The National Federation of Masqueraders and Fancy Dress of Ghana has unveiled plans to launch a nationwide carnival initiative designed to transform the country’s vibrant masquerade tradition into a structured, revenue-generating tourism product. Dubbed the ‘Black Star Carnival,’ the initiative will adopt a three-tiered approach, beginning with district-level celebrations, progressing to regional durbar, and culminating … The post National

Banking is often seen as a numbers game—figures on screens, reports, projections, and targets. Yet behind every loan approval, treasury trade, risk assessment, or customer decision is a human mind working under pressure. In Ghana’s fast-evolving financial sector, bankers are required to think clearly and act decisively in environments shaped by regulatory demands, economic uncertainty, … The post Mental

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has declared today, March 16 to 20, 2026, as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week nationwide. The week will be observed under the theme: ‘Adoption of Innovation and Technology to enhance access to Justice Delivery through Alternative Dispute Resolution.’ A statement issued by the Judicial Service and signed by Ms. … The post Chief Justice Declares

GHANA is experiencing a remarkable resurgence as a credible and increasingly attractive destination for international investment. Since his swearing-in on January 7, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has steered the country towards significant diplomatic and economic gains, securing strategic partnerships with major global economies including India, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, France, and Grenada. These engagements … The post Ghana’s

DONALD Trump has urged the UK and other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the key shipping route out of the Middle East. The US president said he hoped China, France, Japan and South Korea would also send ships to the passage, where a number of tankers are said … The post Trump urges UK, other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz appeared

UGANDAN opposition leader Bobi Wine said he has temporarily left the country after two months in hiding in the wake of a presidential election in January that kept long-time leader Yoweri Museveni in office. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, disputed the outcome of that contest, alleging fraud, and had been in hiding since … The post Uganda opposition leader flees country after

THE US military has named all six crew members who were killed when their refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq. The Pentagon said the airmen on board the KC-135 plane were: John Klinner, 33, from Alabama; Ariana Savino, 31, from Washington; Ashley Pruitt, 34, from Kentucky; Seth Koval, 38, from Indiana; Curtis Angst, 30, from Ohio; … The post Six US crew killed in plane crash in Iraq appeared first

PARLIAMENT on Friday passed two separate bills aimed at addressing the issue associated with obtaining a charter by tertiary institutions and the payment of mining levies in the mining sector of the country by mining companies. The bills are the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Growth and Sustainability (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The … The post Parliament

All 6 US crew members on refueling aircraft that crashed mid-air are confirmed dead, bringing total US killed in action to 13 during Operation Epic Fury. Earlier report from the US Central Command(CENTCOM) noted that four out of the six had passed on. However, in an update, they have confirmed that all 6 crew members … The post All 6 crew members of crashed U.S refueling aircraft dead

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has announced a reduction in electricity and water tariffs for the second quarter of 2026. According to the Commission, electricity tariffs will reduce by an average of 4.81 percent while water tariffs will go down by 3.06 percent. The new tariffs will take effect from April 1, 2026. In a … The post PURC reduces electricity tariffs by

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will receive a Distinguished Fellow Award from University of Cape Coast. This is in recognition of her leadership, academic achievements and service to national development. The honour will be presented during a ceremony scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the university in Cape Coast. According to … The post Vice

Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea has conferred an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Public Administration on President John Dramani Mahama. The honour was bestowed in recognition of his contributions to Ghana’s national transformation and economic development, as well as his leadership in public service and democratic governance. The conferment formed part of … The post Yonsei

A senior delegation from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) traveled to Accra, Ghana, for a series of high-level engagements with the Ghana Police Service (GPS), reinforcing the growing partnership between the two police institutions and advancing discussions on operational cooperation, professional exchange, and modern policing practices. The delegation was formally received at Police … The post Strengthening

Four of six crew members on board a U.S. KC-135 aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue At approximately 2 pm ET on Thursday March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft according to the … The post Four confirmed dead after US military

REHABILITATION work has officially begun on the Pantang Junction–Abokobi road in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The project involves elevating and widening the existing road, improving side drains to curb perennial flooding, replacing selected culverts, constructing U-drains, and resealing and resurfacing the entire 8.6-kilometre stretch with bitumen. Messrs Awerco Construction Limited … The post Rehabilitation

NORTHERN Ghana has recorded a major milestone in its industrialisation drive as Northshore Apparel Ghana Ltd adopts Coats Digital’s full digital suite to power the region’s first sustainable apparel manufacturing hub. The facility, located in Savelugu Municipality, will leverage Coats Digital’s GSDCost, FastReactPlan, and FastReactFabric solutions to enable precise costing, efficient production planning, and fabric … The post Northern

THE Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has made a historic working visit to the office of the Ghana Olympic Committee at the Olympic House in Accra. In a significant reversal of traditional protocol, the minister sought to meet the board on their own turf, signalling a deep respect for the autonomy of … The post Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams calls on GOC

THE MTN FA Cup action returns this week with mouthwatering quarterfinal clashes spread across two centres, starting from tomorrow. This stage of the competition will see eight clubs, consisting of six Ghana Premier League (GPL) and two Division One League (DOL) sides, in which they will chase for qualification to the next stage of the … The post 2025/26

DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa has returned to the squad for their World Cup playoff this month after missing the Africa Cup of Nations finals at the turn of the year. The Newcastle United forward suffered a knee injury playing for his country against Senegal in a World Cup qualifier in early September, … The post Wissa back for DR Congo’s World Cup playoff appeared first

COVENTRY City swept aside out-of-form Preston North End to move eight points clear at the top of the Championship table. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s heavily deflected shot gave the Sky Blues a 17th-minute lead. Brandon Thomas-Asante chested in a second, after Preston goalkeeper Daniel Iversen had clawed away Ellis Simms’ hooked effort. And Matt Grimes’ second-half penalty … The post Thomas-Asante