Author: Constance Awunor

Delta Air Lines says it is preparing to meet rising travel demand ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The airline is offering flexible options for fans travelling from Ghana to the United States and other parts of North America. The announcement was made at a media soirée in Accra. The event marked 20 years of Delta’s operations in Ghana since it began flights in 2006. Managing Director for International and Specialty Sales at Delta Air Lines, Rob LeBel, said the airline is working closely with travel agencies in Ghana to support ticket sales ahead of the tournament. He said Delta…

The Minority in Parliament has vowed to block any new tax measures, arguing that Ghanaians are already under heavy financial pressure. The position was announced at a media briefing on Friday, May 22, where the caucus also raised concerns about the country’s economic direction and governance. Speaking for the group, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei criticised the government for what she called contradictions in its tax policies since the National Democratic Congress took office in January 2025. She said the Minority supports efforts to improve discipline in public spending and reduce waste. However, she added that current measures have not…

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has prevented a major disaster after a fuel tanker crashed and spilled diesel on the Konongo–Accra Highway. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 19, at Odumasi Three Lane near Konongo in the Ashanti Region. The tanker, a Shacman vehicle with registration number GE 1337-18, was carrying about 54,000 litres of diesel. A statement from the GNFS Ashanti Regional Public Relations Office said firefighters from the Konongo-Odumasi Fire Command responded quickly to the scene. One male victim had already been rescued by bystanders and sent to a health facility before emergency crews arrived. The fire…

John Awuah says lending rates could rise slightly in the coming weeks despite the Bank of Ghana maintaining the policy rate at 14%. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on May 22, the Ghana Association of Banks CEO explained that several factors influence the Ghana Reference Rate, not just the policy rate. According to him, treasury bill rates have increased marginally in recent weeks, and that could push borrowing costs higher. “There are three variables that influence the determination of the Ghana Reference Rate, so it might not be fair to focus on only one when setting the new rate,”…

Johnson Asiedu Nketia says youth unemployment remains the biggest challenge facing the government. Speaking during the National Democratic Congress Thank You Tour in Tolon, the NDC Chairman said the public sector cannot employ every young person seeking work. “It is not possible for the government to recruit everybody into the Police Service, Army, Fire Service, Immigration, Customs, and the other security agencies,” he said. According to him, the government plans to focus more on skills training and vocational education to help young people create jobs for themselves. He said Ghana must reduce its dependence on public sector employment and encourage…

Thomas Tuchel has made several bold decisions in his squad selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving out high-profile players including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. The England manager has opted for a mix of experienced players and fresh faces as he prepares for his first major tournament in charge. Other notable omissions include Morgan Gibbs-White, Luke Shaw, Jarrod Bowen, Adam Wharton, and Lewis Hall. Tuchel handed recalls to Ivan Toney and Jordan Henderson despite questions over their recent form and club situations. Defender John Stones also made the squad after an injury-hit season. England will depend…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin says security agencies do not need his approval before arresting or inviting a Member of Parliament for questioning. Addressing lawmakers during the Second Meeting of the Second Session of Parliament on Thursday, May 21, Bagbin said many people misunderstand the legal process involving MPs and law enforcement agencies. He explained that Parliament’s leadership cannot approve or block the arrest of an MP. According to him, security agencies only need to officially inform the Speaker’s office about any action involving a lawmaker. He said they must also provide details of the allegations or circumstances behind the…

Police at Medie have arrested a 50-year-old landlord, Kofi Koranteng, for allegedly killing his tenant during a dispute over a GH¢30 electricity bill. The suspect was arrested at his hideout in Nsawam and is currently assisting police with investigations. The deceased, Opoku Agyemang, was a 37-year-old father of three. Reports said the two men had maintained a close friendship for years despite their landlord-tenant relationship. Eyewitnesses said the disagreement started over an unpaid electricity bill. However, residents said they were shocked that the situation turned deadly because the two men had worked together for a long time. A witness, Enoch…

The Office of the Registrar of Companies has announced plans to strike off 318 companies from Ghana’s official register over regulatory non-compliance. In a press release issued on May 19, 2026, and signed by Registrar of Companies Maame Samma Peprah, the ORC said the affected entities were listed in Volume 40 of the Companies Bulletin published on May 15, 2026. According to the statement, the move is being undertaken pursuant to Section 289(3) of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992). The Registrar explained that unless the affected companies provide sufficient justification within three months from the publication date, their names…

Benjamin Quashie, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, has assured Ghanaians seeking to return home that efforts are ongoing to ensure their safe repatriation. The assurance follows a viral social media video in which a Ghanaian man appealed for evacuation assistance. In a Facebook post dated May 21, the Ghana High Commission in South Africa said it had taken note of the video and that the High Commissioner had since engaged the individual involved, identified as Sylvester Boakye. According to the Commission, Mr. Boakye admitted that he went to the airport on his own without first contacting the High Commission…