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Ghana faces EU ban on fish importation if space not sanitised

June 9, 2025

Ghana risks a ban on fish exports to the European Union (EU) if the country does not take the necessary steps to sanitise its fishing space. Already, the country has received two yellow cards from the EU — one in 2013 and another in 2021 — and should the problem persist by 2026, Ghana will...

Don’t make light of Ken Ofori-Atta’s ailment – Martin Amidu to Special Prosecutor

June 9, 2025

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has chided his successor, Kissi Agyebeng, for what he believes to be an ill-treatment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who has been declared “wanted” on Interpol’s official website. Ofori-Atta’s appearance on Interpol’s website comes at a time when the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has re-declared him wanted....

Ghanaian Cultural Heritage Showcased in Prague During Pentecost Observance: Asafoatse Otum in Focus

June 9, 2025

Asafoatse Otum (Daniel Brown), the venerable leader of the Sempe Asafo group and Deputy Director of Operations for the Sempe Stool Council, made a significant cultural contribution over the weekend by attending a Pentecost observance at a Catholic monastery in Prague. This event was part of a broader initiative to showcase Ghanaian traditions and worship...

ECOWAS Parliaments Yrged to Formulate Policies to Address Regional Instability

June 9, 2025

Parliaments within the ECOWAS sub-region have been called upon to proactively develop policies aimed at addressing the root causes of instability in West Africa. This call was made by the Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, in a statement delivered on the floor of Ghana’s Parliament on Thursday as part of the...

McDan Aviation Honored as Aviation Company of the Year at 2025 Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards

June 8, 2025

McDan Aviation has been recognized as the Aviation Company of the Year at the 2025 Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards, which took place on Saturday at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. This esteemed award highlights the company’s leadership, innovation, and significant contributions to the aviation sector in Ghana and the broader West African region. The...

Wontumi Protest: Police arrest suspect over attack on Multimedia journalist

June 8, 2025

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 55-year-old man, Theophilus Thompson, in connection with the recent assault on Joy News journalist Latif Iddrisu. The incident occurred on May 27, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., during a demonstration held in front of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra. The...

Afia Schwarzenegger Sparks Outrage with Claims Against Ghanaian Nurses Amid Strike

June 7, 2025

Controversial Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger has ignited a firestorm of criticism following inflammatory remarks targeting Ghanaian nurses during their recent industrial action. In a viral self-recorded video circulating online, Schwarzenegger questioned the legitimacy of the nurses’ strike, branding it as baseless and politically motivated. Schwarzenegger alleged that the nurses, whom she claimed predominantly supported...

McDan Empowers Zongo Youth: New Scholars Inducted at Kumasi Ceremony

June 7, 2025

The lively Zongo communities in Kumasi were filled with joy and gratitude on Monday as renowned business figure and philanthropist Dr. Daniel McKorley, affectionately known as McDan, was celebrated alongside his Foundation for their significant contributions to education. A traditional mini durbar, organised by chiefs and elders from the various tribes within the Kumasi Zongo,...

Majority MPs Pay Condolence Visit to Hon. Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr

June 6, 2025

The Deputy Majority Leader of the Parliament of Ghana, Hon. Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, led a delegation on behalf of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the NDC, and the Majority Leader to pay a condolence visit to Hon. Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, Member of Parliament for Agona East, following the sudden demise of her husband, Mr. Bernard Olu Sawyerr....

Health Minister Urges Independent Mediation to End Nurses’ Strike

June 6, 2025

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for the immediate formation of an independent mediation body to resolve the ongoing standoff between the government and striking nurses and midwives. The nationwide industrial action, now in its fourth day, has left many hospitals overwhelmed and patients stranded. Background Thousands of nurses and midwives have...