Despite previous nominations for her costume work, Ayite secured the award for her designs in the play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, which has since closed. The production, which premiered in October 2023 and ended in November, is set in a vibrant Harlem hair salon where West African immigrant stylists craft …

The Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s regulations that prohibit celebrities from endorsing alcoholic beverages. In 2016, the FDA introduced guidelines for food and beverage advertisements, which included a ban on the use of celebrities and professionals in alcohol advertisements. Mark Darlington …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has provided insights into the causes of rising food prices across Africa. Speaking at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland on Sunday, June 16, 2024, Mr. Akufo-Addo highlighted the significant moment in the shared quest for peace and justice. He stressed that the goal of …

The High Court, currently overseeing the ambulance case involving Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and a businessman, has directed National Security to investigate the source of an unauthorized audio recording from a recent session. This order follows a complaint made by Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alfred Tuah …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed its national campaign team for the December 7, 2024, general elections, following detailed discussions and consultations. This announcement was made through a statement by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, on Tuesday, June 18. Fifi Kwetey will head the campaign as the …

Kennedy Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and denied any intention of running as an independent presidential candidate in the December elections. During his 64th birthday celebration on Sunday, June 16, Agyapong addressed rumors about his political ambitions, stating, …

Academic activities across colleges of education have come to a standstill as the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) continues its strike, defying directives from the Fair Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC) to return to work. The ongoing strike has led to a complete cessation of both academic …

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has formally petitioned the government to immediately halt the sale of four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel, which is owned by Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Food and Agriculture. …

The World Bank has sanctioned a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) along with an additional $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme. This funding is intended to support a four-year Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme for Results (PforR), aiming to enhance the financial …

The Ghana Police Service has initiated an investigation into the deaths of two individuals in Wa Municipality, Upper West Region. The two incidents were reported today, June 18, 2024, at the Wa East Education Service office and the Wa Model JHS School. Authorities are urging the public, particularly the residents …