42 h. ago US Visa Restrictions fuel Ghanaian outrage, stoking economic concerns

A seismic shift in United States visa policy for Ghanaian citizens raises concerns about economic impact, educational dreams, and the very fabric of transnational families. Diplomatic and certain family-based visas continue to provide their multi-entry benefits. However, the new policy is a major setback for the majority, dramatically limiting travel for business, tourism, and especially student travel.

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65 h. ago Bawumia visits assault victims in Ablekuma North rerun; pledges support

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has visited Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, and several polling agents who were assaulted during the constituency’s parliamentary rerun on Friday, 11th July.

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6 d. ago Bright Simons: Ghana and Nigeria are early victims of new US visa restrictions policy

Nigeria and Ghana are early victims of a new United States policy targeting 36 countries for potential visa restrictions.

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6 d. ago Insurance industry players create awareness through “Insurtainment” games

The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) over the weekend kicked off its 2025 Insurance Awareness Month Celebration with a vibrant sporting event dubbed “Insurtainment” at the University of Ghana, Legon. Bringing together over 45 life and non-life insurance companies, reinsurers, micro-insurance providers, brokers, and agents, the event served as a strategic fusion of entertainment and education […]

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1 week ago ‘Go for the Saudi money’ – Sannie Daara tells free agent Partey

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association and current CAF Media Officer, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, is urging Thomas Partey to join a Saudi Arabian club after ending his stint with Arsenal.

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1 week ago My Besiktas move collapsed because my agent asked for more money – Musah Mohammed

Ghanaian midfielder Musah Mohammed has revealed that a potential move to Turkish giants Besiktas broke down early in his career due to financial demands made by his agent. Speaking to Joy Sports, the 23-year-old said the failed transfer happened when he was still a teenager trying to break into Turkish football, during a period when […]

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2 w. ago ‘Be alert and stay clear of fraud’ – VFS Global shares important advisory to Ghanaians on visa appointments

Due to the rising demand for visa application appointments, scammers are posing as employees or representatives of the organisation, as well as agents and intermediaries.

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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 Maiden edition of West African Talent Hunt ends in Accra after three days

The three-day event saw players from 16 clubs get the opportunity to be watched by agents and scouts from Europe.

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2 w. ago Ablakwa fires back at Alima Mahama, vows no tolerance for corruption in Embassy visa fraud scandal

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly criticised Ghana’s former Ambassador to the United States, Hajia Alima Mahama, accusing her of attempting to downplay and discredit the government’s findings of large-scale fraud at the Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C.

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2 w. ago Ghana risks U.S. visa sanctions over high student overstay rate – Ablakwa confirms

At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, June 26, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that U.S. authorities had formally notified the government of the warning, citing a 21 per cent student visa overstay rate, well above the acceptable threshold of 15 per cent.

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2 w. ago GCYE calls for extension of Adwumawura deadline to enable young entrepreneurs apply

The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) has issued an urgent appeal to the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), calling for an immediate extension of the application deadline for the Adwumawura Programme, citing widespread technical and logistical challenges. In a formal letter addressed to NEIP’s Acting CEO, Mr. Eric Adjie, GCYE Chief Executive Officer […]

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2 w. ago UK visa applicants can now apply in Kumasi as VFS Global opens new premium centre

To cater to the growing number of outbound travellers to the United Kingdom, VFS Global has announced the opening of a new Premium Application Centre in Kumasi for UK visa applicants.

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3 w. ago US visa tips: 10 key insights revealed by the US Consul General on Joy FM’s SMS

The United States Embassy in Ghana is stepping up its visa vetting processes following extensive revised guidelines by the Trump administration, particularly for students, while addressing persistent concerns about application success rates, visa fixers, and social media scrutiny.

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3 w. ago Your social media activity can affect your student visa application – U.S. Consul General

The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has cautioned that an applicant’s social media activity can influence the outcome of their U.S. visa application.

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3 w. ago Visa denial is not deliberate; adhere to the rules – U.S Consul General

The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has assured Ghanaians that visa denials are not deliberate, and applicants who follow the correct procedures and requirements stand a fair chance of being granted a visa.

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3 w. ago Do not apply for visa through agents; they are liars – U.S. Consul General

The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has advised Ghanaians seeking to travel to the United States to refrain from using so-called visa agents or consultants, warning that such practices often lead to unsuccessful applications and misinformation.

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3 w. ago Breaking U.S. laws can lead to deportation, future bans – Embassy in Ghana warns visa holders

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has warned visa holders that violating U.S. laws could result in visa revocation, deportation, and permanent ineligibility for future travel to the United States.

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3 w. ago Indonesia eyes major renewable energy investments and oil refinery project in Ghana

The government of Indonesia has signalled its intention to establish renewable energy plants in Ghana, with a proposed production capacity ranging from 500 to 2,000 megawatts (MW). This ambitious initiative seeks to strengthen Ghana’s energy sector by boosting production capacity and promoting a sustainable and reliable power supply. The Honorary Consul of the Republic of […]

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3 w. ago Prof Bokpin urges Mahama to apply strong leadership to Galamsey fight

Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to extend the decisive leadership he has shown in other policy areas to the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He made this call during an appearance on JoyNews’ *Newsfile* programme on Saturday, June 21. […]

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