Monday, January 7 declared holiday
The Ministry for the Interior has declared Monday, January 7, 2019 as a public holiday that must be observed as such. A terse statement signed by the Minister, Mr. Ambrose Dery, said the day has been...
View ArticleNew Regions: Referendum ends with many voting YES
Voting in the referendum on the creation of six new regions has ended and provisional results available to Joy News shows YES received a massive endorsement in almost all affected areas. If the results...
View ArticleNakpachie, Japekrom, 7 other communities get curfew extension
The Ministry of Interior has renewed the curfew on Nakpachie community and surrounding villages in the Northern Region. Curfew has also been renewed in eight other communities in the Jaman South...
View ArticleBrussels Airlines declares commitment to Ghana operations
Brussels Airlines have declared their commitment to increase and improve its services in the country following high demand resulting from growth in the economy. Ghana Country Manager for Brussels...
View ArticleCAF CC: How the playoff draws will be conducted
The 30 teams that qualified for the playoff stage of the 2018-19 CAF Confederations Cup will know their opponents on Friday night during a draw that will take place on Friday, 28 December 2018 at the...
View ArticleEC set January 10, for nominations for Ayawaso West Wuogon bye-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) says nomintations for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constitueuncy bye-election is scheduled for January 10 to Saturday, January 12, 2019. All aspirants are expected to pay a...
View ArticleGov’t happy with Referendum success -Dan Botwe
Dan Botwe who is the Minister for Regional Reorganisation, says the government is elated with the success of the just ended Referendum on the creation of six new regions. He said the joy of the...
View ArticleConfirmed results of the 2018 Referendum
A summary of the 2018 Referendum to create six new regions have been provided by the Electoral Commission. According to the summary provided by the EC on December 28 in Accra, the requirements – 50% of...
View ArticleAmakye Dede marks 45 years of his career with Concert in Kumasi tonight
After two great shows in the United Kingdom to commemorate 45 years of his music career, Veteran Hi-life Artiste, Amakye Dede will today December 29 mount a stage in the Ashanti Regional capital Kumasi...
View ArticleDelali Kwasi Brempong wins NDC Ayawaso-West Wuogon primaries
Delali Kwasi Brempong has won the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency primaries. This means he will lead the party in the constituency’s upcoming by-election. He...
View ArticleNDC Hohoe clamouring for me as MP; ‘I would’ve won Wuogon hands down’– Dumelo
Actor John Dumelo has said the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Hohoe constituency, his hometown in the Volta Region, wants him to run for the MP slot – although he would not say if...
View ArticlePrez. Akufo-Addo pledges Gh¢100,000 towards building of National Cathedral
President Akufo-Addo has promised to donate donate GH¢100,000 from his personal resources towards the construction of the proposed National Cathedral. He made the pledge on Friday, December 29, 2018 at...
View ArticleAshaiman to host 31st December anniversary durbar
A parade and durbar of chiefs and people marking the 37th anniversary of the 31st December Revolution will be held at the Ashaiman Mandela Park on Monday December 31, 2018. A statement from the...
View ArticleCETAG accuses government of violating terms of agreement
The College of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG), has accused government of violating the terms of agreement it had with the Association on the payment of interim premium and book and...
View ArticleN/R: Police intensify security after clash between Anufuls and Konkombas
Renewed clashes between the Anufuls and the Konkombas, which has left some people injured and properties destroyed, has forced the police to intensify security in the areas. Reports indicated that the...
View ArticleGhana listed as one of the places to visit in 2019
Whether you want to relax on a beach in the Caribbean, hike the world’s most famous canyon, explore ancient ruins, eat world-famous cuisine or learn more at historically significant sites this year,...
View ArticleStanbic Bank ‘takes over’ Baroda’s customers
The Ghana unit of Standard Bank of South Africa, Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited, has absorbed customers of the local subsidiary of Indian-state lender, Bank of Baroda under an arrangement that comes at no...
View ArticleMost Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie appointed new Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra
Most Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie has been appointed by Pope Francis as new Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra. The appointment was announced at a conference held on...
View ArticleDVLA to start electronic vehicle registration this month
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is to begin electronic vehicle registration this month. The Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Mr. Kwasi Agyeman Busia, has announced that the...
View ArticleChelsea sign Dortmund forward Christian Pulisic for £58m
Chelsea have signed Borussia Dortmund forward Christian Pulisic for 64m euros (£58m), but will loan him back to the German club until the end of the season. The 20-year-old United States international,...
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