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Ghana’s Parliament has officially ratified reciprocal visa waiver agreements with four countries: Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Colombia, and Dominica. The agreements will allow nationals of these countries and Ghana to travel without a visa for specified purposes and durations. The waiver covers holders of: Ordinary passports Diplomatic passports Service/official passports According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the agreements aim to boost bilateral cooperation, enhance trade […]

Ghana has reached a landmark debt relief agreement with France, marking the first official deal with a bilateral creditor under the Paris Club framework. The deal provides Ghana with breathing space on external debt payments as the government pushes ahead with reforms backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Under the agreement, France will suspend payments on selected loans and delay interest until a broader restructuring is finalized with all […]

In a bold move to bring oversight to the fast-growing digital asset space, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has released a draft regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). The document outlines rules for licensing, operations, consumer protection, anti-money laundering compliance, and cybersecurity standards. The central bank stated that the regulation aims to protect users, encourage responsible innovation, and combat financial crimes in the virtual currency space. The proposed […]

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, outlining key fiscal improvements and economic stabilization efforts under the new administration. According to the presentation, the government has revised its fiscal deficit projection downward from 4.5% to 3.8% of GDP, citing improved revenue collection, declining inflation, and renewed investor confidence. “We are making cautious but real progress in restoring the health of […]

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has unveiled comprehensive reforms to Ghana’s mining laws, targeting increased community benefits and environmental responsibility. Key changes include: Introduction of a medium-scale mining license category to bridge the gap between small-scale and large-scale operations. Mandatory community development agreements for all mining companies. A requirement for revenue-sharing with local communities, aimed at ensuring residents benefit directly from natural resource exploitation. Stricter timelines for license […]

A tragic shooting in Denase, located in the Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region, has claimed the life of Peggy Ayelbassah, a young woman preparing to attend an admission interview at a nursing training college in Salaga. 🚗 The Incident Late Thursday night, unknown assailants opened fire on a vehicle traveling through Denase. Among the passengers was Peggy, who had sent a WhatsApp message to her local Member […]

Two students of Nalerigu Senior High School in the North East Region have been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen who allegedly broke into the school premises in the early hours of Sunday, July 27, 2025. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and security agencies are currently investigation the incident. Eyewitnesses say panic gripped the entire school community, prompting calls for immediate security reinforcement and justice for the victims. Stay with us for […]

🎙️ This is a breaking story from your trusted source — Truelight 98.1 FM/TV. TRAGEDY IN DUADASO: A LIFE CUT SHORT, A COMMUNITY IN TEARS. Listeners, we bring you a heartbreaking report from the Jaman North District. The quiet community of Duadaso is mourning the untimely death of a young woman whose dreams were just beginning to blossom. Anane Florence, a midwife awaiting posting, had her future laid out before […]