1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (223+ words) Tano North MP, Gideon Boako, says the 21st Century Gold Standard was piloted in Ghana under the leadership of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to Dr Boako, Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and Gold-for-Oil initiative demonstrated that gold could…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (320+ words) The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has warned that Ghana’s growing trust deficit could make it increasingly difficult for government to mobilise citizens behind critical socio-economic programmes. The minister made the remarks on Wednesday, September…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (383+ words) The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is advocating the establishment of an independent authority to regulate political party and campaign financing in Ghana. The Centre says the proposed authority will help address gaps in the existing regulatory framework and curb…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (454+ words) The Minority in Parliament has renewed its call for a parliamentary inquiry into the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), citing concerns raised by the World Bank about risks associated with the government’s gold-purchasing programme. In a statement signed…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (663+ words) Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has called for the adoption of advanced green technologies in Ghana’s mining sector to reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve environmental management. The Minister made the call during a working visit…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (29+ words) Media must continue to shine light on illegal mining—Lands Minister MyJoyOnline Receive news updates on the go. Media must continue to shine light on illegal mining—Lands Minister...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (273+ words) The remains of Mrs Alice Serwah Manu, wife of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Peter Mac Manu, who currently serves as Director of Political Strategies for NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will be laid to rest on Saturday,…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (214+ words) The Christian Council of Ghana has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its efforts to promote transparency, responsible gold trading and environmental sustainability in the management of Ghana’s mineral resources. The commendation was made when a delegation from the…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (1709+ words) Fellow Ghanaians, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen — good morning. I am grateful for this Government Accountability Series, a platform built on a simple conviction: that public office is a public trust, and that citizens deserve a clear, honest…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (1067+ words) When the High Court sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, to 20 years' imprisonment over offences relating to mining activities on Akonta Mining's concession, the headlines understandably focused on the man and the punishment. But the real story is…...