Marching through the principal streets of Tarkwa, the demonstrators carried placards highlighting the extensive social interventions and community development projects funded by the mining giant.

According to the women, their endorsement is rooted in JFK’s hard work, sincerity and the far-reaching reforms he has championed to strengthen the Party’s structures and empower its grassroots.

A total of 453 illegal miners were arrested in 2025, while the affected reserves were categorised into green, yellow and orange zones to improve monitoring and control.

The gathering, hosted by the Ghana Revenue Authority, will bring together Finance Ministers, heads of tax administrations, policymakers, development partners, private-sector representatives and international tax experts.

The evacuation exercise has significantly improved the condition of the area, relieving residents of the unpleasant sight, offensive odour and potential health risks associated with prolonged accumulation of solid waste.

Inaugurating the committee that will oversee the fund at the Jubilee House on August 26, President Mahama said government wants Bawku to recapture its former glory as a major commercial centre in Ghana.

The rivers I was appointed to protect are in a worse state today than when I took office. I begin there, because no account of that work is worth reading if it begins anywhere else.

The parties have also agreed to increase the utility allowance from eight per cent to 10 per cent.

He told participants that Ghana’s statistical community must now shift its attention from merely asking what can be measured to examining what difference that measurement makes.

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The move follows a major enforcement operation conducted across parts of the Kumasi Metropolis on July 3, 2026.

He added that "Other persons of interest include some present and former employees of Volta River Authority, Ghana Grid Company Limited, Electricity Company of Ghana, Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission, and some staff of the entity formerly known as Ministry of Power.

New Asante Kotoko signing Emmanuel Sanja says joining the Porcupine Warriors feels like “returning home after a long holiday” after completing his move from Vision FC.

Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has praised Ghanaian youngster Caleb Yirenkyi, comparing the midfielder to France international N’Golo Kante.

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The construction works are expected to run from September 2026 to October, 2027.

But that promise is now being overshadowed by fear, frustration and allegations of illegal logging on farms where trees have been planted and nurtured for years.

The partnership is aimed at expanding access to higher education and creating new opportunities for young people.

On the economy, Professor Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged the difficult conditions inherited by the government, including high inflation, pressure on the currency and significant debt challenges.

Ghana rejects MTN’s GH¢20m donation for xenophobia victims, saying government has already made adequate provision for evacuations and reintegration support.