Ghana has taken a major step toward ending the export of unrefined gold after the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) signed an agreement with Gold Coast Refinery to process one metric tonne of gold locally each week, starting February 1, 2026. The deal, signed in Accra, is expected to strengthen domestic value addition in the gold […] The post Mahama Takes Bold Decision To Refine Gold In Ghana

The Minority Caucus in parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of reckless diplomacy they say has pushed Ghana onto a United States list of countries facing an indefinite pause in immigrant visa processing, with potentially devastating economic consequences. Addressing an emergency press conference in Accra on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 the Foreign […] The post Reckless

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has expressed strong confidence in Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, insisting the 50-year-old will not repeat past mistakes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana are set to make their fifth appearance at the global showpiece and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Despite guiding the Black

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Ing. Kwabena Agyapong, has made a forceful appeal to party delegates to entrust him with the party’s presidential ticket, arguing that Ghana’s current economic, social and institutional challenges demand leadership anchored in integrity, discipline and competence. Addressing party faithful at his Policy Day on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Ing […] The post I

Last week, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman met stakeholders to address the growing public transport challenges confronting the country. The engagement followed sustained media attention on Ghana’s failing transport system, which has exposed how drivers and their mates continue to exploit commuters through unapproved fares and poor service delivery. Following the meeting, the Vice President […] The post Editorial:

The journey to help learners achieve learning standards can be joyful or frustrating. Much of this depends on the quality and effectiveness of teaching methods. In Ghana, however, some basic schools are handicapped, unable to thrive or excel. One issue that is often overlooked is the persistent difficulty teachers face when applying teaching methods in […] The post Teaching Methods In Schools:

Mr Yakubu Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South East   has launched a comprehensive free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration and renewal exercise to enhance healthcare delivery in the area. The initiative, which has a target of 10,000 constituents and being   undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), […] The post Ahafo

Dr. Ben Asante, a former Chief Executive officer of Ghana Gas has sworn the oath of allegiance to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene as the new Omanhene of Juansa Traditional Area in the Asante Akyim municipality in the Ashanti region. He answers Nana Kwaku Dankwa Opamago Kodie II. The new Juansahene had earlier last […] The post Ben Asante is new Juansa Omanhene appeared first on The

Daasebre Osei Bonsu III has officially mounted the Silver Stool of the Bretuo Dynasty as the new chief (Omanhene) of Asante Mampong Traditional Area. The 51-year-old chief, known in private life as Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu, a certified Scrum Master and Product and Service Group Manager at GAF AG in Germany, succeeds his uncle, Daasebre Osei Bonsu […] The post Daasebre Osei Bonsu III ascends

The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed a new Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to take charge of Yolde Pate and Sabon Hanya, two neighbouring communities in Yola South Local Government Area. The command has also reinforced security presence in the communities, which have recently been under siege by criminal elements. “In cognisance of complaints and […] The post Police deploy

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has explained the role of Desmond Ofei on the Black Stars technical team set up. Ofei was drafted into the technical team headed by Otto Addo ahead of the resumption of the World Cup qualifiers in March 2025, having led the Black Satellites to finish at teh quarterfinals of the U-20 AFCON in Egypt.Asked what Ofei offers the team, Asante Twum pointed out what the former Black Satellites boss

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has charged the Federal Government to treat human lives as sacred. In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi said it was time to confront insecurity in Nigeria. He was reacting to the alleged abduction of over 100 worshippers from three churches in Kaduna State. […] The post Insecurity: Treat human lives as

United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his bid to take over Greenland before his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, by slamming key allies. Trump shared private text messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO chief Mark Rutte and justified his aggressive posture over the Arctic island with […] The post Trump undermines key allies

The UK has approved China’s plans for a huge new embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it could be used as a base for spying and pose security risks. Security Minister Dan Jarvis said intelligence agencies had been “integral” to the process and he was “content any risks are being appropriately managed”. The decision, […] The post UK

of de facto partial demonitisation as traders, customers shun smaller coins By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected] ) A growing reluctance to accept small-denomination coins — from 20 pesewas (GH¢0.20) down to the 1 pesewa (GH¢0.01) — is causing friction between businesses and customers, with at least two incidents witnessed by the B&FT over the […] The post GH¢186m

…Short-term thinking is the enemy of long-term success, and the unborn will pay for our impatience By Ing. Professor Douglas BOATENG There are institutions built to impress the living. And there are institutions built to protect the unborn. The tragedy of our time is that we keep confusing the two. We clap for what makes […] The post The Inconvenient Truth:

By Innocent Samuel Appiah In a move that could fundamentally reshape Ghana’s gold sector and unlock billions of dollars in untapped economic value, the Ghana Gold Board has signed a landmark agreement with Gold Coast Refinery and Run Refinery that promises to transform the country from a raw gold exporter into a refined gold producer. […] The post Game-changing gold refining

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coconut Grove Regency Hotels, Ralph Ayitey, has warned that Ghana’s ambition to become a tourism powerhouse will fail without a “conscious”  effort to bridge a critical skills gap between middle and high level management in the hospitality sector. He made these remarks at his hotel’s […] The post Skills

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has estimated that the country’s cashew industry could generate more than US$660million in annual revenue if the sector is supported with effective regulation, adequate processing infrastructure and strong export facilitation. Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), disclosed this […] The post Cashew

The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) has announced plans to reduce the price of certified seeds by 20-25 percent for the 2026 farming season. This decision is aimed at directly alleviating the financial burden on Ghanaian farmers and accelerating the adoption of high-quality, improved seeds nationwide. This is contained in a press release […] The post NASTAG announces