The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing disability inclusion, accessibility, and equal participation in national development as the country commemorated the National Day of Persons with Disabilities. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit, government highlighted key initiatives including the increase of the District Assemblies Common Fund allocation from three to five per cent, expanded support through the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, and the free tertiary education policy for persons with disabilities. Other measures include integrating the Ghana Accessibility Standard into building regulations and promoting digital inclusion. This...
Ghana Olympic Committee Marks Olympic Day 2026; Rallies Behind Black Stars
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has joined the global sporting community to commemorate Olympic Day 2026 under the theme “You Can Do This! Let’s Move.” Observed annually on June 23, Olympic Day celebrates the birth of the modern Olympic Games and promotes fitness, well-being, and the values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect. This year’s theme serves as a rallying call for Ghanaians of all ages to embrace active lifestyles and break barriers through physical activity. In a show of solidarity, the GOC extended its support to the senior national football team, the Black Stars, as they prepared for their FIFA...
Parliament Caucus Chair Urges Stronger Action On Disability Rights
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 society where every citizen can live with dignity, exercise their rights, and realize their full potential regardless of disability. He stressed the need to strengthen social protection systems and integrate disability considerations into all aspects of national planning and development. According to him, laws must...
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 initiative is designed to build a resilient oxygen ecosystem—covering production, distribution, regulation, clinical use, data systems, and sustainable financing—to ensure reliable access to medical oxygen, particularly in underserved regions. The launch brought together representatives from government institutions, regulatory agencies, development partners, and industry stakeholders. Officials...
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 a student assaulting another student has come to the attention of the Ministry. I’ve since forwarded it to the Director General of GES for action,” he stated. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Education, Dr Apaak stressed that acts of disorder and misconduct within...
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 recent months. Databank Research reported that, on the interbank market, the cedi gained 5.66% against the US dollar, 6.76% against the British pound, and 6.24% against the euro during the review period. It closed at midrates of GHS11.22 per dollar, GHS14.83 per pound, and GHS12.86...
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 to effectively project the image and activities of the Ghana Prisons Service. Receiving the equipment on behalf of the unit, Deputy Public Relations Officer for the Ashanti Region, Superintendent Diana Ataa Danso, described the gesture as timely and strategic. She noted that the drone would...
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 extensive stakeholder consultations and is aimed at strengthening transparency, fairness, and market stability in the country’s gold trading ecosystem. Under the new regime, GoldBod will discontinue the publication of continuously updated live gold prices. Instead, two official purchase prices will be published daily: the first...
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 policies that facilitate trade, investment, and cooperation across borders. He highlighted Ghana’s strategic position as a gateway to West Africa, citing the country’s political stability, expanding transport infrastructure, modern port facilities, and industrialisation agenda as key advantages for boosting trade and economic growth. Bagbin noted...
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 the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) is mandatory. GoldBod cautioned that any purchases made in contravention of the official price will constitute an offence under the law. Enforcement and compliance teams are expected to be deployed across gold-producing and trading hubs nationwide to...