Tag Archives: Ghana

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has implemented policies to address lack of responsiveness and discourteous conduct at some of Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad. According to the sector Minister, the displeasing experience at some embassies is alarming and assured that decisive measures are being taken to address the situation. Hon. …

  The introduction of the Gold for Oil (G4O) initiative by the previous government was meant to help strengthen the local currency (Cedi) against the US dollar and reduce the high rate of fuel prices. However, the programme became ineffective and could not meet its initial purpose. Recently, the Bank …

  Former Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak has listed 22 Ghana embassies that should be scrapped to cut government’s expenditure. According to him, many of these countries which includes Algeria, Austria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Congo, Czech Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Israel, Ivory Coast, Kuwait, Liberia, Libya, Malta, …

  The Bank of Ghana has clarified its board member Isaac Adongo claims that the central bank has restricted withdrawal in foreign currency. The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central claimed that the Bank of Ghana will only allow dollars withdrawal if it is going to be used for a …

  Deputy Communication Director of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale has said possessing dollars in Ghana is not a crime. According to him, if it is a crime to possess dollars in Ghana then the Forex Bureau responsible for selling and buying dollars becomes meaningless . Commenting …

  Social media users have schooled Ghanaian socialite and musician, Sam Sarfo popularly known as Showboy over he won’t learn any sense in his 14 days jail term comment. After the High Court in Oda jailed Shobow and his former artiste, Kaytee into two weeks imprisonment for causing mayhem, the …

  Ghanaian Radio and Television Personality, Serwaa Amihere has criticised Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku for lack of innovation and investment to promote Ghana Premier League. She said Kurt Okraku has not been able to manage the Ghana Premier League to be attracted to others since his assumption as …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey, has revealed that the government will officially open the 2025/2026 cocoa season in August this year, with a new and increased farmgate price for cocoa. He made this assertion while addressing cocoa farmers during a community …

  Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., known by his stage name Shatta Wale has passioately appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to sign at least four (4) Ghanaian artistes to represent the country globally through tourism, arts and culture this year. “At least this year the president …

  Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has invited the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer for clarification of the 10% tariff on Ghana. According to the Member of Parliament for North Tongu constituency, the meeting will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at his office. Hon. …