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...
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Ghana Armed Forces Begins 2025 Enlistment Screening
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...
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CDS Commends Sergeant Majors for Upholding Discipline in GAF
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...
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Labour dispute at Tema Port threatens cargo diversion, smuggling risks – FABAG
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...
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FABAG Warns of Food Supply Risks Amid Tema Port Delays
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...
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Ministry Reassures PUWU: ECG Ownership Remains Public
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...
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Fokuo: Sammy Gyamfi’s response to GoldBod $214m loss unfortunate
Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta, Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, has described the response by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, to the reported $214 million loss under the Gold-for-Reserves programme as “unfortunate.” The statement follows Mr. Gyamfi’s preliminary response to claims made by the Minority in Parliament regarding the Bank...
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GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi Rebuts Minority’s Claims on BoG Gold Losses
Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed accusations from the Minority Caucus regarding losses under the Bank of Ghana’s Gold for Reserves (G4R) program, insisting that the initiative is a forex-generation policy rather than a profit-making venture. In a Facebook post, Gyamfi rejected suggestions that he was “equalizing” past losses under the New...
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GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi Defends BoG Over Gold for Reserves Losses
Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that he will formally respond on January 5, 2026 to issues surrounding the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) reported loss of $214 million under the Bank of Ghana’s Gold for Reserves (G4R) program. In a Facebook post, Gyamfi criticized the Minority Caucus for what he described as...
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Two Dead as Anthony Joshua Rushed to Hospital After Highway Collision
British boxer Anthony Joshua has been rushed to hospital following a car crash in Nigeria that has reportedly claimed two lives. The former two-time world heavyweight champion suffered minor injuries in the collision, which occurred at 11am local time on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, according to reports. A friend of Joshua said he is...