The Government has reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of Ghana’s gold resources, highlighting reforms that are reshaping the sector. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., outlined the institution’s current trade model and funding structure. He emphasised that the...
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AMA Orders ‘Aboboyaa’, ‘Pragya’ Operators to Install Reflectors, Stay Off Inner Lanes by August 31
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has directed all tricycle and auto‑rickshaw operators, popularly known as ‘Aboboyaa’ and ‘Pragya’, to install reflective stickers on the back and sides of their vehicles by August 31, 2026, as part of new measures to improve road safety and visibility. Announcing the directive at a press conference on Wednesday, August...
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Interior Ministry Holds 3-Day Consultation to Finalize Community Service Implementation Plan
The Ministry of the Interior has organised a 3-day Stakeholder Consultation to review the draft implementation plan for Community Service in Ghana. The engagement was held at the Ministry and brought together key institutions including the Ghana Prisons Service, the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Department, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice,...
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AMA Apologises to Driver Over Extortion, Refunds Money
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has apologised to a private pickup driver, Mr. Kingsley Boateng, over an alleged extortion incident involving a City Guard and refunded the money collected from him. Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, issued the apology at a press conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after inviting Mr. Boateng to...
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Recovery Is Possible — NACOC Boss Urges Youth to Seek Help
The Director‑General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Maj. Gen. Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has encouraged young people struggling with substance abuse to seek professional help early, assuring them that recovery is possible. Speaking at the National Youth Forum on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Maj. Gen. Mantey urged the youth to resist peer pressure and avoid...
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GES Probes Alleged Sexual Assault at Bolgatanga Girls SHS
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that two watchmen at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School have been arrested following allegations of sexual assault against a student. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the Service described the incident as “disturbing” and said preliminary reports indicated the victim is a special needs student...
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NHIA, NIA Deepen Collaboration to Enhance Service Delivery
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on matters of mutual interest aimed at improving national identification and health insurance services. At a meeting in Accra on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, discussions focused on the NHIA’s lawful optimisation of the NIA database and ongoing efforts...
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GRIDCo Reports Major System Disturbance, Begins Power Restoration
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has confirmed that a major fault on the Akosombo–Volta transmission line early Thursday disrupted electricity supply across parts of the country. According to a statement issued by GRIDCo’s Corporate Communications Section, the incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on August 20, 2026. The fault triggered the automatic shutdown of...
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Wontumi’s bail application hearing adjourned to October 15
The bail application of the former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been adjourned to October 15, 2026. The adjournment followed the failure of Chairman Wontumi, who is currently serving a 20-year jail term for illegal mining, and his lawyers to appear before...
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Education Minister Calls for Evidence‑Based Focus on Foundational Learning
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has underscored the need for greater emphasis on foundational learning, stressing that increased access to education must translate into improved literacy, numeracy and overall learning outcomes. Speaking at the Ghana and Regional Foundation Learning, Evidence and Implementation Support Day in Accra, Hon. Iddrisu said education policies and investments...