The Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has appealed to Parliament for support to finalize the National Cathedral project, which has faced delays and controversy. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on March 5, 2024, Mr. Egyapa Mercer emphasized the economic potential of …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the foreign exchange trading licences of Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited (GTB) and FBNBank Ghana Limited (FBN) for a period of one month, effective 18th March 2024. The suspension is in accordance with Section 11 (2) of the Foreign Exchange Act 2006, (Act …

Failatu Abdul Razak, better known as Chef Faila, the renowned culinary expert from Ghana, has announced her decision not to pursue another attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. This decision comes after Chef Faila was disqualified by the Guinness World Record team for reasons …

Professor John Gasti, an economics professor and dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, has clarified that LGBTQ issues were not part of the conditions for Ghana’s external credit facility support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He made these comments in response to recent statements by the …

The Minority in Parliament is demanding a thorough investigation into the alleged spending of GH¢68.5 million on photocopying past questions for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidates in 2020 and 2021. According to the Minority, the Ministry of Education reportedly spent GH¢33.6 million in 2020 and over …

President Akufo-Addo has reassured Ghanaians and the international community that Ghana remains committed to upholding human rights and the rule of law, despite the recent passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill by Parliament. In a statement addressing concerns raised by the diplomatic community and …

Sammy Flex, the manager of renowned dancehall artist Shatta Wale, has expressed his desire to manage the self-proclaimed dancehall king for many years to come. Shatta Wale, known for his dynamic career and frequent changes in management, has had past partnerships that ended on less than ideal terms. However, Sammy …

Following the conclusion of the 13th African Games scheduled for March 8 to March 23, 2024, in Accra, the Ministry of Youth and Sports intends to convert the Borteyman Sports Complex into a University of Sports for Development. This move aims to ensure the continuous maintenance and benefit of the …

Hajia Samira Bawumia, the wife of Ghana’s Vice President, has initiated a “Wear Ghana Everyday” campaign aimed at boosting the adoption of locally-made fabrics. At the launch of this year’s “Wear Ghana Festival” in Accra, Mrs. Bawumia, known for her stunning and unique Ghanaian designs, advocated for a greater embrace …

Mustapha Ussif, the Youth and Sports Minister, has confirmed that Ghana has spent a total of $195 million on infrastructure development in preparation for the upcoming 2023 African Games. The Games, scheduled to take place from March 8 to March 23, will be centered at the Borteyman Sports Complex and …