The Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill has been signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama.This happened after Parliament passed the VASP bill after a long and careful review.Mensah Thompson, the Acting Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, made this announcement on his Facebook page on Tuesday, December 30.The Bill makes it…
Kofi Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, has set out how the plan of the country to handle the funds earned from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the tournament’s expanded format guarantees each nation at least $10.5 million for participation, made up of a $9 million basic prize for reaching the initial group phase…
Kylian Mbappé is poised to receive a payout of around €60 million (£52.5 m). This follows a French court ruling in his favour over unpaid wages and additional payments with his former club, Paris Saint‑Germain. One part of the judgement that drew particular attention was an order for PSG to pay him about €1.5 m (£1.3 m) in an…
Enayat Qasimi, the international legal adviser for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta, has asserted that the current dispute between his client and the Ghana Revenue Authority over the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) contract is driven by political factors, and he maintained that Ofori‑Atta is not dodging legal accountability. Qasimi speaking during an interview in BBC…
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Ghana’s Minister of Health, has honoured the nation’s healthcare workers and restated the government’s pledge to fortify the country’s health system as the year ends, extending festive greetings to the public in a statement issued on Wednesday, December 24, and singling out doctors, nurses, midwives and other frontline staff for their unwavering…
Brazil’s ex‑leader Jair Bolsonaro has been authorised to leave incarceration for a scheduled surgical procedure on Christmas Day after Brazil’s highest court granted his request. According to official filings, with Supreme Court Justice, Alexandre de Moraes approving a transfer to a medical facility for hernia repair. Bolsonaro, 70, is serving a 27‑year term for involvement…
The Ghana Gold Board announced that it has exceeded its 2025 benchmark for small‑scale gold shipments, moving beyond the planned 100 tonnes and bringing in in excess of $10 billion in foreign exchange for Ghana, a development that underlines the expanding importance of artisanal mining to the national economy and reflects a stronger performance than anticipated. CEO Sammy Gyamfi…
The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reiterated the government’s dedication to tackling the key challenges confronting Ghana’s security forces, including accommodation, morale, and logistical support, in the year ahead. He gave this assurance during a Joint Security Services Route March at El Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, an event organised by the Ghana Armed Forces…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has stated to the public that motorists who are currently using Departure from Port (DP) stickers and DV number plates can keep using them for now, following the postponement of the planned rollout of the new licence plate system. The new plates were supposed to be introduced on…
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has revealed that the government is taking a fresh look at old laws and policies, including the National Cultural Policy, to better support Ghana’s cultural and creative sector and help it grow to its full potential. She said this while speaking at the third…
