A suspected human trafficking operation was uncovered in Takoradi on Sunday, 1st June 2025, following a swift and courageous intervention by young residents of the Astoria community in New Site. At approximately 4:00 p.m., the youth responded to mounting suspicions about illicit activities within a residential property, ultimately exposing a harrowing scene involving multiple Foreign […]
In a decisive move to reassert spatial order and enhance urban mobility within the central business district of Takoradi, the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has intensified its decongestion exercise around the Takoradi Market Circle. The initiative was the focus of a press briefing held today by Mr. Francis Armah, Sub-Metro Administrator, who addressed members of
A significant fire erupted on the evening of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, affecting parts of Maaha Beach Resort, a renowned tourist destination in Ghana’s Western Region. The blaze reportedly originated around 7 p.m. at the neighboring Vision Beach Resort, believed to have started in the kitchen area, before spreading to Maaha Beach Resort. Eyewitnesses described the
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In a swift and decisive move, President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointment of Dr. Anne Sansa Daly from the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following public outcry and professional scrutiny over her medical credentials. The revocation, confirmed by the Office of the President on May 28, 2025, comes less than
Ghana’s recent Cedi gains may be short-lived unless urgent export-driven reforms are implemented, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has cautioned. Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, a Senior Fellow at the IEA, has warned that the Ghanaian Cedi could relapse by December 2025 if the country does not shift its economic strategy to focus on local production
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In a major policy shift, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended all new student visa interview appointments worldwide, directly impacting many Ghanaian students planning to study in the United States. According to a memo from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, American embassies and consulates have been instructed to pause new student
Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C. will officially reopen on Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a temporary closure to address serious allegations of corruption and misconduct. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a statement released on Tuesday, May 27. According to the Ministry, a team of seasoned diplomats,
In a major update to the school placement process, all candidates sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will now be required to choose seven senior high or TVET schools before they write the exams. This new directive was announced by the National Free SHS Coordinator, Benetta Okiti Duah, during a press briefing
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President John Dramani Mahama has announced a bold step towards digitizing Ghana’s road toll system. As part of the 2025 Economic Policy and Budget Statement, he revealed that his administration plans to eliminate traditional tollbooths in favor of a fully automated toll collection system. The new system will link every vehicle in Ghana to its
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to good governance and transparency by announcing the establishment of a Governance Advisory Council. This move fulfills a key promise he made during the 2024 election campaign. On Monday, May 26, President Mahama held a meeting with representatives from several civil society organizations to discuss the structure
