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Ghana to introduce free Visa policy for Africans – Mahama
56+ min ago (229+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will introduce a free visa regime for all African nationals travelling to the country. The policy is set to take effect on May 25, 2026, marking Africa Day. The President made the announcement during…...
Gov’t lifts ban on four vessels, warns against illegal fishing
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (246+ words) Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has lifted the one-year suspension of fishing licences for four industrial vessels previously sanctioned for illegal fishing activities. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 2, the Ministry…...
The Pink Table is here
20+ hour, 29+ min ago (318+ words) Brutal Fruit Spritzer successfully hosted the first-ever Pink Table in Ghana on 28th March 2026 at the Country Club in Accra, bringing together a beautiful mix of women for an afternoon of elegance, celebration, and unforgettable memories. The experience was beautifully hosted…...
Kaneshie footbridge temporarily closed amid safety concerns
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (341+ words) Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey, (in reflector outfit), interacting with residents under the Kaneshie Footbridge The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has directed the temporary closure of the Kaneshie footbridge following an inspection that uncovered alarming structural defects. The…...
No justification for new Airport Levy – Minority
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (266+ words) MP for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko Minority members on Parliament's Roads and Highways Committee have argued that there is no justification for the newly introduced airport infrastructure development charge on international flights. Ghana implemented the new Airport Infrastructure Development…...
UK visa services expand to Tamale as new application centre opens April 7
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (193+ words) The British High Commission has announced the opening of a United Kingdom visa application centre in Tamale, in a move aimed at improving access to consular services in northern Ghana. In a Facebook post on Thursday, April 2, the Commission disclosed…...
Airport levy key to modernisation drive – Transport Minister
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (308+ words) Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe The Ministry of Transport has justified the introduction of the Airport Infrastructure Development Charge, describing it as a strategic move to generate revenue to modernise Ghana's airports and position the country as a leading…...
Ghana–Jamaica Homecoming Festival successfully launched
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (351+ words) The Ghana'Jamaica Homecoming Festival has been officially launched at the Labadi Beach Hotel, with a strong focus on youth empowerment and reconnecting Africa with its global diaspora. The launch, which took place on Wednesday, April 1, was led by Grammy award-winning…...
One dead, several injured in head-on collision on Accra–Kumasi highway
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (163+ words) One person has been confirmed dead and several others injured following a head-on collision between a VIP bus and a Toyota Prado at Akyem Sekyere on the Accra'Kumasi Highway. The crash, which occurred at dawn on Thursday, April 2, has forced…...
Burkina Faso lifts tomato export ban
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (227+ words) Ghana has welcomed the decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on fresh tomato exports, a move expected to ease supply pressures and stabilise local markets. The ban on export of tomatoes from Burkina Faso was announced on March…...