Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deporting all foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Lagos, Nigeria, the Minister underscored President Mahama’s stance on protecting the country’s natural resources. “President Mahama has said that he will not tolerate any…
Ghana’s former High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley has died. He died on Sunday, April 6, 2025, after a short illness. His death was announced by the National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi. Sammy Gyamfi wrote on his Facebook page that “A great Man has fallen; a man…
The discovery of official Bank of Ghana (BoG) cash boxes at the centre of a major counterfeiting operation in Sarpeiman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region has sparked significant alarm over possible regulatory failures and the robustness of Ghana’s financial security systems. The incident has drawn public attention to the disturbing…
Silbelle Damp came alive on March 31, 2025, as music powerhouse Glee Jeezy hosted the much-anticipated Silbelle Beach Rave 2, a sold-out concert that drew an overwhelming crowd and left a lasting impression on the entire Upper West Region and beyond. The beach area was filled to capacity, with attendees from all walks of life…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over newly announced U.S. tariff measures, warning that they could threaten an already fragile global economic outlook. In a statement issued Thursday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the institution is still analyzing the full macroeconomic impact of the tariffs, which were unveiled by the U.S. government…
The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the Government of Ghana is set to introduce a policy requiring all state agencies to procure certain essential goods exclusively from local producers. The Finance Minister made the point that no country can develop without a strong industrial base, and while trade is important,…
The Chairman of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, James Agalga, has urged the Ranking Member of the committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, to collaborate with the security agencies investigating the suspected drug trafficking and money laundering at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). This, he said, would help expose any wrongdoing and also safeguard…
Val Kilmer, the legendary Hollywood star, known for his roles in iconic films like Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has d!ed at the age of 65.His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed his death to the press on Wednesday According to Mercedes, in a statement to the New York Times, the actor died from pneumoniaHe…
The end of the era of the Electronic Transaction Levy, commonly called E-Levy, kicked in fully on Thursday as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) sanctioned its reversal upon the President’s assent of the Bill that abolished the levy. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has since reaffirmed that the E-Levy has been officially abolished as of…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured that no government-owned property in Benin will be sold under his leadership, as efforts are underway to renovate and restore facilities belonging to Ghana’s diplomatic mission. Ghanaian fashion During a working visit to Benin, the Minister inspected several properties acquired by the Ghanaian government in…
