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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UK lists foreigners who can qualify for permanent residence after 3 years under new rules

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Italy announces new requirements for foreigners seeking citizenship through ancestry

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UK lists 5 conditions under which children can secure citizenship without both parents’ approval

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Australia publishes new guidelines for importing goods into the country

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New Zealand to drop 17 occupations from Green List residence pathway, full list released

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New Zealand removes 17 Green List Work to Residence occupations from March 2027, with new rules for teachers, Sterilisation Technicians and Career Counsellors.

Canada plans to admit 220k temporary workers and 150k students in 2027, details on how to apply emerge

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Canada’s 2027–2029 immigration plan sets 2027 targets for workers, students and permanent residents, with IRCC permit application steps for foreign nationals.

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Denmark has set its professional authorisation quota for foreign doctors and nurses to zero until 31 December 2026, with applications expected to be refused.

Austria publishes 66 jobs facing labour shortages that foreigners can apply for

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Austria lists 66 regional shortage occupations for foreign workers in 2026, spanning key sectors; applicants need a job offer in a designated province.

Spain lists over 100 jobs that give foreign workers a fast route to work permits

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Spain’s Q3 2026 hard-to-fill occupations catalogue lists 100+ roles, easing foreign workers’ route past hiring barriers in Almería, Cádiz and other provinces.

UK military identifies 3 types of tattoos that can prevent applicants from joining the British Army

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British Army guidance says offensive, obscene or racist tattoos can bar enlistment, while placement and visibility also affect whether body art is acceptable.

Croatia relaxes work rules for foreigners, outlines 5 eligibility conditions

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Croatia's simplified employer-change process lets foreign workers switch jobs without a permit application, subject to five conditions and official approval.

Dubai announces fees for Golden Visa investors sponsoring family members for 10 years

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Dubai publishes Golden Visa family permit fees: AED 5,774.50 for 10 years, plus a sponsorship file fee. It details who investors can sponsor and mortgage rules.

Dubai announces the cost of a 10-year residence permit for Golden Visa investors' parents

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Dubai confirms the AED 5,774.50 fee for Nigerian Golden Visa investors sponsoring parents for a 10-year residence permit, and details the four-step process.

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