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The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) on Tuesday welcomed Delta Air Lines’ resumption of its Atlanta–Accra–Atlanta route, marking the return of a service long valued by travelers and Ghana’s diaspora community in the United States. A ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Kotoka International Airport on December 2 celebrated the inaugural seasonal flight, which restores direct connectivity between Accra and Atlanta, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. Officials say the route revives a high-demand corridor, especially given the large Ghanaian community living in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Senior officials attended the event, including GACL Managing Director Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare; Rev.…

Policy think tank IMANI is raising fresh concerns over transparency in Ghana’s gold sector after state-owned GoldBod failed to disclose key financial and operational details in its latest quarterly report. The organization says the omission of critical data including the volume of gold purchased with Bank of Ghana funds, the resale prices, and the specific aggregators and mining sites involved leaves the public unable to assess whether the state is receiving fair value from small-scale gold purchases. Instead of providing trade figures, GoldBod reported less than $60 million in service fees and balances, a move IMANI argues obscures the true…

Police have arrested a 30-year-old man after a shooting incident at a funeral in Obuasi left a traditional ruler injured, authorities said Sunday. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command identified the suspect as Nana Yaw Dankwa, who was taken into custody on Saturday after officers on duty heard a gunshot and intervened. Police said he was quickly disarmed at the scene. Officers retrieved an unregistered single-barrel gun loaded with ammunition from the suspect. The victim, a traditional ruler from Adansi Dompoase, was treated for his injuries and later discharged, according to police. Dankwa remains in custody and is expected to…

Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says the government is making its most ambitious push yet to expand and stabilize the country’s healthcare system, outlining a GH¢34 billion sector allocation in the 2026 national budget. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, Akandoh called the package “the most people-focused and health-centred budget” in recent years. He said GH¢11 billion of the allocation will support the National Health Insurance Scheme, which he described as now stabilised, with coverage rising to 20 million people. Beginning next year, NHIS tariffs will increase by 120 percent to reflect the true cost of services,…

Ghana’s digitalization drive received a major boost on Monday Dec. 1 with the launch of the National Investment Bank’s new mobile application and the Ubuntu initiative, a move government officials say positions the country for deeper financial inclusion and a more technology-driven economy. Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu praised NIB for what he described as a “significant national milestone,” noting that the launch reflects Ghana’s collective ambition to embrace digital transformation. Sukparu commended the bank’s board, management, and staff for delivering a platform he said aligns directly with government’s…

Vice President H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana’s industrial sector will remain a central pillar of national development as the government pushes policies aimed at improving productivity, strengthening competitiveness and expanding job creation. Her Excellency made the remarks after representing President John Dramani Mahama at the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Awards Night, where she joined the Minister for Trade and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, in honouring outstanding businesses across the manufacturing and services sectors. She praised the award recipients for their innovation and resilience, noting that their accomplishments reflect the spirit needed to drive Ghana’s next phase of economic…

Ghana has endorsed former U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s proposed peace framework for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, describing the plan as a timely effort to halt a conflict that continues to strain global security and humanitarian conditions. In a statement issued Sunday, the government said it “reaffirms its unwavering commitment to global peace, stability and principles of international cooperation,” adding that Trump’s proposal offers a platform rooted in dialogue, respect and de-escalation. The details of the peace plan have not been disclosed publicly, but Ghana said any initiative that pushes the warring parties toward negotiations deserves attention.…

Ghana has applauded the election of several African states to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, describing the outcome as a major boost for the continent’s visibility and influence in global maritime governance. The IMO Council, which oversees the organization’s administrative work, is responsible for setting and supervising policies on the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. The 40-member body is grouped into three categories: Category A for the 10 states with the largest interest in providing international shipping services; Category B for 10 states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade; and Category C for 20…

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has become the first institution in Ghana to train and graduate doctoral candidates in law, marking a major milestone in the country’s legal education landscape. The inaugural cohort features three scholars whose research targets longstanding structural challenges within Ghana’s tax system, insurance sector and renewable energy governance — areas experts say are central to national development. Dr. (Mrs.) Delali Adzo Gawu completed her PhD by examining decades of confusion surrounding the interpretation and application of Ghana’s income tax law, offering clearer frameworks aimed at improving taxpayer compliance and administrative efficiency. Dr. Edmond…

The Ghana Police Service has commissioned three new Community Police Posts and received 57 motorbikes to strengthen security operations across the northern border regions under the EU-funded Peace Protect Project. The facilities, constructed in partnership with COGINTA Ghana, are located in the Northern, Upper East, North-East and Savannah Regions. The initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance policing, improve response times and reinforce safety in communities vulnerable to cross-border criminal activities. At a brief ceremony at the Northern Regional Police Headquarters in Tamale, the Director General of the National Patrol Department, COP Mohammed Fuseini Suraj, received 57 Honda and…