Accra Academy — secondary school that launched 95th anniversary celebrations in 2026 and hosts the All Star Festival football competition.
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… The Commission has undertaken sensitisation programmes in schools, including Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, Kwabenya Senior High School, West Africa Senior High School, Accra Academy, Ebenezer Senior High School, Achimota Senior High School, St. …
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… The boys’ school of St Mary’s, Accra Academy,” she disclosed. Mary Anane Awuku added that her leadership journey did not end in secondary school, as she continued to take up roles in university, including serving as a hall president and participating in various committees. …
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… Mr Adjaho recalled his long association with the late chief through the Accra Academy School, Parliament and the Council of State, noting that Nana Akuoko Sarpong remained deeply committed to the development of the school and national service throughout his life. …
Council of State eulogises Nana Akuoko Sarpong, pledges support for funeral ritesThe Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School and Accra Academy will renew their football rivalry in the curtain-raiser of the 2026 All Star Festival, a two-day event at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on July 10–11 featuring expanded family activities, a Kids' Play Zone, and a business convocation alongside the football competition.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School and Accra Academy will renew their football rivalry in the curtain-raiser of the 2026 All Star Festival, a two-day event at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on July 10–11 featuring expanded family activities, a Kids' Play Zone, and a business convocation alongside the football competition.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Project Coordinator of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project says dredging works on the Odaw River are 40 per cent complete, with the contractor expected to finish by year-end. The dredging is part of broader engineering efforts to improve stormwater flow and reduce flood risks, with additional drainage construction underway in several flood-prone communities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project says dredging of the Odaw River is not a one-off intervention but a continuous process to manage sediment that keeps re-entering the waterway. The project follows a two-stage approach: first clearing an estimated 655,000 cubic metres of accumulated sediment, then shifting to continuous maintenance dredging based on depth thresholds, with the contractor expected to complete initial dredging by year-end.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained two separate fires in Accra over the weekend: a vehicle fire at Accra Academy in Bubiashie on Saturday night with no injuries, and a tailoring shop fire in a metal container at Dansoman Last Stop on Sunday. The service urged the public to inspect electrical installations and observe fire safety precautions.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Personnel from the Industrial Area Fire Station responded to two fire incidents in Accra over the weekend: a vehicle fire at Accra Academy in Bubiashie on Saturday night and a tailoring shop fire in Dansoman on Sunday. No casualties were reported in either incident, though a Lexus vehicle and sewing equipment were destroyed; causes remain under investigation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece prompted by recent social media debate about the National Science and Maths Quiz argues that Ghana has normalised ranking human worth based on schools attended and career prestige, creating a hierarchy that undervalues less prestigious institutions and creative or technical pathways.
6 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A student's comment dismissing the National Science and Maths Quiz sparked online debate about Ghana's tendency to rank human worth by school attended, course studied, and perceived career prestige rather than individual capability and contribution.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Academy held its 95th anniversary launch on May 29, calling on alumni, corporate institutions and development partners to help preserve the school's legacy. Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, whose four family generations attended the school, praised Accra Academy's role in producing national leaders since its 1931 founding.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Ghana's national teams and colts football. Gyan disclosed that he battled depression about a year ago but was encouraged by GFA President Kurt Okraku to refocus on contributing to grassroots football development in the country.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Academy will launch its 95th anniversary celebrations on May 29, 2026, at Ridge Church Main Auditorium under the theme "A Legacy of Pride, Purpose & Achievements." The year-long event will feature an unveiling of the anniversary logo, a historical documentary, and a fundraising appeal for infrastructural development.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has called on the Gaming Commission of Ghana to ensure the gaming industry's expansion contributes to the country's broader economic transformation agenda, focusing on regulation, revenue, and responsible gaming practices.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian entrepreneur and leadership coach Mary Anane Awuku has encouraged young people to actively take on leadership opportunities at every stage of their education, sharing her own journey from student leader in junior high school through regional student leadership structures in Greater Accra.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Council of State eulogised the late Omanhene of Agogo, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, as "a pillar" in Ghana's political and traditional leadership and pledged support for his funeral rites scheduled for June 4, 2026, following his 51-year reign.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →