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The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has cautioned that Greater Accra will require additional waste disposal and treatment facilities to manage the steadily rising volume of municipal waste. Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue on sustainable solid waste management in Accra, the Minister disclosed that the 25 Metropolitan, Municipal and District…

Ghana’s gold production rose sharply by 23.41% in 2025, climbing from 4.82 million ounces in 2024 to 5.94 million ounces, driven largely by a historic expansion in small-scale mining, industry figures have shown. Data presented at the 98th annual general meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines in Accra over the weekend indicated that small-scale…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has hailed the first-ever delivery of Jubilee crude oil to the Sentuo Oil Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and a major step towards strengthening the country’s petroleum value chain. Speaking at the Jubilee crude oil berthing ceremony in Tema, the Minister described…

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, says she was not surprised by her recognition as Best Regional Minister, insisting that the award reflects her performance in office and the impact of her work in the region. According to her, the recognition serves as motivation to do more, adding that she believes her…

President John Dramani Mahama has signalled the possibility of an imminent reshuffle as the government prepares to evaluate the performance of ministers and Chief Executive Officers of state institutions. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Monday, June 8, Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, announced that the President will soon conduct a comprehensive…

Fuel costs for U.S. airlines surged by 78 per cent in April to nearly $6.5 billion compared with the same period last year, as the conflict in the Middle East continued to push up global jet fuel prices, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). In its monthly report released on Monday, the department…

Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah has expressed concern over the growing number of awards being conferred on public officials by private organisations, arguing that their performance should primarily be judged by the electorate rather than through award schemes. Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, June 8, he acknowledged that public servants who demonstrate exceptional performance may…

Aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has described himself as the party’s most dedicated and effective campaigner, arguing that his commitment and track record should be the key criteria in evaluating his suitability for the position. Acknowledging that he is not without flaws,…