May 10
Ghana: Inflation Drops Marginally to 25.0 Percent in April
Ghanaian Times
The country's year-on-year inflation rate fell to 25.0 per cent in April from 25.8 in March, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. Read more »
Ghana: 11th Edition UMB-GTA Tertiary Awards Launched
Ghanaian Times
The 11th edition of the Universal Merchant Bank Ghana Tertiary Awards (UMB GTA) 2024 was launched in Accra Wednesday, to celebrate outstanding student's achievements. Read more »
May 09
Ghana: 70-Year-Old Woman Graduates As Best Student
Accra Times
Reflecting on her journey, Desbordes-Hill expressed her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and her eagerness to contribute to global diplomacy. Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill - Supreme Court Adjourns Case Indefinitely, Orders Richard Sky to Submit New Motion
Accra Times
The Supreme Court has directed Broadcast Journalist, Richard Dela Sky, who is challenging the constitutionality of the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, to file a new motion for an… Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Motion - SC Grants Plaintiff Leave to Amend Reliefs
Ghanaian Times
The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday granted leave to Richard Dela Sky, a broadcast journalist, to amend reliefs in his anti-LGBTQ motion, which is before the court. Read more »
Ghana: Mercury Elimination Crucial to Ghana
Ghanaian Times
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged small-scale miners to stop applying methods that involve the use of mercury, and adopt modern techniques, to protect human lives… Read more »
Ghana: Presidency Rejects MFWA Request for Copy of Kpmg Audit Report On GRA-Sml Contract
GhanaToday
The Office of the President has refused to grant the Executive Director of Media Foundation for West Africa's (MFWA) request for a copy of the full KPMG Report on the Revenue… Read more »
Ghana: GNFS Ready to Rescue Flood Victims
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has conducted simulation exercises in readiness for recusing victims of potential flooding, as the rains set in. Read more »
Ghana: Two Hackers Arrested By Security Agencies for Stealing From US-Based Ghanaian
Ghanaian Times
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ghanaian security agencies have arrested two young men, Abdul Latif Abubakar, 22, and Mahammudu Araafat Yasir, 24, for their involvement… Read more »
May 08
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Bill - Attorney-General Ask Chief Justice to Allow Full Media Coverage of Proceedings
Accra Times
The recommendation comes in the wake of high public interest on the controversial issue of LGBTQ criminalisation in Ghana after Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family… Read more »
Ghana: Foreign Affairs Ministry Revives Made-in-Ghana Bazaar
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has revived its Made-in-Ghana bazaar after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other circumstances beyond… Read more »
Ghana: A Country Called Ghana - See Full List of Cast and Crew
Accra Times
The much anticipated Kumawood drama, "A Country Called Ghana," is set to premiere on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the National Theatre in Accra. Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Construct 400-Bed Tema General Hospital, Three Other Facilities - Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye
GhanaToday
The President Representative at the Ministry of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has announced that the government has obtained funds of €140 million to construct four health… Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Help Blue Skies Deal With Challenges Affecting Its Expansion
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged the role Blue Skies Products (Ghana) Limited plays in driving economic growth and fostering environmental stewardship in… Read more »
Ghana: If Bawumia Becomes Our Next President, It Will Be Very Good for Ghana - President of Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs
Ghana Presidency
The President of Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Ansah Adu Baah has expressed confidence in the policies of the Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to impact… Read more »
Ghana: Akufo-Addo's 'Legacy' of Corruption, Arrogance Won't Be Spared - Mahama
Accra Times
President Akufo-Addo told Ghanaians to reject Mr Mahama in the 2024 general elections because he has no confidence in him. Read more »
Ghana: Gomoa Fetteh Chief Condemns Killing of Soldier At Kasoa
Ghanaian Times
The Chief of Gomoa Fetteh in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, Nana Abor Atta II, has condemned the murder of Lance Corporal Michael Danso of the Ghana Armed Force… Read more »
Ghana: Bishop of Koforidua - 'Environmental Issues Must Be a Political Priority'
Agenzia Fides
Illegal mining, which pollutes rivers and groundwater, and plastic waste are the two main environmental problems in Ghana. A problem to which an answer is also being sought at the… Read more »
May 07
Ghana: Yendi MP Farouk Mahama Apologises Over Attack On Citi FM Journalist
Accra Times
New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for the Yendi Constituency, Farouk Aliu Mahama has apologised to Citi FM and its reporter he assaulted during his party's parliamentary elections on… Read more »
Ghana: Walking in African Cities Can Be a Miserable Experience - Accra Study Shows Planners Ignore Needs of Pedestrians [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
African cities aren't welcoming places for pedestrians. Yet walking is free and, given the shortage of decent public transport, it's often the only way for people to move around.… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Supreme Court to Consider First Arguments On Anti-LGBTQ Bill Lawsuits On May 8
Accra Times
The lawsuits appear to have been one of the blockades to the signing of the bill by President Akufo-Addo - an action that has drawn much controversy Read more »
Ghana: Gmet Forecasts Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm Till End of July
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has forecast that Accra and other parts of the country will experience heavy rains, possibly from now till the end of July. Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - 'It Is Possible' Signify God's Grace - Bawumia
Accra Times
Explaining why he chose his campaign slogan, Dr. Bawumia said that before he was elected flagbearer, many had publicly declared that it was never possible for the NPP to elect him… Read more »
Ghana: NPA Makes Moves for Tax Removal On LPG
Accra Times
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is taking steps to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) more affordable and accessible to consumers. Read more »
Ghana: VP Bawumia Calls for Deepening of Ties Between Ghana and the EU to Address Crucial Issues of Mutual Interest
Ghana Presidency
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for strengthening of ties between Ghana and the European Union to address pressing issues of mutual interest. Read more »