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NEWS

Ghana Navy hunts pirates after attack on Ghanaian fishing vessel; Three Chinese crew kidnapped

The Ghana Navy has launched a manhunt for pirates following a brazen attack on the Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel Mengxin 1 in Ghanaian waters

Former Lands Minister urges patience for govt’s galamsey fight, warns crisis is worsening

Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Abu Jinapor has called for public patience as the John Mahama-led administration works to tackle illegal small-scale mining

Lands Ministry fights galamsey with bold ‘Tree for Life’ reforestation initiative

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has taken a decisive step toward restoring Ghana's degraded landscapes with the launch of the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative

Rebuild trust and hope – Bagbin advises Speaker of Liberia

The Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin, has called on his Liberian counterpart, Hon. Richard Nangbe Koon, to lead by example and foster unity in the House of Representatives of Liberia

POLITICS

Sam George exposes financial mess, corruption at Communications Ministry; vows to clean up

Sam George has revealed a shocking state of financial mess and alleged corruption left by his predecessor, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful.

Parliament scraps E-Levy, Emission Levy, and Betting Tax in landmark decision

Parliament has passed a bill abolishing three controversial taxes—the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), the Emission Levy, and the Betting Tax

‘We know you as a moderate and respected politician; Set a legacy of fairness and justice’ – Afenyo-markin ‘begs’ Mahama

Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin has appealed to President Mahama to He called on President Mahama to leave behind a legacy of fairness and justice

Hawa Koomson eyes NPP Women’s Organizer role in bold comeback

Hawa Koomson is making a determined bid to become the National Women’s Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)

BUSINESS

GOLDBOD set to support cedi stabilisation – Finance Minister

The government has announced plans to establish GOLDBOD to enhance foreign exchange inflows and stabilise the depreciating cedi

GRA leadership begins discussions to meet GH¢220bn revenue target

The GRA has began works to develop a comprehensive plan aimed at improving tax compliance to help widen the tax net and mobilize revenue to meet theGH₵220 billion target

Finance Minister presents Bills to abolish E-Levy, Emissions Levy, and Betting Tax

Finance Minister Ato Forson has introduced three bills in Parliament aimed at repealing the E-Levy, the Emissions Levy, and the 10% withholding tax on betting winnings

Finance Minister projects 13%-15% reduction in inflation by year-end

Ato Forson has projected a decline in Ghana’s inflation rate to 8% ± 2% within the year, down from the current 23.1%, indicating a 13% to 15% reduction in headline inflation

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Combs

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to updated indictment

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Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to an amended indictment that includes new allegations of forced labour

FEATURES/OPINIONS

plan

Mr. President, hit the ground running with your plan for Islamic...

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With the growing appetite of Ghanaians for inclusive financial solutions, the time is ripe for the government to accelerate its plan to embrace Islamic Finance as a catalyst for economic growth

LIFESTYLE

exercise

This popular exercise burns the most calories

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Whatever exercise method you choose, you burn some amount of calories with physical exertion

INTERNATIONAL

Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth

After nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally arrived back on Earth

Government rejects call for inquiry into MP murder

The home secretary has rejected calls from the family of MP Sir David Amess for a public inquiry into his murder.

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan calls for unified justice efforts during DRC visit

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim A.A. Khan KC, has concluded a three-day mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Claims of white genocide ‘not real’, South African court rules

A South African court has dismissed claims of a white genocide in the country as "clearly imagined" and "not real"