Ghana to introduce chip embedded passports
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is to introduce chip-embedded passports by the second quarter of next year. This new passport will run along with the current biometric passports for some time before they are faced out. Speaking at a media briefing on updates on Passports and Consular services in […]
Government pushing for law to restrict import of ‘yemuadie’, rice, others without committee approval
By Jeremiah Nutsugah In a bold move aimed at enhancing local industries and safeguarding the Ghanaian economy, Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has presented a bill to parliament proposing restrictions on the importation of various products. The legislation, which spans a number of items including rice, offals (‘Yemuadie’), margarines, motor cars, soft […]
Special Olympics Ghana signs MoU with GES
By Michael Okuley In order to encourage the inclusion of all children in play-based programs in Ghanaian schools, Special Olympics Ghana, a non-profit organization devoted to offering year-round sports instruction and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Service (GES). Under the […]
VAAL Real Estate Outdoors Luxury Legato Heights Modern Homes
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH One of the leading real estate developers in Ghana with over 20 years’ experience, has unveiled its latest residential project affectionately called Legato Heights at a grand ceremony in Accra. The Legato Heights project is part of the commitment of the management of VAAL Real Estate to put up a state-of-the-art apartment […]
Passport application fees to go up – Foreign Affairs Ministry hints
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has hinted at a possible rise in passport application fees. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mr. Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, explained that the hike in price has become necessary due to high production costs. Saying the current price is very low compared […]
Guggisberg-type contracts have yielded very little benefits to Ghanaians – Fmr. Chief Justice
Contracts that are designed to prioritize the interest of foreign companies against the interest of Ghana should be stopped, former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has said. She wants the country to move away from such contracts if it is to witness the full benefits of mining. She said these when commenting on the current Lithium […]
Parliament pushes laying of Import Restrictions Bill to Nov. 30
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Members of Ghana’s Parliament have deferred laying the Legislative Instrument (LI) on the Import Restrictions Bill to November 30, 2023. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. K T Hammond who is championing the Import Restrictions Bill on behalf of the government, was prevented from laying the Legislative Instrument (LI) in the […]
Kafui Dey wins ‘TV Show Host of the Year’ award
By Jeremiah Nutsugah GTV Breakfast Show co-host Kafui Dey has been adjudged the TV Show Host of the Year (Male) at the National Communication Awards on Friday, November 24. The 2023 awards ceremony, which marked the 5th anniversary, was themed Ghana Digitalisation Impact Edition. The event, held at the Under-Bridge Event Centre at East Legon, […]
GPL 2023/2024: Bechem United held to goalless draw by visiting Bibiani Gold Stars
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Bechem United maintained their impressive unbeaten run, now stretching to seven games, following a goalless draw against Bibiani Gold Stars at Nana Gyeabour Park during the 12th match of the season. In a highly competitive match marked by intense defensive efforts from both sides, Bechem United came close to breaking the deadlock […]
Darkua delivers unforgettable MOSAIC performance
Ghanaian Afrofusion Artiste Darkua’s electrifying performance at Gold Coast Report’s podcast festival MOSAIC was a true spectacle to behold. Darkua adorned in a stunning black corseted mini dress, took the stage by storm, delivering a mesmerizing live performance rendition of her 2023 hit single “Echo” alongside “You” and “Amalelor”. The audience was completely captivated by […]
