A football match official who was a potential pick to work at the men’s World Cup in North America was arrested for an alleged sexual assault at a hotel while in Britain for a game. World Cup organiser FIFA said on Tuesday that it was “aware of the serious allegation”, after details of an alleged assault of a teenage boy were first reported by British daily The Sun. “In the meantime, the match official will not be considered for any FIFA competition matches,” the football governing body said in a statement. FIFA published a list this month of 52 referees,...
MoFA Announces 2026 Closed Fishing Season to Safeguard Marine Stocks
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFA), working in partnership with the Fisheries Commission, has declared the commencement of the 2026 closed fishing season, a measure designed to replenish dwindling fish populations and promote sustainable management of Ghana’s marine resources. The directive, anchored in Section 47 of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), is based on scientific advice and reflects international best practices aimed at rebuilding marine fisheries. Per the schedule, industrial trawlers will suspend operations for two months, from July 1 to August 31, 2026, while semi-industrial vessels will observe a one-month closure, from July 1...
Ofori-Atta To Face U.S. Immigration Court Hearing June 15
Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is set to appear before a United States immigration court on June 15 for a hearing that could affect both his residency bid and Ghana’s attempts to secure his return over criminal charges. Court records show the case is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. before Judge David Gardey at the Annandale Immigration Court in Virginia, with proceedings expected to be held virtually. The hearing follows his release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on April 7 after posting a bail of $65,000. He is facing U.S. immigration issues linked to overstaying his visa. Meanwhile, Ken Ofori-Atta,...
“Lamentation Is Not a Solution” — Civil Service Council Engages Health Ministry on Efficiency Reforms
The Civil Service Council has engaged the Ministry of Health in a bid to strengthen cooperation and drive reforms aimed at improving efficiency within the public sector. Led by Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service, the delegation paid a familiarization visit to the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to discuss challenges and explore strategies for enhancing service delivery. During the meeting, Hon. Akandoh underscored inefficiencies within the system, stressing the need for urgency, accountability, and initiative among public officers. He cautioned that delays in implementation continue to hinder progress, urging civil servants to align their work...
Ghana High Commission Issues Safety Advisory Ahead of Pretoria Demonstrations
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has issued a public advisory urging members of the Ghanaian community to exercise heightened vigilance and prioritize personal safety in light of planned demonstrations by the March Organisation. The demonstrations, scheduled for today, are expected to take place in Pretoria as the group marches to the Presidency to present grievances on immigration matters. In its notice, the High Commission advised shop owners to close their businesses for the day and cautioned community members to avoid areas where protests or public gatherings may occur. The advisory further encouraged individuals to maintain a low profile and...
Nsawam Prison Inmates Receive Fellowship, Food Aid from Mahama and Church Ministry
President John Dramani Mahama joined the Men’s Ministry of the Ringway Assemblies of God Church on Saturday for a fellowship programme with inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison. The Ministry presented assorted food items to support the welfare of prisoners, including 250 bags of rice, 50 bags each of maize, gari, and sugar, 30 gallons of cooking oil, 50 cartons of tomato paste, 50 cartons of spaghetti, and 50 boxes of sardines. The fellowship featured praise, worship, and ministration led by the Men’s Ministry. In his sermon, Reverend Benjamin Tettey, Head Pastor of Ringway Gospel Centre Assemblies of God...
Parliamentary Energy Committee Engages Vivo Energy and Shell Ghana
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy has undertaken a working visit to Vivo Energy and Shell Ghana as part of its oversight responsibilities over key players in the downstream petroleum sector. The visit was aimed at giving members of the committee firsthand insight into the operations of the two companies and assessing their contributions to Ghana’s energy landscape. Officials from both Vivo Energy and Shell Ghana delivered detailed presentations outlining their operational structures, challenges, and strategic priorities. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, emphasized the importance of strengthening the downstream sector through targeted legislative reforms. He reiterated the...
UNHCR Commends Ghana’s Refugee Response-Backs Push for Self-Reliance And Inclusion
The Deputy Director for West and Central Africa Bureau of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Mr Andrew Wyllie, has commended Ghana for its commitment to international refugee protection standards, praising the country’s reception and management of refugees during times of crisis. The commendation was made by Mr. Andrew Wyllie during a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, in Accra. Mr. Wyllie said Ghana’s asylum system aligns with UNHCR policy and pledged continued partnership to strengthen it. “UNHCR and Ghana will work together to continue with the asylum system and will be partners...
Minority Blames NDC for Power Crisis, Demands Accountability on Dumsor Levy
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Mahama-led administration of incompetence in managing Ghana’s energy sector, insisting that the nationwide power outages predate the recent Akosombo incident and are the result of policy failures. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Minority Leader, Afenyo Markin, the opposition dismissed government claims that the April 23 fire outbreak at the Akosombo Power Control Centre was the cause of the crisis. “Ghana’s power crisis, the dumsor that millions of Ghanaians have been enduring since January 2025, was not caused by any incident at Akosombo. It was caused by this government,” the statement...
GoldBod CEO Tours Royal Ghana Gold Refinery Ahead of Refining Services Agreement
The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, has toured the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery as part of ongoing processes to finalize a refining services agreement with the facility. The visit forms part of the broader local value addition agenda being championed by the NDC/Mahama government, which seeks to strengthen Ghana’s position in the global gold industry by ensuring that more of the country’s mineral resources are processed locally. Mr. Gyamfi, who is also a prominent legal practitioner, underscored the strategic importance of the partnership, noting that the agreement will not only enhance GoldBod’s refining capacity but also contribute...