Tullow Oil has reported a loss after tax of $61 million for the first half of 2025, a sharp reversal from the $196 million profit recorded in the same period last year. The downturn was attributed to lower oil prices, reduced production volumes, and higher maintenance costs. Revenue for the …
Read More »Full text: Mahama’s speech as he addresses nation after national tragedy
Good evening, my countrymen and women. It is with a profoundly heavy heart that I address you tonight. Yesterday, a tragic helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom claimed the lives of eight cherished members of our Ghanaian family. The victims of this accident include five passengers and three dedicated members of …
Read More »Gov’t holds wreath-laying ceremony in honour of helicopter crash victims
A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held today, Thursday, August 7, at the Jubilee House, the seat of government, to honour the eight victims of the recent military helicopter crash that has plunged the nation into mourning. The ceremony, part of the official three-day national mourning period, took place at the …
Read More »Gov’t announces programme for 3 days of national mourning for victims of helicopter crash
The government has announced three days of national mourning in honour of the victims of the recent tragic helicopter crash. The mourning period, which begins on Thursday, August 7, and ends on Saturday, August 9, is intended to allow the nation to grieve collectively and reflect on the lives lost …
Read More »Mahama appoints acting Defence and Environment ministers following deadly helicopter crash
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to take on additional responsibility as Minister for Defence and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to act as Environment, Science and Technology Minister. This was announced in a press statement issued …
Read More »15% tariff on goods entering U.S starts today, August 7
The 15 percent tariff imposed on exports from Ghana to the U.S starts today August 7, 2025. U.S government announced the imposition of the tariff on July 31, 2025. The tariff affects African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Malawi, Lesotho and Madagascar. By this, Ghanaian goods …
Read More »Helicopter crash: Bodies transported from Brofoyedru Sikaman amid high security
All eight bodies from the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash are now being transported from the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru Sikaman in the Adansi Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region. There is a strong security presence at the community, with military and police units deployed to manage the …
Read More »Ghana Armed Forces launches investigation into fatal helicopter crash
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that investigations are underway to determine the cause of a fatal military helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, 6th August, in the Ashanti Region. The government has confirmed the death of eight individuals in a military helicopter crash that occurred in the Dampia …
Read More »GWL cracks down on illegal water activities nationwide
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) is stepping up efforts to curb the rising incidents of water theft, which not only deprives it of the needed revenue but also strains existing infrastructure and disrupts fair and sustainable service delivery. Another worrying incident the GWL was being saddled with was the stealing of …
Read More »Many farmers are dissatisfied with new producer price; we expected more than GH¢3,228.75 – Cocoa farmer
A cocoa farmer says cocoa producers across the country are unhappy with the new price announced by government for the 2025/26 season. Emmanuel Nodjo insists it falls far below expectations despite the sharp increase. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, August 5, Mr. Nodjo, who owns a total of …
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