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Bernard Owusu

Also known as: Mr. Owusu · Mr Owusu · Mr Bernard Owusu · Daniel Ohene K. Owusu · Albert Kofi Owusu · Mr Albert Kofi Owusu · Dominic Owusu · Dr Dominic Owusu

Trades Union Congress Ghana Chairman who has called for action against illegal mining and government focus on job creation.

2026-05-012026-09-28

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Mr Bernard Owusu, the Chairman of TUC Ghana, said the resilience of the economy depended on how effectively critical sectors such as energy were managed. …

    TUC calls for regular dialogue on economic challenges, unemployment
  3. Joy Online

    The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, Bernard Owusu, has called for urgent and decisive action to end illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, warning that the growing impact poses a serious threat to jobs, livelihoods, and the country’s future. …

    May Day: Galamsey remains a menace and must stop now – TUC Chairman warns
  4. Joy Online

    The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, Bernard Owusu, has called for a stronger link between Ghana’s recent macroeconomic stability and tangible improvements in workers’ livelihoods, stressing that stability alone is not enough without real economic impact. …

    May Day: TUC urges gov’t to turn economic stability into jobs and better living standards

Friday 25 September

  1. Bank of Ghana to educate public on new Heritage Series banknotes

    The Bank of Ghana will undertake extensive public education on how to authenticate its new Heritage Series banknotes as they enter circulation, ensuring Ghanaians become familiar with the security features and can distinguish genuine notes from counterfeit ones.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bank of Ghana retains cotton for new Heritage Series banknotes

    The Bank of Ghana says its new Heritage Series banknotes will continue to use traditional cotton material, reinforced for durability and security, citing Ghana's tropical climate and high humidity as reasons against switching to plastic or polymer notes. Cotton-based banknotes are also used in the United States and several European countries, the BoG noted.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Existing cedi notes remain legal tender with new Heritage Series

    The Bank of Ghana has confirmed that existing banknotes will remain legal tender and circulate alongside the new Heritage Series when introduced on November 3, 2026; no rush to exchange is needed, and both versions will co-circulate for transactions.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Bank of Ghana denies plans for new GH¢500 cedi note

    The Bank of Ghana has clarified that its "Heritage Series" rollout on November 3, 2026, involves upgrading existing banknote denominations rather than introducing new notes or higher denominations such as GH¢500 cedis. According to the Director of the Currency Management Department, the upgraded notes will feature improved security features, durability, and modern designs reflecting Ghana's heritage, and will co-circulate with existing cedi banknotes.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Bank of Ghana launches new Heritage Series banknotes

    The Bank of Ghana says the new Heritage Series banknotes are intended to modernise the cedi while preserving its identity as a symbol of Ghana's sovereignty, economic identity and national pride. The Heritage Series is scheduled to be officially launched on November 3, 2026, at the Bank Square in Accra.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. New GNA board inaugurated to guide news agency's strategic direction

    Ghana News Agency's eight-member Governing Board, chaired by Dr Kwame Akuffo Anoff-Ntow, has been inaugurated with a mandate to provide strategic policy direction, promote public accountability, and safeguard editorial independence. The National Media Commission commended GNA's commitment to accurate news dissemination and urged the new board to build on past achievements.

    31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 24 August

  1. NAPO urges evidence-based review of Busia's Second Republic administration

    Vice Presidential candidate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has called for an evidence-based reassessment of Professor Kofi Abrefa Busia's administration in Ghana's Second Republic, arguing it should be judged on constitutional philosophy, policy choices, and development record rather than romanticised or solely by the military coup that ended it.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. SSNIT expands bank co-location points to 100 by 2027

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust plans to expand its bank co-location service points from 15 to 100 by the end of 2027 to improve access to pension services nationwide and increase membership. The initiative aims to bring services closer to contributors and pensioners while reducing the cost of establishing standalone SSNIT offices.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 2 August

  1. ARB Apex Bank readies supervisory role, posts GH¢34.56m profit

    The ARB Apex Bank is positioning itself to support the transition of community banks under a new microfinance regulatory framework from the Bank of Ghana, which has expanded the bank's supervisory mandate to include microfinance banks, credit unions, and last-mile providers. The bank recorded a Profit Before Tax of GH¢34.56 million in 2025, up 35 percent from GH¢25.44 million in 2024, with total assets rising to GH¢5.40 billion from GH¢2.28 billion in 2024.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. UK social protection expert to speak at Accra summit

    Andy Owusu, a UK-based Director and Social Protection Consultant currently serving as Assistant Director of Children's Services at the London Borough of Lambeth, will be a featured speaker at the IAF & TTAG–EGA Summit in Accra on 8 May 2026.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. TUC urges government dialogue on unemployment and economic policy

    The Trade Union Congress has called for regular dialogue with the government to address salaries, pensions, and labour market challenges, with particular concern over educated youth unemployment. The union says Ghana could create quality employment by boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing imports.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

  1. TUC Chairman warns galamsey remains menace threatening jobs and environment

    The Trades Union Congress Ghana Chairman Bernard Owusu has called for urgent action to end illegal mining (galamsey), warning that despite ongoing reforms the country is losing the fight against it and that environmental destruction from illegal mining threatens jobs, livelihoods, and national development.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. TUC urges government to convert economic stability into jobs and livelihoods

    TUC Chairman Bernard Owusu told workers at the 2026 May Day celebrations that while Ghana's macroeconomic stability is important, the government must now prioritise job creation and improved living standards to ensure tangible economic impact for citizens.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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