The Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), has donated a drone to the Ashanti Regional Public Relations Unit to strengthen its communication, documentation, and media coverage capabilities. The donation, made through the Ashanti Regional Commander, DDP James B. Mwinyelle (Ing.), forms part of ongoing efforts to equip Public Relations personnel with modern technological tools to effectively project the image and activities of the Ghana Prisons Service. Receiving the equipment on behalf of the unit, Deputy Public Relations Officer for the Ashanti Region, Superintendent Diana Ataa Danso, described the gesture as timely and strategic. She noted that the drone would...
GoldBod Shifts to LBMA Benchmark for Official Gold Prices
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced a major shift in its pricing framework, adopting the internationally recognized LBMA Gold Price AM and PM benchmarks as the sole reference for Ghana’s official gold purchase price effective July 1, 2026. In a statement signed by Chief Executive Officer Samuel Gyamfi, ESQ., GoldBod said the move follows extensive stakeholder consultations and is aimed at strengthening transparency, fairness, and market stability in the country’s gold trading ecosystem. Under the new regime, GoldBod will discontinue the publication of continuously updated live gold prices. Instead, two official purchase prices will be published daily: the first...
Bagbin Markets Ghana at Marrakesh Parliamentary Economic Forum
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged nations to deepen economic integration as a pathway to shared prosperity, stressing that stronger regional and inter-regional partnerships remain critical for sustainable growth. Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Marrakesh Parliamentary Economic Forum, the Speaker reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing economic diplomacy and policies that facilitate trade, investment, and cooperation across borders. He highlighted Ghana’s strategic position as a gateway to West Africa, citing the country’s political stability, expanding transport infrastructure, modern port facilities, and industrialisation agenda as key advantages for boosting trade and economic growth. Bagbin noted...
GoldBod Enforces Mandatory Gold Pricing Regime from July 1
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has directed all licensed gold buyers to strictly comply with its official pricing regime beginning July 1, 2026, warning of severe sanctions against violators. In a notice dated June 23, 2026, and signed by Chief Executive Officer Samuel Gyamfi, ESQ., the Board reminded licensees that adherence to pricing directives under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) is mandatory. GoldBod cautioned that any purchases made in contravention of the official price will constitute an offence under the law. Enforcement and compliance teams are expected to be deployed across gold-producing and trading hubs nationwide to...
Family of Late Diplomat James Victor Gbeho Officially Notifies Mahama of His Passing
The family of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a distinguished statesman and diplomat, has formally notified President John Dramani Mahama of his passing. A delegation representing the Gbeho family paid a courtesy call on the President, underscoring the cultural and diplomatic importance of informing the Head of State before making a public announcement. Ambassador Gbeho was a towering figure in Ghanaian and international politics. He served in multiple diplomatic missions, including New York, and held several high-profile roles: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Member of Parliament for Anlo, and President of the ECOWAS Commission. He was widely respected for his contributions to...
PURC Raises Utility Tariffs Effective July 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments in electricity and water tariffs, effective July 1, 2026. The decision follows the Commission’s quarterly review, which tracks key operational factors affecting utility service providers. According to the release, electricity tariffs will increase by 3.49%, while water tariffs will rise by 0.85%. The Commission explained that the adjustments are necessary to maintain the financial viability of utility providers while ensuring continued service delivery to consumers. Factors Considered in the Review The PURC highlighted several indicators that influenced the tariff changes: Exchange rate — The Ghana Cedi depreciated slightly by 0.2%,...
MoH, Noor Dubai to Accelerate Onchocerciasis Fight
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced a new partnership with the Noor Dubai Foundation to intensify Ghana’s efforts to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, by 2030. During a meeting with Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the CEO of Noor Dubai Foundation, Dr. Manal Taryam, outlined ongoing and planned interventions. She explained that the Foundation, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has been active in Ghana since 2009, primarily through cataract surgeries in Tamale, reaching up to 5,000 beneficiaries annually. Dr. Taryam disclosed that the Foundation is now expanding its scope beyond eye...
DG Meets Education Minister Over Rising Substance Abuse in Schools
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Obuba Mantey, has urged stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Education to combat the growing menace of substance abuse among students in schools nationwide. Brig Gen Mantey, accompanied by NACOC’s Deputy Director-General in charge of Enforcement, Control and Elimination, Lawyer Twum-Barimah, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, last Friday, June 19, 2026. The meeting centered on urgent measures to address the increasing rate of drug and substance abuse among young people, particularly in second-cycle institutions. The NACOC boss briefed the minister on ongoing interventions,...
Barbados Prime Minister Calls for Reparations at Accra Conference
The Prime Minister of Barbados, The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley SC, MP, has called for greater global accountability, recognition, and reparatory justice for the enduring legacy of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Next Steps to the Landmark UN Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans in Accra, Prime Minister Mottley commended Ghana for its leadership in advancing the United Nations resolution on reparatory justice. She emphasized the need to transform historical recognition into meaningful repair and healing, stressing that the pursuit of reparations is anchored on justice, reconciliation, and the restoration of...
President Boakai Sr. Calls for Concrete Steps Towards Reparatory Justice
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., joined fellow Heads of State and Government in Accra for the High-Level Consultative Conference on Next Steps to the Landmark UN Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans. The three-day conference, held from June 17–19, 2026, focused on advancing reparatory justice in response to the enduring consequences of the transatlantic slave trade. In his address, President Boakai underscored the significance of the adoption of UN Resolution A/RES/80/250, describing it as a historic step in acknowledging the grave injustices of racialized chattel enslavement. He emphasized that the legacy...