A locally registered inshore fishing vessel named ‘Joy George’ struck a rock near the shores of Elmina Castle around 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20 during voyage. The vessel, which operates with an inbuilt engine has registration number CR-338-EL and is owned by a Ghanaian. A brief report by the Executive Director of the Fisheries […]

The management of dancehall artist Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) is issuing this statement following his detention by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) today. This follows an inquiry related to tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini vehicle. Mr. Mensah presented himself voluntarily at the EOCO offices this afternoon along with […]

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has cautioned government against rushing back to the international bond market as a quick fix to the country’s current fiscal challenges. In its assessment of government’s 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review released on Wednesday, August 20, IFS noted that the fiscal deficit outturns for the first half of the […]

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The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has refuted claims that ten directors have been asked to stay home while still receiving full salaries. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, August 20, COCOBOD responded directly to allegations describing them as “misleading representations.” The claim is reported to have been made by Fiifi Boafo, the former Head […]

President John Mahama has said Ghana is on track for another credit rating upgrade ahead in the next review. His optimism follows recent improvements in Ghana’s ratings by S&P Global and Fitch Ratings, after years of being classified as junk status. The President was speaking during a visit to Japan as part of Ghana’s broader […]

Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways Alhassan Suhuyini has disclosed that before the end of this year, there will be significant improvement on the Pokuase-Nsawam road, indicating that the return of the contractor is not a nine-day wonder. He was responding to a question by Davis Ansah Opoku, MP for Mpraeso at the Public Accounts […]

Global ratings agency, Fitch, has flagged that six banks operating in Ghana are unlikely to meet capital compliance solely through their own earnings. It says the institutions may need fresh capital injections, consolidation with stronger banks, or more regulatory forbearance to stay afloat. Fitch Ratings has cautioned that six Ghanaian banks are at risk of […]

Global ratings agency, Fitch, has flagged that six banks operating in Ghana are unlikely to meet capital compliance solely through their own earnings. It says the institutions may need fresh capital injections, consolidation with stronger banks, or more regulatory forbearance to stay afloat. Fitch Ratings has cautioned that six Ghanaian banks are at risk of […]

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has disclosed that eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the assaults and violence which marred the recently held Ablekuma North constituency rerun elections. Three journalists, some political figures including former Gender Minister, Hawa Koomson were assaulted during the Ablekuma North election rerun in 19 […]

Ghanaian international Felix Afena-Gyan has joined Turkish second tier side Amedspor on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The player is expected to join the team on an initial loan deal before a permanent transfer at the end of the season. Amedspor, formerly known as Buyuksehir Belediyespor, confirmed the transfer on their official […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced guidelines for its parliamentary primaries ahead of the upcoming by-election in the Tamale Central Constituency in the Northern Region. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC outlined the processes aspirants must follow to participate in the contest. The primaries has become […]

Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani Goldstars SC opened their pre-season campaign on a flying note after they beat Asante Kotoko 2-1 in the 2025 Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 tournament. It was the inaugural game of the domestic pre-season tournament, staged at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Wednesday. The 2024/25 MTN […]

President John Dramani Mahama has touted significant improvements in Ghana’s macroeconomic stability, highlighting the cedi has been ranked the best-performing currency worldwide this year. Speaking to investors in Tokyo on August 19, 2025, the President expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic trajectory. “I am happy to announce that this year, the Ghana cedis has been the […]

The government’s ambitious ‘Big Push’ infrastructure agenda is facing a significant financing gap, raising concerns over its long-term viability amid stagnating oil revenues and declining mineral royalties. A key part of the government’s development strategy, the Big Push aims to channel $2 billion annually from oil and mineral revenues into infrastructure projects through to 2029. […]

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has issued a directive to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), urging him to ensure fairness and transparency in the ongoing teacher promotion process, particularly for those moving from Director One to Director Two ranks. The Minister expressed concern that any perceived injustice could discourage educators from […]

Director of Finance at the Energy Ministry, Richard Kwaku Boadu, has challenged portions of the Ministry’s audit report relating to salaries allegedly paid to non-existing staff. According to the audit of payroll records, three employees who reportedly vacated their posts between December 2022 and December 2023 were still validated and paid unearned salaries totaling GH¢24,253.49. […]

COCOBOD has dismissed claims that Ghanaian cocoa farmers are shortchanged, stating that Ghana pays the highest farmgate price in West Africa at GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag, surpassing Côte d’Ivoire by GH¢675 per bag.

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