The Chief Executive Officer of Goldfields, Mike Fraser, has declared that the company will not back down in its pursuit of a lease extension for its flagship Tarkwa mine, signalling a major long-term investment plan tied to the asset. The Tarkwa mine lease expires in April 2027. Speaking during a historic and landmark visit to […] The post Gold Fields Makes Compelling Case For

Six pregnant girls are among the 1,640 registered candidates who are writing the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Anloga District of the Volta Region. According to the Anloga District Education Directorate, all candidates, security personnel, as well as invigilators and supervisors were all available for the smooth conduct of the examination. […] The post Nine pregnant

The Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has called for careful policy attention, following the release of the Bank of Ghana’s audited 2025 financial statements, noting that certain trends could have implications for Ghana’s fiscal outlook and post-programme economic management. In a communication to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief, Dr. […] The post Amin

Following a landmark gathering in Kigali that brought together over 1,000 project professionals, industry leaders, and government officials, the PMI Global Summit Series will take place in Cape Town from 14 to 15 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa, the Summit has become Africa’s […] The post PMI Global Summit

The Accra–Kumasi National Highway (N6) has, in recent weeks, returned to the spotlight for the wrong reasons – Its steadily deteriorating condition. As a critical economic corridor linking Ghana’s two most important commercial hubs, the state of the N6 is no minor inconvenience, it is a national concern. The worsening condition of the road is […] The post Editorial: Gov’t

The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has intensified efforts to promote water conservation and environmental stewardship among young people through an inter-school quiz competition organized in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region to commemorate World Water Day 2026. The educational initiative formed part of broader activities aimed at deepening awareness on water resource management, […] The post Water

A renewed drive to protect the Atewa ecological landscape and promote environmental sustainability has gained momentum following a major stakeholder consultation convened at Osino-Saman in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region under the European Union-supported Building Resilient and Active Communities in Extractive Landscapes (BRACE) programme. The engagement, organized in collaboration with the Concerned […] The post Renewed

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, says to avert massive waste of public funds the Mahama government must do everything possible to ensure completion of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (Boankra Inland Port). According to him, neglect of the project that has been on the drawing board for years could result in a breakdown of […] The post Otumfuo Charges

Ghana’s fight against corruption has always been a test, not just of laws and institutions, but of leadership. In recent weeks, that test has once again come into sharp focus and this time, the signals from the very top are encouraging. Only a few weeks ago, The Chronicle took a firm and unapologetic stance against […] The post Editorial: John Mahama’s Stance On The OSP Is Laudable

?The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced the installation of two high-capacity power transformers at the Ridge Bulk Supply Point in Kumasi, towards reinforcing supply reliability across the Kumasi metropolis. ?The project replaces two existing 20/26MVA transformers with upgraded 30/39MVA units to boost station capacity and ease pressure on the network. ?The upgrade directly […] The post ECG

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has strongly defended the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 audited financial statements, rejecting allegations by the Minority that the central bank manipulated its accounts, concealed losses and pursued misguided monetary policies that worsened the country’s economic situation. In a statement issued on Monday, May 4, 2026 by the MP for Sagnarigu […] The post GH¢44bn BoG Loss

The World Bank has launched its “Fit to Prosper” strategy aimed at strengthening health systems and driving job creation across West and Central Africa, as countries in the region face mounting pressure from rising disease burdens and constrained financing. The strategy was unveiled at a high-level event in Accra, hosted at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, […] The post World Bank lauds Mahama’s health

Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in support of the Vice-Chancellor’s ‘Support One Needy Student with One Laptop’ (SONSOL) initiative. The gesture reflects the Bank’s unwavering commitment to driving Ghana’s growth by investing in the development of Human capital, particularly young people. The presentation […] The post Stanbic

In a glowing recognition of distinguished service to journalism and national development, the Eastern Regional Correspondent of The Chronicle, Mr. Isaac Akwetey-Okunor, has been honoured with a prestigious Pure Diamond Award at the 5th Edition of the Diamond Excellence Awards, in acknowledgment of his immense contribution to societal transformation through impactful journalism. The honour, presented during […] The post The

Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Roey Gilad, has warned that the growing extremist threat in the Sahel mirrors the security challenges confronting the Middle East, stressing that no country can defeat terrorism alone. Speaking at Israel’s 78th Independence Anniversary celebration in Accra, Ambassador Gilad said armed groups operating in Mali and the wider Sahel posed […] The post Israeli

President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a state-of-the-art 24-hour economy model market at Asesewa, a landmark project expected to restore the town’s historic prominence as one of Ghana’s vibrant commercial centres while opening a new chapter of economic opportunity for traders, farmers, and small-scale enterprises. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on […] The post Mahama

Candidates sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the Eastern Region have received a significant morale boost, following a motivational tour of selected examination centers in Koforidua by Mr Ransford Owusu Boakye, the mayor, of Koforidua. The high-profile visit, aimed at encouraging candidates and monitoring the smooth conduct of the nationwide examination […] The post Koforidua

Developing countries, including Ghana, are facing mounting fiscal strain as revenues from natural resources decline and foreign aid from advanced economies continues to shrink, the International Monetary Fund has revealed. In its latest update of the World Revenue Longitudinal Database, the IMF paints a sobering picture of weakening public finances across low-income and emerging market […] The post Falling

The Director General of Police Operations, Commissioner of Police  (COP) Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, is investigating circumstances that led to a near confrontation between two Police teams at Shai Hills, in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region. The incident occurred on Saturday when a team of officers from Tema, whose official duty point to […] The post Police

A detailed review of the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) 2025 audited financial statements suggests that recent policy decisions taken by the central bank significantly worsened its financial position, partly contributing to an estimated underlying loss of about GH¢44 billion, according to an analysis presented by the Minority Caucus in Parliament. Addressing a news conference in […] The post Bad