Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister has called on the Energy Ministry and all other relevant agencies to improve upon communication about power outages in the region. Giving audience to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition in his office, Dr. Amoakohene emphasised the need for transparency in addressing the ongoing power supply challenges, […] The post ‘Energy
President John Dramani Mahama has been told to declare a state of emergency following the destruction done to the environment by the activities of illegal small-scale miners (Galamseyers). The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahiagbah who made the call indicated that the galamsey situation has worsened since January 2025. “H.E. […] The post Galamsey:
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has according to a story we have carried at our front page today, launched a Blue Water Initiative to protect our water bodies from further pollution by illegal miners, otherwise known as galamsey. Four hundred people, mostly youth, have already been recruited and will […] The post Editorial: Welcome Blue Water Guards But … appeared
Black Stars: I raised concerns about GFA keeping Otto Addo but... - Kofi Adams
At least 2,000 Ghanaian youth are to receive training necessary to enable them to protect the country’s water bodies, particularly rivers, and ensure the restoration of their quality, which has been jeopardised by illegal mining activities. Dubbed the Blue Water River Guard, the initiative launched by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources as a … The post Govt
After months of tension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief of the Shin Bet security service, Ronen Bar. Netanyahu met with Bar and informed him that he would propose his removal to the government this week, the prime minister’s office said on Sunday. Netanyahu is believed to have […] The post Netanyahu to fire head of Israel’s
Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been “consistently undermined” by the European nation during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Brussels has been leading calls for European nations to sanction Rwanda over its support for the M23, a rebel group at the centre of DR Congo’s crisis. The […] The post Rwanda severs ties with
On Monday, March 17 the Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak welcomed Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno (COP), the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), to his office in Accra. During the meeting, the Minister congratulated Mr. Yohuno on his recent appointment and expressed his unwavering support for his tenure as IGP. He said the new IGP’s […] The post Professionalism
A court in Georgia has handed a further prison sentence to the jailed former president, Mikheil Saakashvili. Saakashvili was sentenced on Monday to four-and-a-half years behind bars for illegally crossing the border when returning to the country from exile in 2021, his lawyer said. He is already serving concurrent terms for embezzlement and abuse of […] The post Ex-president of Georgia handed
A Principal Midwifery Officer, Mrs Leticia Asaaba Atiah, has been elected the new president of the National Association of Registered Midwives (NARM) GH. She polled 84 votes to defeat the incumbent, Mary Ofoso, who secured 80 votes at a keenly contested election held during the national delegates’ conference of the association in Kumasi here on … The post Leticia
Professional services firm Deloitte has said that they are awaiting for specific details on the 24-Hour economy policy idea by the Mahama administration. The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, had stated that government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy will be formally presented to Parliament for approval. He announced this on Tuesday, 11th March, during […] The post We
The Attorney General has dropped treason felony charges against #FixTheCountry convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor, ending over two years of legal proceedings. The post Attorney General drops treason felony charges against Barker-Vormawor first appeared on 3News.
Northern Region Violence: 3 killed in fatal clash over land dispute
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) Financial stocks have surged ahead of the broader market in 2025, outperforming the benchmark index as the banking sector continues its recovery from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The Ghana Stock Exchange Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) has climbed 25.18 percent year-to-date (YtD), already more than 10 percentage points […] The post Financial
By Juliet ETEFE As the country continues to accelerate efforts toward economic inclusivity, the 2025 edition of the Women in Business (WIB) Dialogue Series is set to provide a dynamic platform to empower women entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers across sectors. The highly anticipated event, organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), is taking place […] The post Women
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU A tax expert has said government’s plan to reform the value added tax (VAT) regime could simplify compliance, reduce distortions and strengthen the country’s revenue base. Speaking at the KPMG 2025 first budget discussions, Kofi Frempong-Kore – a tax partner at KPMG – said the current VAT structure is complex, placing […] The post VAT overhaul
Pretoria's envoy to Washington Ebrahim Rasool riled officials after accusing Trump of white supremacism.
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that he raised concerns about the Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) decision to retain Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars, despite the team's failure to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.The 49-year-old former Borussia Dortmund talent coach came under intense scrutiny and was a subject of criticism after failing to win a single game during the AFCON qualifiers.The
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