Day: July 17, 2025

Accra: The Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko uric, has expressed strong admiration for Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy initiative. He described it as a visionary and transformative policy that could significantly accelerate the country’s economic growth and overall development. Speaking at a joint press briefing with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in Accra, Mr. uric said he was ‘inspired’ by the concept and believed it presented new opportunities for economic partnerships between Ghana and Serbia. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. uric emphasized that both countries shared similar aspirations for transformation and resilience, and the 24-hour

Accra: Ghana is in advanced discussions with the Republic of Serbia to secure a portion of 100,000 work permits the European country plans to issue this year. This forms part of a proposed labour mobility agreement aimed at creating job opportunities for young Ghanaians and deepening bilateral ties. According to Ghana News Agency, the announcement was made during a joint press briefing in Accra by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Serbia’s Foreign Minister, Mr Marko uric, who is on a three-day official visit to Ghana. The Labour Mobility Agreement aligns with Ghana’s broader employment strategy

Accra: Ghana and Serbia have signalled a strong intention to reinvigorate their bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The two countries identified key areas such as agriculture, technology, artificial intelligence, and industrial development as pillars of a new phase in their historic relationship. According to Ghana News Agency, this renewed focus was brought to the fore during the official three-day visit of Serbia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marko uric, to Ghana. The visit, which includes engagements with various Ghanaian ministries and state institutions, is aimed at deepening bilateral ties that date back to the Non-Aligned Movement era of the 1960s. During

Accra: VFS Global has announced its investment in advanced technology solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border mobility for individuals seeking visa services. According to Ghana News Agency, VFS Global is positioning itself as a technology-driven company, focusing on secure and efficient processes, market offerings, and advanced technologies, including AI and analytics. Mr. Alok Singhal, Head of Sub Saharan Africa at VFS Global, highlighted the ease and convenience now available to customers applying for visas at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Accra. Operational since July 2024, this facility provides visa services for 15 countries from a centralized location, enhancing the customer experience

Accra: The Rhema Evangelical Mission (REM), in partnership with Yenyung Graduate University of South Korea, has successfully conducted its first-ever global leadership conference in Ghana. This three-day event, held under the theme ‘In the Name of Jesus Rise Up Ghana,’ united Christians and various stakeholders from across the nation and the continent. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Duke Ofosu-Anim, a lecturer at Yenyung Graduate University and the Assistant Director for REM, highlighted the mission’s non-denominational nature, comprising Christians from multiple countries with a shared objective of spreading the gospel worldwide. While REM has hosted conferences in various global regions,

Accra: Mr. George Spencer Quaye, the newly appointed Board Chairman of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has begun his tenure with a strong show of collaborative leadership. He is engaging two of his predecessors-Brigadier General I.B. Quartey (Rtd) and Mr. Frank Davies for strategic consultations ahead of his first official board meeting. According to Ghana News Agency, in a move widely hailed as a mark of humility and forward-thinking, Mr. Quaye’s outreach underscored his belief in drawing from institutional memory to shape a progressive future. ‘I believe in the power of learning from those who have walked this

Otiakrom-shalom: The Seventh Day Theocratic World Congregation has successfully concluded a three-day workshop aimed at educating its youth on the sacred principles of marriage. The event, held at the church’s headquarters in Otiakrom-Shalom in the Eastern Region, was themed ‘Understanding the Divinity of Matrimony’ and was based on Hebrews 13:4. Addressing participants, Apostle Dr. Kadmiel E. H. Agbalenyo, Founder and Leader of the church, emphasized the divine nature of marriage, describing it as ‘the most honoured institution in the world.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Apostle Dr. Agbalenyo noted that marriage, as ordained by God, is the foundation of human