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Ghanaians to pay extra $250 for U.S. visa under new policy

The U.S. government has implemented a new regulation that would result in a $250 fee for Ghanaians seeking U.S. non-immigrant visas. Known as a visa integrity surcharge, the cost is applicable to a number of visa categories, such as work, student, exchange, and tourist visas. Without...

OSP charges Mustapha Hamid, 9 others in GHC280m scandal

In a major revelation, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has brought formal charges against the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, along with six other individuals and three companies, in connection with a large-scale extortion and...

OSP charges Mustapha Hamid, 9 others in GHC280m scandal

In a major revelation, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has brought formal charges against the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, along with six other individuals and three companies, in connection with a large-scale extortion and...

GH₵1 fuel levy kicks in July 14 – Energy Ministry

As part of the government's attempts to bring stability and financial stability back to the nation's power sector, the Ministry of Energy has confirmed that the GH₵1 fuel levy will go into force on Monday, July 14. “We will start on Monday, July 14,” the...

Trade Ministry engages stakeholders to promote local uniform production

As part of initiatives to support Ghana's textile and apparel sector, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry hosted a stakeholder engagement to encourage the local manufacture and purchase of uniforms. On behalf of Sector Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Deputy Minister Sampson Ahi chaired the...

Fuel prices to go up from July 1; petrol by 2%, diesel 5% – COMAC

According to projections made by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), starting tomorrow, retail stations will probably see an increase in fuel prices beginning with the first pricing window on July 1, 2025. Diesel prices could rise by 5%, while gasoline prices might rise...