Report by: Mensah Maxwell The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa today told Parliament that the application and processing of the 32-page passports is set to reduce from GHS500 to GHS350. A reduction of GHS150 comes after the Minister has proposed the new fees to the …
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As part of the nomination process for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, a public consultation is running, inviting input from around the Anglican Communion. The consultation runs from February 7 to March 28. The consultation is an opportunity to gather the views of a wide range of people from across …
Read More »68th Ghana Independence Celebration and flag raising ceremony
The City of Newark, The Ghana Consulate of New York, The United Ghanaian Council of New Jersey and The African Commission yesterday held the Ghana Independence Flag Raising Ceremony as we celebrated the 68th Anniversary of Ghana’s independence Flag Raising Ceremony honoring a proud legacy of freedom, unity, and strength. …
Read More »Ghana Publishing Company Unveils 24-Hour Operations, Boosting Productivity and Job Creation
Ghana Publishing Company Revolutionizes Operations with 24-Hour System In a groundbreaking move, the Ghana Publishing Company has launched a 24-hour system aimed at boosting productivity and creating new job opportunities for young people. This innovative initiative was unveiled under the auspices of the Minister of State for Government Communication, Hon. …
Read More »Youth advocates to attend the UN Commission on the Status of Women
A group of young advocates will represent Anglican voices at the United Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) meeting in New York, which runs between March 10-21.Participating for the first week, Lulama Ntuta, Larissa Minniecon and Amal Sarah are among those attending in person or through online sessions. They will speak up about …
Read More »Is intellectual dishonesty assessing economy’s performance based on debts
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has dismissed President John Mahama’s claims that the Akufo-Addo administration left behind a massive debt, plunging the country into crisis. According to Dr Amin, President Mahama’s assertions do not reflect the true state of the economy inherited from the Akufo-Addo government. His response follows …
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President John Mahama has acknowledged that Ghana’s economic crisis is more severe than previously understood. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, Mahama stressed that he inherited a struggling economy. “I have come to report that the state of our nation …
Read More »SONA 2025: My gov’t will reduce number of presidential staffers – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a drastic reduction in the number of presidential staffers in his administration. The President emphasized the need for a lean but efficient government to cut down on expenditure. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, …
Read More »SONA 2025: NSS to include short military training – Mahama
President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce short military training as part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) to promote fitness and discipline among the youth. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, he said the government is working to strengthen the legal …
Read More »SONA 2025: No dedicated funding for Agenda 111 despite $400m spent – Mahama
President John Mahama has disclosed that the Agenda 111 hospital project lacks a dedicated funding source, despite $400 million already being disbursed. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, he described the initiative as a reactionary move during the COVID-19 pandemic to counter concerns …
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