Author: Philip Antoh

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has taken note of social media posts on a traveler alleging extortion and unfair treatment resulting in payment of an amount of GH¢12,690.63 as import duty for eighteen (18) mobile phones and other accessories at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The GRA extends its empathy to the traveler regarding his reported unpleasant experience and warmly welcomes him back to Ghana. However, the Authority wishes to clarify that the information currently circulating on social media regarding this incident is inaccurate. Details of the incident On December 5, 2025, the traveler arrived at KIA carrying dutiable goods…

Prof. Enyonam Yao Kwawukume, Chairman of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) and Vice Chancellor of Family Health University, has urged newly inducted members of the College to pursue innovation, uphold ethics, and embrace teamwork as they transition into advanced medical practice. Addressing graduates at the Membership Induction and Graduation Ceremony in Accra, Prof. Kwawukume blended humour with inspiration, encouraging the new doctors to cultivate inner peace as a driver for excellence. He stressed that once a doctor is centered and confident, professional growth becomes more natural. He challenged the inductees to push beyond routine medical practice and…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is initiating steps to get the right medication at the right time for Ghanaians. It will be serving under this new health intervention initiative. On Wednesday, on the sidelines of the ongoing WHX Leaders Africa Summit in Accra, the Administrator of the Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, met with a delegation from Pfizer, an American Multinational Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Corporation. The meeting discussed ways the two entities could partner and fashion out ways Ghanaians could enjoy the best of healthcare, especially under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. Madam Darko-Opoku told the delegation “the GMTF will leave…

On Thursday, President John Dramani Mahama handed over 40 newly acquired armored police vehicles at a ceremony. He assured the nation that his government will fully support the security agencies to fight crime, safeguard citizens, and create a favorable environment for development. He warned that the government will not be lenient, stating that lawbreakers will face consequences. The vehicles consist of 15 armored pickups, five Cobra-Four, and twenty Cobra-Three special armored cars equipped with advanced electronic systems. The President mentioned that these are part of the initial set of equipment, which will also include two tow trucks and 10 covert…

A visit by Canadian Ambassador H.E. Myriam Montrat to the Trade Ministry on Monday December 1, 2025, has set the stage for enhanced bilateral collaboration, with both countries seeking fresh opportunities to expand trade and investment partnerships. Leading a delegation from the Canadian High Commission, Ambassador Montrat paid a courtesy call on the Ministry as part of efforts to deepen economic cooperation between Ghana and Canada. The delegation was received by the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mr. Sampson Ahi, who welcomed the engagement and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Mr. Ahi expressed appreciation for the…

Just because someone desires you does not mean that they value you There exists a chasm between being wanted and being valued—a distance as vast as that between thirst and nourishment, between appetite and appreciation. You must learn to discern the difference, for your soul’s survival depends upon it. Someone may desire you with an intensity that feels like devotion. Their eyes may burn with longing. Their words may drip with need. But desire, left alone, is merely hunger wearing the mask of love. And hunger does not ask what you need—it only knows what it wants to consume. The…

In the heart of Ghana, a nation celebrated for its peace and constitutional guarantee of freedom of worship, a recurring conflict threatens our social fabric. The recent debates surrounding some Christian-founded schools, where Muslim students face restrictions on religious practices like fasting and prayer, are more than just isolated incidents. They are a symptom of a deeper issue—a wake-up call that demands introspection, wisdom, and decisive action from the Muslim community itself. The Sting of Intolerance There is no disputing the profound disappointment and sense of religious intolerance that such prohibitions evoke. The Quranic injunction, “There is no compulsion in…

The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called for enhanced international cooperation to combat gold smuggling and encourage responsible sourcing in the global gold supply chain. Speaking at the 2025 Dubai Precious Metals Conference on Monday, November 24, Mr. Gyamfi pointed out that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has become a key factor in Ghana’s economic recovery in 2025, contributing 90 tonnes of gold—approximately 53% of the country’s total gold exports—and generating over US$9 billion in foreign exchange. He mentioned that the sector now provides over one million jobs but cautioned that illegal and unregulated mining…

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been thrown into mourning following a tragic accident that claimed the life of a member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) taskforce. The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday near the Obuasi Airport area while a five-member NAIMOS team was on a critical anti-galamsey operation within the enclave. The team was reportedly heading to a hotspot as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal mining activities when their vehicle was involved in a crash. One taskforce member died on the spot, while four others sustained serious injuries. The injured officers are…

In a significant move to bridge the gap between climate ambition and tangible action in Africa, the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the COP30 Brasil, Belem climate summit.The agreement, signed on Monday, November 17, 2025, on the sidelines of COP30 Belém, Brasil aims to fuse Jospong Group’s action-oriented projects in waste management and agriculture with UNU-INRA’s research prowess to drive green industrialisation, build climate resilience, and empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across the continent.The General Manager of…