The Bank of Ghana has issued a directive prohibiting banks, payment service providers, and regulated financial institutions from supporting fiat USD wallet services operated by certain crypto platforms in the country. In a notice signed by Ms. Aimee Vyda Quashie, Secretary to the Bank, the central bank cautioned that such arrangements, which allow users to...
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Ghana Protests Canadian Visa Refusal for Black Stars Midfielder
The Government of Ghana has expressed strong reservations over Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to Thomas Teye Partey, a key member of the Black Stars squad preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana described Canada’s decision — based on inadmissibility under paragraph A36(1)(c)...
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Health Minister Launches Free Primary Healthcare in Volta Region
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially launched the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative in the Volta Region, reaffirming government’s commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare for all Ghanaians. During his working visit, Hon. Akandoh paid a courtesy call on the Asogli State, engaging traditional leaders on the objectives and expected...
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GIS Warns of Rising Abuses of ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has raised serious concerns over increasing abuses of the ECOWAS free movement protocol, warning that irregular migration, child trafficking, cyber fraud, organized street begging, and other criminal networks are undermining Ghana’s internal security. The caution was issued during high-level talks with a delegation from the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI),...
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Education Minister promises one-week timeline to clear GH¢50m Free SHS supplier arrears
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has assured members of the National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) that the government will move to resolve outstanding payments owed under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme within one week. His assurance comes after the suppliers proceeded with a picketing exercise at the Ministry of Education on Thursday,...
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Wontumi Seeks Plea Bargain in High Court Case
The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has formally notified the High Court in Accra of the commencement of plea negotiations involving Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi. In a notice dated June 11, 2026, Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai confirmed that the 1st accused person, through his counsel Mr. Andy Appiah-Kubi, Esq.,...
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NIA Rolls Out Ghana Card Registration for Children in Northern Region
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the commencement of Ghana Card registration for Ghanaian children aged 6 to 14 years in the Northern Region, beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026. The exercise, undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), follows successful phases in the Volta and Oti Regions, where mop-up operations are...
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GNFS Rescues Two in Kpeve Road Crash
Swift intervention by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Peki Fire Station saved two lives following a road traffic accident along the Kpeve–Peki stretch in the Volta Region on Tuesday morning. The station received a distress call at 7:41 a.m. reporting a collision between a Rhino truck, registration number GX 3516-16,...
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Ghana Embassy Engages NEC Corporation on Digital Transformation
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Tokyo has held strategic discussions with NEC Corporation, one of Japan’s leading technology companies, to deepen cooperation in digital transformation and development initiatives. The meeting, led by Acting Head of Mission Mr. Francis Thalamus Doe, brought together Embassy officials and NEC’s Africa-focused development cooperation team. NEC presented...
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Committee Reviews Roads Ministry Performance
The Committee on Economy and Development has met with the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to assess the Ministry’s performance against targets outlined in the 2024 National Annual Progress Report. The session focused on achievements, gaps, and measures to strengthen economic sectors. Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon....