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The Ghana Police Service has arrested 49 individuals in a series of coordinated operations targeting illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, across various regions of the country. The intelligence-led operations, carried out in collaboration with regional commands, took place in multiple illegal mining hotspots including Huniso, Wassa-Dadieso, and Wassa-Gyapa …

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have announced extended operational hours for the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi and the Tamale International Airport, effective June 1, 2025. This strategic move aims to improve accessibility, enhance travel flexibility, and support increased domestic tourism …

A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that men are significantly more likely than women to engage in bribery when dealing with public officials in Ghana. The findings are part of the Governance Series Wave 1 report, aimed at tracking progress on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) …

The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a statutory public holiday across Ghana in observance of Eid-ul-Adha, one of the most important festivals on the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made in a statement dated Thursday, May 29, and signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak. The …

A major fire tore through the Maaha Beach Resort in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region on the evening of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, destroying several key structures near the resort’s main pool. The blaze reportedly began at around 7 p.m. in the kitchen area of Vision Beach, a …

The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Seidu, for his alleged involvement in a recent robbery incident at Offinso Abofour. According to a statement from the Ghana Police Service, Seidu was apprehended on May 25, 2025, during a targeted operation by the police. Preliminary investigations …

The Ho High Court has convicted and sentenced seven individuals involved in the 2020 armed robbery and killing of former Sogakope Assembly Member, Marcus Mawutor Adzahli. Presiding over the case, Justice John Ekow Mensah delivered the ruling on May 22, 2025. Three of the accused, Richard Adikyere, Stephen Adzibolo, and …

The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has arrested 10 foreign nationals suspected of engaging in cybercrime operations in Weija, located in the Greater Accra Region. A statement from the Police revealed that the operation, led by the Cybercrime Unit, was an intelligence-driven effort aimed …

Ghanaian students planning to study in the United States may face delays following a directive from the Trump administration halting new student visa interview appointments globally. The order, communicated via a memo from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, instructs American embassies and consulates to pause all new bookings for …

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has successfully arrested, prosecuted, and secured convictions against five members of a robbery gang linked to two major incidents in the region, including a violent attack at Jos Bakery in Dome and another at ACP Junction. In a press release dated May 26, 2025, …