
NHIA begins payment of arrears, urges private health providers to resume NHIS services
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has called on the Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana (PHFAoG) to reconsider its decision to suspend services to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cardholders over delayed claim reimbursements. The PHFAoG announced the suspension in a statement issued on 4 April 2025, citing what it described as persistent delays […]
Interior Minister orders immediate transfer of Police Commanders in illegal mining hotspots
By: Magdalene Andoh The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately reassign all police commanders stationed in areas identified as illegal mining (galamsey) hotspots. The directive, according to the Ministry, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the fight against illegal mining and ensure a […]
