President John Dramani Mahama must act on the trend where persons are arrested for making false claims because this development does not reflect tolerance for free speech, investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has said. Manasseh said that if a person feels defamed by the utterances of others, they have a right under the law to […]

By Juliet ETEFE (Juliet.etefe@thebftonline.com) Access to tailored funding, harmonised regulations and technical capacity remains critical to turning Ghana’s circular economy innovations into viable businesses, experts have underscored. Marindame Kombate Executive Director of the Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC), noted that the country has seen promising innovations across renewable energy, waste management and other secular economy sectors. However, […] The post Financing,

As the race for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential flagbearer race intensifies, a growing chorus of delegates in the Ashanti Region is advancing a strong case for Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, insisting that his selection would significantly increase Ashanti Region votes and enhance the party’s fortunes in the 2028 general election. Their argument is […] The post Adutwum Will Increase Ashanti

CRISTIANO Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening game at next summer’s World Cup finals despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland. Ronaldo, 40, was sent off for an elbow to Dara O’Shea’s back during Portugal’s 2-0 qualifying defeat earlier this month. Violent conduct normally carries a three-match ban, … The post Ronaldo Cleared for World Cup Opener

Former Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is seeking to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 General Elections has staged an impressive show of strength in the stronghold of one of his key contenders, Dr Bryan Acheampong. Dr. Bawumia’s tour through Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong’s home constituency saw him draw massive support […] The post Bawumia Sweeps Votes In Bryan’s Backyard

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has confirmed that Ms. Shalimar Abbiusi, former spokesperson for The New Force, has no criminal record in Ghana. A police clearance certificate dated October 2025, obtained by The Chronicle, states that Ms. Abbiusi has never been convicted of any criminal offence in Ghana. The certificate, […] The post Shalimar Abbiusi

The Government of Ghana has issued a firm condemnation of the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing the action as a “direct assault on democratic governance” and an unacceptable attempt to subvert the will of the people. In a statement released on Tuesday, Ghana expressed “deep dissatisfaction” with the coup carried out by elements of the […] The post Ghana Denounces

In order to prevent another banking sector crisis that resulted in the clean-up from happening, banks will have to work on their risk management framework and make sure that all the issues in the framework are addressed, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has said. Dr Asiama stated that even as banks […]

Wisconsin International University College, Ghana (WIUC-Ghana), on Saturday, graduated 1,866 students at its 18th congregation held in Accra. Of the total, 1,378 completed their programmes at the Accra campus, while 488 graduated from the Kumasi campus. The event was held under the theme: “WIUC’s Silver Jubilee: Celebrating 25 Years of Impactful Education.” Addressing the ceremony, … The post 1,866

The Ghlobal Diaspora Council (GDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Douglas K. Boateng as the Chair of the Ghlobal Homeland Fund Implementation Committee (GHFIC), the technical and governance body responsible for establishing the Ghlobal Homeland Fund (GH Fund) — a corporatised, private-sector–driven investment vehicle with a strong, socially responsible, developmental mandate. The […] The post Ghlobal

The Majority and Minority Caucuses in Parliament are at odds over the proposed carried interest in the lithium agreement between Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited. The Majority Caucus argues that the previous administration’s 10% carried interest proposal deviated from the existing Minerals and Mining Act, 2010 (Act 794), which fixes the country’s carried interest […] The post Minority

Hearts of Oak will host the remainder of their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League home matches at the University of Ghana Stadium, following a decision to move away from the Accra Sports Stadium.The club has not provided an official reason for the relocation, but the move follows mounting pressure from fans calling for a change of home ground.This season, Hearts have struggled at the Accra Sports Stadium, registering just six points from five home matches, making them the second-lowest

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has announced the areas where he wants to be examined in terms of performance by the end of his tenure at the Central Bank. He wants to be assessed on the lending rate. He says it is his objective that by the end of […]

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has handed over a GH¢135,000 solar-powered borehole water facility to La ENOBAL Basic School in the La Dadekotopon Municipality of Accra, aimed at addressing the school’s persistent water challenges. The project, initiated by United Way Ghana and funded by the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) of the GSE, includes a … The post GSE hands over

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has said that as interest on T-Bills, others continue to trend down, commercial banks will have no choice but to engage in aggressive lending. He makes the point that the aggressive lending will, in the end, support growth and job creation. Answering questions during […]

AKOTI, WINNEBA- Six-year-old Ishmeal Arthur wheezes quietly, his small chest rising and falling with effort as he sits beside his mother’s tent along the Kasoa–Winneba highway. Diagnosed with asthma, Ishmeal’s tiny lungs are constantly under attack, yet his mother, Patricia Arthur, has little choice but to bring him along to her stall near the roadside […] The post Breathing