International ‘Welcome to 1920s Sydney’: shuttle bus bans passengers in swimwear, citing ‘cleanliness’ A sign for the northern beaches Hop, Skip and Jump bus says ‘clothing must be worn over swimwear’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney’s Northern Beaches council has banned bikini-clad and shirtless passengers from riding its free community bus service after receiving feedback from passengers.The Hop, Skip and Jump is a daily 30-seat shuttle bus that services the coastal suburbs of Manly, Fairlight and Balgowlah and […] todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
International ‘The tears just keep flowing’: child victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting remembered as Carney heads to join vigil Prime minister to meet mourners in mining town as families speak of their loss in one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootingsCanadian prime minister Mark Carney is to join mourners in Tumbler Ridge on Friday, as authorities and relatives released details of the five children and assistant teacher killed by a shooter in the remote mining town’s high school.Carney will attend a vigil in Tumbler Ridge in memory of the victims, […] todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
International US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut tariffs Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
International Japan seizure of Chinese vessel, arrest of captain, could heighten tensions Japan's Fisheries Agency says Chinese captain arrested for allegedly defying orders to stop for inspection at sea.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
International New CIA recruitment video targets Chinese military personnel The CIA's latest YouTube video offers instructions for how to contact the agency on the encrypted Tor Browser. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
Local Prudential Bank, Nita Travels launch epic business trips to Korea, Turkey & China Prudential Bank (PBL) and Nita Travels and Shipping Ventures Limited are set to take their valued customers on exclusive business trips to Korea, Turkey, and China, as part of their ongoing efforts to foster business growth and international partnerships. The tours come off at the back of a successful one held in 2025 where customers […] The post Prudential Bank, Nita Travels launch epic business trips to Korea, Turkey & […] todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
Local Growth moderates in November 2025, as early Q4 indicators point to slower year-end growth By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country’s economic growth slowed in November, with industry weighing on overall output even as services remained strong according to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) showed the economy expanded 4.2 percent year-on-year in November 2025, down from 7.1% in the same […] The post Growth moderates in November 2025, as early Q4 indicators point to slower […] todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
insert_link Local Equip women & youth with skills for Africa’s free-trade market – Telecel Ghana CEO Telecel Ghana CEO, Patricia Obo-Nai, has called for deliberate investment in practical digital skills and awareness of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to ensure women and young people in business can benefit meaningfully.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
insert_link Local Why Ghana’s cocoa has suddenly become expensive On 3rd October 2025, the government increased the cocoa producer price to GH¢3,625 per 64 kg bag (GH¢58,000 per tonne). Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
