The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to inform the general public of an important update regarding the United Kingdom’s visa and immigration requirements, as communicated by the British High Commission.“Effective 1st January 2025, the UK Government will be transitioning to Electronic Visas (E-Visas). This change will replace …
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Human dignity will be the next theme in the Lambeth Call Webinar series
The Lambeth Call on Human Dignity will be the focus of a webinar on November 6 and 7, facilitated by the Episcopal Ministry team of the Anglican Communion Office. Since the Lambeth Calls were shared at the 2022 Lambeth Conference, the Episcopal Ministry team have been running a webinar series …
Read More »NMC to launch media app to combat fake news
By: Joseph Appiah-Dolphyne The National Media Commission (NMC) is set to launch a new media watch app to combat misinformation and disinformation in the lead-up to the 7 December general elections. The initiative is designed to empower both journalists and citizens to report real-time suspicious activities at polling stations to …
Read More »Mpraeso SHS alleged rape case: Suspects granted bail
Five students from Mpraeso Senior High School, accused of raping a female student, have been granted bail of GH₵20,000 each with one surety by the Nkawkaw District Court. Presided over by His Worship Isaac Agyei, the juvenile court has instructed the victim’s parents to arrange her transfer to a new …
Read More »Akufo-Addo assents to Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assented to the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act 2024, which was passed by Parliament on 29th July 2024. A statement issued and signed by the Management of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), and copied to the Ghana News Agency, described this as a landmark legislation …
Read More »Speaker Bagbin expected to recall Parliament in early November
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin is expected to recall the House in early November, according to an official statement. This statement was issued by the Speaker’s office on Wednesday (31 October) following deliberations with a delegation from the Council of State. Led by chairman Nana Otuo …
Read More »2024 Election: Vote without guns to enhance Ghana’s democracy – Small Arms Commission
The Programs Officer of the Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Carl Sowah, has urged Ghanaians to vote in the upcoming December polls without resorting to guns or violence. Sowah emphasized that Ghana remains the only country in Africa with a commendable record of democracy, highlighting the need to maintain this …
Read More »Nkwanta South MP donates motorbikes to GES
As part of efforts to bolster educational oversight in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, Member of Parliament Geoffrey Kini has donated motorbikes to the Ghana Education Service (GES). This initiative aims to enhance the monitoring and supervision of educational activities within the area, ensuring that schools operate …
Read More »Bawumia launches local streaming platform GMX
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia recently launched GMX, a new local streaming platform aimed at promoting Ghanaian content and talent. The platform is designed to provide users with access to a wide range of local movies, music, and other entertainment options, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the country. The event …
Read More »Anti-gay bill suit: Speaker’s ‘financial impact assessment’ causes controversy in court
There is controversy in the suit challenging the ‘anti-gay bill‘ over the existence of a financial impact analysis purportedly prepared by the Speaker of Parliament before the bill was passed. At the Supreme Court on Thursday [Oct 30, 2024], lawyers from the Office of the Attorney-General, and the plaintiff challenging …
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