Education observers encourage Junior High School graduates in Ghana to use the waiting period between BECE and SHS productively by exploring career options, building digital skills, developing reading habits, learning practical skills, and engaging in conversations about their future. Experts also advise students to look beyond traditional Science and General Arts programmes and explore other available options including Visual Arts, Business, Technical and Vocational Education, and Home Economics.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority has issued a warning to universities and operators of Critical Information Infrastructure to improve cybersecurity and comply with national directives, citing a major cyberattack on the University of Nottingham that affected about 450,000 students and alumni and exposed personal and financial data.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Actor Stan Nze disclosed that more than five phones were stolen at the late Alex Ekubo's service of songs, following reports from actresses Bam Bam and Susan Peters about their own stolen phones. Nze, who was the MC, questioned how people could steal at a mourning event and criticized the mindset of Nigerians.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A CSIR-Water Research Institute scientist warns that plastics containing harmful chemicals such as phthalates and BPA, as well as heavy metals including lead and mercury, in refuse dumped at the McCarthy Down landfill could contaminate the Densu River and compromise water supplied to Accra residents via the Weija Dam.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 17-year-old final-year student of Mfantsipim School, Emmanuel Arthur, was found dead in an uncompleted building in Cape Coast's Ola North community on June 11, 2026. Police recovered the student's personal effects, including academic materials, after a carpenter reported discovering the body near the structure.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Law student reflects on the death of a University of Cape Coast student to examine systemic vulnerabilities facing girls from infancy to adulthood, arguing that society proclaims women as development's backbone while placing obstacles in their path.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Florida's attorney general filed a lawsuit claiming TikTok violated the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14 to create accounts, alleging the platform allows underage users access and misrepresents exposure to violent or sexual content. TikTok says it is complying with the law and suspending accounts of users under 14 in Florida.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 5th Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Ghana, speakers emphasized that HR professionals must adopt strategic and transformational roles in workforce planning, talent development, organizational culture, and change management as workplaces evolve due to technological advancement and shifting employee expectations.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a Bole Senior High School teacher following allegations of sexual misconduct with a student, after a disturbing video circulated on social media. The service has launched an investigation and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate teacher-student relationships.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Six Ghanaian master's students at Loughborough University are protesting at the Ghana High Commission in London on June 16 over unpaid tuition fees and living stipends since their arrival in September 2024, with outstanding fees totalling GH¢3,420,360 threatening their graduation in July 2026.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Traditional leaders in the Agotime-Ziope District honoured Health Minister Kwamena Mintah Akandoh on June 12, 2026, for his efforts to advance healthcare delivery, presenting him with kente cloth as a token of appreciation. The Paramount Chief appealed for support in constructing a district hospital, while the District Chief Executive praised the Minister's backing for strengthening health centres in the area.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Company Limited has begun stakeholder consultations in the Savannah Region for the €106 million Damongo–Tamale–Yendi Water Supply Project, which is backed by funding from the European Union, European Investment Bank, and Invest International. The project will deliver 135,000 cubic metres of treated water daily to Tamale, Damango, Yendi and communities along the transmission corridor, with a loan agreement expected to be signed between September and October.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Students at Bawku Senior High School in the Upper East Region went on a rampage on Monday, June 15, damaging school property and injuring a teacher, after authorities rejected examination malpractice involving final-year students. Military personnel were subsequently deployed to restore order and ensure the safety of staff and students.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced Kwadwo Baffour, 38, to 20 years' imprisonment and Kwame Affisah, 36, to 30 years' imprisonment for their roles in an armed robbery at Brent Energy Filling Station in New Edubiase on August 17, 2024, in which they stole GH¢2,500 in cash and personal belongings estimated at GH¢200,000.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has appealed to Nkwanta South residents and feuding factions to embrace peace, noting that ongoing tribal tensions are disrupting business, church operations, and community development. He urged chiefs, youth, and all factions to seek reconciliation, prayer, and unity to enable economic growth and create opportunities for education and employment.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested 39-year-old Michael Mensah in connection with the murder of UCC student Innocentia Atsufui Avinu. According to preliminary investigations, the suspect allegedly picked up the deceased from UCC hostel on June 11, 2026, and transported her to Hutchland Beach, where she was last seen before her body was discovered.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and government appointees have donated GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), fulfilling a pledge to contribute six months' and one month's salaries respectively. The Deputy Chief of Staff said the donation demonstrates the administration's commitment to healthcare access and the "reset agenda."
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A University of Ghana professor has called for a fundamental change in flood management strategy, arguing that existing measures such as dredging drains and partial demolitions are ineffective. He advocates for stronger institutional coordination, strict enforcement of planning regulations, wetland protection, and landscape restoration to address root environmental and governance challenges rather than symptoms.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Area organized a blood donation exercise at Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe to address critical shortages and mark World Blood Donor Month. He urged the public to donate regularly, noting that blood cannot be purchased and depends on voluntary contributions to support healthcare delivery.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 52-member delegation from Galaxy International School departed Accra for the United Kingdom to represent Ghana at the global round of the Owlypia International Competition, scheduled for June 14 to 20 at the University of Westminster. The students qualified after progressing through online qualifying stages and a local round earlier this year.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The President of the SEWA Foundation Ghana has urged citizens to refrain from retaliation or hostility towards foreign nationals, warning that such actions could undermine Ghana's economic progress and international reputation. He called for peaceful coexistence, inclusion, and respect for all people regardless of nationality, citing foreign-owned businesses' contributions to job creation, investment, and skills transfer.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has introduced a mechanical road sweeper in partnership with sanitation provider City Experts Group to improve public health, environmental sustainability, and the city's aesthetic appeal. The machine was successfully demonstrated in busy areas including the CBD, Pampaso, Kejetia Roundabout, and Adum, with residents expressing satisfaction at its dust and litter-clearing performance.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bad breath, or halitosis, can be caused by bacteria on the tongue, respiratory infections like colds, and certain health conditions including ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Maintaining oral hygiene and seeing a healthcare professional if symptoms persist may help address the underlying causes.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Environmental Protection Authority has reiterated that open burning of waste is illegal across Ghana and warned that offenders face fines, prosecution and possible custodial sentences under existing environmental and sanitation laws. The EPA says enforcement power rests with environmental health officers, though effective enforcement depends partly on inconsistent public reporting.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An engineer and risk management consultant has called on Ghanaians to take greater responsibility in preventing floods, arguing that many contributing factors are human-induced and addressable through environmental practices and compliance with construction and land-use regulations.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashaiman Police Command has arrested two suspects, identified as Nii Adjei and Selasie, in connection with two separate armed robbery incidents in Ashaiman and surrounding communities. In one incident, they allegedly attacked a woman with machetes, knives and scissors on May 27, 2026; in another, they ambushed a 23-year-old victim alongside about twenty other young men, inflicting cutlass wounds and stealing a mobile phone and GH¢1,600.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Breast Care International says taxes, duties, and handling charges at ports are making it costly to import donated medical supplies worth approximately US$4.8 million, and has appealed to the government for tax and duty waivers to facilitate delivery of these medicines to healthcare facilities across Ghana.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 13 students at Ghana's public universities have died from non-natural causes since 2024, with road accidents, suicides, and attacks accounting for most deaths. Six students died in 2024 (the worst year on record), four in 2025, and three in the first half of 2026, prompting mounting safety concerns among students, parents, and university authorities.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and traders at Tesano Gardens Junction are calling for urgent road safety interventions including traffic lights and speed ramps after a motorcyclist died in a collision with a saloon car on Friday, June 12. According to residents, crashes occur almost weekly at the intersection, and they warn more lives will be lost without action from authorities.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Municipal Chief Executive for Ga South says operators of an illegal waste dumping site at Amanfrom are being prosecuted in court, and the assembly is planning fumigation in the affected area and liaising with authorities to address the environmental and health concerns.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An audit of the Heal Komfo Anokye Project, launched in November 2023 to raise $10 million for repairs at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, has flagged serious irregularities including procurement issues and missing donor receipt pages. The findings come amid disputes between the hospital board and project implementers over control and accountability of funds, with about GHS 50 million spent so far and GHS 13 million still owed to contractors.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion Ghana and partner agencies conducted a three-day emergency drainage desilting campaign across Accra's flood-prone communities, deploying heavy equipment and sanitation workers to remove silt, plastics and debris from major drains and waterways ahead of the peak rainy season.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Poor road conditions to the Lower McCarthy Hill waste disposal site in Weija Gbawe Municipality have stranded thousands of refuse tricycle operators, with more than 4,000 tricycles using the facility daily now facing long queues and waiting times of six to nine hours to discharge refuse. The problem has been worsened by recent rains and the closure of transfer stations elsewhere in Accra, forcing more operators to rely on the McCarthy Hill facility.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School following circulation of a video on social media allegedly depicting inappropriate conduct between a staff member and a student. GES has launched formal investigations and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct, warning that any staff member found culpable will face disciplinary and legal consequences.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police in Ho and Tema intercepted 5,039 wrapped parcels of suspected narcotic drugs stuffed in 63 maxi sacks from a Howo tipper truck on the Tema-Akosombo road in early June. Two persons—the driver and driver's mate—were apprehended to assist with investigation.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Six persons, including a traditional priest, were arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for causing harm and damaging property during a disturbance at the Osu Chief's Palace on August 26, 2025. They were each granted bail of GH¢70,000 and charged with conspiracy to commit crime, causing harm, and unlawful damage.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The article argues that ridicule—increasingly common in homes, communities, and schools—causes lasting emotional harm to students, leading some to leave school, fight back, or carry long-term anger and broken friendships.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A study of 2.6 million schools across 17 countries found that 1,094 Ghanaian schools (4.8% of mapped schools) are within one kilometre of documented contaminated sites, with around 400,000 children attending them. Greater Accra is particularly affected, with 67.6% of schools within five kilometres of contaminated sites.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Institute of Technology officially welcomed 586 newly admitted students at a matriculation ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The matriculating class pursues programmes in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Project Management, and doctoral studies.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institute of Foresters is calling for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in a violent attack on a Forestry Commission checkpoint at Babatokuma on June 9, 2026, where youths burned an accommodation facility and destroyed equipment. The institute rejected claims by alleged attackers that officers were engaging in extortion, stating that grievances must be pursued through lawful channels, not violence.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Boundary Commission has commissioned a mechanised borehole in Agatuse, Bawku West, as part of preparations for the 2026 African Border Day, with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office through the International Organisation for Migration. A similar project is planned for Nakolo in Kassena Nankan West District, as part of efforts to improve access to clean water and strengthen stability in border communities.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mfantsiman Old Girls' Association will hold its annual National Health Walk on June 27, 2026, across multiple locations in Ghana and abroad under the theme "Purple Steps, Healthy Hearts, One MOGA 2.0." The event will include free health screenings covering eye examinations, blood pressure checks, blood glucose testing and body mass index assessments.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Andy Ohemeng Asare, an assistant professor in data science analytics at the University of Calgary, is calling for Ghana to use data science and artificial intelligence to manage its perennial flooding crisis, arguing that traditional methods are no longer sufficient and that disaster management agencies need extensive training in data science to be proactive.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources are working to develop a regulatory and licensing framework for water service providers, including a Clean Drinking Water Services Act, to address long-standing challenges in service delivery and tariff management.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of Aesthetic and Medspa Practitioners (GAAMP) held its membership induction ceremony and stakeholders' engagement meeting in Accra, bringing industry professionals together to discuss standards, professional development, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The association's founder Linda Mensah described the event as a landmark moment, saying the industry lacked the unified structure to protect practitioners despite their talent.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A child rights advocate has urged the Ghana Education Service to combine disciplinary measures against teachers with stronger preventive mechanisms to protect students. The advocate questioned whether interdicting a Bole Senior High School teacher captured in a viral video was premature without completed investigation and established evidence of misconduct.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has pledged to crack down on illegal developments and encroachment on waterways following an inspection of flood-prone areas at KNUST and elsewhere in the region. The visit, led jointly with officials from the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council and other agencies, revealed extensive unauthorised structures and land filling obstructing water flow.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly has deployed an emergency security task force comprising Ghana Police Service and Ghana National Fire Service personnel to reduce deaths and injuries from flooding. The team restricts access to dangerous crossings and evacuates residents during heavy rainfall, while the Assembly continues dredging storm drains and planning longer-term engineering solutions.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Gomoa Dabenyi New Site in the Central Region say a prolonged power outage by the Electricity Company of Ghana has left over 800 residents vulnerable to armed robbers and dangerous animals such as pythons and cobras, with injuries reported including to a 12-year-old schoolboy.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority has cautioned universities and critical infrastructure operators to comply with cybersecurity regulations following a cyber-attack on the University of Nottingham that affected about 450,000 students and alumni, warning that no organisation is immune to cyber threats regardless of size or technological capacity.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Asante Akim Central Municipal Assembly and Ghana National Fire Service have secured GH¢300,000 in pledges at a fundraising event to purchase a new fire tender and fire bike for the municipality, with an ad-hoc committee set up to raise additional funds for the full cost.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Police Service arrested Michael Mensah, 39, for the murder of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a UCC student. According to preliminary investigation, Mensah picked the victim from a UCC hostel area on June 11, 2026, and took her to Hutchland Beach, where she was last seen.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a Bole Senior High School teacher in the Savannah Region following circulation of a video on social media allegedly showing a sexual relationship between the teacher and a student. GES said it has begun investigations and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct in schools.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service in the Volta Region contained a domestic fire at Goshen City on Sunday, June 15, 2026. A seven-bedroom residential building was damaged and personal belongings destroyed, but no injuries or deaths were recorded.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The KGL Foundation sponsored a health screening exercise in Bolgatanga covering Hepatitis B and C, HIV, malaria, blood sugar, blood pressure, mental health, and a blood donation drive. Programme managers stressed the importance of early detection and knowing one's health status to prevent complications.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Residents of Kulpi in the East Gonja Municipality blocked roads and protested over a newborn who disappeared from Salaga Government Hospital, demanding the baby's return and threatening legal action against the hospital if it is not found.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Heavy rainfall in the Western Region caused a major landslide that blocked the Akoon–Bogoso Junction road near Tarkwa on Sunday, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes. No injuries were recorded, though the incident raised safety concerns and highlighted recurring slope instability at the location.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has expanded its operational presence by nearly 70 percent over the past year to strengthen regulation and safety standards across inland waterways and coastal communities. The authority is establishing new offices in Akosombo, Kete Krachi, Bamboi, Saboba, Wa, Agona, Ngalichie, Shama, and along the eastern border corridor from Ada to Togo, and has inaugurated 200 Inland Water Safety Guards.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission will commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, at UPSA under the theme "The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses," with the Chief of Staff as Guest of Honour.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service states that no provision in its code of conduct recognises consensual sexual relations between a teacher and a student, and treats all cases of sexual misconduct between teachers and students with utmost seriousness. The GES Head of Public Relations stressed that power dynamics in school environments make genuine consent impossible, as teachers hold positions of authority and trust over students.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office has declared Joseph Owusu Badu wanted in connection with alleged investment fraud and appealed to the public for assistance in locating him.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has introduced voluntary "green" or "eco" labels for air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers that use natural refrigerants with no harmful impacts on the ozone layer or climate, as opposed to conventional synthetic refrigerants that are harmful to the environment and human health.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Health defended the suspension of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's CEO, saying the Accident and Emergency Unit was closed without Health Ministry approval, violating a presidential directive that health facilities must prioritise emergency care and not turn away patients.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Five suspected armed robbers have been arrested in Ashanti Region for disguising themselves as military personnel to attack miners at Kotokuom. The suspects, arrested on June 15 following a police operation, claimed to be members of a Muslim Community Taskforce, though police say the authenticity of that claim is being investigated.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nii Nmai Dsane, chief executive officer of Dutch consultancy Q-Advise, received a Citation of Appreciation from Methodist Basic School during its 120th Anniversary celebrations in recognition of his longstanding support to the institution and educational advancement in the community.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →