4 h. ago Cedi must lead Ghana’s economy – BoG to clamp down on dollar transactions

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the urgent need to safeguard the cedi’s dominance in Ghana’s economy and crack down on the increasing normalisation of foreign currency pricing in domestic transactions. Speaking at a financial sector engagement, Dr Asiama issued a clear warning against the creeping trend of […]

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8 h. ago 2024 WAFCON: Banyana Banyana cruise into Knockout Stages with convincing win over Mali

CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reigning champions, South Africa produced a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 and seal top spot in Group C, securing their place in the knockout stages in style. Banyana Banyana started brightly and wasted no time in asserting their authority. Just five minutes in, Lebohang Ramalepe opened the […]

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25 h. ago Francis Doku calls for independent body to publish Ghana’s tourism report

The Chief Executive Officer of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has called for Ghana’s annual tourism report to be produced by an independent institution rather than the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

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4 d. ago Ablakwa’s Diplomacy, Antwi’s Partisanship, and Kubi’s Statesmanship

A master painter's brushstrokes are not just about colour, but about the canvas. Some try to mimic Okudzeto Ablakwa's investigative artistry, but their canvas is tainted by bias. Ablakwa's work is like a masterpiece crafted with fact, painted with integrity, and displayed with transparency. Others may try to replicate the style, but their art lacks the depth and credibility. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified the country's stance on the controversial abstention from the United Nations Human Rights Council vote on LGBTQ+ rights.

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5 d. ago Gov’t breaks silence on foreign queer couple’s ‘desecration’ of Independence Square

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has addressed recent controversy over viral images showing a foreign queer couple at key national monuments in Ghana. According to the Abura Asebu Kwamankese MP, the public display captured in the images is inconsistent with Ghana’s cultural and moral values and must be unequivocally condemned. Speaking in […]

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7 d. ago Ghana’s tourism picks up in 2024, but cost still a big issue

Ghana’s tourism sector is gaining momentum. In 2024, the country welcomed over 1.28 million international tourists, marking a 12 percent increase from the previous year. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) says this growth brought in about $4.8 billion in revenue, which is a clear sign that the sector is recovering steadily after the COVID-19 slowdown. […]

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8 d. ago Ghana gets US$4.8bn from international visitors and tourists in 2024

Ghana earned US$4.8 billion from international visitors and tourists who came into the country in 2024. The amount represents 27 percent jump from the $3.8 billion earned in 2023. The details were captured in the 2024 Ghana Tourism report launched by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Ghana got the funds from 1.2 million persons who […]

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1 week ago Amelley Djosu: Edem’s ‘Toto’, parliament and the politics of misunderstood art

Ghanaian rapper and songwriter Edem had tongues wagging online when he led a freestyle performance of his hit song “Toto” in front of Parliament House.

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1 week ago NSMQ2025: Mount Carmel Girls’ SHS secures national spot with commanding performance in Bono East

In a commanding display of brilliance and precision, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Girls’ SHS from Techiman delivered one of the strongest performances yet in the Bono East regional qualifiers of the 2025 NSMQ regionals.

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2 w. ago West African gov’ts must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA 

Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border connectivity, and strong linkages between their destinations.

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2 w. ago (Photos): Asantehene hosts King Mswati III in spectacular Manhyia banquet

The Manhyia Palace in Kumasi was the scene of an extraordinary display of African heritage and unity on Friday evening, as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, hosted King Mswati III, the absolute monarch of Eswatini, at a lavish grand banquet. The regal event, steeped in rich cultural traditions, marked a significant moment of high-level […]

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2 w. ago Mineral Dev’t Fund moves to save Atatam D/A Basic sandwiched by illegal mining activities, 4 Chinese arrested

The Minerals Development Fund has moved to crack down on some illegal mining sites around Atetemu Basic School in the Ashanti Region. Nine excavators and other pumping machines were seized in the process, with five suspects, including four Chinese nationals, arrested. The Atatam D/A Basic School has the Junior High School and Kindergarten directly opposite […]

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2 w. ago The Multimedia Group treats staff to exciting hangout lunch with live music

In a vibrant display of appreciation and camaraderie, The Multimedia Group Limited on Friday hosted a spirited lunchtime party for staff, dubbed “MGL Hangout Lunch for Staff: Kenkey-Pork-Mutton-Chicken.”

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2 w. ago MGL@30: The Multimedia Group treats staff to an exciting hangout lunch with live music

In a vibrant display of appreciation and camaraderie, The Multimedia Group Limited on Friday hosted a spirited lunchtime party for staff, dubbed “MGL Hangout Lunch for Staff: Kenkey-Pork-Mutton-Chicken.”

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2 w. ago Govt to crack down illicit trafficking networks – Vice President assures nation

The Vice-President, Prof.  Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to combat drug abuse and dismantle trafficking networks, describing the threat of illicit drugs as a major challenge to public health, safety and national development. She said the country had consistently demonstrated a resolve to tackle the scourge of drugs through a dual strategy […]

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2 w. ago Atwima Nwabiagya MP calls for developing Barekese and Owabi dams into tourist sites

The Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Frank Yeboah, has urged the government to develop the tourism potential of the Barekese and Owabi dams in the Ashanti Region.

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2 w. ago Ghana Tourism Authority to partner Tribe Culture Festival 2025 in USA

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) will partner the Tribe Culture Festival 2025 in the United States, offering official endorsement and on‑site representation at the flagship event scheduled across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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2 w. ago Amelley Djosu: GTA must crack down on provocative tourist displays

Lue and Rue shared images of themselves kissing and cuddling at Independence Square, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the Aburi Botanical Gardens, under the banner of a “Show Ghana Love” campaign.

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3 w. ago GTA, African American Association of Ghana commemorate Juneteenth in Accra

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the African American Association of Ghana (AAAG), has commemorated the 2025 edition of the Juneteenth Festival in Accra

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3 w. ago We’ll crack the whip at the appropriate time – NPP warns amid internal rifts

The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has issued a strong warning that the party will not hesitate to sanction errant members when the time is right, following growing internal tensions over the upcoming presidential primaries.

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