Galamsey Crackdown: Ghana’s Forestry Commission says it arrested 12 illegal miners in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve after a dawn operation, seizing motorbikes, shovels, hoses and petrol. Poultry Push: Government-backed financing has secured over GH¢1bn for poultry development, targeting feed, chicks, processing, storage and veterinary services to cut chicken imports. Bank of Ghana Crypto Rules: The BoG says it will soon roll out guidelines for virtual assets to enable licensing and regulation under the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025. NPP Party Politics: The NPP will hold balloting for its 2026 national officers’ elections on September 9 at Asylum Down, after vetting 47 aspirants. Road Safety Drive: NRSA and partners launched the “Safe Journey” 2026 campaign in Accra amid 2,949 road deaths in 2025, focusing on motorcycle and tricycle riders. Education Calendar: Basic schools are set to re-open nationwide on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Interfaith & Environment: Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga urged the Christian Council to use its pulpit and network to tackle environmental degradation. Transport & Trade: Transport Minister directed VLTC to fast-track a Tema–Mpakadan–Buipe container route to ease Tema Port congestion and reduce road pressure.