The University of Ghana has clarified that its earlier restrictions do not affect official events, including inaugural lectures scheduled for Thursday and Friday, June 26–27, 2025, which will proceed as planned under strict adherence to health and safety protocols The Dean of Students Affairs at the University of Ghana, Professor …
Read More »University of Ghana Suspends All Social Gatherings Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
The University of Ghana has announced an immediate suspension of all social gatherings on campus in response to a recent resurgence of COVID-19 cases. This comes after the university on Monday, June 23, confirmed a resurgence of COVID-19 cases on campus, urging members of the university community to take immediate …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Thursday, June 26, 2025
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight Daily Guide WATCH: I’ve Been Threatened That I’ll Be Harmed If I Fail To Resign or Retire …
Read More »Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s Address To The Nation – Full Text
The suspended Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo, has publicly addressed for the first time the circumstances surrounding her suspension, raising serious constitutional and procedural concerns about the process initiated to remove her from office. At a press conference held on Wednesday, Justice Torkornoo presented a detailed rebuttal of the …
Read More »Govt To Move Midweek Public Holidays To Fridays Or Mondays – See full list of proposed changes
The Government of Ghana has laid a new bill before Parliament seeking to amend the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, with sweeping changes aimed at restoring key historical observances and expanding recognition of religious holidays. The proposed legislation, titled the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was formally introduced in …
Read More »Why These Images Are Trending: LGBTQ+ At The Heart of Ghana’s Independence Square
Images of two individuals holding hands and draped in the rainbow pride flag at Ghana’s Independence Arch have ignited passionate conversations across social media platforms this week. The photos, which appear to have been taken in Accra’s Black Star Square, a national symbol of Ghana’s freedom and self-determination, are part …
Read More »I Have Been Threatened To Resign Or Suffer Harm – Suspended Chief Justice
Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has revealed that she has received threats aimed at forcing her to step down from office, amid an ongoing inquiry into petitions seeking her removal. In an address to journalists in Accra on Wednesday, June 25, Justice Torkornoo disclosed that some individuals have attempted to …
Read More »NLC Orders GAUA To Halt Intended Industrial Action
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) to suspend any planned industrial action, as it moves to resolve a dispute over the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) alleged non-compliance with a previous ruling. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the …
Read More »PURC Announces 2.45% Increase In Electricity Tariffs From July 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for all categories of consumers, effective July 1, 2025. The adjustment follows the Commission’s routine quarterly review, conducted every three months. However, water tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter of the year. In a …
Read More »GRA Imposes 15% VAT On Non-life Insurance Premiums Starting July 1
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-life insurance premiums, effective July 1, 2025. The new tax will apply to policies covering areas such as property, health, and travel—but notably, motor insurance will remain exempt. The policy, which forms part of …
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