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The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced the immediate reopening of Ussher Fort and James Fort to the general public following a period of temporary closure for safety reasons. In a press release dated Dec. 22, the ministry said the decision follows extensive reviews and consultations with the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB), which confirmed that adequate safety measures are now in place to allow controlled access to the historic sites. The reopening, the ministry noted, will not compromise visitor safety or the integrity of ongoing restoration works at the forts. The two coastal forts, located…

The Accra Regional Police Intelligence Unit has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the robbery of a delivery rider at Tantra Hill in Accra, police announced at a press briefing. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 11, 2025, when a courier rider operating on the Bolt platform received a delivery request from an eatery in Achimota to a location at Tantra Hill. Police said that upon arriving at the delivery point, the rider was confronted by two men riding on a motorbike. According to the police, one of the suspects wielded a machete and struck the rider on the…

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a wanted suspect linked to a series of theft and fraud cases targeting participants at major public events in the capital, following an undercover operation at the Diaspora Summit 2025 held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Police announced the arrest at a press briefing, describing it as part of intensified security operations ahead of the Christmas and end-of-year festivities. The Command said the operation reflects the Ghana Police Service’s broader commitment to safeguarding public events and ensuring that offenders are apprehended regardless of where or how they operate. The suspect, identified…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has charged the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) to drive the transformation of Ghana’s vast bauxite reserves into a competitive and sustainable aluminium industry. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, where 10 board members were sworn in, the minister described the responsibility placed on the board as both national and historic. He said Ghana’s abundant bauxite resources must be converted into tangible economic benefits that support industrial growth, create jobs and strengthen the national economy. Buah recalled that Ghana’s ambition to add value to its…

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke the licences of 50 large-scale mining companies over regulatory breaches, as part of efforts to sanitise the mining sector. The decision follows a rigorous review of large-scale mining operations by a special committee established at the direction of the Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Preliminary findings indicate that some companies are holding mining leases without valid permits from the Environmental Protection Authority or the Water Resources Commission. The Ministry said the move forms part of a broader, multi-pronged strategy to address illegalities and promote safe, responsible mining practices across…

Ghanaian music icon Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has formally launched the Livingstone Legacy Education Fund, a scholarship initiative designed to support academically gifted but financially constrained students. The launch marks the culmination of years of private philanthropy by Stonebwoy, who has quietly supported fellow students during his time at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In a documentary detailing the fund’s origins revealed that Stonebwoy regularly paid tuition and exam fees for classmates facing financial difficulties. “It wasn’t charity, it was solidarity,” the artist explained, emphasising that helping his peers was a natural response…

Ghanaian reggae and afro-dancehall star Livingstone Etse Satekla a.k.a. Stonebwoy says music will remain the anchor of his life and career, even as he broadens his focus to education, philanthropy and social advocacy through initiatives shaped by his own life experiences. Speaking in an interview following the launch of the Livingstone Legacy Education Fund, the award-winning artiste rejected suggestions he might abandon music for another career path. Instead, he said music would continue to serve as the foundation and catalyst for every other venture he undertakes. “Music is never going to leave me,” Stonebwoy said, explaining that while new opportunities…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has sealed four Chinese-owned companies operating in the Mallam area of Accra for failing to keep and produce mandatory sales records, as part of an intensified tax enforcement exercise. The action formed part of a nationwide compliance drive aimed at ensuring businesses meet their tax obligations under Ghana’s revenue laws. Speaking to journalists during the operation, Joseph Adjeikwei Annan, Assistant Commissioner in charge of Accra Area Enforcement, said enforcement officers inspected five companies located within a large industrial yard, most of which were foreign-owned manufacturing and trading firms. He said WZL Doors Manufacturing Company, Alicanonizing…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three people for allegedly impersonating public officials and carrying out online fraud targeting unsuspecting members of the public. The arrests followed sustained, intelligence-led operations by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team across Sogakope, Dabala, Dzozde and Penyi in the Volta Region, police said in a statement issued on Monday. The suspects were identified as Gideon Awudi, 25, Edem Soku, 33, and Judith Soku, 31. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects created and operated fake social media accounts impersonating high-profile public officials, including the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Inspector-General…

Parliament has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Bill, marking a major step towards regulating virtual assets and related activities in Ghana, the Bank of Ghana has announced. In a press release, the central bank said the new law establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the oversight of virtual assets and entities that provide related services. The effective date of the Act will be announced in due course. Under the legislation, individuals and institutions engaged in virtual asset activities will be required to obtain licences or register with the appropriate regulator. Depending on the nature of the activity, oversight…