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Incoming Majority Leader defends Gold Board against probe calls

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James Agalga, incoming Majority Leader, has defended the Ghana Gold Board against calls for a parliamentary probe into alleged losses under the domestic gold purchase programme, saying the board is prepared for scrutiny and accountability. He questioned whether a probe limited to 2025 would provide a complete picture, noting that issues surrounding the programme predate the board's current form, and cited the Auditor-General's 2025 report as containing no adverse findings against GoldBod.

2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Politics

  1. Incoming Majority Leader defends Gold Board against probe calls

    James Agalga, incoming Majority Leader, has defended the Ghana Gold Board against calls for a parliamentary probe into alleged losses under the domestic gold purchase programme, saying the board is prepared for scrutiny and accountability. He questioned whether a probe limited to 2025 would provide a complete picture, noting that issues surrounding the programme predate the board's current form, and cited the Auditor-General's 2025 report as containing no adverse findings against GoldBod.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Incoming Majority Leader denies Gold Board losses claim

    Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has contested claims that the Gold Board incurred losses under its domestic gold purchasing operations, stating instead that it recorded a surplus of around 4 billion plus and is cited in the Auditor-General's report. The statement comes as Parliament's Minority pushes for an ad hoc committee investigation into what it says are losses from the government's gold trading scheme.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Business

  1. Agalga demands full audit of Ghana's gold trading scheme

    Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga says any Parliament probe into the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme should not be limited to 2025, but should cover the scheme's origins from 2021 and examine how gold purchases were conducted under previous administrations, particularly given an agreement between PMMC and the Bank of Ghana that dates to 2023 and remains in force.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Mining & Energy

  1. Oil prices hold steady as US expands Iran sanctions

    Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after falling over 2% on Monday, as investors assessed the impact of expanded U.S. secondary sanctions against Iran announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The U.S. is pursuing economic coercion rather than military force, which analysts said reduced concerns about threats to Middle Eastern oil supply.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Agriculture & Land

  1. NAIMOS destroys 86 chanfang machines in Ankobra anti-galamsey raid

    Ghana's National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified operations against illegal mining in the River Ankobra, Western Region, destroying 86 chanfang machines, 11 water pumps, and two makeshift structures, and arresting three suspected illegal miners.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

Culture

  1. Ofori Amponsah reflects on switch from highlife to gospel music

    Highlife musician Samuel Ofori Amponsah says his decision to temporarily move from highlife to gospel music disappointed some fans, citing personal challenges and the pressure of fame as influences on the career change. He emphasised that his relationship with God remains central to his life, even if he does not attend church regularly.

    1 hour ago · The Chronicle →

  2. Prophetic Destiny Conference to be held in Takoradi

    Altar of Fire World Outreach will host the Prophetic Destiny Conference 5.0 – Takoradi Edition on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Word of Life Assemblies of God Church in Anaji, Takoradi, with the theme 'Next Level' and featuring teachings from Pastor Harry Obeng, Lorty and Nelson.

    1 hour ago · The Chronicle →

  3. Stonebwoy celebrates Angelique Kidjo's Hollywood Walk of Fame star

    Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo has been named a 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree in the Recording category, becoming the first African woman to receive a star on the Walk of Fame. Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy celebrated the recognition on social media, reflecting on their collaborations and describing her as his "Africa mama" and godmother.

    1 hour ago · The Chronicle →

World & Region

  1. Trump administration proposes $103,265 fee for new H-1B visas

    The Trump administration has released a proposed regulation to impose a permanent fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B worker visas, significantly raising costs from the typical $2,000 to $5,000 previously charged. The fee, temporarily imposed last year but blocked by federal courts, would apply to the highly skilled visa program heavily relied upon in tech, education, and research sectors.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Trump administration to revoke visas of asylum seekers

    The Trump administration plans to revoke non-immigrant visas of foreigners who entered on short-term visitor status but subsequently applied for asylum. According to Associated Press reports citing State Department documents, up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 could be revoked, though the State Department has not confirmed the specific number.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

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