Chairman of the Parliamentary Caucus on Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has called for stronger national action to advance the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Ghana. Presenting a statement to mark the commemoration of a national day with persons with disabilities, Dr. Apaak reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to building a...
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MoH Launches Initiative To Expand Medical Oxygen Access
The Ministry of Health has officially launched a national initiative to expand access to medical oxygen across Ghana, underscoring government’s commitment to strengthening lifesaving healthcare delivery. At a stakeholder meeting held on 17 June 2026, the Ministry unveiled the programme, which is being implemented with technical support from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The...
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GES Tasked to Probe Viral Student Assault Video
The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has been instructed to investigate a viral video depicting one student physically attacking another. In a statement, Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, confirmed that the footage had reached the Ministry and was promptly forwarded to GES leadership for action. “The attached viral video of...
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Cedi Records Strong Two-Week Rally, Losses Narrow to 6%
The Ghana cedi has staged a notable rebound over the past fortnight, with year-to-date depreciation easing sharply to about 6% from nearly 11%. The local unit’s recovery was spurred by solid foreign exchange inflows from the Bank of Ghana, which helped ease market strain and curb speculative demand that had weighed on the currency in...
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Director-General of Prisons Donates Drone to Ashanti Regional PR Unit
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...