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The Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all regulated financial institutions to immediately discontinue any arrangements that support unauthorised foreign currency wallet services being offered by some crypto currency platforms to users in Ghana. …
BoG warns financial institutions against unauthorised foreign currency platformsThe Chronicle
… The festival is expected to foster healthy competition among participating schools and contribute to the growth and preservation of Ghana’s rich theatrical and cultural heritage. …
Centre for National Culture kicks off annual student drama Festival in AccraJoy Online
Italian trade promotion agency, Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo (H2O)—Italy’s leading exhibition dedicated to the water sector—has announced a two-day Italy-Ghana Water Technology workshop in Accra, Ghana. …
Italy-Ghana water tech workshop convenes top-tier firms to showcase market-leading innovationsThe Chronicle
… on Office Representative The Finance and Administration Officer at the Ajumako District Education Office, Mr Fred Incoom, who represented the District Director of Education, reflected on the national theme for this year’s World Environment Day, “Building a Climate-Resilient Ghana …
EPA targets basic schools for climate actionThe Ghanaian Times
The President of the Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers (GAPHTO), Mr Owusu Ansah Asante, has warned of a heightened risk of disease outbreaks if urgent preventive measures are not taken in the wake of flooding. …
Flooding raises risk of disease outbreaks — GAPHTOJoy Online
In February 2026, the Government of Ghana announced a comprehensive package of reforms to the cocoa sector aimed at restoring financial discipline, securing the sector’s long-term viability, and guaranteeing fair prices for farmers. …
A New Dawn for Ghana Cocoa: Reforms set to improve farmer livelihoods and financial sustainabilityJoy Online
… Nationally, air pollution is estimated to cause between 28,000 and 32,000 deaths each year, representing about 14 percent of all deaths in Ghana. …
Vehicle pollution, a leading risk factor for death in Ghana both the children and working classJoy Online
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has extended the deadline for the registration of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to July 31, 2026. …
BoG extends registration deadline for money transfer operatorsBusiness & Financial Times
… The Ghana Stock Exchange’s (GSE) market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May, representing a year-to-date increase of 52.84 percent while the benchmark GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) climbed 63.67 percent to 14,354.79 points. …
Investor participation broadens, gains moderate but bull market remains intactJoy Online
… Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson stressed the importance of a strong internal audit system in safeguarding public resources and restoring confidence in Ghana’s public financial management framework. …
Finance Ministry inaugurates new Internal Audit Agency board to drive reformsThe Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to discontinue support for unauthorised foreign currency wallet services offered by some cryptocurrency platforms to users in Ghana. The BoG said those platforms have not been authorised to undertake such activities and institutions that support them risk supervisory and enforcement sanctions.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to discontinue support for unauthorised foreign currency wallet services offered by some cryptocurrency platforms to users in Ghana. The BoG said those platforms have not been authorised to undertake such activities and institutions that support them risk supervisory and enforcement sanctions.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Centre for National Culture in Greater Accra has started its annual Student Drama Festival, bringing together senior high schools from the region to perform "Verdict of the Cobra" by Dr. Mohammed Ben Abdallah. The week-long competition aims to identify the best drama club to represent Greater Accra at the national level.
3 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with BolognaFiere and Accadueo, will host a two-day Italy-Ghana Water Technology workshop in Accra on July 8–9, 2026, bringing leading Italian water treatment, wastewater management, and filtration firms to showcase innovations and foster business partnerships with Ghanaian stakeholders.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Authority has intensified environmental education in basic schools to encourage pupils to adopt good environmental habits and participate in tree-planting activities to address climate change. The Authority says fostering environmental values early helps create a generation committed to protecting environmental resources.
4 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The President of the Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers has warned of heightened risk of disease outbreaks if urgent preventive measures are not taken following flooding. He cited Ghana's history of floods being followed by communicable diseases including cholera, typhoid, acute diarrhoeal infections, dysentery and malaria, linked to contaminated water, poor sanitation, overcrowding and increased mosquito breeding.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
In February 2026, Ghana's government announced comprehensive cocoa sector reforms including a producer price adjustment mechanism guaranteeing farmers a minimum of 70 per cent of the gross FOB price, a shift to domestic cedi-denominated financing, a mandate to process at least 50 per cent of cocoa locally from the 2026/27 season, and COCOBOD balance sheet restructuring.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Air pollution, driven largely by vehicle emissions, is now Ghana's second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure. The WHO, UNICEF, and State of Global Air report estimate air pollution causes between 28,000 and 32,000 deaths annually—about 14 percent of all deaths in Ghana—with PM2.5 pollution from vehicles contributing to approximately 2,800 deaths yearly in Greater Accra alone.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has extended the registration deadline for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to July 31, 2026, warning that unregistered operators will be barred from operating in the country and any partnerships between unregistered operators and financial institutions will be cancelled after that date.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May with a year-to-date gain of 52.84 percent, driven by declining inflation, lower interest rates, and increasing investor participation in equities.
7 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The Finance Ministry has inaugurated a nine-member Governing Board for the Internal Audit Agency to strengthen public financial management and reduce audit infractions in the public sector. The board will oversee reforms including a review of the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003, and implement measures to enhance compliance, risk management, and value-for-money auditing.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The United States deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic, according to her lawyer, who described the transfer as "super dangerous" because the activist has no connection to the country. The Iranian American Legal Defence Fund had warned that three Iranian women fleeing persecution faced deportation risk.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's farmers are struggling to access subsidized fertilizers due to programme delays, forcing many to buy expensive market alternatives. The shortage is affecting crop development across farming hubs and threatens lower yields, higher food prices, and worsening rural poverty.
7 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The ECOWAS Commission has expressed condolences on the death of former Commission President Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, describing his passing as a major loss to Ghana, West Africa, and the international diplomatic community. Gbeho served as ECOWAS Commission President from February 2010 to March 2012 and held several high-profile positions including Ghana's Foreign Minister and UN Ambassador.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Uruguay's national team experienced a travel delay from Cancun to Miami on the eve of their World Cup 2026 match against Saudi Arabia due to an airline permitting error. FIFA blamed the airline for paperwork issues preventing the aircraft's clearance to fly, while the Uruguayan FA blamed FIFA for the disruption.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian mother and her infant baby were arrested upon arrival at Accra International Airport following repatriation from South Africa, according to lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor. The woman was the subject of an outstanding bench warrant issued in her absence over a money-related dispute and was arraigned before Dansoman Circuit Court, where her bail application was refused.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has defended the 29 licensed Private Lotto Operators' contribution to the National Lottery Authority, arguing that comparisons with KGL Technology Limited's GH¢173 million reported payment against private operators' combined GH¢44.9 million in 2025 licence fees misrepresent the industry by ignoring different operating conditions and the broader economic impact of PLOs.
10 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin faced criticism from 13 World Cup nations—including Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and South Africa—after reportedly stating that expanding the tournament from 32 to 48 teams has led to many "uninteresting" matches. The football associations rejected his comments, saying that for their countries, World Cup participation represents a historic achievement and there is no such thing as an unimportant match.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a World Cup pundit because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the national team's chances. Southgate, who resigned after England lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain, said he wanted to "keep out of the way" to avoid any misconstrued comments being thrown at the team at press conferences.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has directed banks and other regulated financial institutions to stop facilitating unauthorised fiat currency wallet services, particularly those denominated in foreign currencies offered by certain crypto platforms to users in Ghana. The Central Bank states the platforms lack authorisation under payment and foreign exchange legislation, and warns that non-compliance may result in supervisory or enforcement actions.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana and the EU have pledged closer collaboration to help exporters comply with evolving market access requirements, with Ghana's GIPC chief raising concerns about frequent changes to EU regulations including the Deforestation Regulation and sanitary standards. The Foreign Affairs Minister proposed developing a local assessment mechanism to ensure exports meet EU requirements before shipment, and participants agreed on sustained dialogue and technical cooperation to strengthen trade.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Accra-based composer and rapper 6ixty has released _The Redman EP_, a 7-track project entirely written, arranged, and produced by himself, following his 2019 debut _Nyamekye_ EP.
17 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Nutrition and Sustainable Agri-food Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, organised a business pitching session for 32 participants who completed its one-year Multi-purpose Integrated Programme training in greenhouse vegetable production, agribusiness management, poultry production, and related areas.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who served as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001 and as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012, died at a hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at age 91. Born in Keta in 1935, Gbeho was a lawyer and diplomat who also represented Anlo Constituency in Parliament and held ambassadorial postings in China, India, Nigeria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and at the United Nations.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tribe Culturefest has launched #FWC26Tribe activations in Providence featuring an "I Love Ghana" installation and life-sized tributes to Black Stars players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The activations form part of the build-up to Ghana Day 2026, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, in collaboration with the City of Providence.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tribe Culturefest will stage a FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation at Toronto's Sankofa Square as Ghana prepares to face Panama on 17 June, featuring cultural performances, exhibitions, food and interactive activities. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will attend to reflect cultural diplomacy and Ghana-Canada relations.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Musician and entrepreneur Richie Mensah has launched The Octave, a new speaker under his Lynx Electronics brand, through a dramatic rain-themed reveal video. According to Lynx Electronics, the device is designed to deliver powerful sound and exceptional clarity for an immersive listening experience.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has ordered all regulated financial institutions to stop supporting fiat currency wallet services in foreign currencies, particularly US dollars, offered by crypto platforms to users in Ghana. The central bank stated that crypto platforms have not been authorized to undertake such activities and are required to comply with payment systems, foreign exchange, and other regulatory requirements.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Old Tafo, has raised concerns that Ghana's new legal education framework could indirectly reintroduce entrance examinations Parliament sought to abolish, as the interim directives allow institutions to set their own admission criteria for the Pre-Bar Course.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
The 2026 Apostolic Visitation of Assemblies of God, Ghana, commenced at Cedar Mountain Chapel in East Legon with pastors, retirees, and widows in attendance. General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam led a three-and-a-half-hour prayer session and encouraged pastors to remain diligent while avoiding grumbling and anxiety.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Bosome Freho MP Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh questioned Ghana's World Cup planning structures following Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey's visa denial by Canadian authorities ahead of the Black Stars' Panama fixture. He argued the World Cup Committee should have conducted earlier risk assessment and diplomatic engagement to avoid such disruptions.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →