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Ghana has officially announced that its Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensed timber will enter the European market on October 8, 2025. This marks a historic milestone, culminating a 16-year journey to strengthen forest governance, ensure timber legality, and promote sustainable trade. The announcement was made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), during the 13th Session of the Joint Monitoring and Review Mechanism between the Government of Ghana and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. This accomplishment positions Ghana as the first African nation and the second globally,…

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has paid a working visit to AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mine in Tarkwa, Western Region, as part of its oversight responsibility of the mining sector. The visit, facilitated by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, provided Members of Parliament with firsthand insight into the operations, challenges, and contributions of one of Ghana’s leading gold mines. The AGA Iduapriem Mine management presented an overview of its operations, highlighting milestones since its establishment in 1992 and its evolution into a major open-pit gold producer with a Carbon-in-Leach processing plant. The mine has produced over 6.3…

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has commended Gold Fields Ghana for its consistency in delivering strong financial contributions to the state and impactful social investments. This was said during a working visit to the company’s Tarkwa mine, facilitated by the Ghana Chamber of Mines. Gold Fields disclosed that it paid more than GHS3.27 billion to the Government of Ghana in the first half of 2025, underscoring its commitment to responsible mining and national development. According to figures presented, the company contributed GHS1.58 billion in corporate taxes, GHS586.5 million in royalties, GHS505.9 million in dividends, GHS295.1 million…

Ghana’s Health Minister, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public of the ministry’s commitment to transparency and accountability following the controversial death of a 29-year-old patient at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH). The deceased, Bavug Salim, was transferred from the One Heart Hospital in Tamale to TTH’s emergency department on April 13, 2025, in critical condition but died shortly after. His passing sparked widespread concern and allegations of medical negligence. In response, the Minister set up a three-member independent committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the case. The committee, chaired by Dr. Abdul Rahim Mohammed of the University for…

In a bid to motivate licensed miners and fight gold smuggling, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has today, Wednesday August 27, 2025, introduced a special (temporary) bonus of GHS832 per pound of gold, for all licensed Miners across the country. As a result of this initiative, a pound of gold which should have sold in the local market for GHS8,868, is today selling at a price GHS9,700. In a released signed by the Media Relation Officer, Prince Kwame Minka said this novelty is in response to legitimate complaints from licensed miners about the significant reduction in the local price of…

An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail of 80,000 cedi with one surety each to the eight accused persons involved in the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run violence and adjourned the case to August 29, 2025. The eight were arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command following investigations into the violence that characterized by election re-run held on Friday, July 11, 2025. they were later put before the court after preliminary investigations linked them to the electoral disturbances captured on viral videos on both mainstream and social media. The accused are: Mohammed Abubakari, 32, Private Security Officer, Tijani Mahamudu, 38, Driver,…

The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has told journalists that before his appointment was one of Ghana’s biggest rice producers in the country making a direct response to earlier criticisms suggesting that his farming background makes him unsuitable for the role of heading the Health Ministry. The response also meant to downplay the notion that farmers cannot head the health ministry. This comes after comments from Dr. David Tenkorang, the General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, who criticized the Minister’s handling of the recent violence at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge). Dr. Tenkorang implied that…

JIBU Ghana is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest franchised location in Kasoa Galelia, Ga South Municipality, Ghana. The new center is set to open its doors on Friday, August 22, 2025, inviting customers from across Ghana to experience JIBU Ghana’s commitment to quality and community impact. JIBU Ghana is already a trusted name in Ghana, with established Production sites in Adenta, Madina, North legon, Sowutuom, Spintex, Asylum Down and Dansoman with many resell outlets in Kotobabi, Ashaley Botwe, Tema Community 25, New Achimota, Kasoa Lamptey, Danfa, Abokobi, North Ridge, Tema Community 5, East Legon, Tema Community…

Atrobinya, a small farming community in the Shai-Osudoku constituency of the Greater Accra Region, continues to grapple with decades of neglect and slow development despite its potential. Home to fewer than 4,000 people, the community is widely known for its rice farming, yet residents remain deprived of essential services and infrastructure. Unfulfilled Promises and Neglect Originally established as a farming settlement, Atrobinya has contributed significantly to local agricultural production. However, development has bypassed the community, leaving residents to struggle with inadequate infrastructure. Roads remain unpaved and often impassable during the rainy season, cutting residents off from nearby towns and markets.…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has confirmed that eight individuals have been arrested related to the recent violent events during the Ablekuma North by-election. During a meeting with the Police leadership and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the IGP stated that the suspects are currently being processed and will soon face legal action. “As of yesterday, I have 8 suspects. Eight suspects have been arrested, they are being processed, and according to the regional commander, they will be presented in court tomorrow or Friday,” Mr. Yohuno explained. He assured that the Police are committed to ensuring justice. “We…