The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced that government is moving to establish special tribunal courts to expedite the prosecution of illegal mining cases, as part of renewed efforts to clamp down on the menace of “galamsey.” At a press briefing in Accra, the Ministry disclosed that Cabinet has already laid a bill before Parliament to create specialized courts that will handle environmental and natural resource-related offences. Illegal mining, which has been described as one of the most pressing national challenges, will be a key focus. According to the Ministry, nearly 1,500 arrests have been made in connection...

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been released from police custody after satisfying bail conditions totaling GH₵25 million in two separate illegal mining cases. Wontumi had spent three nights behind bars after initially failing to meet the bail requirements imposed by the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra on October 7. In the first case, the court granted him GH₵15 million bail with two sureties. A second court later imposed an additional GH₵10 million bail, also with two sureties, one of which must be backed...

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Maame Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country to desist from misapplying funds allocated for Persons With Disability (PWDs) under the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). Speaking during the Committee’s sitting in Parliament on Thursday, 9th October, 2025, the Agona East legislator expressed grave concern over persistent irregularities in the management of the PWD Fund, as revealed in the 2023 and 2024 Audit Reports. Under the DACF Act, three percent (3%) of the total allocation to each District...

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has firmly stated that Ghana will not accept the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the United States. In a statement issued on Friday, the Minister stressed that “Ghana is not accepting Abrego Garcia. He cannot be deported to Ghana,” adding that this position has been “directly and unambiguously conveyed to US authorities.” Mr. Ablakwa explained that Ghana’s earlier understanding with the United States to accept a limited number of non-criminal West Africans was based solely on African solidarity and humanitarian principles. He emphasized that this arrangement would not be expanded...

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has renewed its call for equitable access to quality eye care for all citizens as it marked this year’s World Sight Day in Accra. The event, held at the Service’s headquarters, was celebrated under the theme: “Increasing Access to Quality Eye Care in Ghana.” In a welcome address, Dr. Kennedy Brightson, Director of the Family Health Division, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to ensuring that no Ghanaian loses their sight to preventable causes. He urged the public to seek early treatment from qualified professionals, stressing that good vision is essential to both individual wellbeing and national...

The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) has called for a 50 per cent upward review of base pay as organised labour prepares to meet the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations for the next round of salary talks. The union argues that the sharp rise in the cost of living, coupled with higher utility charges and escalating fuel prices, has drastically reduced the purchasing power of public sector workers, leaving many struggling to make ends meet. TEWU insists that only a significant wage increment can restore equity and provide much-needed relief to employees facing current economic hardships. Responding to...

 The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has commissioned the Eastern Regional Command Office of the National Signals Bureau (NSB) in Koforidua, marking a significant step in strengthening Ghana’s security architecture and safeguarding public safety. The ultra-modern facility, fitted with advanced surveillance and intelligence-gathering technology, is expected to enhance the Bureau’s capacity to monitor security threats, improve coordination with other agencies, and support government’s 24-hour economy policy. In his address, Hon. Mubarak reaffirmed government’s commitment to leveraging technology to stay ahead of criminals and ensure Ghana remains a haven of peace and stability “This facility is not just...

The Committee on Local Government and Rural Development yesterday continued its series of public hearings to examine the 2024 audit findings on the financial statements of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the middle belt, focusing on the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions. Opening the session, the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Maame Pokuah Sawyer, underscored the importance of accountability in the management of public resources. She explained that the Committee’s mandate is to serve as a checkpoint to ensure that funds allocated to the various assemblies are used for their intended purposes. “Our duty is to safeguard...

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has refuted media reports suggesting that about 300 staff of the agency have not been paid their salaries for ten months. In a statement signed by Sudiqque Musah, Director of Corporate Affairs, the Agency clarified that such reports are “factually inaccurate,” noting that the current Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Malik Basintale, assumed office in February 2025 only eight months ago. According to the statement, all staff members captured on the official payroll have been paid consistently up to September 2025, and no verified employee has been excluded. The Agency explained that it had undertaken a...