One hundred and eighty-six cadet officers enrolled with the Narcotic Con­trol Commission (NACOC) who were trained in mandatory Basic Narcotic Cadet Programme have graduated. The officers made up of 72 fe­males and 114 males were graduat­ed at a parade held at the Leader­ship Training School, Eastern Naval Command at Tema on Wednesday. They underwent a … The post 186 NACOC cadet officers commissioned

Award-winning actress and producer Juliet Ibrahim has been appointed as the first President of Women in Film & Television Ghana (WIFT Ghana).This appointment brings a significant moment in history for women in Ghana’s creative sector. In a statement shared via her Instagram page, celebrating her appointment, Juliet Ibrahim highlighted the broader significance of her new […] The post Juliet

Reggae dancehall icon Samini has addressed the buzz around his recent trip to the Ghana Tourism Authority office. On? Prime Time with George Quaye, he dismissed claims that his visit secured him special favours or political perks. Calling out a small but vocal group of critics who insist on unwavering party loyalty, Samini said free speech and […] The post Samini slams

Multiple award-winning gospel musician Diana Hamilton is set to make a striking appearance in the fashion world as she prepares to model her own clothing line, DH by DH, for the very first time. The celebrated gospel artiste, known for chart-topping hits such as Adom (Grace) and Mo Ne Yo, will headline a new fashion […] The post Diana Hamilton to walk the runway in debut fashion showcase

 The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commenced with a nationwide survey to assess vaccination coverage among children under five years across the country. The exercise, spearheaded by the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) of the GHS, aims to validate the actual number of children who have received routine vaccines under the nation­al immunisation programme. Spanning … The post Survey

The call by Professor Samuel Adjei-Nsiah to scale up investment in soybean production in Ghana’s Northern Region is timely and must be treated with the urgency it deserves by policymakers. At a time when the country is grappling with economic challenges, high unemployment, and food insecurity, investing in soybeans, a high-value, cli­mate-resilient crop, could offer … The post Let us give soybeans

For over 30 years, Mastercard has proudly sponsored the UEFA Champions League, using the world’s most celebrated sport and prestigious tournament as a platform to deliver unforgettable experiences to cardholders around the globe. This year in Ghana, Mastercard continued that tradition with an exclusive viewing event at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The evening brought […] The post Creating

 A Former Chairman of Kumasi As­ante Kotoko, Mr Herbert Mensah, has stated that it is not the job of the owner of the club, the Asante­hene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to invest in the club but rather those who “hold it.” He said this at the Manhyia Palace when Kotoko presented the MTN FA Cup … The post It’s not Otumfuo’s job to invest in Kotoko – Herbert Mensah appeared

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By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer-Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr. Riverson Oppong, has hinted at imminent hoarding of petroleum products by oil marketing companies (OMC) to take advantage of the next pricing window, in which he said fuel prices are set for a hike to about GH?15 a litre due to […] The post Brace for fuel hike

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has established a committee to reform the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) in a bid to significantly reduce lending benchmarks, Governor Johnson P. Asiama announced at the Digital Academy launch by the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Ghana. Introduced in 2018, the GRR is a key […] The post BoG sets

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Only 12 out of 258 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have scored above 50 percent in the 2024 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT). This represents just 4.5 percent of the total assemblies reviewed. Spearheaded by the Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA), the PFMCLT is designed to promote […] The post Only

Standard Chartered Ghana has hosted a transformative new initiative, Ops to Ops (O2O) — a client engagement forum designed to connect directly with the operations teams of its corporate and institutional clients. Unlike traditional forums that focus primarily on senior executives, O2O zeroes in on the individuals who engage with the Bank’s systems everyday — […] The post Standard

New tiered proposition brings digital finance, early financial literacy and lifestyle benefits to Ghanaians aged 13 to 40. In a bold move to help empower the next generation with early access to financial tools and knowledge, Mastercard and Access Bank (Ghana) PLC have launched an innovative, age-segmented card under the Bank’s youth banking proposition, AccessU. […] The post Mastercard,

Officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a draft agreement that could end decades of conflict. The breakthrough, mediated by the US and Qatar, provides for the “disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration” of armed groups fighting in eastern DR Congo. It also includes provisions for a joint security mechanism to prevent […] The post Rwanda