Author: johnmahama

Delta Air Lines is excited to announce the launch of a seasonal daily nonstop service between Accra and Atlanta, beginning December 1, 2025, underscoring its strong focus on the Ghanaian market.  This expansion is driven by the strong appreciation for Delta’s state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo and the robust travel demand between the U.S. and Ghana, especially during the peak December-January holiday season when many Ghanaians reunite with family and friends. Delta has proudly served Ghana since 2006, flying over 7.5 million customers across its African routes. With this new service, Delta will now operate two direct routes to Accra, the year-round…

Driving on some Kumasi roads at night could be a nightmare and for pedestrians, even more dangerous. The road stretch from the office of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), through the Rain Tree Street, to the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) is perhaps a telltale of the city’s abysmal deficit of streetlights. Pitch darkness kisses the motorist right from the KMA, and dangerously romances the driver on the stretch to the RCC. Using this road from KMA to Ahodwo Roundabout is no different, and even worse plying the stretch from the Catering Rest House at Adum through to the Officers’…

Dr Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon is the new Director General of NADMO Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon’s appointment as the new Director General of NADMO is a promising development. The decision to select this highly qualified individual for the role has been met with widespread approval. The people of the Oti and Northern regions, in particular, are pleased with the president’s decision.Dubbed Major Kuyon, he embodies traits of discipline, hard work, and dedication. His appointment is a well-deserved recognition of his contributions, despite some speculating that his efforts in securing the party’s victory in the 2024 elections may have gone unnoticed. As…

The Traditional Herbalist Association Ghana (THAG) has urged the government to invest in traditional and herbal medicine to help reduce unemployment and boost economic growth.The association believes that establishing research centers and manufacturing facilities will enable practitioners to produce high-quality medicine, ultimately easing the unemployment burden on the government.Speaking at the 25th-anniversary celebration and the official name change from the Northern Sector Traditional Herbalists Association to the Traditional Herbalist Association Ghana, the National President, Mr. B.K. Asare, emphasized the urgent need for government support in the sector.He stated that prioritizing traditional and herbal medicine would strengthen the economy and reduce…

Award-winning investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni Award-winning investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has taken to social media to defend President John Dramani Mahama following criticisms by proponents of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, February 27, 2025.Manasseh asserted that statements made by President Mahama on the state of the economy he inherited from the NPP government led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa are nothing but the truth.“Leave Mahama alone. That the economy was wickedly and criminally managed is a fact,” he wrote in a post shared on X on Friday,…

Ghanaian actress Kafui Danku-Pitcher has been appointed as the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA) Ghana. Kafui Danku-Pitcher is a highly accomplished Ghanaian filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur with a strong record in creative arts, tourism, and economic development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and Classics from the University of Cape Coast and is currently pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at the University of Ghana. Her skill set encompasses leadership and governance, expertise in the creative industry, communication and interpersonal abilities, digital literacy, innovation, and building collaborative partnerships. She is committed to…

The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has successfully completed critical pipeline maintenance and resumed gas transportation to Ghana, Togo, and Benin.According to WAPCo, the maintenance project involved offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection, subsea valve replacements, and other essential works at multiple locations across Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.In a statement released on Friday, February 28, WAPCo announced that the project was completed ahead of schedule with exceptional efficiency and safety.The four-week-long operation required a temporary shutdown of pipeline laterals supplying gas to Cotonou (Benin), Lomé (Togo), and Tema (Ghana).WAPCo’s Managing Director, Michelle Burkett, praised the team for their dedication…

Commercial banks have assured that they will move quickly to reduce interest rates if the Bank of Ghana (BoG) reviews the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks in the country. The banks have also promised to take measures to improve lending to businesses. This is due to the fact that the regulatory measure has impacted on their liquidity and loan book.   The Managing Director and Chief Executive of First Bank, Ghana Victor Yaw Asante disclosed this on PM EXPRESS BUSINESS EDITION on February 27, 2025 with host George Wiafe. Background The BoG in 2024 introduced a new CRR regime…

The Chancellor of the newly chartered University of Gold Coast (UGC), Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei, delivered a compelling speech at the media launch and inauguration of the university’s Council and Board of Trustees, calling for a new era of ethical and visionary leadership in Ghana.Addressing the theme “The Foundation of a Great Nation,” he made a bold statement that has sparked national conversations:”Ghana does not have a resource problem. Ghana has a leadership problem.”His remarks have drawn widespread attention from policymakers, educators, and the media as he outlined the university’s mission to produce transformational leaders.He stressed the urgent need to…

Kissi Agyebeng is the Special Prosecutor The UPSA Law School, in collaboration with the One Ghana Movement, is organising a Constitution Day Public Lecture, featuring Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng as the keynote speaker. He will deliver an insightful address on the theme, “A Few Good Men: Suppressing and Repressing Corruption and State Capture in Aid of Development.”This lecture will provide a critical platform for discussing the impact of corruption and state capture on Ghana’s development. It will explore the legal, institutional, and societal measures necessary to combat corruption, ensure transparency, and promote good governance.The event will bring together legal scholars,…