The Berekum Divisional Police have arrested eight suspects for illegal mining in the Amomaso Forest area near the Berekum Municipality in the Bono Region, seizing mining equipment including shovels, a water pump and a gold-washing carpet. Source link
Day: May 24, 2026
Millennium Marathon Hosts Corporate Wellness Forum to Champion Healthier Workplaces
By Theophilus Sampah Millennium Marathon Corporate Wellness Forum has brought together corporate leaders, HR professionals and wellness experts in Accra to discuss the future of employee wellbeing and healthier workplaces in Ghana. Held at The Mix in Osu on May 21, 2026, the forum focused on the growing importance of workplace wellness and its impact on productivity, mental health and…
Ablakwa dismisses reports of a single Ghanaian evacuation from South Africa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has dismissed reports claiming that only one Ghanaian was evacuated from South Africa by a government-chartered flight. According to the Minister, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, H.E. Benjamin Quarshie, located a Ghanaian, Sylvester Boakye, who reportedly missed an updated evacuation notice and was the only person to report to O.R. Tambo International Airport.…
Alleged shooting of chief’s brother by galamseyers triggers tension at Gwira Ampansie
Tension is mounting at Gwira Ampansie in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region following the alleged shooting of the biological brother of the chief of the community, Nana Kojo Mensah, by suspected armed men linked to illegal mining activities in the area. According to information gathered, armed men allegedly brought into the community to provide security for an…
Enterprise Insurance pays over GH¢280m in claims in 2025
Enterprise Insurance Limited paid more than GH¢280 million in claims to policyholders across Ghana in 2025, reinforcing confidence in the insurance industry and the company’s commitment to customer support. The insurance company said the claims payments supported thousands of individuals, families, and businesses recovering from unexpected losses, while demonstrating the company’s financial strength and reliability. According to the company, its…
Ghana star Antoine Semenyo scores in Pep Guardiola’s final Manchester City game – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results
Antoine Semenyo signed off an impressive season by scoring in Pep Guardiola’s final match as Manchester City manager, although Aston Villa came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory on the final day of the Premier League campaign. The Ghana forward gave City an early lead when he volleyed home from close range after a corner was flicked on at…
Abena Tay Foundation Launches Healing Circles to Support Girls’ Safety and Wellbeing
The Abena Tay Foundation and Jesus Girl Club have officially launched the “Her Pride First – Healing Circles for Girls” initiative at St. John’s Grammar Senior High School to provide safe, confidential, and emotional support systems for young girls facing social, emotional, and safety challenges in schools. Faith-Based Mentorship Vision Speaking at the launch, the founder of the Foundation, H.E.…
Xenophobia: Ghana to receive first batch of evacuees from South Africa on May 27
Ghana is set to receive its first batch of evacuees from South Africa on Wednesday, May 27, as part of ongoing efforts to bring home citizens affected by rising xenophobic tensions in that country. About 300 Ghanaians are expected to arrive in Accra on the first evacuation flight, according to Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Mr Benjamin Quashie. He…
Ghana’s Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe wins bronze at Oran World Para Powerlifting 2026
Ghana’s para powerlifting campaign at the ORAN World Para Powerlifting Championships 2026 in Algeria continues to gather momentum as Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe delivered a strong performance to secure a bronze medal in the Men’s Up to 72kg category. Source link
Fossil fuels are driving a global cost crisis, UN climate chief says
Fossil fuels are driving a cost crisis for households, businesses and nations. Clean energy is the cure. Because sunlight and wind don’t depend on vulnerable shipping straits. By Simon Stiell, Executive-Secretary of UN Climate Change War in the Middle East has exposed a brutal truth: fossil fuel dependency rips away countries’ sovereignty and security, putting food prices, household budgets, business…
