Philip Boateng Kessie

Education: B.A Communication Studies, UCC (2014-2018) Google News Initiative, AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (2023) Lab Course In Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation (2024)

Experience: Reporter, Graphic Communication Group Limited (2018-2019), Scooper News (2020-2022), YEN.com.gh (since 2022)

Philip Boateng Kessie is the Head of the Diaspora Affairs Desk at YEN.com.gh, where he has worked since 2022. He has over eight years of journalism experience and holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Cape Coast. Philip previously served as Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh and has also worked as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and a content writer for Scooper News. He also holds certificates in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh

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Canada changes work rules, extends employment periods for foreign workers from Ghana, others

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US issues travel advisory for citizens planning to visit Ghana

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US Embassy Accra urges Americans in Ghana to check passport validity before holiday travel, as renewals take four weeks and some countries require six months.

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Australia’s Home Affairs released its January 2024 list of 1,000+ accredited Standard Business Sponsorship holders, including major employers across sectors.

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Singapore lists 11 work pass-exempt activities for foreign nationals, from journalism to sports, but eligibility conditions and compliance rules still apply.

Australia announces age requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship

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Australian citizenship rules set separate conferral age pathways for permanent residents aged 15 and under and those aged 16 or 17, Home Affairs guidance says.

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The UK’s new settlement rules tie eligibility to earnings: high earners qualify in three years, doctors, nurses and teachers in five; others face a 10-year route.

Germany lists 2 categories of foreigners eligible for citizenship without the standard five-year stay

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Germany allows spouses and minor children to seek citizenship without five-year residency if they apply jointly, but approval is at authorities’ discretion.

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Dubai Airports warns Ghanaian travellers about banned goods, hand-luggage rules for power banks and vapes, and declaring valuables over Dh60,000 at DXB, UAE.

28-year-old Ghanaian lady found dead in boyfriend's room, boyfriend arrested

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Maame Ekua, 28, was found dead in her boyfriend’s room in Essikadu after telling her mother she was travelling to Obuasi. Police arrested him amid probe.

Singapore names 8 new jobs foreigners can apply for under work permits

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Singapore adds eight roles to its Non-Traditional Source Occupation List, allowing Work Permit hires in food, care and aviation under salary and quota limits.

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