Lecturers at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Medical Sciences have begun an indefinite strike in response to what they describe as ongoing issues with promotions and career progression within the institution. The lecturers contend that they have faced persistent delays in their promotion processes despite fulfilling all …
Read More »Canada’s next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump
Canada’s next Prime Minister, Mark Carney, vows to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump, after winning the race to succeed Justin Trudeau. “Americans should make no mistake: in trade, as in hockey, Canada will win,” the ex-Bank of England governor told supporters. Carney, who will be sworn …
Read More »‘American’ Paint: JoyNews exposé uncovers toxic lead levels in paints sold in Ghana
Research shows that exposure to lead-based paint can cause severe cognitive impairments, affecting learning ability, memory, and overall brain development. In JoyNews’ latest Hotline documentary, “American Paints: The Painter’s Galamsey,” an alarming presence of high-lead paints being sold on the Ghanaian market has been uncovered. A groundbreaking study conducted by …
Read More »DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders
The Democratic Republic of Congo government has offered a reward of $5m (£4m) for help arresting three leaders of a rebel group which has seized much of the east of the country this year. Corneille Nangaa, a former head of DR Congo’s electoral commission, now leads the Congo River Alliance, …
Read More »Gold, crude oil, and cocoa dominate Ghana’s 2024 export earnings
Ghana’s export sector recorded remarkable growth in 2024, with total exports reaching GH₵294.9 billion. This significantly outpaced the country’s imports, which stood at GH₵250.2 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of GH₵44.7 billion, according to the latest Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Trade Report. The GSS report reveals that gold, petroleum, …
Read More »GHS reassigns Regional Health Directors
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a significant reshuffle of Regional Health Directors as part of efforts to enhance healthcare service delivery across the country. The reassignments, which take effect on 14 April 2025, aim to strengthen the healthcare system and align with the GHS’s objectives. As part of …
Read More »First Deputy Speaker blocks probe into mass dismissal of public servants
A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has been dismissed by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor. The motion, led by Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good …
Read More »Mahama directs Finance Minister to fund Blekusu Sea Defence Phase II
President John Dramani Mahama has tasked Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to secure funding for the commencement of Phase II of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project. According to him, this is part of the resettlement of those whose homes have been affected by tidal waves and to address the …
Read More »‘Mahama has set the tone, now his team must follow’, says Dr Ishmael Yamson
Former Unilever Ghana boss Dr. Ishmael Yamson has called on President John Mahama to lead by example, insisting that the commitment to resetting Ghana must be demonstrated from the highest levels of power. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, March 6, MTN Ghana Board Chair, stated …
Read More »Ghana won’t sink any further, investors must stay – Ishmael Yamson
The private sector has a critical role to play in reviving Ghana’s struggling economy, and now is not the time to stand on the sidelines, says Dr. Ishmael Yamson, Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue. In an interview on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on March 6, he made …
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