66 h. ago Youth must prioritise cultural values over materialism within tourism industry – GTDC

The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Prof Kobby Mensah, has expressed concern over the growing trend among Ghanaian youth who prioritize the material aspects of tourism over their own cultural heritage.

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4 d. ago Prof. Peter Quartey cautions Ghanaian youth against calls for military rule

No matter how weak our democracy is, let us embrace it and make it better. It is dangerous to wish to live under military rule. The above is the counsel Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has given Ghanaian youth, urging them to reject calls for military rule, despite growing frustrations with democratic governance.

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4 d. ago TOR, PHDC to train 500 youth for Ghana’s Oil and Gas Industry

Tema Oil Refinery Ltd (TOR) and the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) are teaming up to train 500 Ghanaian youth in oil, gas, and petrochemical skills, as part of a bold initiative to prepare the country’s workforce for expansion in the energy sector.

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1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Conviction Exposes Ghana’s Fame Illusion and Power Exploitation

The conviction of Sean "Diddy" Combs in his federal sex trafficking trial strikes at the heart of the fame illusion cherished by Ghana's youth and lays bare the pervasive reality of power exploitation across Ghanaian society. Sean “Diddy” was denied bail on Wednesday night—just hours after a jury of 12 American citizens found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was, however, acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

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2 w. ago The future of work belongs to humans who know how to work with machines – Dr Bryan Acheampong

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has told Ghanaian youth that the future of work will not be defined by machines alone, but by people who can effectively collaborate with them. Speaking at a public lecture hosted by the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) on Thursday, June 26, 2025, Dr. […]

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3 w. ago Supreme Court’s Celebrity Alcohol Ad Ban roils Ghana one year on

Exactly one year ago today—the Supreme Court of Ghana issued a groundbreaking ruling that would echo far beyond its borders: a ban on celebrities from advertising and endorsing alcoholic beverages. The blockbuster ruling came after music manager Mark Darlington Osae filed a complaint against Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). The court’s decision has been celebrated by public health advocates as a giant step in protecting Ghanaian youth from harmful products. However, its effects have unleashed a tsunami of concerns within the creative industry and among businesses across the West African nation.

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3 w. ago NSS personnel will undergo military orientation, not training – Deputy Director clarifies

The Deputy Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS),  Fuseini Donkor, has clarified that personnel under the scheme will undergo a military orientation programme, not full military training, as part of a newly introduced module aimed at building discipline and preparedness among Ghanaian youth. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Mr Donkor addressed the growing public […]

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4 w. ago Musah Mohammed donates jerseys and footballs to youth teams in Nkawkaw

Ghanaian footballer Musah Mohammed has made a significant gesture to support youth football development in his hometown of Nkawkaw. Through the Musah Foundation, the 23-year-old Bodrumspor midfielder donated sets of jerseys, footballs, and an undisclosed amount of money to two local youth teams. The presentation took place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Nkawkaw […]

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