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US Embassy in Accra suspends routine consular services for maintenance works
The United States Embassy in Accra has announced a temporary suspension of most routine consular services from July 20 to July 31, 2026, to allow for scheduled maintenance works at its facility. In a notice issued on Tuesday, July 14, the Embassy said normal consular operations will resume on Monday, August 3, 2026. "Routine consular The post US Embassy in Accra suspends routine consular services for maintenance works appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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Kenya's petroleum regulator studies Ghana's downstream reforms at NPA
Ghana's National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has hosted a delegation from Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory cooperation and share experiences in managing the downstream petroleum sector. The Kenyan delegation is in Ghana for a study tour focused on the NPA's regulatory framework and operational practices in the The post Kenya's petroleum regulator studies Ghana's downstream reforms at NPA appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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Lands Ministry restores 23,600 hectares of degraded landscapes, targets more forest recovery
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has restored 23,600 hectares of degraded landscapes through the government's Tree for Life Restoration Initiative, Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has announced. The Minister disclosed this while presenting an update on the performance of the ministry and its agencies during the first half of 2026 as part of the The post Lands Ministry restores 23,600 hectares of degraded landscapes, targets more forest recovery appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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NDPC, ICED move to establish digital evidence bank for national development planning
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) have begun efforts to establish a Ghana National Evidence and Gap Map to provide policymakers with easy access to research and evaluation findings. The proposed digital platform is expected to consolidate evidence from academic research, project evaluations and institutional reports The post NDPC, ICED move to establish digital evidence bank for national development planning appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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NCA Board gets two new members after deaths of former appointees
The National Communications Authority (NCA) Board has received two new members to fill vacancies created by the passing of two former members, Mrs Augustina Odame and Dr Seth Mahama Sayibu. The new members, Alhaji Abdul Rauf Ibrahim Tanko and Professor Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako, were sworn into office by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, The post NCA Board gets two new members after deaths of former appointees appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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@theheraldghana 9 hours ago
Emirates flight EK789 touches down in Accra for the first time
This weekend, Emirates flight EK789 landed at Accra International Airport for the first time, marking the next phase of growth for the airline in Ghana. Reflecting the country's growing demand for travel and global connectivity, Emirates now operates 11 weekly services between Dubai and Accra, offering customers more choice and greater convenience, whether travelling for The post Emirates flight EK789 touches down in Accra for the first time appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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EOCO makes Miracles Aboagye's Larteh home viral
Ahead of GH¢50 million bail-price freedom Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Partys (NPP) 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after meeting the conditions of his GH¢50 million bail. His release came amid reports and social media videos The post EOCO makes Miracles Aboagye's Larteh home viral appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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Petrol, diesel prices set to rise tomorrow
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has increased the price floor for petroleum products, a move expected to lead to higher fuel prices at the pumps starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 16, 2026. Media reports said a notice issued to industry players indicates that the minimum price for petrol has been adjusted from GH¢12.79 to GH¢13.28 per The post Petrol, diesel prices set to rise tomorrow appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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France, European Union deepen security cooperation with Ghana
The Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has reaffirmed Ghanas commitment to strengthening its long-standing defence partnership with France following a meeting with the French Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dimé Labille. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence in Accra, focused on enhancing the enduring defence cooperation between the two countries and exploring The post France, European Union deepen security cooperation with Ghana appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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US reveals how Abu Trica blew elderly people's US$8 million on cars & mansion
The United States Government has disclosed fresh details of how an alleged Ghanaian romance fraud kingpin, Frederick Kumi, alias "Abu Trica", allegedly splashed more than US$8 million stolen from elderly Americans on mansions, luxury vehicles and other high-value assets. In an update on the case released yesterday, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, by Jessica Salas Novak, The post US reveals how Abu Trica blew elderly people's US$8 million on cars mansion appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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BoG cracks down on Zeepay, blocks GN Savings licence reinstatement
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has intensified its regulatory actions against financial institutions by revoking the Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence of Zeepay Ghana Limited while securing a Supreme Court order suspending the reinstatement of the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans Limited. In a statement issued yesterday, the central bank announced that The post BoG cracks down on Zeepay, blocks GN Savings licence reinstatement appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and World Vision Ghana hand over sustainable water supply system to Damang Community
In April, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, in collaboration with World Vision Ghana, handed over the Damang Water Supply System to the people of Damang in the Tarkwa Municipality of the Western Region. The system provides the community with safe and reliable access to sustainable water and comprises newly drilled and rehabilitated boreholes, a 100-cubic- The post Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and World Vision Ghana hand over sustainable water supply system to Damang Community appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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TDC Ghana donates bus, cash, and relief items to Kpone and Nungua Traditional Councils
TDC Ghana Limited has donated a brand-new 16-seater Foton CS2 New View bus fitted with central air conditioning to the Kpone Traditional Council and the Nungua Traditional Council to enhance their official operations and deepen collaboration with the traditional authorities. The donation, made under the companys Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, also included an undisclosed The post TDC Ghana donates bus, cash, and relief items to Kpone and Nungua Traditional Councils appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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Channel One TV, Citi FM urge learners to enter literacy challenge for GH¢10,000 Cash Prize
Channel One TV, in partnership with Citi 97.3 FM, is urging learners aged between 11 and 15 years to participate in The Literacy Challenge, a nationwide essay competition that offers an attractive grand prize of GH¢10,000 and a laptop for the overall winner. The competition is designed to promote literacy, critical thinking, and creative writing The post Channel One TV, Citi FM urge learners to enter literacy challenge for GH¢10,000 Cash Prize appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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Tongu Divisional MTTD Commander commends Sokpoe residents for protecting goods after truck accident
By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Sogakope The Tongu Divisional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, ASP Victor Sekey, has commended the youth and residents of Sokpoe in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region for their exemplary display of patriotism, honesty and empathy following an accident involving The post Tongu Divisional MTTD Commander commends Sokpoe residents for protecting goods after truck accident appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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GIPC, DACF partner to attract investment for community development projects
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) are exploring opportunities to mobilise domestic and foreign investment to finance community development projects across the country. The discussions took place during a meeting between the Chief Executive Officer of GIPC, Simon Madjie, and the Administrator of DACF, Michael Harry Yamson. The The post GIPC, DACF partner to attract investment for community development projects appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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