The Deputy Managing Director of BOSTEnergies Limited, Salifu Nat Acheampong, has expressed concern over what he describes as a growing pushback from some stakeholders in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector against the operations of the state-owned strategic fuel stocks company. According to him, the criticisms levelled against BOSTEnergies, particularly regarding its involvement in fuel trading, suggest that some industry players may have formed an alliance aimed at questioni

Ghana's informal cross-border trade generated an estimated GH¢31 billion in economic activity between January and September 2025, equivalent to approximately US$2.3 billion or 2.9 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Presenting the findings of the Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) Survey at the release of the report, Government Statistician, Dr. Iddrisu Alhassan, described the survey as a significant milesto

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has presented a GH¢12.65 million reward package to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) following the successful seizure and subsequent sale of 17 gold bars confiscated from illegal gold traders in 2025. The presentation, made in Accra, forms part of GoldBod’s reward framework aimed at encouraging intelligence-led operations, recognising the sacrifices of security personnel, and strengthening inter-agency efforts to combat illicit gold tradi

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has secured a GH¢1,068,455 corporate sponsorship from 3TREES Ghana Painting Ltd to renovate and repaint the exterior of its national headquarters under the Government’s Brighten Ghana Initiative. The sponsorship, which comes at no financial cost to the state, will fully fund the project, including paint supplies, labour, scaffolding, equipment and all related renovation works. The initiative forms part of the company’s Corporate Soc

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has reaffirmed its commitment to mitigating the environmental and social effects of mining by investing GH¢8.4 million in the rehabilitation of three major water supply systems in the Western and Central Regions. The intervention, undertaken through a strategic partnership with Ghana Water Limited (GWL), will support the rehabilitation of the Bonsa, Daboase and Sekyere Heman Water Supply Systems, which have experienced years of operational chall

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku (MP), has admonished newly deployed District Feed Ghana Coordinators to approach their assignments with humility, discipline and a spirit of service, insisting that they are being sent to support Ghana's agricultural transformation—not to create parallel structures or assume authority over existing officers. Speaking at the passing-out ceremony of 506 members of the Feed Ghana Brigade in Accra, the Minister emphasized that the

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that industrialisation is no longer a policy option but an economic necessity, as he officially cut the sod for the construction of the Tema Integrated Industrial Park (TIIP), describing the landmark project as a catalyst for transforming Ghana into a competitive manufacturing and export-driven economy. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony in Tema on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, President Mahama said Ghana's long-term economic prosperity

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has officially launched the 42nd National Farmers' Day Celebration, with the government reaffirming its commitment to transforming agriculture while calling for stronger collaboration to honour the country's farmers, fishers and other actors within the agricultural value chain. The launch, held on Tuesday at the forecourt of the Ministry's headquarters in Accra, brought together government officials, development partners, farmers, a

Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government's commitment to protecting pension funds and implementing the proposed Labour Bill 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen workers' welfare and deepen industrial harmony. Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the opening of the 2026 National Labour Conference in Ho, the Vice President said government remains focused on safeguarding the retirement savings of Ghanaian workers while fast

The Government of Ghana has announced a major policy shift aimed at boosting local value addition in the country's gold sector, with all doré gold purchased by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) set to be refined locally before being added to the nation's reserves. The initiative forms part of a landmark agreement between the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Chamber of Mines, under which GoldBod will purchase 30 percent of the gold output from all large-scale mining companies op

Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, has called on government to spend strategically and accelerate the execution of key infrastructure projects, citing improving conditions within Ghana’s construction sector and easing building cost pressures. Dr. Iddrisu made the remarks on Wednesday in Accra during a press conference to release the May 2026 Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) and Building Cost Inflation report. According to the report, building inflation increased m

Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, has announced that Ghana and the United Kingdom have made significant progress towards the signing of the Ghana-United Kingdom Voluntary Partnership Agreement (GH-UK VPA), a landmark treaty expected to strengthen forest governance, promote sustainable timber trade, and support climate change mitigation efforts. The Deputy Minister disclosed this following a bilater

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has secured significant international support for Ghana’s responsible gold sourcing, traceability, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) formalisation, and value-addition agenda at the Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Summit 2026 held in London. The summit, jointly organised by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, brought together key stakeholders from across the global gold industry to discuss sustainab

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Forestry Commission to begin a nationwide land reclamation and reforestation programme aimed at restoring forest reserves damaged by illegal mining activities. The first phase of the initiative will focus on rehabilitating 50 hectares of degraded land within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve at an estimated cost of GH¢35 million. The project underscores GoldBod’s commitmen

Former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio and National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Hon. Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has officially resigned from his position to pursue a National Executive role within the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement announcing his resignation, Mr. Vanderpuye said the decision followed careful reflection and was motivated by his desire to continue serving the NDC and Ghana in a different capacity. "I

Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Ghana Water Institute (GWI), charging members to position the institution as the leading centre for water-sector training, research, consultancy and professional development in West Africa. The inauguration marks a significant step in Ghana Water's efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, promote innovation and develop the human resources required to improve water service delivery in Ghana and across the

Delta Air Lines has marked 20 years of uninterrupted operations in Ghana, celebrating two decades of connecting Ghana to the United States while deepening business, tourism, education, and cultural ties between both countries. Since launching its Accra-New York route in 2006, Delta has transported over two million passengers between Ghana and the U.S., while linking travelers from Accra to more than 215 destinations globally through its international network. Speaking at Delt

The Leadership of Delta Air Lines has paid a courtesy call on King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II as part of activities marking the airline’s 20th anniversary of operations in Ghana. The visit, which took place at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra on Wednesday , was aimed at officially introducing the air line’s leadership to the King, expressing gratitude to God for preserving his life following his recent accident, and also informing him about Delta Air Lines’ two decades of operations

The Government of Ghana has officially announced the successful conclusion of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking what it describes as the end of the country’s financial bailout relationship with the Bretton Woods institution. According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the achievement reflects the restoration of macroeconomic stability and debt sustaina

Terri Sarch, Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom Government’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s efforts to combat gold smuggling, illicit financial flows, and organised criminal activities within the gold sector. Speaking at the opening session of the Training of Trainers programme at the Police Detective Training Academy on Wednesday, Terri Sarch described the initiative as a critical step towards strengthening Ghana’s in