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The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has called for strict compliance with the Guidelines and Standards governing the importation, retrofitting, usage and decommissioning of Armoured Bullion Vehicles (ABVs) in Ghana. Addressing participants at a one-day sensitization workshop for the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in Accra, the Deputy...

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched its Digital Knowledge Centre at the NHIA Head Office in Accra, providing staff with a central platform to support continuous learning, knowledge sharing and professional development. The launch, held on Monday, August 17, 2026, was streamed live to enable staff across the country to witness the event...

Ghana and Russia have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking the first agreement of its kind between the two countries since they established formal bilateral relations on January 14, 1958. The agreement was signed on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the start of a three-day official visit to...

The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Maj Gen Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has reiterated the Commission’s firm commitment to collaborating with all key relevant state security agencies to ensure that points of entry and exit across the country are manned and safeguarded. He said continuous collaboration was key to preventing the influx of nefarious...

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aboboyaa Group of Companies, Nana Susubiribi Aboboyaa I, has donated two motorcycles to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to support the operational activities of the Commission’s Ashanti Regional Command. The donation is aimed at enhancing the mobility and operational capacity of the Regional Command as it intensifies efforts to...

 The Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) cases are set to see significant activity in court this week, with hearings scheduled in the cybersecurity software scandal, the Buffer Stock case and the Samreboi illegal mining case. The cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness in the case of the Republic versus...

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned traders and the general public against the use of chemicals to accelerate the ripening of plantain, following investigations into a viral video showing the alleged practice at the Madina Market in Accra. The FDA said its attention was drawn to the video circulating on social media about...

 The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP) have opened discussions on potential cooperation in waste-to-energy power generation, smart urban lighting and electronic waste management to promote sustainable development and improve environmental management in Accra. The two opened the discussions on Monday when a Chinese delegation led by the...

 The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has supported Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the metropolis with start-up capital, working tools and assistive devices to promote economic empowerment and self-reliance among beneficiaries. The items and financial support were presented by the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, during the second edition of the Assembly’s disability support...