Starting May 1, 2024, travelers using the Kotoka International Airport in Accra will be required to pay a fee of $20 to help cover the cost of baggage belt repairs and other maintenance work in the airport. In a letter cited by Accra-based Class FM, the management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) announced…
Online betting has become a common activity for many in Ghana, especially among sports fans. Convenience and quick access attract new users, but there are a number of issues to be aware of. Some sites operate without proper authorisation, while others violate regulations, which can cost users money and cause stress. Before registering or depositing…
The Member of Parliament for Binduri in the Upper East region, Issifu Mahmoud, has warned of potential risks to the success of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation efforts in the volatile Bawku area of the Upper East Region. He cautioned that the mediation process could be jeopardised if the government fails to deploy…
The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has emphasized the need for Ghana to take a leading role in advocating democratic governance in the Sahel region. He asserts that as a nation built on democratic principles, Ghana must actively promote these values, particularly in its…
By: Nana Kwame Bediako President Akufo-Addo has bemoaned the state of sports and its gradual decline in the country. According to him, a presidential policy on football will be unveiled soon to revive fortunes of the national team. The President disclosed this in his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27, 2024….
Outgoing President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Ben Nunoo Mensah is calling on the Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams to be “bold enough” to bid for the 2028 Commonwealth Youth Games. He believes such a move will avoid a potential deterioration of the Borteyman Sports Complex. The facility, which was completed in 2024 for…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, bringing the country’s total case count to 19. According to health officials, five of the confirmed cases are currently on admission and are receiving treatment. No fatalities have been recorded so far in the latest outbreak. The GHS has…
Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbey, has advised against the call for the withdrawal of military personnel from Bawku, stressing that the solution to calming the tension in the community lies in strategic reshuffling rather than a complete pullout. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, July 15, he said while…
Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, has revealed that the foundation of his goalkeeping success is built on hard work, preparation, and a focused mindset. The 32-year-old shot-stopper earned his first call-up to the Ghana national team following a string of standout performances in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Asare…
Ghana will host the maiden edition of Creatives Connect Afrika from 25th to 30th November 2025 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The event, which forms part of the Blackstar Experience initiative, is being organised in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and Africa Tourism Partners (ATP). It was officially…
