Category: News

Accra: The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Tema Sector, has held its first Joint Consultative Committee meeting to deliberate on issues in the sector and review port operations for the previous year. The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Food and Drug Authority (FDA), Council of Freight Forwarder Association, Ghana Link Network Services, and Meridian Ports Services, among others. According to Ghana News Agency, Assistant Commissioner Theresa Potakey, the Customs Tema Sector Commander, welcomed participants and expressed confidence in the collective expertise and experience of the stakeholders, hoping it

Cape Coast: The Renal Patients Association Ghana has made a direct appeal to the government to either subsidise or completely cover the costs of Erythropoietin (EPO) and iron supplements for kidney patients undergoing dialysis. This request is aimed at incorporating the costs into the National Health Insurance Scheme or the upcoming Mahama Care health policy. According to Ghana News Agency, EPO and iron medications, which are administered through injections, are essential for treating anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. EPO, a hormone primarily produced by the kidneys, stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow, while

Tamale: Mr Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister, has welcomed the first batch of Ghanaian pilgrims returning from the 2025 Hajj at the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale. He was accompanied by Alhaji Collins Dauda, Chairman of the Hajj Board, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, and Alhaji A.B.A. Fuseini, Director of Corporate Communication, Hajj Board. Mr John commended the pilgrims for conducting themselves peacefully while in Mecca and expressed gratitude for the prayers and supplications they offered on behalf of the country. According to Ghana News Agency, Alhaji Dauda stated that about 6,000 Ghanaian pilgrims were airlifted to

Accra: Assistant Commissioner Theresa Potakey, the Tema Sector Commander of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has announced that Tema Port is nearing readiness for the implementation of 24-hour operations. This development is part of a broader initiative by President John Dramani Mahama to promote a 24-hour economy, aiming to boost productivity and economic growth by declaring the Tema and Takoradi ports operational around the clock. According to Ghana News Agency, Assistant Commissioner Potakey highlighted the importance of this initiative at a Customs Joint Consultative Committee meeting in Tema, emphasizing its role in enhancing the ports’ competitiveness

Accra: The Cabinet has given its approval to the Ghana Medical Trust (Mahama Cares) Fund Bill, moving it forward for consideration by Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. The initiative fulfills a campaign promise aimed at mitigating the financial challenges faced by individuals suffering from chronic diseases. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama revealed this development during a ceremony where he received a cheque amounting to one million and two thousand Ghana cedis from the 11 agencies under the Ministry for the Interior. The funds were contributed in support of the Mahama Cares Fund. Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno,

Ketu South: A young man has allegedly set fire to his brother’s house after a short argument on Friday, June 20, at about 1230 hours, causing damages to the victim’s entire belongings. The disturbing incident occurred at Nogokpo Kugbagbokope in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the fire allegedly destroyed personal belongings, including clothing, Kente weaving equipment, food items, roofing materials, and a sum of GHC 1,275.00. Mr. Joe Kugbagbo, the victim, in an interview with the agency, alleged that his younger brother Gabriel Kugbagbo approached him with ominous statements which he considered

Kumasi: Construction of a modern and sustainable airport city has begun in Kumasi, positioning the Ashanti Regional capital as Ghana’s future hub for aviation and luxury. The Airport City Kumasi, situated on a 50-acre land, will house Ghana’s first smart and eco-friendly residential and recreational facilities to transform the city’s skyline. According to Ghana News Agency, the project, expected to be completed in two and a half years, will boost economic activities and foster convenience for visitors both home and abroad. The first phase of the project will comprise suites of one to three-bedroom apartments, sky suites, and penthouses, offering