A small-scale mining company, Kofreze Construction & Engineering Limited, has petitioned the Minerals Commission (MC) to urgently intervene in what it describes as an unlawful invasion of its licensed mining concession by illegal miners at Wasa Dadieso in the Wasa Amenfi East Municipality of the Western Region. In a petition dated April 24, 2026 and […] The post Licensed

Former Local Government Minister, Prof Kwamena Ahwoi, has charged the media to play a frontline role in strengthening Ghana’s decentralisation and local governance system by shifting greater attention to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). According to him, the success of Ghana’s decentralisation agenda would largely depend on how effectively the media educates citizens, scrutinises […] The post Prof

A deepening rift has emerged within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Fanteakwa North Constituency of the Eastern Region, as constituency executives have openly appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in what they describe as the “uncooperative and divisive” leadership style of the District Chief Executive (DCE), Abubakar Osman. The growing […] The post Fanteakwa

Some years ago, a tree fell at the Kintampo Water Falls. Unfortunately, the fall coincided with the visit of some students from the University of Energy & Natural Resources among others to the facility. Scores suffered various degree of injuries and few lost their lives. Investigations thereto revealed that the incident could have been averted […] The post Audit All Standing Trees appeared first on The

According to a story published by myjoyonline.com, the Government of Ghana has announced a comprehensive support package for citizens being evacuated from South Africa, following renewed xenophobic attacks against foreign African nationals. The website quoted a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which assured affected Ghanaians that measures had been put in place to […] The post Editorial:

The Forestry Commission has officially handed over 10 forest protection camps and two checkpoints to strengthen the fight against illegal mining, logging and other crimes in the forest. The 10 beneficiary Reserves are Subri River, Abrewa Nni Nkran, Benson, Asamang, Apamprama (Kobro), Apamprama (Odaho), Odaho River (Bepotenten/Skuulmo), Odaho River (Watreso), Numereso, Offin Shelterbelt (Anwiafutu), Offin […] The post Forestry

For dozens of schoolchildren living in Achiase, Ankasse, Apromase Mission and Plot So in the Western North Region, the pursuit of education has become a daily encounter with danger, as they are compelled to cross the swollen River Bia in a canoe, before accessing school at Antwi Agyeikrom, in the Ahafo Region. River Bia, which […] The post Perilous Journey To

The final funeral rites of renowned Ghanaian inventor, industrialist, philanthropist and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 bringing to a close the remarkable earthly journey of one of Ghana’s most celebrated innovators and spiritual leaders. According to funeral arrangements released by the Head […] The post Apostle Kwadwo Safo ‘Goes

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has launched a scathing attack on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the administration as a “scam”, that has failed Ghanaians within a short period in office. Addressing the Minority Caucus Workshop held at the Accra City Hotel on Monday, May 18, […] The post NDC Is a Reflection

Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a series of activities nationwide to mark the June 4, 2026 edition of the party’s annual “NDC Month”. The theme for the commemoration is:  “Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising”with a renewed focus on strengthening state institutions and promoting accountable governance. The […] The post NDC

In a story The Chronicle published  yesterday, President John Dramani Mahama was quoted as saying  that the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) had released an additional GH¢3 billion, approximately $300 million, for investment into Ghana’s healthcare sector. Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, the President explained that the decision […] The post Editorial:

The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and local capacity development with the rollout of its 2026–2028 Graduate Training Programme (GTP) aimed at equipping young graduates from its host communities with practical skills and industry experience. As part of the initiative, Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine has admitted 105 graduates […] The post Gold

In the early hours of last Saturday morning, at Brahabobome, long before the medical team officially began work, hundreds of residents had already formed queues, clutching health cards, water bottles and had hopes of receiving medical attention, which many say is often difficult to access. By 8am, Doctors, Nurses and Volunteers, under the Gold Fields […] The post Hundreds Benefit from Gold Fields

Mr Augustine Addo, the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), has stated that the Institute continues to strengthen ethical training and disciplinary systems to prevent financial misconduct among accountants in Ghana. Speaking to the GNA, after a media engagement at the opening of the 2026 Annual Conference of ICAG, in Ho on […] The post Ethical

The Rockefeller Foundation has launched its 2025 Impact Report: Big Bets, Real Results, outlining major investments and outcomes across its priority sectors, including Universal Energy Abundance and Regenerative School Meals. The report captures the Foundation’s interventions in a challenging global environment marked by declining international aid and rising economic uncertainty. Despite these pressures, the 113-year-old […] The post Rockefeller

All is set for Mr. Benjamin Kwaku Boakye to undergo customary rites to occupy the Okomfo Anokye Amoampon Stool of Asante Agona as the newly nominated Omanhene of Agona Traditional Area. He was officially presented to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace by the Paramount Queen Mother of Agona, Nana Acheampomaa […] The post Benjamin Kwaku Boakye nominated as Agona Omanhene-elect

President John Dramani Mahama has announced in faraway Geneva, Switzerland that the removal of the cap on the National Health Insurance Fund has freed an additional GH¢3 billion, equivalent to about $300 million, for healthcare investment in Ghana. In 2017, the previous government passed the Earmarked Funds Capping and Realignment Act, 2017 (Act 947) to […] The post Mahama

The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has strongly rejected allegations that it has failed to undertake meaningful corporate social responsibility projects in its host communities around Tarkwa, describing the claims as inaccurate and disconnected from realities on the ground. The rebuttal comes amid growing public debate over the future of the Gold Fields Ghana Tarkwa […] The post Goldfields

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is emerging as the biggest threat to Ghana’s economic stability, as rising global energy prices begin to fuel inflationary pressures and increase risks to the country’s recovery efforts. Speaking at the opening of the […] The post BoG Warns Of Rising Inflation

The Member of Parliament for Asawase and Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at the weekend undertook an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects within the constituency. The inspection tour formed part of efforts to monitor the progress of key development initiatives aimed at improving socio-economic conditions in the area. The inspection team comprised the Municipal […] The post Asawase