The Acting Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah, has officially handed over the administration of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology to the newly sworn‑in sector minister, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman‑Rawlings. At a formal handover meeting, Hon. Buah provided a comprehensive briefing on the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives, key milestones, and current...
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Transport Minister Engages Stakeholders on SEKTAK Project
The Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has held a stakeholder consultative meeting on the Sekondi‑Takoradi (SEKTAK) Project, a strategic initiative to expand the Port of Takoradi into a Multi‑Purpose Marine Industrial Complex. Hon. Nikpe explained that the vision for Takoradi Port extends beyond conventional port operations to include complementary infrastructure and activities that...
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GoldBod, EOCO Forge Operational Framework Against Gold Smuggling
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has intensified its fight against gold smuggling and illicit financial flows through a new partnership with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). At a high‑level meeting convened under the Ghana‑UK Gold Programme, the two institutions discussed the development of a GoldBod‑EOCO Operational Collaboration Framework. The framework is designed to...
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Ghana, Egypt Deepen Defence Cooperation
The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Wael Fathy Ahmed, has paid a working visit to the Minister for Defence, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, at The Square in Accra, as part of efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. The engagement provided an opportunity for the Ambassador to familiarize...
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GoldBod Bolsters Ghana’s Reserves with $1.32bn FX Receipts
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has emerged as a critical player in stabilizing the country’s foreign exchange market, generating US$1.32 billion in receipts in August under its new operating model. According to official disclosures, the inflows were strategically distributed to strengthen both commercial banking operations and the nation’s reserves. Of the total receipts, US$668.21 million...
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Police Intercept Contraband at Jema, Arrest Two Suspects
The Bono East Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, working in collaboration with the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters in Accra, has arrested two suspects in Jema for transporting suspected contraband. The operation, carried out on 1st September 2026, intercepted a Kia Rhino truck with registration number UE 819‑26, driven by Fusini Danaa from Nalerigu to Kumasi. The...
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Stakeholders Begin Work on Nutrition Sermon Guide for Faith Leaders
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with World Vision Ghana and other partners, has convened a two‑day consultative meeting to begin developing a Nutrition Sermon Guide aimed at equipping faith leaders to promote healthy nutrition practices in communities. The meeting brought together representatives of civil society organizations and church leaders to share expertise and...
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GES Releases Harmonised Prospectus for 2026/27 Academic Year
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a National Harmonised Prospectus for the 2026/27 academic year, outlining required items for both day and boarding students as part of efforts to standardize school supplies nationwide. For day students, the prospectus lists essentials including a mathematical set and scientific calculator, decent sandals and sneakers (school‑specific, without embellishment),...
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Education Minister Urges Stronger Ghana–China Collaboration on STEM
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has called for deeper collaboration between Ghana and China to expand access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at all levels. He said enhanced cooperation in STEM and emerging technologies would equip Ghanaian learners with the skills needed to meet future demands. Hon. Iddrisu made the...
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Reaffirms Zero‑Tolerance for Middlemen in Attestation Services
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has reiterated its commitment to eliminating middlemen in the acquisition of attestation documents, following investigative findings published by The Fourth Estate. In a press statement issued yesterday, the Ministry commended the investigative outlet for exposing irregularities in the attestation process and assured the public of its zero‑tolerance...