The Ashanti Regional Secretary of the Trades Union Congress said that economic growth without job creation is exclusionary, and many jobs created are of poor quality. The TUC called on the government to prioritize worker welfare and quality employment to match economic growth.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Isaiah Thomas, a Twitch streamer walking from Philadelphia to California to raise money for a trade school, was hit by a car while streaming in Richmond, Indiana. Thomas, who has raised over $50,000 so far, described the moment as feeling like slow motion despite its speed.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is expanding NCD-CareNet, a community-based intervention, and rolling out Nutribot, a digital nutrition tool, to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases. The initiative, led by the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for NCD Control in West Africa (STOP NCD), transitions from research into full-scale implementation across health systems in low- and middle-income countries.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice-Chancellor of Family Health University has urged newly matriculated nursing and midwifery students to embrace excellence, discipline, and compassion as foundations for their professional journey, emphasizing that nursing demands more than academic intelligence and requires dedication and ethical commitment.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Institute for Health and Care Research convened global health leaders, policymakers and scientists in Accra from April 28–30 for a three-day summit focused on tackling non-communicable diseases, which account for 74% of all global deaths. The symposium, hosted by the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for NCD Control in West Africa, brought together five Global Health Research Centres to share progress and strategies for long-term sustainability of health interventions across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the United Kingdom.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a one-month ban on drumming and noise-making across the Ga Traditional Area from May 4 to June 4, 2026, prohibiting churches from using musical instruments, banning loudspeakers outside religious buildings and pubs, and suspending roadside evangelism. The Ga Traditional Council has simultaneously banned funeral rites and related activities involving amplified sound or drumming.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Services Workers' Union Women's Committee in Volta and Oti regions donated food items including rice, tomatoes, and water to visually impaired children at the New Horizon School for the Blind in Ho as part of May Day observance. The committee's chairperson said the gesture symbolizes care and solidarity, while the school's head of public relations appealed to the public for further support.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
As Ghana marks Workers' Day, the Human Resource Service Providers Association of Ghana (GHRASP) celebrates workers' resilience and dedication while calling on employers to prioritise fair labour practices, employee well-being, and continuous development, and urging policymakers to strengthen collaboration on decent work and job creation.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has raised an alarm over a growing wave of cyber fraud in which criminals create counterfeit business profiles on search engines and online map services; it recorded 54 reported cases resulting in total financial losses of GH¢266,195.00. Victims are manipulated through social engineering tactics into providing sensitive information such as mobile money PINs, which fraudsters then use to carry out unauthorised transactions.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Birim Charity Organisation, partnering with UAE-based Sharjah Charity International, conducted a bi-annual disbursement supporting over 700 orphans across five Ghanaian regions through the Orphan Support Program, providing financial stipends for food and clothing.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's national May Day celebration took place at Jackson Park in Koforidua, bringing together hundreds of workers from various sectors and labour unions. The theme was "Pivoting to Growth, Jobs and Sustainable Livelihoods Beyond Macroeconomic Stability," with President John Mahama delivering the keynote address and awards presented to deserving workers and institutions.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has warned the public against unauthorised recruitment links circulating on social media ahead of its nursing intake, emphasizing that only http://mohrecruitment.com is the legitimate portal. The Ministry denied any breach of its platform and urged applicants to use official channels and report suspicious schemes to 0244435350.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service arrested two men, identified as 27-year-old Richard Kpimbi and 20-year-old Latif Adam, on April 29, 2026, at Brewaniase Police barrier for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Officers recovered one Adler pump-action gun and over 11,000 rounds of ammunition from their truck during an intelligence-led operation.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union General Secretary has called on government to ensure recent macroeconomic gains improve workers' living conditions, noting that many Ghanaians continue to struggle with high costs of living despite years of economic stabilisation efforts.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has demanded urgent reforms in Ghana's education sector, warning that macroeconomic stability means little if teachers face poor conditions and delayed employment. The association highlighted that about 22,000 trained teachers from the 2023 Colleges of Education batch are yet to receive financial clearance, while approximately 2,800 teachers from the 2022 batch remain unpositioned.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The FDA regulates foods, medicines, cosmetics, and medical devices at two stages: product registration to ensure safety, quality, and efficacy, and advertising review to confirm claims are accurate and not misleading. When an advertisement carries the tagline "This advert is FDA-approved," it indicates both that the advertisement itself has received formal FDA clearance and that the product being advertised has undergone FDA evaluation.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Human Resource Service Providers Association of Ghana (GHRASP) marked Workers' Day 2026 by recognizing Ghanaian workers across all sectors and calling on employers to prioritize fair labour practices, employee well-being, and continuous development, while urging policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on decent work and skills development.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
In a televised interview on The Delay Show on 25 April 2026, microfinance mogul Richard Nii Armah Quaye claimed his ex-wife Joana Quaye played no meaningful role in his wealth accumulation and that he was already prosperous before their marriage. According to court records and her legal team's statement, this claim is demonstrably false and contradicts documented evidence that he returned from the United Kingdom in 2009 unemployed.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam called on fathers to lead by example on Mother's Day, urging them to guide children in appreciating mothers through prayer, household help, and expressions of gratitude rather than just gifts and messages.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
April 28 marks Canada's Workers' Day of Mourning, a national day to remember workers who died in the line of duty. The article reflects on tragic incidents across Canada and the world, including the 2018 van attack in Toronto that killed chef Eddie Kan and nine others, emphasizing that behind each statistic are names, families, and lost futures.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service dismantled a suspected armed robbery gang operating in the Upper East Region on April 29, 2026, killing two suspects and arresting four others. The operation recovered a G3 rifle, seven stolen motorbikes, and linked the gang to multiple violent robberies including a bus attack in February that injured a driver and a mining site robbery in March.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2nd Postgraduate Research Conference at Cape Coast Technical University, Prof Humphrey Danso, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, called for stronger emphasis on applied research that addresses societal challenges and shapes national policy. He urged postgraduate students to prioritise innovation and solution-oriented research that produces tangible outcomes solving practical problems rather than abstract studies.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 1,000 JHS students in Mampong were encouraged to pursue TVET as a pathway to employment and entrepreneurship. Dr Patrick Essien, Founder of Molex Foundation Africa, argued that Ghana's economic transformation depends on building a skilled workforce capable of adding value to the country's natural resources through manufacturing, engineering and innovation.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Services Workers' Union Women's Committee in Volta and Oti regions has appealed to government to regularise casual health workers including orderlies, records staff, and laundry workers, many of whom have served for over a decade earning as little as GH¢700 monthly without payroll placement.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national May Day celebration took place at Jackson Park in Koforidua under the theme "Pivoting to Growth, Jobs and Sustainable Livelihoods Beyond Macroeconomic Stability." President John Mahama delivered the keynote address outlining government plans for improving working conditions and job creation, while workers from various sectors participated in marches and solidarity messages, with awards presented to deserving workers and institutions.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghana Police Service intelligence team dismantled a robbery gang in the Upper East region on April 29, 2026, arresting four suspects and killing two others. The gang was responsible for violent attacks including robberies on the Zuarungu–Kongo road and at a mining site, and police recovered a G3 rifle, ammunition, and seven stolen motorbikes.
1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a ban on drumming and noise-making within the Ga Traditional Area from May 4 to June 4, 2026, to maintain peace and harmony during the annual Nmaa Dumo observance period. The directive prohibits religious groups from using musical instruments and loudspeakers outside their premises, suspends roadside evangelism, and restricts funeral rites during the period.
1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Betty Elikem Azornu has launched 'Mindful May', a campaign to destigmatise mental health conversations in Ghana through plain language and honest discussion of issues like family pressure, toxic productivity, and depression, with a different weekly focus throughout the month.
1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Ministry of Health has cautioned the public against fake recruitment websites circulating on social media, stating that mohrecruitment.com is the only authorised platform. The Ministry warned applicants to rely solely on official communication channels and to report anyone claiming to facilitate recruitment through unofficial means.
1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Police dismantled a suspected armed robbery gang in the Upper East Region on April 29, 2026, killing two suspects and arresting four others at a hideout in Zuarungu. Police recovered a loaded G3 rifle, seven stolen motorbikes, and linked the gang to multiple violent attacks across the region including an assault that left a bus driver with gunshot wounds.
1 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Narcotics Control Commission's K9 Unit screened approximately 430 Hajj pilgrims and about 450 bags at Tamale Airport as part of routine checks to detect narcotics and prohibited items; all checks returned negative.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a fire that broke out in a kitchen at Abasraba in Winneba on April 30, 2026, preventing it from spreading and saving a four-bedroom apartment from extensive destruction.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service is responding to a significant industrial fire at Prampram in Greater Accra, with crews from multiple stations and additional fire appliances deployed to contain the blaze. The cause remains unknown and no official information on casualties or damage extent has been released.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has assured the family of Abigail Opoku, who died at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa after reportedly being unable to undergo a caesarean section due to unavailable recovery ward beds, that an investigation committee will conduct a thorough and transparent inquiry with backing from the Ministry of Health and the President.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A 33-year-old man, Nteja Ibotul, was killed on April 15, 2026, in Tengelento-Buradeni, Kpandai District, Northern Region, after being accused of witchcraft by a soothsayer at a funeral. He was attacked by unidentified assailants and died at Kpandai District Hospital; his family has expressed frustration over delays in police action nearly two weeks after the incident.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight months after an investigative report exposed corrupt practices within the Ghana Education Service during the 2025 BECE, GES has banned all teachers and invigilators implicated in examination malpractices from participating in this year's exercise. The investigation found that GES staff, supervisors, head teachers, invigilators and others had institutionalized malpractice to ensure candidates passed.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Hospital will conduct a fumigation and maintenance exercise from May 1 to May 3, 2026, affecting seven departments including the Eye Clinic, ICU, Maternity Ward, and Theatre. New admissions to these units will halt from April 30 to help decongest the facility, and the hospital urges patients to seek alternative healthcare during the period.
1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Organised Labour has warned that Ghana's unemployment crisis is reaching a breaking point, urging the government to focus on real job creation for youth rather than macroeconomic figures. The TUC Secretary General stressed that decent employment remains a significant economic and social problem with potential to become a political problem if unchecked, citing low wages, unsafe conditions, and weak social protection as major concerns.
1 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Police killed two armed robbery suspects and arrested four others after dismantling a gang operating across the Upper East Region on April 29, 2026. The suspects confessed to multiple violent robberies including a February bus attack, truck robbery, and a March mining site raid, and police recovered a rifle and seven stolen motorbikes.
1 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Malaria cases in Amansie West District rose to over 38,000 in 2025 from over 36,000 in 2024, with cases among children under five jumping 25 per cent to 10,000; health authorities attribute the increase partly to breeding grounds created by illegal small-scale mining pits, and Asanko Gold has partnered with health authorities to provide free screenings and intensify public education.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →