Fuel costs for U.S. airlines surged by 78 per cent in April to nearly $6.5 billion compared with the same period last year, as the conflict in the Middle East continued to push up global jet fuel prices, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). In its monthly report released on Monday, the department…
Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah has expressed concern over the growing number of awards being conferred on public officials by private organisations, arguing that their performance should primarily be judged by the electorate rather than through award schemes. Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, June 8, he acknowledged that public servants who demonstrate exceptional performance may…
Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has described himself as the party’s most dedicated and effective campaigner, arguing that his commitment and track record should be the key criteria in evaluating his suitability for the position. Acknowledging that he is not without flaws,…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has highlighted the critical role of digital infrastructure in protecting press freedom and deepening democratic governance in Ghana. Speaking in his capacity as sector minister, he noted that the internet has become the modern-day equivalent of the traditional printing press, making digital access and…
The Gomoa West Constituency Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a strong clarification following media reports suggesting that media personality Captain Smart intends to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries ahead of the 2028 General Elections. In a statement dated June 8, 2026, the Committee said it took notice of the public…
The government is targeting total petroleum revenue of approximately US$1.5 billion by the end of 2026, up from the initial projection of US$985 million contained in the 2026 Budget. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg in London. According to him, the upward revision is driven by the increase…
Major European airlines have urged the European Union not to extend its Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover international flights departing the bloc, warning that the move would increase airfares and cargo costs. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, airline groups including Air France-KLM, IAG, Lufthansa, and Ryanair argued that…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has raised concerns about the application of the “false news” provisions under the Electronic Communications Act against journalists. Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the GJA, noted that the growing reliance on such laws could intimidate media practitioners and erode constitutional protections for freedom of expression. He referenced cases in…
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced plans to picket theMinistry of Education on June 11, 2026, over the government’s failure to pay about GH¢50 millionowed under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. In a statement issued on June 3,the group said members have not been paid for supplies, including uniforms,…
The United States Department of State has announced a new partnership with SC Johnson and the Global Fund to deploy “Guardian,” a first-of-its-kind American spatial repellent designed to reduce the burden of malaria and save lives. Under the initiative, about 30 million Guardian repellents will be procured and distributed over the next three years to…
