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 that the adjustments are necessary to maintain the financial viability of utility providers while ensuring continued service delivery to consumers. Factors Considered in the Review The PURC highlighted several indicators that influenced the tariff changes: Exchange rate — The Ghana Cedi depreciated slightly by 0.2%,...
MoH, Noor Dubai to Accelerate Onchocerciasis Fight
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced a new partnership with the Noor Dubai Foundation to intensify Ghana’s efforts to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, by 2030. During a meeting with Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the CEO of Noor Dubai Foundation, Dr. Manal Taryam, outlined ongoing and planned interventions. She explained that the Foundation, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has been active in Ghana since 2009, primarily through cataract surgeries in Tamale, reaching up to 5,000 beneficiaries annually. Dr. Taryam disclosed that the Foundation is now expanding its scope beyond eye...
DG Meets Education Minister Over Rising Substance Abuse in Schools
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Obuba Mantey, has urged stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Education to combat the growing menace of substance abuse among students in schools nationwide. Brig Gen Mantey, accompanied by NACOC’s Deputy Director-General in charge of Enforcement, Control and Elimination, Lawyer Twum-Barimah, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, last Friday, June 19, 2026. The meeting centered on urgent measures to address the increasing rate of drug and substance abuse among young people, particularly in second-cycle institutions. The NACOC boss briefed the minister on ongoing interventions,...
Barbados Prime Minister Calls for Reparations at Accra Conference
The Prime Minister of Barbados, The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley SC, MP, has called for greater global accountability, recognition, and reparatory justice for the enduring legacy of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Next Steps to the Landmark UN Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans in Accra, Prime Minister Mottley commended Ghana for its leadership in advancing the United Nations resolution on reparatory justice. She emphasized the need to transform historical recognition into meaningful repair and healing, stressing that the pursuit of reparations is anchored on justice, reconciliation, and the restoration of...
President Boakai Sr. Calls for Concrete Steps Towards Reparatory Justice
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., joined fellow Heads of State and Government in Accra for the High-Level Consultative Conference on Next Steps to the Landmark UN Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans. The three-day conference, held from June 17–19, 2026, focused on advancing reparatory justice in response to the enduring consequences of the transatlantic slave trade. In his address, President Boakai underscored the significance of the adoption of UN Resolution A/RES/80/250, describing it as a historic step in acknowledging the grave injustices of racialized chattel enslavement. He emphasized that the legacy...
Interior Ministry Suspends Kantanka Security Licence
The Ministry of the Interior has announced the immediate suspension of the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited, following alleged breaches of regulations governing Private Security Organisations (PSOs). In a press release dated June 22, 2026, the Ministry cited the use of unprescribed uniforms, as well as the possession and use of firearms and ammunition by company personnel during private security operations at Kwabenya in Accra on June 21, 2026. The statement outlined several directives: Cease operations: Kantanka Security Services Limited is to halt all private security activities with immediate effect. Police cooperation: The company must cooperate fully with...
GoldBod Strengthens Gold Trading Practices
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has intensified its efforts to promote transparency and fairness in the country’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trade through a strategic engagement with licensed gold traders. The meeting focused on aligning Ghana’s gold trading practices with international standards, ensuring greater value protection for miners, traders, and the national economy. Key Measures Announced LBMA pricing formula: Adoption of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) pricing formula and trading window to guarantee fair and transparent gold pricing. Transaction accountability: Mandating that all gold transactions be recorded and booked within the approved LBMA pricing window to strengthen...
Adu Boahene Trial: EOCO details $7m payments, account transfers and closure request
Lead investigator with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Frank Marshall Cromwell, has told the High Court that former National Signals Bureau Director-General, Kwabena Adu Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, issued three cheques totaling US$7 million into an account jointly owned by them. The disclosure was made during proceedings in the ongoing GHS49.1 million theft case when Cromwell was cross-examined by Deputy Attorney-General, Justice Srem-Sai. According to the investigator, court records show that in February 2020, the accused persons made a payment of US$1.75 million to an Israeli company, ISC Holdings, for the procurement of a cybersecurity defence system. Cromwell...
Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at age 100
Former United States Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. “To me, he was my husband, who shaped my life from our very first date in 1984,” his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, said on Monday. “He had ‘irrational exuberance’ for baseball, the Washington Commanders, tennis, golf, and music, especially jazz. He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness. Being his life partner was the joy of my life.” In his more than 18 years at the helm of the Fed, Greenspan presided...
Senegalese President Calls for Reparatory Justice at Accra Conference
The President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to advancing reparatory justice and strengthening ties between Africa and its diaspora. He made the remarks while addressing the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps to the Landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans, held in Accra. The conference was convened at the invitation of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and African Union Champion on Advancing the Cause of Justice and the Payment of Reparations. The gathering brought together leaders, policymakers, and...