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Parliament has passed the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, introducing a comprehensive legal framework aimed at combating piracy, armed robbery at sea, and other offences within Ghana’s maritime domain. The legislation is expected to bolster Ghana’s capacity to prevent, investigate, and prosecute maritime crimes while ensuring the country’s domestic legal framework is aligned with…

Cabinet has directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to draft a State Assets Protection Bill aimed at safeguarding public assets and enhancing accountability in their management. President John Dramani Mahama disclosed this while addressing participants at the Ghana Civil Society Forum 2026, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening governance and…

The family of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Adwoa Safo, has expressed deep concern over her condition following an alleged shooting incident, describing her chances of survival as “50/50.” According to the family’s spokesperson, Dr. Emmanuel Boakye, Ms. Safo sustained multiple gunshot wounds while seated in her vehicle as she reportedly attempted to serve her…

The Government of Ghana has reached an agreement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines to acquire 30 per cent of the gold output from all large-scale mining companies operating in the country, effective July 1, 2026. The agreement was facilitated through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) under the joint supervision of the Ministry of Finance…

The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Friday, July 3, 2026, will be observed as a statutory public holiday in commemoration of Republic Day. Republic Day, which is traditionally marked on July 1, falls on a Wednesday this year. However, in line with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001…

The government has increased the School Feeding Programme grant from GH¢1.50 to GH¢2.00 per pupil, according to the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey. Dr. Lartey made the announcement while responding to questions on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, June 24, during a briefing on the activities and…

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has announced that the government has successfully registered the company established to operationalise the Women’s Development Bank, marking a significant step toward the launch of the initiative. According to him, the project is currently awaiting an operating licence from the Bank of Ghana before it can commence…

The World Bank has emphasized that Ghana’s economic future will depend largely on the country’s ability to create jobs for young people and ensure a smooth transition from education to employment. This message was delivered at the 2026 Africa West and Central Youth Forum on Jobs, held in Accra on Monday. Speaking at the event,…