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The government has been urged to make ocean conservation a national priority as Ghana seeks to maximise the economic opportunities offered by its marine resources.Professor Edem Mahu, Associate Professor of Marine Biogeochemistry at the University of Ghana, said protecting marine ecosystems was critical to Ghana’s blue economy ambitions, food security and long-term economic development.Prof. Mahu, who is also Co-Lead of …

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has submitted a formal proposal to acquire roughly three acres of land in Cantonments, Accra, from the Department of Parks and Gardens to build its permanent operational headquarters. Under a land-swap arrangement detailed in an August 20 letter, GoldBod plans to construct a state-of-the-art administrative facility for Parks and Gardens, alongside agreed-upon logistical support, in …

The government has announced plans to redevelop the slum area along the Korle Lagoon in Accra into high-rise container housing as part of efforts to improve sanitation, public health and living conditions in the area.Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the redevelopment would follow the military-led evacuation and clearing of the dumpsite.The waste cleared from …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Office of the President has stepped in to resolve a long-standing institutional conflict between the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and TDC Ghana Limited, issuing a clear directive on their respective mandates to establish a lasting framework for cooperation. Presidency Reaffirms Municipal Authority In a letter dated August 28, 2026, the Presidency affirmed that the local …

The Ghana Armed Forces Engineers have cleared 170 kilometres of the 176-kilometre corridor earmarked for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, leaving just six kilometres to complete the exercise.The latest progress marks a major step forward in preparations for the long-awaited road project, with the military engineering team continuing its advance towards Sawua. Final Stretch Reached On Thursday, September 3, the Ghana …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has demanded the immediate resignation of Ghana’s Chief Justice, accusing the head of the Judiciary of abandoning judicial neutrality after a viral video surfaced showing him allegedly making partisan political comments. In a scathing statement issued on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party expressed “profound shock and …

Credit: The Point of View on Channel One TV The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Prof. Alexander Bilson Darku, has challenged claims that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) incurred a US$1.7 billion loss under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) in 2025. His comments come amid growing debate over a reported US$1.7 billion loss associated …

Credit: The Point of View on Channel One TV The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has opposed a proposal by the Constitutional Review Committee to increase Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years. Former Chief Justice and IEA Fellow, Sophia Akuffo, said the institute believes the current four-year tenure should be maintained. She made the position known on Channel …

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has ordered a reduction in the scope of work for two contractors working on the Wenchi–Bole road project following concerns over delays in construction. China International Water and Electric Corporation and Poly Changda Engineering Company were initially contracted to construct separate 50-kilometre stretches of the Western Corridor road. However, after assessing …

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has raised concerns about the management of Ghana’s state-owned institutions over the past eight years, pointing to recent improvements at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). According to him, the reported performance of the two institutions under the current administration raises questions about how public resources were …