Author: Rebecca Eson

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after being convicted of a series of sexual offences in Liverpool, where he posed as a taxi driver to target vulnerable young women. Amponsah Thompson, a Ghanaian national with leave to remain in the United Kingdom, was found guilty of multiple offences committed between August 2024 and 2025. The court determined that he systematically exploited intoxicated and isolated women in the city’s nightlife districts, using his private vehicle to gain their trust under false pretences. Proceedings at Liverpool Crown Court revealed a calculated pattern of behaviour. Thompson reportedly drove…

GCB Bank PLC has announced a final dividend of GH₵1.00 per share for the 2025 financial year, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana. The announcement was made at the bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting, where Board Chairman Joshua Alabi acknowledged that the previous year’s proposed dividend had been declined by the regulator—an outcome he described as disappointing for both shareholders and the board. He indicated that the bank undertook extensive engagements with the central bank over the past year to address regulatory concerns, culminating in approval for the 2025 payout. The decision marks a restoration of shareholder returns…

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has impounded 40 vehicles at Tema Harbour following the discovery of fraudulent and improperly used Drive from Port (DP) stickers. The enforcement action, carried out based on intelligence, revealed widespread irregularities. Some vehicles were found with fake DP stickers, while others displayed genuine stickers that did not correspond with official records raising concerns about systemic breaches in the vehicle clearance process. Preliminary findings indicate that the affected vehicles were imported by CFAO. However, authorities suggest the discrepancies likely occurred during the clearing stage. According to the DVLA, evidence points to an external agent…

Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem Sai, has signalled the Attorney-General’s Department’s readiness to authorise the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to prosecute cases, provided a formal request is submitted. Speaking in a media interview on April 17, he dismissed claims of friction between the two institutions, emphasising that the Attorney-General’s office remains committed to cooperation in advancing Ghana’s anti-corruption agenda. He stressed that granting prosecutorial authority to the OSP would not be contentious, describing such collaboration as consistent with a practical and constitutionally grounded approach to justice delivery. These remarks come in the wake of a…

Boston’s FIFA World Cup host committee has unveiled a dedicated shuttle service to transport fans to and from Gillette Stadium during the 2026 tournament, with fares set at $95 per seat. The announcement comes amid broader concerns over rising transport costs for the event. Earlier, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority confirmed plans to significantly increase rail fares for match days, raising the cost of a round-trip journey between central Boston and the stadium from the usual $20—typically charged during New England Patriots games—to $80 for the 27-mile trip during the tournament. The newly introduced bus service, branded the “Boston Stadium…

The Ministry of Health has rolled out a new package of medical kits—featuring distinctive red backpacks—to strengthen the delivery of services by community health nurses under the country’s free primary healthcare programme. The initiative, introduced as part of efforts to enhance frontline healthcare, is designed to improve both the visibility and operational capacity of nurses working at the community level. Each backpack is equipped with essential tools, including a weighing scale, blood pressure monitor, glucometer, flashlight, and protective gear such as a raincoat. According to Deputy Minister of Health Grace Ayensu-Danquah, the intervention is aimed at equipping health workers to…

Ghana and Japan have reinforced their development partnership with the rollout of three strategic initiatives aimed at advancing peacebuilding, digital transformation, and health innovation. The programmes, officially launched on April 15, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are being financed under Japan’s Fiscal Year 2025 Supplementary Budget, with an initial combined investment of approximately US$1.5 million. Implementation is being carried out collaboratively by the governments of Ghana and Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and the World Health Organization. The initiatives comprise a peacebuilding project in Bawku under the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus framework, a digital transformation…

A Ghanaian pastor is among 15 individuals arrested in Vaughan, Canada, following an extensive fraud investigation linked to funds intended to support vulnerable residents. The arrests stem from a year-long probe conducted by regional law enforcement authorities, which uncovered what investigators describe as a coordinated scheme targeting the Homeless Prevention Program (HPP)—a social intervention initiative designed to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of losing stable housing. Those arrested include Isaac Oppong, 38; Richard Owusu, 27; and Christiana Oppong, 41, all residents of Vaughan in the York Region, alongside 12 other non-Ghanaian suspects. The group faces multiple charges,…

A Professor of Finance at Andrews University, Williams Kwasi Peprah, has cautioned against the full adoption of a proposed GH¢1.65 reduction in petroleum prices, warning that such a move could place significant strain on Ghana’s fiscal position. While acknowledging the need for consumer relief, the economist described the 40 percent reduction in the total tax component—advocated by several civil society organisations—as excessive, arguing that it could substantially erode government revenue and undermine the financing of critical public expenditures. Instead, he proposed a more measured approach, recommending a 20 percent reduction in petroleum-related taxes as a balanced alternative that would provide…

Egg suppliers in Koforidua have renewed calls for government intervention to engage authorities in Burkina Faso over an ongoing trade suspension that has halted egg exports for more than two months, resulting in a significant oversupply within Ghana’s domestic market. The appeal follows recent concerns raised by stakeholders in the poultry value chain, particularly producers and exporters based in major production hubs such as Dormaa Ahenkro, where industry actors have highlighted the impact of border restrictions on cross-border trade in eggs. According to industry players, the suspension is linked to health-related concerns associated with Ghana’s earlier bird flu outbreak. However,…