The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) and a member of the GOLDBOD Technical Committee, Godwin Nickleson Amarh, has assured members of the association that his outfit would fight for the fair pricing of gold when the Goldbod is finally set up. “GNASSM is fully represented on the Technical […] The post appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle

A well-coordinated operation carried out by security personnel in the Ashanti Region has led to the arrest of three foreigners who were engaged in illegal mining in the Bosome Freho District in the Ashanti Region. The operation also led to the confiscation of six excavators, which were being used by these environmental wreckers. Made of […] The post Security Forces Swoop On Three Foreign

Former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North in the Eastern Region, Sammi Awuku, has been appointed as the Vice President of SME Global in Charge of Africa. In his appointment letter dated March 10, 2025 and signed by Lilia Heitz, Secretary General of the SME […] The post Sammi AwukuGets SME Global For Africa Vice President

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the brutal assault on three journalists in the Western Region and is demanding full justice for the victims. The attack, which occurred on February 21, 2025 was perpetrated by illegal small-scale miners (galamsey operators) while the journalists were covering the destruction of the Breman Adomanya Forest. The […] The post GJA

During the First Republic, draconian laws made it very impossible for Ghanaians to express opinions, that may put the president and his government in the negative. The Preventive Detention Act (PDA)1959,gave the president the power to throw anyone to jail without trial and the False Report Act (FRA) 1959, would throw anyone to jail without […] The post PDA,

The Ghana Railway Authority (GRA) has uncovered severe vandalism and encroachment along the 97-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan railway line, threatening the soon-to-be-launched shuttle service. Inspection teams found stolen bolts, nuts and buffer stops, endangering railway safety. In a related incident, more than 15 communities around Ejisu in the Ashanti Region are facing widespread blackout after eight electricity […] The post Editorial:

Mr. Gilbert Kenneth Agyei,  Minister of Works and Housing, has presented food items to about 20 Muslims communities in the Ashanti Region in support of Muslims involved in the fasting and towards the Ramadan festivities. The items include 100 bags of Sugar, Lipton, 80 bags of Rice and Bottles of cooking oil for each of the Zongo […] The post Works and Housing Minister

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine, together with its partners has organised a Mini Clinic at Anyinam, a suburb of Obuasi, to mark World Kidney Day. World Kidney Day is a day set aside to raise awareness of kidney health and ensure that patients with kidney disease have equitable access to care. A Physician Specialist at […] The post AGA holds mini clinic to mark World Kidney Day appeared first

Lagos State Government will shut and divert traffic for the emergency repairs of the Independence/Mekwen Bridge (inbound Marina/CMS route) for two months. Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the emergency repair of the bridge is scheduled from Wednesday, March 19 19, to Monday, May 26, 2025. […] The post Lagos To

The Ijumu and Kabba-Bunu Local Government Councils in Kogi State have ordered the immediate closure of two major Zango Cattle Markets following escalating security threats in the area. The affected markets, located in Iyara (Ijumu LGA) and Odolu (Kabba-Bunu LGA), were reportedly being exploited by criminal elements, including kidnappers and bandits, prompting decisive action by […] The post Kogi

Dr Afua Ansare, UN Women Ghana, says the potential of youth in agribusiness is limitless, but they require access to finance, mentorship, market integration, and digital literacy. She called on the government to commit to policies that dismantled these barriers and unleashed their entrepreneurial spirit. Dr Ansare was speaking at the maiden edition of AgriBiz […] The post Potential of youth

I have received numerous inquiries regarding whether the minimum paid-up capital requirementsfor establishing Universal Banks and Development Finance Institutions are the same. These questions have arisen following the government’s announcement of plans to establish a Women Development Bank with a budgetary allocation of GH¢50 million. I fully support the initiative to establish the Women Development […] The post Minimum

The Convener of the International Youth Empowerment Summit and Founder of Brian Amoateng Ministries, Pastor Brian Amoateng, has shared the story of how he gave up his clubbing lifestyle after an unexpected encounter with a gospel song on his way to a nightclub. In a conversation with Lois Shola Adeyemi on Joy Prime’s Changes show, Amoateng reflected […] The post How a gospel song

Afro Harmony has opened up about the challenges they faced after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the band, DJs had more gigs in the past, which led to a decline in the demand for live bands. Speaking on E Vibes Musical Band Series, the deputy leader of the band, Mac Hamlet, shared that things have now evolved, […] The post Demand for bands went down after Covid 19 –Afro Harmony

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disputed reports suggesting that actress Joselyn Dumas has earned an appointment in John Mahama’s government. This comes after news shared on various media platforms on March 2, 2025 that the film maker had been appointed as the Deputy Director of Diaspora Affairs […] The post Joselyn

Some stakeholders in Ghana’s tourism industry have raised concerns over the exclusion of the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, from cabinet. They argue that the ministry is a key driver of economic growth and revenue generation, with influence extending across various sectors. As a result, they believe her absence from […] The post Tourism

  Personal Information: Full Name:                  Samuel Basintale Amadu Current Position:        Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI) Appointed By:             H.E. John Dramani Mahama (March 14, 2025) Years of Service:         32 years in the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Professional Summary: Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu is a highly accomplished Senior Immigration Official with over 30 years of dedicated […] The post Profile

Why Are You Bloated? It’s that too-full feeling you get in the belly after you eat a bit too much. Or it might be the type of food you ate, or how fast you ate it, or too much salt, fat, or sugar, that causes gas, weight gain, constipation, or water retention. Certain medical conditions like celiac […] The post Effective Ways To Reduce Bloating appeared first on The

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, was thrilled to high performance battles during the Independence Armwrestling Challenge held at the Center Point Mall in Accra. There were wow performances from top armwrestling athletes from Ghana, Benin, Nigeria and Togo. The event, organised by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation was held to celebrate Ghana’s independence […] The post Armwrestling:

Asante Kotoko fought back to earn a crucial point against defending champions Samartex in a pulsating encounter at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Saturday afternoon. The 1-1 draw ensured the Porcupine Warriors remained at the summit of the league table, though their position could be temporary, with their closest challengers just a point behind. Samartex […] The post Kotoko earn crucial point against