The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, Ph.D., has inaugurated a 20-member Technical Committee tasked with drafting the legal and operational framework for the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The initiative, spearheaded by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, seeks to address the fragmented gold trading sector, enhance foreign exchange earnings and stabilise […] The post Technical

Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has warned illegal miners to cease their activities immediately or face severe consequences. “We will deal with illegal miners ruthlessly,” he cautioned during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 27, 2025. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who is also the Member of Parliament […] The post We’ll

The newly appointed Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Edudzi Kudzo Tameklo Esq, has affirmed his commitment to elevating the Authority and advancing the country’s petroleum downstream industry. In his maiden address to the management and staff of the NPA in Accra on Monday, Mr. Tameklo pledged to advance the vision […] The post Edudzi Tameklo assumes office as NPA

Miscreants in Kumasi are stealing crash barriers and drain covers meant to protect the lives of pedestrians. The Chronicle has noticed that a lot of bolts and nuts holding crash barriers together have been stolen. Some of the crash barriers have also been vandalised by drivers through accidents. A typical example is the intersection connecting […] The post Criminals stealing road crash barriers

One of the major problems confronting Ghana today is illegal mining, which is popularly known as galamsey. Because those engaged in it are not trained miners, they destroy the environment with careless abandon. As we indicated in this column a few days ago, most of the streams or creeks in our rural areas that serve […] The post Editorial: Strong Words From Kofi Armah Buah But … appeared

The Kofi Job Foundation, a philanthropic organisation has footed the medical bills of three children who have been diagnosed of cancer at the Kumasi South Government Hospital. The organisation is paying GH¢120, 000 for the cost of two patients who have been diagnosed of two cancer diseases namely Retinoblastoma, a rare childhood cancer that starts […] The post Kofi Job Foundation rescues

The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a landmark investment program to bolster regional power system integration, enhance energy security, and advance the transition to a more affordable, sustainable, and lower carbon power sector in West Africa. The $1.6 billion multiphase West Africa Regional Electricity Market Program (WA-REMP), supported by the International Development Association […] The post World

The Bank of Ghana has maintained the monetary policy rate at 27%, citing persistent inflationary pressures, fueled by food price increases in 2024. Despite an initial projection to achieve an inflation target of 18% by the end of 2024, inflation climbed to 23.8% in December, deviating significantly from expectations. Addressing the media during the first […] The post BoG keeps Policy

Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor, MP, Akatsi South: Clerk of the committee, may you proceed to conduct the oath taking for the nominee. Agbodza: I, Governor Kwame Abuja, swear by the almighty God that the evidence I shall give before this committee touching the matter in issue shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but […] The post Parliament’s

Newly sworn-in Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has outlined his vision to tackle Ghana’s economic challenges, focusing on reducing inflation, stabilising the exchange rate and maintaining fiscal discipline. Speaking to the staff of the Finance Ministry last week, Thursday, during his first official day in office, Dr. Forson pledged to improve on […] The post I’ll

Salifu Ibrahim, a Youth Employment Agency (YEA) beneficiary, has been given a special and well-deserved recognition by Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), for his exceptional display of honesty and godliness. To honour his integrity, Zoomlion rewarded him with an undisclosed amount of Ghana Cedis, U.S. Dollars and a […] The post Honesty

Ghana has been ranked as the second safest place in Africa, according to the latest ranking by global tourism firm, Altezza Travel.The report, which recommends tourism destinations for 2025, said Ghana’s crime rate is very low, lower than Canada, Greece and Australia. Founded in 2014, Altezza is based in Tanzania and apart from being a […] The post Editorial: Ghana’s

Nana Asare Bediatuo I, Nkosuohene of Nkawie-Kuma in the Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region, has paid the hospital bills for about 24 patients, who could not afford their bills for medical treatment. He assured the hospital management to visit the facility to foot the bills of mothers who gave birth at the facility. […] The post Nkawie-Kuma Nkosuohene bails patients

The Ghana Post Company Limited has re-opened its Railway Post Office branch in Kumasi. The said Post Office ceased operation when a fully loaded DAF vehicle, with registration number GT 327-23, ran into it on July 6, 2023. As a result of the extensive damages caused to it, operations of the post ceased, to enable […] The post Ghana Post re-opens its Railway Post Office branch in Kumasi

The newly inducted Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. John Kwaku Mawutor, has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Prof. Mawutor also used the occasion to formally introduce himself to Otumfuo and seek his blessings, as he begins his tenure as Vice-Chancellor. […] The post UPSA Vice-Chancellor

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society. Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, Mr Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain. Mr Obi, who was the guest speaker […] The post There

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted a shipment of cannabis, also known as Loud concealed in a duvet and destined for the United Kingdom. NDLEA disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. He said the consignment was intercepted at the […] The post NDLEA intercepts cannabis hidden in Duvet

Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party over alleged anti-party activities. Bala Mohammed, who accused the FCT Minister of already serving the ruling party, All Progressives Congress’s interests, said it’s better for him to join the APC […] The post Resign from PDP now –Bala

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit on January 27-28, 2025. The summit is hosted by the government of Tanzania in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank. According to the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President […] The post Tinubu Departs Abuja For Energy Summit

The Battor Citizens Development Association (BACIDA), an incorporated group (Registration Number CG 068541024, Companies Act, 2019, Act 992), with the primary  objective of uniting all natives of Battor for accelerated development, says it is thrilled at the news and wishes to congratulate the Foreign Affairs Minister designate, Samuel Okujeto Ablakwa, on his deserved appointment as […] The post Battor