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The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the commencement of the licensing of service providers within the gold trading sector, effective Wednesday, April 23, 2025. A Ghanaian 18 years and above or a fully owned Ghanaian company may apply to GoldBod for a license online via GoldBod’s official website, goldbod.gov.gh, or physically at the license office located at our main ...

In a major transnational crackdown, Interpol has announced the successful dismantling of a human trafficking ring that exploited victims through fraudulent job offers and pyramid schemes. The joint operation between Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana led to the arrest of two suspects and the rescue of 33 victims from Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Togo. According to Interpol, the criminal network ...

President John Dramani Mahama, has extended an invitation to the military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to attend the official launch of 50 years of ECOWAS’s establishment in Accra. Addressing the press on Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that the invitation to the Heads of State from the Sahel bloc ...

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has officially submitted her response to the petitions seeking her removal from office, complying with the deadline set by President John Dramani Mahama. According to reliable sources, the Chief Justice delivered her written reply to both the President and the Council of State ahead of the April 7, 2025 deadline. This follows a 10-day window granted ...

By: Mohammed Suleman The Forestry Commission (FC) says it has noted with concern recent media statements that undermine the significant achievements made through the collaborative efforts of the Ministries of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) and Defense in combating illegal mining in forest reserves. The Commission wishes to clarify the current situation, particularly regarding nine forest reserves previously classified as ...

In a bid to address various pressing needs and stimulate economic growth, the government has announced significant allocations in the 2025 budget. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson outlined the details during his budget presentation in Parliament, highlighting the diverse areas that will benefit from these allocations. “Mr. Speaker, we will provide a Cedi equivalent of US$279 million as a ...

Following the U.S. government’s issuance of a stop-work order on USAID funding, civil society organizations (CSOs) in the northern region have come together to assess its impact on communities, share their experiences, and explore alternative funding opportunities. This gathering serves as a platform to highlight their resilience and innovative responses to the challenges posed by the funding halt, with a ...

Renowned media personality, Mr. Bernard Avle has emphasized the critical importance of applying knowledge in ways that directly benefit local communities. “If you can’t use that knowledge to liberate your people, you don’t really know it because the only purpose of knowledge is usability,” Mr Avle said. “Go back to your hometown and say, okay, how can I use this ...

The NPP Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any accountability processes following the conclusion of his administration. Richard Ahiagbah speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 18, stressed the NPP’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “We [the NPP] have no record of running away; we’ll be ...

The Member of Parliament for Aowin Constituency,Mr Oscar Ofori Larbi, has denied allegations levelled against him by the Aowin Traditional Council, who claim he is actively involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. “I have no involvement, directly or indirectly, in any illegal mining activities. It is disheartening that some faceless people have made it their stock in trade ...