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Police — Ghana's law enforcement organization appearing in coverage of sports competitions and mineral resources protection efforts.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    A three-day Handball Association of Ghana (HAG) Invitational tournament came to an end on Friday, at the Striking Force Grand Arena with Police and Kalibi and Team Ashaiman sweeping home the honours.

    Kalibi, Ashaiman, Police excel at HAG Invitational tournament
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    In a tense men’s encounter, Legonknights and Police played out yet another thrilling draw, continuing a trend that has defined their meetings over the past two seasons.

    Hockey: Reformers edge ‘Hockey is the Reason’ in Week 3
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    One of the standout clashes of the week was the highly anticipated encounter between Exchequers and Police.

    Salpholda Hockey League ‘A’: GRA, Reformers maintain high standards
  5. May 2026
  6. Business & Financial Times

    The matter has since been reported to the Police and other security agencies for investigations and further action.

    Nine illegal miners trapped in abandoned Konongo shaft
  7. April 2026
  8. Joy Online

    since its rollout. “We set up groups like Blue Water Guards and all of that; frankly, I am failing to see their impact when it comes to fighting galamsey,” he said. “I see critical resources being deployed to a group that could have been channelled to institutions like the Police

    Blue Water Guards not delivering expected results in galamsey fight — Daryl Bosu
Sport

Spintex Knights, Braves Ladies lead ABL after unbeaten first round

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The 2026 Accra Basketball League's first round ended with Spintex Knights, Braves Ladies, Leopards, Police, Heat and Panthers all finishing unbeaten in their respective divisions. Braves Ladies won all eight matches in the women's division, while defending champions Spintex Knights completed nine wins in Men's Division One.

22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Spintex Knights, Braves Ladies lead ABL after unbeaten first round

    The 2026 Accra Basketball League's first round ended with Spintex Knights, Braves Ladies, Leopards, Police, Heat and Panthers all finishing unbeaten in their respective divisions. Braves Ladies won all eight matches in the women's division, while defending champions Spintex Knights completed nine wins in Men's Division One.

    22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 16 July

  1. MTN Ghana marks 30 years, credits stakeholders for company success

    MTN Ghana's Chief Internal Audit and Forensic Officer says the company recognises stakeholders' contribution to its success as it marks 30 years in operation. He noted that what was once challenging, such as phone calls between Takoradi and Cape Coast, is now effortless, and that MTN's progress reflects Ghana's digital transformation story.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Adentan Assembly hands over 24-hour market project contract

    The Adentan Municipal Assembly has formally handed over contract documents to Double A Imperial Construction and Engineering Limited for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market and Lorry Station, expected to be completed in 30 months. The facility will include 132 lockable shops, 132 open sheds, a clinic, police and fire service post, market offices, and various other amenities.

    10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 6 July

  1. Former AG Dame condemns arrest of ex-NAFCO CEO at airport

    Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, acting as lawyer for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has condemned his client's arrest at Accra International Airport on Saturday night despite securing High Court permission to travel to the United Kingdom. The current Deputy Attorney-General said the arrest followed intelligence of alleged attempts to withdraw from a frozen account, but Dame insists he never prevented citizens from travelling during his tenure as AG.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. NACOC arrests kingpin in US$296 million meth trafficking case

    Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin and two accomplices linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate that shipped 320 kilograms of methamphetamine worth US$296 million to Australia. The arrests followed a three-month intelligence-led investigation after Australian Federal Police intercepted the methamphetamine concealed in charcoal bags at Port Botany in Sydney.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Exchequers top Salpholda League after defeating Army 6–2

    Exchequers delivered a commanding performance in Week 5 of the Salpholda Hockey League Men's Division A, defeating Army 6–2 to move to the summit of the standings. Ebenezer Nortey struck in the first minute, and Elikem Akaba scored twice, with Ryan Takyi, Shadrick Quarcoo, Daniel Bempah, and Amartey Joshua each adding a goal.

    23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. Army, Exchequers, GRA win in Salpholda Hockey League A

    In Week 4 of the Salpholda Hockey League A, Police defeated Arkmen 3–0 for their first win, GRA beat Reformers 2–1, Army defeated 'Hockey is the Reason' 3–0, and Exchequers won 4–0 over Legonknights. In the women's division, Army edged Reformers 1–0, Extinguishers routed University of Ghana 11–0, and GRA beat Ark Ladies 4–0.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Greater Accra Basketball League resumes after player death

    The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed at El-Wak Sports Stadium following an enforced break after the death of Coldstore player Michael Arhin on May 20. The competition returned in his honour with matches across all divisions, while Coldstore's fixtures were postponed pending final funeral rites.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Accra Basketball League resumes after player's death

    The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed following an enforced break caused by the death of Coldstore player Michael Arhin on May 20. Matches were played across divisions in his honour, with Coldstore's own games held pending Arhin's funeral rites on June 27.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Police, Army, Exchequers, GRA win in hockey league week four

    Week 4 of the Salpholda Hockey League A saw Police secure their first win of the season with a 3–0 victory over Arkmen, while Army defeated 'Hockey is the Reason' 3–0, and Exchequers beat Legonknights 4–0 in men's fixtures. In women's matches, Army, Extinguishers, and GRA recorded wins, with Extinguishers overwhelming University of Ghana 11–0.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Kalibi, Police, Ashaiman win HAG Invitational tournament

    The Handball Association of Ghana Invitational tournament, held over three days at the Striking Force Grand Arena, concluded with Kalibi winning the women's division (defeating Prisons 20–18 in the final), Police winning the men's A division, and Ashaiman winning the men's B division by penalty shootout against Kasland (4–3).

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Reformers edge Hockey is the Reason in league week three

    Week 3 of the Salpholda Hockey League A featured high-scoring men's and women's matches, including Ghana Armed Forces defeating University of Ghana 11–0. The article text cuts off mid-sentence describing the top-of-the-table clash between Reformers and Hockey is the Reason, both with six points each, but the outcome cannot be fully verified from the provided excerpt.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Salpholda Hockey League 'A': GRA, Reformers earn wins

    In week two of the Salpholda Hockey League 'A', GRA defeated Legon Knights 1–0, Reformers won their second consecutive match with an 8–0 victory over University of Ghana, and 'Hockey Is The Reason' beat Arkmen 2–1.

    2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Nine illegal miners trapped in Konongo abandoned shaft

    Nine illegal miners became trapped in an abandoned mine shaft on Northern Ashanti Mines Company Limited's concession at Konongo, Ashanti Region, narrowly escaping death. The incident has prompted the company and security agencies to intensify efforts to remove illegal miners from the site.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Saturday 25 April

  1. Blue Water Guards showing limited impact in galamsey fight

    The Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana says the government's Blue Water Guards initiative, launched to protect water bodies from illegal mining pollution, is not delivering expected results and has limited visible impact. He urged a reassessment of the programme, arguing resources could be better deployed to established institutions like the Police and Minerals Commission.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

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