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Delta Air Lines celebrates 20 years of connecting Ghana to United States
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

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May 25


Delta Air Lines pays courtesy call on Ga Mantse
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

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May 20


Ghana ends IMF bailout programme, transitions to non-financing policy coordination instrument
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

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May 15


“UK gov’t support Ghana’s efforts to combat gold smuggling” — Terri Sarch
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

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May 13


Ministry of Finance strengthens national response to gold sector illicit financial flow
Samuel Arkhurst, Coordinating Director (Technical) at the Ministry of Finance, has disclosed that government is intensifying reforms aimed at strengthening oversight, traceability, formalisation, border controls, financial integrity, and institutional coordination across Ghana’s gold sector. Mr. Arkhurst made the remarks when he delivered a speech on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, at the opening session of the Training of Trainers programme held at th

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May 13


"Maintain fiscal discipline" — Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu urges gov't
Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu has called on the Mahama administration to maintain fiscal discipline and intensify investments in food systems, particularly in storage, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure, to help sustain Ghana’s declining inflation trend and address regional disparities in market access. Speaking on Ghana’s April 2026 inflation figures, Dr. Iddrisu noted that although inflation rose marginally to 3.4% in April 2026 from 3.2% in Marc

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May 12


“Inflation in 2025 driven by domestic, external forces” — Dr. Zakari Mumuni
Dr. Zakari Mumuni, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has revealed that Ghana’s inflation process in 2025 reflected a combination of both domestic and external influences, highlighting the complexity of price developments within the economy. Speaking at the official release of the 2025 Annual Inflation Report, Dr. Mumuni explained that key drivers of inflation during the year included exchange rate fluctuations, rising food prices, and movements in global commodity m

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May 1


GoldBod credits strong results to efficient spending, strategic resource allocation
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has attributed its exceptional financial performance in 2025 to disciplined spending, strategic allocation of resources, and a deliberate focus on operational efficiency across all departments. This comes on the back of the Board’s audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025, which show a significant surge in non-tax revenue from GH₵307.7 million in 2024 to GH₵970.8 million in 2025—more than tripling within its first full

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Apr 29


"Revocation was carried out under provisions of Act 703" — Minerals Commission CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, has stated that the revocation of the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited was undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, Mr. Tandoh explained that the decision taken by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, followed extensive investigations and recommendations from the Com

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Apr 27


“Ghana not facing nationwide food crisis, but rising vulnerabilities need urgent attention” — Government Statistician
Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu has stated that although Ghana is not experiencing a nationwide food crisis, the country is dealing with deep, concentrated, and growing vulnerabilities that require immediate policy attention. Speaking at the launch of the Mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) Survey Report on food insecurity vulnerability in Accra on Thursday, the Government Statistician said the findings show that while many households remain resilie

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Apr 23


“Our regional offices will not be left behind” — Government Statistician assures GSS Staff
The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening regional operations of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), declaring that regional offices will remain central to the institution’s transformation agenda. Speaking during a working visit to the GSS Ashanti Regional Office on Monday, April 20, Dr. Iddrisu stressed that national development depends heavily on the quality of data collected at the community level. According to him, e

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Apr 22


"EBID records strong growth despite global economic pressures" – Dr. Ato Forson
The Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has lauded the Bank’s resilience and strong performance in 2025 despite a challenging global economic environment. Speaking at the 24th Ordinary Session of the EBID Board of Governors held in Accra on April 8, 2026, Dr. Forson noted that the global economy last year was shaped by widening disparities in growth, driven partly by heavy

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Apr 14


"Lessons from pilot phase shaped national rollout of one million coders programme” - Sam Nartey George
The Government of Ghana has taken a major step toward advancing digital skills development with the distribution of laptops to institutions and training centres under the nationwide rollout of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations , is aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with critical coding and digital competencies to compete in the global digital economy. Speaking at a presen

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Apr 11


"This partnership is rooted in equity, community ownership, and long-term impact” — Jad Daley
The President of Terraformation Inc., Jad Daley, has provided deeper insight into the vision driving the company’s landmark collaboration with Ghana’s Forestry Commission to restore degraded mangrove ecosystems in the Keta Lagoon. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Daley underscored that the partnership is deliberately structured to prioritise people, sustainability, and shared value. “This partnership is rooted in equity, community ownership, and long-term impact,” he emp

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Apr 2


"Overall prices increased marginally by 0.1% between February and March" — Government Statistician
Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped to 3.2% in March 2026, the lowest level recorded in the past 15 months, extending a steady downward trend that began in January 2025. This represents a slight decline from the 3.3% recorded in February and a significant reduction compared to the 22.4% reported in March last year, highlighting a continued easing of price pressures across the economy. Addressing a press briefing, Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, explained that pr

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Apr 2


GoldBod crowned State-Owned Enterprise of the Year at PELT Awards
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has been adjudged the State-Owned Enterprise of the Year at the prestigious Public Enterprises League Table (PELT) Awards, emerging as the overall top performer among state institutions. The Board’s outstanding performance also earned it two additional honours—Most Profitable State-Owned Enterprise and Overall Best Specified Entity—cementing its position as one of Ghana’s leading public sector organisations. The PELT Awards, organised annually b

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Mar 20


"Women are the backbone of Ghana’s open-space economy" – Government Statistician
The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, has highlighted the critical role women play in Ghana’s open-space business ecosystem, describing them as the driving force behind one of the country’s most vibrant economic segments. According to findings from the Ghana Statistical Service’s Integrated Business Establishment Survey I (IBES I), women dominate the open-space economy, accounting for nearly 80 percent of the workforce and owning about 84 percent of such business

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Mar 20


"Industry improved but remains constrained" - Government Statistician
The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, has provided a detailed assessment of Ghana’s industrial sector, noting that although the sector recorded some improvement, it continues to face significant constraints that could limit its contribution to overall economic growth. Presenting the latest data, Dr. Iddrisu explained that the industry sector grew by 1.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, a notable increase from the marginal 0.3% growth recorded in the same period in

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Mar 17


“Reliable data is critical for effective governance” – Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, has emphasised the importance of reliable data in strengthening governance and supporting evidence-based decision-making across government institutions. Speaking at a joint signing ceremony of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Ghana Statistical Service and 25 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Accra on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Mr. Debrah said accurate and coordinated data systems are es

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Mar 12


"Preparing a development plan is not just desk work" – NDPC Boss
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, has called on local authorities to place greater emphasis on community engagement and effective planning in driving development across the country’s districts. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in the Northern Region on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Dr. Amoah stressed that development planning must go beyond paperwork and reflect the real needs and priorities of local commun

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Mar 12
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