Reputable private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West Africa and intercontinental routes, with no liabilities as of today and incentives secured from major airports worldwide, has positioned itself not only as an airline but also as a strategic economic tool with the capacity to contribute significantly to Ghana’s development aspirations, particularly in delivering the 24-hour economy and achieving the airline’s Project $1 Trillion foreign reserves. The airline stands uniquely equipped to deliver…
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Astute professional and Branch Manager of Unique Insurance Company Limited, Andy Mintah Yiadom MIoD, has successfully completed a prestigious Data Visualization Virtual Internship, sponsored by Saint Louis University and delivered in partnership with Excelerate. Serving as a Team Lead, Andy further strengthened his expertise in leadership, digital communication, analytics, and storytelling with data. In his role as Team Lead, Andy guided a diverse group of interns through the project, fostering collaboration across time zones, delegating tasks, and ensuring effective communication to achieve high-quality deliverables. He provided mentorship, motivated his peers, and balanced project deadlines with innovation, mirroring the responsibilities of…
President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 inmates across Ghana as part of measures to decongest the country’s prisons. The decision, made on the advice of the Prisons Service Council and in consultation with the Council of State, is in accordance with Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which empowers the President to remit sentences and grant pardons. According to a statement signed by Minister of Government Communications and presidential spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a total of 1,014 prisoners had initially been recommended for amnesty. However, the number was reduced after a further review process. The beneficiaries fall…
Nzema’s only Premier League side faces an uncertain future as supporters rally to prevent the relocation of their home matches away from the district. At a press briefing on Sunday, a member of the Basake Holy Stars Supporters’ Union, Amos Cudjoe, appealed to stakeholders to protect the club’s heritage and keep the team grounded in Nzemaland. He warned that the club, which has risen from Division Two to the Ghana Premier League under the leadership and sacrifice of sole owner and CEO, Mr. Simon Ehomah, risks being deprived of its identity following a legal tussle. The Paramount Chief and President…
Corruption within Ghana’s system for acquiring goods and services in public healthcare is a hidden crisis — a systemic issue that silently drains limited financial resources and leads to tragic loss of life. While well-known health challenges such as malaria, tuberculosis, and maternal mortality require consistent and strategic intervention, procurement corruption slowly but surely erodes the very systems built to respond to these public health needs. Despite major funding efforts and policy reforms, Ghana’s healthcare sector continues to face bottlenecks — not from lack of ideas or capacity, but due to inefficiencies and irregularities in procurement. According to Ghana’s Auditor-General’s…
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has thrown its full support behind Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo following the racial abuse he suffered during Bournemouth’s English Premier League clash against Liverpool on the opening day of the season. The incident, which occurred at Anfield, saw a 47-year-old Liverpool supporter hurl racist insults at Semenyo. The individual was swiftly arrested by Merseyside Police. In an official statement, SWAG expressed “shock and dismay” over the incident but praised Semenyo’s resilience, highlighting his remarkable response on the pitch where he scored two goals despite the abuse. “Like a true football warrior, Semenyo’s appropriate…
MTN Ghana has been unveiled as the headline sponsor for all four of Ghana’s national football teams — the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Satellites, and Black Starlets — in a landmark partnership aimed at boosting the nation’s football ambitions. The announcement was made on Thursday, 14 August 2025, in Accra, by MTN Ghana Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, who expressed pride in backing one of the country’s most celebrated sporting institutions. The sponsorship covers the senior men’s team (Black Stars), senior women’s team (Black Queens), under-20 men’s team (Black Satellites), and under-17 men’s team (Black Starlets). Blewett described the…
Dr. Lord Emmanuel Yamoah has been awarded a Certificate of Completion in the Advanced Programme in International Law, Diplomacy, and Security by the African Diplomatic & Policy Institute (ADPI) in collaboration with the University of Gold Coast. The certificate, presented on June 30, 2025, recognizes Dr. Yamoah’s successful completion of a rigorous 12-week course of study. The programme, known for its comprehensive curriculum, equipped Dr. Yamoah with advanced knowledge and skills in international law, diplomatic practices, and security strategies. This achievement highlights his dedication to professional development and expertise in fields critical to global and regional governance. The certificate was…
Dr Lord Emmanuel Yamoah has been awarded a prestigious Certificate of Executive Master Class in Advanced Public Procurement Management by the Center for Excellence, CETraC Ltd. Training & Consultancy. The certification, conferred recognizes Dr. Yamoah’s successful completion of an intensive executive-level programme designed to enhance competencies in procurement strategy, policy, and governance within public sector systems. According to CETraC Ltd., the training faculty unanimously recommended Mr. Yamoah for the honour, citing his commitment to excellence and active participation throughout the course. The certificate grants all rights and privileges associated with the achievement and bears the signature of the Programmes Director…
Premier League side Basake Holy Stars are facing an uncertain future over their home ground following a legal dispute with Nzema Kotoko and the Omanhene of the Nzema East Traditional Council, Awulae Amihere Kpayinli. The Nzema-based club had been playing at the Aiyinasi CAM Park until the facility was declared unfit for Premier League matches. The team subsequently relocated to the AAK-III Park, which belongs to Nzema Kotoko and its life patron, Awulae Kpayinli. However, relations between the two sides have broken down, with the Omanhene filing a lawsuit against Holy Stars and the club’s owner, Simon Ehomah, seeking an…