Ghana Minute.
Friday, 7 August 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Friday, 7 August 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Person

Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY

2026-05-082026-08-07

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. May 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Dixcove Yinson Ghana has refurbished the male and female wards of Nana Hema Dekyi Government Hospital at Dixcove in the Ahanta West Municipality, to strengthen healthcare delivery in the area.

    Yinson renovates Dixcove hospital wards to support malaria fight
Business

Takoradi traders boycott tolls, threaten market relocation

The News

Traders at Takoradi's New Market have declared an indefinite toll boycott from July 1 and threatened to move to the uncompleted Takoradi Market Circle by end-July if authorities do not complete the long-delayed project, citing five years of waiting in a temporary facility that was meant to be used for only two years.

30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Takoradi traders boycott tolls, threaten market relocation

    Traders at Takoradi's New Market have declared an indefinite toll boycott from July 1 and threatened to move to the uncompleted Takoradi Market Circle by end-July if authorities do not complete the long-delayed project, citing five years of waiting in a temporary facility that was meant to be used for only two years.

    30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 22 June

  1. Minister orders evacuation after Sekondi fishing harbour fire

    A fire at Albert Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour in Sekondi on Sunday, June 21 destroyed a premix fuel station, GPHA administration facilities, and other properties; the Western Regional Minister has ordered suspension of commercial activities and evacuation of traders from the Food Market and surrounding areas. Ghana National Fire Service investigations attribute the fire to heavy rainfall that triggered a mudslide, collapsing a slope that brought down an electricity pole which fell between premix fuel tanks and generated igniting sparks.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 15 June

  1. Global Ore announces Abosso-Bompieso mining project to Wassa Fiase

    Benso Global (Ghana) Ore Industries Limited has announced its Abosso-Bompieso mining project to the Wassa Fiase Paramountcy, having acquired a 17-year mining lease in December 2024. The company plans to establish a modern processing facility with crushing, milling, leaching, and gold recovery systems, alongside a tailings storage facility.

    15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Sekondi High Court halts Tarkwa-Nsuaem NPP electoral area polls

    The Sekondi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the NPP from conducting its Electoral Area Elections in Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency, following a suit by five aggrieved party members challenging irregularities in the internal electoral process. The court order bars the party from proceeding with the election, declaring results, or taking further steps connected to the electoral process pending determination of the matter.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. MTN refurbishes 500 hospital beds at Effia-Nkwanta

    MTN Ghana has commenced repair and refurbishment of approximately 500 broken hospital beds at Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi as part of its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care volunteerism campaign, to help address the country's "no bed syndrome" and improve healthcare delivery.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 5 June

  1. Host communities endorse Gold Fields lease renewal at Tarkwa Mine

    Communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine have called on government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease when it expires in 2027, warning that denial could jeopardise thousands of jobs and disrupt economic activity in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem municipality. Community leaders support increased local participation in mining but say any transition must prioritise technical competence, financial strength and operational experience.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 29 May

  1. Fisheries minister highlights women's critical role in Ghana's sector

    Minister Emelia Arthur has stressed the need for greater inclusion and support for women in Ghana's fisheries sector, noting that 60 percent of the country's animal protein comes from fish and about three million Ghanaians depend on the fisheries value chain. She stated that the majority of people engaged in the fisheries value chain are women, making it imperative to design policies and interventions that support them.

    29 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 25 May

  1. Board chairman urges emergency declaration on illegal mining

    The Board Chairman of Ahantaman Community Bank has called on government to declare a state of emergency on galamsey, warning that continued destruction of water bodies threatens national development and public health. He cited water pollution as widespread across the country and alleged that some traditional leaders and influential persons are complicit in illegal mining, hampering enforcement efforts.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 15 May

  1. Women miners summit calls for stronger workplace inclusion

    The Women's Committee of the Ghana Mine Workers' Union branch at Golden Star Wassa held the Empowered Miners' Summit, bringing together women across the company and contractor firms to discuss inclusion, professional growth, and career progression in mining. The event featured panel discussions on navigating the industry and addressed challenges facing women, while union officials highlighted legal protections and advocacy tools available to support them.

    15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Heath Goldfields pays US$22m for inherited worker entitlements

    Heath Goldfields Limited has paid US$22 million to settle outstanding entitlements owed to past and present workers of Bogoso-Prestea Mine, including severance, unpaid salaries, and provident fund benefits inherited from the previous operator Future Global Resources. The company had previously paid US$9.5 million in arrears and has since refurbished the mine site.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 8 May

  1. Yinson renovates Dixcove hospital wards for malaria fight

    Yinson Ghana has refurbished the male and female wards of Nana Hema Dekyi Government Hospital at Dixcove to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve patient care conditions. The intervention marks World Malaria Day 2026 and is part of the company's commitment to supporting health and education in its operational areas.

    8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute