The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has unveiled Ghana’s first-ever One-Day Expedited Passport Delivery Service. Under this new initiative, applicants can receive a fully processed, ICAO-compliant Ghanaian passport within 24 hours. The service incorporates a simplified application procedure, nationwide courier dispatch, and an electronic tracking system that allows users to monitor the progress...
President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill into law, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s journey toward financial innovation and inclusion. The legislation, passed by Parliament after rigorous deliberation, legalizes the usage, trading, and provision of services in the virtual assets space, including cryptocurrencies. The Securities and Exchange Commission...
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect seen in a viral video discharging a firearm at a public event held at El-Wak Stadium in Accra on December 28. The suspect, identified as Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as “Cyborg,” was apprehended on December 29 at Adenta by the Cyber Vetting Team of the Criminal Investigation...
The Kumasi Central Prison has held its first-ever inmates fashion show, turning the prison yard into a vibrant runway that showcased creativity, skill and resilience. The colourful event saw inmates confidently model a variety of outfits ranging from traditional kente, batik and tie-dye designs to smocks, as well as contemporary casual and formal wear. The...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has commissioned a new Passport Application Centre in the Oti Region, eliminating the need for residents to endure long journeys to Accra for biometric capture and passport collection. The centre, inaugurated today, introduces several innovations including a 30% reduction in processing fees, electronic tracking (e-Tracking), courier delivery...
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commenced the documentation and body selection phase of its 2025 enlistment exercise at designated screening centres in Accra and Kumasi. At the Air Force Base in Accra and the Nicholson Sports Stadium at Burma Camp, a total of 1,967 Army potential cadets and 1,107 prospective Air Force and Naval...
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has lauded Service, Formation and Command Sergeant Majors for their pivotal role in maintaining discipline and professionalism within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Speaking at a get-together held at the General Headquarters on Wednesday, the CDS described Sergeant Majors as custodians of the culture...
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has warned that persistent delays in clearing bulk and bagged goods at the Tema Port could compel importers to reroute cargo to Lomé, heightening risks of smuggling and revenue losses. In a statement dated December 29, the Association said the disruption is already straining supply chains and...
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has cautioned that ongoing delays at the Tema Port are jeopardizing the supply of essential food commodities such as rice and sugar, with possible repercussions for market prices and availability. In a statement issued on December 29, the Association said its members are experiencing “significant delays in...
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has moved to clarify its position on the involvement of the private sector in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), following protests by the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU). In a statement issued Tuesday, the Ministry confirmed that Cabinet, under President John Dramani Mahama, approved...