Donald Trump says Chinese-made smartphones and other electronics will not be exempt from tariffs – adding they are simply moving into a different levy “bucket”. European stock markets bounced up on Monday morning after Friday’s official announcement that some of these products would escape levies of up to 145%. China has called on Donald Trump […] The post Trump
A 17-member Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) board was last Friday inaugurated by the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, in Accra. The board, chaired by Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has Masawudu Mahama, representative from the Ministry of Finance; Rev. Dr Cyril Gershon Kwao Fayose representative of religious bodies; Mr Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, Executive Secretary of … The post Education
The Amnesty International (AI), Ghana has urged the government to gradually close down witch camps and reintegrate the so-called accused persons back into the society. The various witch camps in the country, it said were not a refuge rather symbol of societal neglect with limited access to water, safe housing, food and security, adding, “Reintegration … The post Close
For more than a century, a member of the Lawton family has worked in Canada’s car industry. Kathryn Lawton and husband Chad both work for the carmaker in Windsor, the heart of Canada’s automobile sector, just a bridge away from the US state of Michigan. Her children are “fifth generation Ford workers”, she says. So […] The post Car workers in Canada hit out at US over tariffs
The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey will remain futile unless state institutions on the frontlines are adequately resourced and work in unison. Each agency has legitimate concerns, but they are struggling to act due to lack of support and coordination, National Director of A Rocha Ghana said. Speaking at a multi-stakeholder meeting … The post ‘State
The Coordinating Director of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), Daniel Nkrumah, has cautioned residents of La against open defecation, particularly along the La beach area, stating that those caught will face legal action. ‘’No one would be spared, if you are caught defecating openly along the La Beach or any place within the municipality’’ … The post LaDMA
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The Director General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Major Retired Dr Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has revealed that upon his appointment, he found the warehouse devoid of any relief supplies. Speaking on the Hot Issue programme on TV3, an Accra based television station on Sunday, Maj. Rtd. Dr Kuyon, when asked by the host … The post We inherited empty warehouse –
The Rwandan ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Rosemary Mbabazi, has called on African leaders to draw lessons from the country’s genocide experience and commit to unity and justice on the continent. She said the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, has for the past 31 years held the country together by placing unity above everything else. “Always … The post African leaders
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) yesterday held a Guard of Honour parade for the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, at the National Police Headquarters marking his first visit as CDS to the Police Headquarters. In a meeting that … The post CDS receives guard of honour at
The Director General (DG) of the Ghana Prisons Service (GPS), Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, says her transformative agenda for the service will focus on rehabilitation of inmates, staff welfare, and institutional modernisation. Additionally, her administration would also focus on building a more professional, humane, and productive correctional system. Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie made these remarks at her induction … The post Staff
Algeria has asked 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, France’s foreign minister has said. Jean-Noel Barrot added that it was linked to the indictment of three Algerians in France on Friday, one of whom is a consular official. They are accused of involvement in the abduction last year of Amir … The post Algeria to expel 12 officials from French embassy
The 60th training course for selected journalists across Africa has opened with a strong call for journalists to prioritise their wellness and mental health amid the tight demands of the profession. The President of the Zambia Union of Journalists (ZUJ), Darlington Mwendabai, who made the call, said media practitioners have not been spared the consequences … The post African
The Living Yahweh 7th Day Sabbath Assembly (LY7DSA) on Sunday donated assorted items worth over GH¢1.2 million to about 5,700 less-privileged in the country. The items, among others included 500 bags of rice, 300 bags of maize, 4,000 printed textiles, 50 wheelchairs, 100 white canes, over 1,000 toiletries, beverages and tubers of yam. Some individuals … The post Living Yahweh donates
Antoine Semenyo levelled Michael Essien’s goal tally in the Premier League with his eight strike of the season in Bournemouth’s 1-0 win over Fulham on Monday night. Semenyo broke his eight-game league goal drought with a well-taken finish inside 53 seconds to put Bournemouth ahead against Fulham. The goal moved him to eight league goals […] The post Semenyo
The Interior Ministry has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays in Ghana for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Citizens are urged to observe the holidays respectfully. The post Government declares April 18 and 21 as public holidays for Easter celebrations first appeared on 3News.
Two policemen and one civilian have been killed in separate attacks by unknown gunmen in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. George Rockson and Isaac kofi, both constables in Ghana Police Service not in uniform, were shot and killed by the assailants at Poyamirea, while travelling from Bongo to Binduri on their private … The post 2 policemen, 1 civilian shot dead in Binduri
The Government of Ghana has officially commenced a comprehensive review of its Value Added Tax (VAT) regime, aiming to simplify the system and improve the business environment across the country. This development was confirmed during a high-level meeting between Ghanaian officials and Wencai Zhang, Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer of the World Bank Group. […] The post Ghana
In a rare and significant public gesture, the Kusaug Traditional Council, led by the revered Bawku Naba, Zug-Raan Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, has lauded the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, for his principled response to recent unrest in Bawku. The council expressed “sincere appreciation” for the IGP’s visit to the conflict-prone area, hailing […] The post Bawku
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