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Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, appears to have further politicised her suspension by filing an application at the Supreme Court, seeking to restrain a committee established by President John Dramani Mahama, to investigate multiple petitions calling for her removal from office. Godfred Yeboah Dame, the former Attorney General under President Akufo-Addo’s administration, is her legal counsel. Given his previous role in Torkornoo’s appointment, his involvement has prompted concerns about a potential conflict of interest. Mr Dame, however, has firmly denied any such conflict. The controversy follows a protest organised by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against Justice…

In a powerful demonstration of commitment to country ownership of immunisation, new data released today shows that lower-income countries supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance collectively contributed nearly US$ 255 million towards their own vaccination programmes in 2024 – a 19% increase from 2023. Furthermore, 84% of this funding came from domestic sources, up from 79% in 2023 – underscoring the increasing prioritisation of immunisation in national budgets, as well as countries’ commitments to build self-sustaining immunisation systems that no longer require Gavi support. Despite political and economic pressures, 100% of countries met their 2024 co-financing obligations, excluding those granted waivers due…

Members of the Agents Association of SIC Insurance PLC (ASICA), has hailed the appointment of Mr James Agyenim-Boateng as the Managing Director of the Company, saying that, his appointment has soften the grounds for them to get more business. Mr Agyenim-Boateng was appointed by President Mahama in January this year to lead SIC Insurance PLC and according to the Agents Association, it is the best decision that the President took. Speaking at the SIC management meeting with members of ASICA on Tuesday in Accra, Mr Samuel Kumi who is one of the leading SIC agents revealed that, the personality of…

the Pound Sterling rose 0.4% against the dollar after the UK’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly accelerated to 3.5% in April, defying forecasts of a continued decline and casting immediate doubt on the Bank of England’s recent rate cut.  Core inflation also moved higher, climbing to 3.8%, underscoring the persistent strength of price pressures in key areas of the economy. The central bank’s decision to lower rates has now collided with resurgent inflation data, triggering concern among investors and businesses that the policy shift was premature. “The pound’s reaction was swift—a clear signal that markets are reassessing UK risk exposure in…

Dr Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, has officially welcomed a delegation from the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) program to the Ministry of Education in Accra. The Canadian team, comprising representatives from Colleges and Institutes Canada and Universities Canada, is in the country to participate in a steering committee meeting for the BCDI 2030 program, which is being held from May 20 to 21. The Association of African Universities (AAU), a strategic partner in the initiative, is hosting the meeting at its headquarters in Accra. Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the BCDI 2030 program is an eight-year,…

By Haruna Sumaila Abugri The Ghana Immigration Service says it is employing international standards in the ongoing repatriation of foreign nationals engaged in street begging. Of the 2241 immigrants that the Service penned to repatriate, 925 has been successfully repatriated as at 18/5/2025. The service assured that its outfit is handling the repatriation exercise in accordance with best practice. Below is a release copied The Herald. Update On Processes For Removal Of Foreign Nationals Engaged In Street Begging NationalityNigerienNigerianBurkinabeGuineanMalianTotalTotal2,07313828112,241 NationalityNigerienNigerianBurkinabeGuinea ConakryMalianTotalTotal819106—925 -MORE- SGD. M. AMOAKO-ATTA ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Tel: 0555027024 Email: info@immigration.gov.gh -END-

Outspoken NDC communicator, Hamza Suhuyini Sayibu, has launched a scathing attack on the NPP’s recent call for a load shedding timetable, slamming it as premature and hypocritical. In a fiery retort just months into President John Dramani Mahama’s term, the NDC representative accused the opposition of seeking a quick fix to a long-standing crisis they allegedly ignored during their time in power. Highlighting the audacity of the NPP to demand solutions within a mere four months of opposition, Suhuyini emphasized the monumental challenges inherited by the current administration in the energy sector, plagued by debt and neglected infrastructure left by…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s economic journey post-tightening phase steers towards stability as Databank Research projects the Bank of Ghana (BoG) keeping its policy rate steady at 28% during the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting running from May 21 to May 23, 2025. Anticipating a scenario of easing inflation rates and adjustments in monetary policies targeting price stability, Databank Research indicates a cautious approach by the central bank, evaluating the impacts of previous rate hikes on inflation and overall economic performance. Following a 100-basis-point policy rate increment to 28.0% in March 2025, the BoG stands poised to monitor the effects…

Filthy rich sand gangs are tearing apart Ghana’s stunning Keta Beach – and it’s claimed bent cops and greedy chiefs are looking the other way Jaw-dropping photos expose the scandalous scale of illegal sand mining near Dunya, Kedzi and Keta areas, sparking outrage and fury across the communities. Locals are demanding action NOW as their precious coastline is plundered. The scandal exploded after brave citizen Frieda Yayra Amable blew the whistle on Facebook, posting: “There is a surge in sand winning activities in Keta and its environs. It’s been alleged that some chiefs and police have been compromised. Her shocking…

John Dramani Mahama’s “reset agenda” is kicking into high gear as the new big boss at Ghana’s pension powerhouse, SSNIT, has dropped a bombshell: NONE of their properties are going up for grabs Kwasi Afreh Biney, the freshly appointed Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust, declared the Trust will hold onto every single one of its assets. His plan? Turn them into money-making machines to rake in fatter returns for hardworking Ghanaians. Biney made the stunning announcement at the opening of SSNIT’s new Spintex Road branch in Accra, telling everyone to calm down. “No need to panic,”…