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 Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his demise as a monumental loss not only to Dagbon but to Ghana's revered chieftaincy institution. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Ga Mantse and signed by Justice Julia Naa-Yarley Adjei Amoah, Chief of Staff at the Office of the Ga Mantse, the King extended heartfelt sympathies to the Dagbon Traditio

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has disclosed that government has significantly intensified enforcement operations against illegal mining within Ghana's forest reserves, leading to hundreds of arrests, the seizure of mining equipment and a marked reduction in illegal mining hotspots across the country. Addressing the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Wednesday, the Minister said the intensified crackdown forms part o

The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, has assured Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that they can continue to monitor additional indicators tailored to their respective mandates, even as Ghana adopts a common national results framework to track implementation of the Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (MTNDPF) 2026–2029. She made the remarks during a validation meeting on the Results Framewo

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

Peace, Security and Intelligence Analyst, Patrick K. Yeboah, has stated that firearms confiscated from criminals or surrendered through amnesty programmes should never be reintroduced into the operational inventory of Ghana's security and intelligence agencies, stressing that their destruction is essential for national security, public safety and the integrity of the country's arms control system. In an article following Ghana's 8th National Small Arms Destruction Ceremony, h

Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has underscored the importance of destroying illicit firearms, describing the exercise as a vital measure in safeguarding Ghana’s peace, security and national development. Speaking at the 8th National Small Arms Destruction Ceremony held at the Police Depot in Tesano, Accra, to mark the United Nations International Small Arms Destruction Day, Mr. Debrah said the elimination of illegal weapons reflects the Government’s firm commitment to ens

The Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on residents and businesses in Accra to strictly comply with the directive to suspend commercial activities and actively participate in the two-day National General Cleaning exercise. The clean-up exercise, scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. During the period, all shops, markets and commercial establishment

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

The DE MAYOR FOUNDATION has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting quality education and community development, declaring that every child deserves access to quality educational resources regardless of their background. The Foundation made the statement during activities marking its first anniversary, where it donated educational materials and essential school supplies to selected schools in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region on July 2, 2026. The beneficiary schools

The National Patriots Against Injustice and Corruption Ghana (NAPAIC-Ghana) has commended the Ghana Police Service for what it describes as significant improvements in security across the Upper East Region, while strongly rejecting allegations of extrajudicial killings levelled against the police by the Upper East Regional Chairman of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Anthony Namoo. Addressing a press conference at the Bolgatanga Central Market on Sunday, July 5, the civil soc

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel K. Akoriyea, has reaffirmed the Service's commitment to reducing malaria infections among children through the nationwide distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in schools, describing the intervention as a proven strategy to protect both pupils and their families. Addressing journalists during a media orientation in Accra on Wednesday, July 1, ahead of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) cam

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), has concluded the 2026 edition of its Third Country Training Course, equipping laboratory professionals from across Africa with advanced skills to improve infectious disease diagnosis and surveillance. This year's programme brought together eight participants from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zambia, who completed an eight-we

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving teaching and learning conditions in public schools, stressing that educational resources provided by government must be properly utilized and maintained. He spoke at a ceremony held at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in Accra on Thursday, where close to 1,000 desks were presented to selected basic schools and also donated medical equipment to the Metro Health Departme

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 Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Awulae Kwasi Amakye III, has cautioned that the government's Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) must not become a cover for irresponsible mining activities. Speaking when the National Coordinator of rCOMSDEP, Ms. Mawusi Ama Mawuenyafia, paid a courtesy call on him at his palace. The traditional ruler welcomed the initiative but stressed that strict safeguards m

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has challenged the maiden cohort of specialised nursing students under the Mahama Care Initiative to demonstrate excellence and set a strong foundation for future generations of specialist nurses in Ghana. Addressing the matriculation ceremony of the first batch of students enrolled in specialised nursing programmes, the Minister described the students as pioneers entrusted with a critical responsibility in transforming healthc