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Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Mampong, has urged the government to formalise the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) through a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to enhance efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Mr. Ampratwum-Sarpong, who serves as the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands…

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has disclosed that the number of medical doctors accepting postings to deprived communities in Ghana has risen significantly, increasing from only 12 last year to more than 100 in 2026. He described the improvement as a major milestone in efforts to tackle persistent staffing shortages in underserved areas, although he…

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has dismissed all seven claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against the Republic of Ghana, according to Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai. The case stemmed from Justice Torkornoo’s challenge to her suspension and subsequent removal from office, which she contended violated her rights under…

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has firmly refuted reports circulating on social media and other platforms alleging that she was armed or fired a weapon during the shooting incident at the residence of her younger brother, Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena. Speaking to journalists in a private interaction while…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced a new pricing threshold for gold purchases, effective June 24, 2026, warning that any licensed buyer who fails to comply will face sanctions, including prosecution, suspension, or revocation of their licence. In a notice issued on June 23, GoldBod stated that all licensed gold buyers must purchase gold…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested the suspected leader of a drug trafficking syndicate connected to the seizure of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine hidden in a charcoal consignment from Ghana and intercepted in Australia. The arrest represents a significant breakthrough in investigations that began after Australian authorities announced on June 19 that they…

Parliament is expected to today, Tuesday, June 23, reinstate Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a member of Ghana’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, following the decision by Deputy Minority Leader Hon. Patricia Appiagyei to step aside from the delegation. The move paves the way for the experienced parliamentarian to return to the regional legislative…

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has renewed its call for far-reaching reforms in the country’s power sector, warning that continued increases in electricity tariffs are placing an unsustainable burden on manufacturers and undermining efforts to drive industrial growth. The appeal follows the latest tariff review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC),…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has directed all licensed gold buyers to report every gold purchase transaction within five minutes of completion as part of measures to enhance oversight and ensure compliance within the sector. In a compliance notice issued on June 23, 2026, the Board reminded licensed buyers of their responsibility to promptly and…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all Rural Banks across the country will be converted into Community Banks as part of ongoing reforms in the microfinance sector aimed at strengthening inclusive finance and expanding access to banking services. The directive, contained in a press statement issued by the Bank’s Communications Department on Wednesday,…