Trump Stands Firm Over Travel Ban
The Trump administration is standing firm over its ban on immigration from seven countries despite court rulings and mass protests against it. In a statement, President Trump said visas would once...
Day: January 29, 2017
UER Health Boss Begs; Car Found At Residence
Starr News has uncovered fresh facts that suggest the Upper East Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Kofi Issah, may have deliberately misled the public with claims that some five official cars...
Stroke Claims 181 Lives In Koforidua Gov’t Hospital
Stroke has become the leading cause of deaths at the hospital claiming 512 lives within 3 years Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) also known as Stroke claimed the lives of 181 patients out of the 1,389...
Ayariga, Others Petition Speaker To Probe Bribery Scandal
Three National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs being led by Mahama Ayariga have petitioned the Speaker of Parliament Mike Oquaye over an alleged bribery scandal against the Appointments Committee. The...
NPP Loyal Ladies Pledge Support For Entrepreneurial Initiatives In the Country
A volunteer youth wing of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), the NPP Loyal Ladies, has expressed its commitment to support entrepreneurial and skills development activities in the country. As...
Ghana@60 Committee Won’t Receive Allowance
Joy News can confirm that the 60th Anniversary planning Committee has resolved to forfeit all allowances and remuneration following public concern that the national celebration will be a burden on a...
25 Million Ghanaians Are on Social Welfare – the State of Social Welfare Programmes in Ghana
In response to the poverty crisis and to prevent Ghanaians from falling below the civilized standard of living, the government of Ghana has introduced over 100 social welfare programmes over the...
US Protests Grow Against Donald Trump’s Immigration Ban
Protests against right-wing US President Donald Trump's ban on refugees and immigrants from several Muslim-majority countries have been held in cities across the US, including in New York City and...
Trump’s Muslim Ban ‘great Gift To Extremists’
Javad Zarif said Trump's entry ban shows baselessness of the US claims of friendship with the Iran Javad Zarif said Trump's entry ban shows baselessness of the US claims of friendship with the...
Truck Crash Kills 47, Including Newly-Weds
At least 47 people, including 10 children and a newly-wed couple, have been killed in a traffic accident north of Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, according to police. The incident took place...
Egypt To Face Burkina Faso In Semis
A Mahmoud Karhaba goal in the 88th minute gave Egypt a ticket into the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. They beat North African rivals Morocco 1-0 in the last quarter-final match...
Trump’s Muslim Ban Is A Dangerous Distraction
On January 27, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to make good on his promised Muslim Ban. One of the primary provisions of the order is a ban on visas to the US to nationals from...
Emirates Changes Pilot, Crew Rosters On U.S. Flights After Trump Order
Emirates airline has changed pilot and flight attendant rosters on flights to the United States following the sudden U. S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, highlighting the challenges...
The promotion which started in November 2016 was to reward customers for their unwavering loyalty Total Petroleum Ghana limited has rewarded thirteen lucky winners in the grand draw of the just ended...
2016 Cash Withdrawals On E-Zwich Increases By 182%
Management of the Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlement System (GhIPSS) has announced a 182 percent increase in withdrawal of cash on its E-zwich platform in 2016. By this, cash withdrawals was...
Speaker of Parliament Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye has entreated first-time Members of Parliament (MP) to make the effort to learn the ethics of the House. Speaking at an orientation ceremony held...
Commando Dies In U.S. Raid In Yemen, First Military Op OK’d By Trump
A U. S. commando died and three others were wounded a deadly dawn raid on the al Qaeda militant group in southern Yemen on Sunday, which was the first military operation authorized by U.S. President...
Where Do We Go From Here?
By Razak El-alawa In a matter of weeks, Ghana will be in a celebration mood. We shall be marking the 60th anniversary of our independence. It has been a long, long journey from March 6, 1957 when the...
Jordan Ayew Picks Up Man of the Match Award
Jordan Ayew came under a lot of criticism after the first game against Uganda Not only did Jordan Ayew score to ensure Ghana reach a sixth straight Africa Cup of Nations semi-final berth at the...
Ayews Put In Stupendous Performance As Ghana Seal Semifinal Berth
An improved second half performance accompanied with a magisterial display by Andre Ayew ensured a sixth straight semifinal appearance for Ghana as they overcame DR Congo 2-1. A goal each from Jordan...