Day: September 4, 2025

Lisbon: At least three people have died in the derailment of a funicular railway in Lisbon, according to media reports. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident involving the Elevador da Gloria, used by locals and tourists alike, occurred on Wednesday evening for reasons that remain unclear, news channel SIC Not­cias and other media reported, citing the city’s emergency services. Images showed that the train tipped over and was severely damaged. The number of injured and ‘affected’ people is estimated to be around 20 in total, the reports said. Four of those injured are in critical condition according to Pºblico,

London: The Football Association (FA) has announced it will not appeal against the decision by an independent commission to clear West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta of four spot-fixing charges. The commission’s written reasons for their decisions were published on Wednesday afternoon, shedding light on the case’s outcome. According to Ghana News Agency, the FA stated that sanctions pertaining to two charges, which were proven concerning Paqueta’s alleged failure to cooperate with the FA investigation, are yet to be decided. These decisions will be made by the commission at the earliest opportunity. The FA emphasized its commitment to maintaining the

Milan: Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, revered globally for his pioneering minimalist style, has died at the age of 91, the fashion house announced on social media. The legendary designer passed away surrounded by loved ones, although the cause of death has not been disclosed. According to Ghana News Agency, Armani had been absent from major fashion shows in Milan and Paris for health reasons since June. However, he had been planning a return to the spotlight in September, as he had announced in Italian newspapers on his 91st birthday, July 11. The fashion world has been united in mourning

Accra: Two women who made abusive and offensive statements against President John Dramani Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail. Appearing before an Adenta Circuit Court, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, were admitted to bail in the sum of GHC100,000 each with two sureties. According to Ghana News Agency, the court stipulated that one of the sureties should be justified with any property. Tetteh and Birago have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit crime with offensive conduct and offensive conduct to the breach of peace.

Accra: The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has engaged tourism agencies and trade associations on its innovative digital platforms designed to strategically create market opportunities and attract investments into the sector. According to Ghana News Agency, the two technologically advanced platforms, Ghana Tourism Marketplace (GTM) and Ghana Tourism Investments Platform (GTiP), aim to enhance sustainability, increase traffic, and enable sector players to operate efficiently around the clock. Prof Kobby Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer of GTDC, emphasized the importance of tourism infrastructure for sector growth. He noted that the investment platform, once fully operational, would function like a B2B model,

Accra: The United Nations (UN) is working in conjunction with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to provide Africa with essential technical and financial support aimed at accelerating the development of renewable energy across the continent. This partnership is intended to bolster efforts toward achieving the World Bank’s Mission 300, which aims to stimulate decisive action and promote sustainable energy solutions in Africa by 2030. According to Ghana News Agency, Mission 300 is backed by US$48 billion in concessional funding and exemplifies the potential of public-private partnerships to electrify 300 million Africans. Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi, the Chief Executive Officer and Special

Accra: The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council (GARPC) has condemned the violent incidents that marred the celebration of the Homowo Festival at Teshie and Omanjor on Saturday, calling on factions to exercise restraint. The Council urged the youth and all parties involved to remain calm and cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators were brought to justice. According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement signed by Rt. Rev. Samuel Kofi Osabutey, Chairman of the GARPC, the Council congratulated the chiefs, elders, and people of the Ga State on the generally peaceful celebration of the 2025 Homowo,