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Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has refuted recent claims circulating in the media regarding the announcement of the producer price for the upcoming 2025/2026 cocoa season. Dr. Randy Abbey, leading the organization, clarified that no decision has been made as of yet. The board of directors has not been constituted, a prerequisite for determining the price. Additionally, the Producer Price Review Committee is not yet established, further complicating the situation. In a statement released by the Public Affairs Department on April 9, the public was urged to disregard any rumors or news suggesting a set producer price for cocoa. Despite reports…

The Tema Development Company Limited (TDC) has disclosed that its preliminary investigations have uncovered the irregular sale of several parcels of land in Tema Community 24 to individuals linked to the Ofori-Atta family, including the biological brother of ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The revelation follows an internal review across various departments within the company, which has triggered calls for an external investigation due to what the TDC describes as significant irregularities. There are suggestions that they exploited the presence of their relative, Alice Abena Ofori-Atta, who served as the Managing Director (MD), to acquire the properties. However, whether they paid…

….Says nationwide tour was legitimate governance exercise, not influence peddling Ex-Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, has strongly refuted allegations of inducement surrounding Professor Amin Alhassan’s reappointment as Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). In response to a news report published on Monday, 7 April 2025 of The Herald with the headline “Cash for Contract Controversy Rocks NMC Over Reappointment of GBC Boss”, Mr Boadu-Ayeboafoh described the claims as disinformation and an attempt to portray a legitimate governance exercise as a fraudulent scheme. In the report, some GBC workers alleged that inducements were paid to Mr…

…But spares John Ntim Fordjour Blay Nyameke Armah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket, has filed a defamation lawsuit at the High Court of Justice in Accra against three defendants: Lawuratu Musah-Saaka, the Jospong Group of Companies, and Ignite Media Group, owners of Metro TV. The MP, is demanding, among other things, general, aggravated, punitive, and compensatory damages totalling GH₵10,000,000.00, legal costs, and any other relief the court deems appropriate. This comes after he was allegedly implicated in a US$350 million cocaine bust. The case arises from alleged defamatory statements made on…

– Vanderpuye Reveals The National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has disclosed that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) suspended a planned operation to arrest the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, following an appeal by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, April 10, Vanderpuye, revealed that the Minority Leader, had appealed to National Security to allow him to personally present Rev. Ntim Fordjour—who also serves as the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee—at their office by 10:00 a.m. yesterday,…

Emirates has, revealed that for the first time ever My Emirates Pass will be available all year round; giving passengers access to over 600 exclusive offers across Dubai. In addition to the year-round benefits, Emirates will introduce seasonal summer and winter offers;giving travellers even more ways to make the most of their visit. Passengers flying from, through, or to Dubai can now unlock discounts on top culinary experiences, world-class shopping experiences, unmissable leisure attractions, and tranquil luxury spas any time of the year. Whether it’s an unforgettable family trip, a relaxing couples retreat, or a solo adventure, My Emirates Pass…

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has released funds to settle 31 days of arrears owed to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) for the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year. This payment is a significant relief to caterers, who had been awaiting the settlement of outstanding allowances for meals served to pupils during the first term. The GSFP Secretariat, in an official statement signed by the National Coordinator, Hajia Fati Forgor, expressed deep appreciation to the Government for what it described as a “timely release of funds.” The…

The relative peace in Bawku, after the 2024 elections, was shattered on Wednesday, when fight broke out, leaving one person dead and the private residence of the Bawku Divisional Police Commander, ACP Adamu Seidu, set on fire. Two other individuals are reported to be critically injured. According to media report, this incident occurred when one of the factions involved in the prolonged chieftaincy dispute demanded that women from the opposing faction, who were trading in their market, leave. A scuffle broke out, prompting the police to intervene in an attempt to restore calm. However, some young people allegedly opened fire…

The sell-off in US Treasuries on Wednesday sends a clear message: the world’s most trusted sovereign debt is no longer the ultimate safe harbour for investors—and the fallout could ultimately threaten the dollar’s supremacy too. This is the alarming warning from Nigel Green, CEO and Founder of global financial advisory giant, deVere Group, as US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on major trading partners took hold on Wednesday, and the traditional stability of Treasuries was upended. Yields surged dramatically, with the 10-year Treasury yield hitting 4.51% before easing to 4.42%—still a stunning 16 basis points higher on the day. The 30-year…

The Tema Regional Fire Commander, Assistant Chief Fire Officer II (ACFO II) Patrick Sallah, has conducted an inspection of the Tema Community One Market, following a fire outbreak which affected eight shops on Monday night. The visit, formed part of efforts by the Ghana National Fire Service to assess the level of fire safety preparedness at the market and to identify any gaps in infrastructure and emergency response systems. During the inspection, ACFO II Sallah and his team, evaluated access routes within the market, examined the location and functionality of fire hydrants, and interacted with some traders and market authorities…