… According to him, the cases were drawn from 193 communities across Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Volta, Northern, Eastern, Upper West, Bono, Oti and Western North regions, many of them poor and vulnerable areas where access to justice remains difficult. …
… The high-profile meeting served as a side note to the primary focus of the day: the celebration of 40 years of mission, outreach, and community service by the SDA Church in the Bono Region. …
… Personal Commitment to the Sector The CEO revealed that shortly after assuming office in February 2025, one of his earliest visits was to the Bono and Bono East cashew belts, where he witnessed large volumes of cashew apples rotting on farms. …
The Energy Commission of Ghana has graduated a new batch of certified electricians from Bono, Ashanti and Bono East regions as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and ensure professionalism in electrical installation and enhance standards across the nation. …
… sing formal financial services, particularly in rural communities where trust remained critical to the success of the financial inclusion agenda Nana Yeboah II, who made the remarks at the inauguration of a new branch of Nsoatreman Community Bank PLC at Berekum in the Bono Region …
The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested two men for possessing suspected narcotic drugs without lawful authority following a patrol operation at Kintampo. …
Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, has warned cocoa smuggling syndicates to desist from the practice or prepare to face the full rigours of the law. …
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned that more rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across southern Ghana as a slow-moving rainstorm moves westwards from the coast of Benin. The Agency forecast slight to moderate thunderstorms over the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions from Tuesday morning through the afternoon, extending later in the day to parts of the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions, with cautions against hazards including fallen trees, loose electrical cables and localised flash flooding.
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The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned that more rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across southern Ghana as a slow-moving rainstorm moves westwards from the coast of Benin. The Agency forecast slight to moderate thunderstorms over the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions from Tuesday morning through the afternoon, extending later in the day to parts of the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions, with cautions against hazards including fallen trees, loose electrical cables and localised flash flooding.
The Christian Health Association of Ghana says its network of border health facilities serve as strategic national assets, with several hospitals providing critical services to patients from neighbouring countries including Burkina Faso, Togo, and Côte d'Ivoire.
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Benkasa, Berekum West District, after his 70-year-old father was found dead with multiple cutlass wounds on June 26, 2026. Residents reported that the suspect had been mentally unstable and showing signs of aggression, and had accompanied his father to the farm where the body was discovered.
Farmers in Sunyani Municipality fear that illegal mining operations moving into nearby communities could spread across farmlands and destroy cocoa cultivation and other agricultural activities. Unknown individuals have begun mining activities in nearby villages with excavators and heavy equipment, raising concerns about the loss of livelihoods for farming families.
A 14-year-old JHS graduate is under mental health supervision after being raped by undertaker Exekel Tabiri at Dormaa Akwamu, Bono Region; the suspect allegedly lured her into his room under false pretenses, assaulted her, and warned her not to tell anyone. The suspect has appeared before courts and been granted bail to reappear in July.
The NPP Sunyani East Constituency Communication Director says the party is determined to reclaim the 11 parliamentary seats lost to the NDC in the Bono Region, citing strategic planning and engagement with constituents ahead of 2028 elections.
The family of a 14-year-old defilement victim has praised DOVVSU personnel in the Bono Region for their expeditious investigation. The victim's grandmother has recommended the two lead investigators, Chief Inspector Isaac Asare and Lance Corporal Abraham Takyi, for promotion, following the conviction and eight-year imprisonment of the 39-year-old perpetrator.
Jacinta Phiapre Kubi Appiah, an 18-year-old from Notre Dame Girls Senior High School, died shortly after completing her final WASSCE paper on June 17 at a hospital in Fiapre, Bono Region. She had been on admission earlier but was allowed to return to campus to write the exam; students claim she complained of chest pains and sought medical permission on multiple occasions.
The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation has demanded arrests and prosecution of those responsible for a June 9 violent attack on a Forestry Commission timber monitoring checkpoint in Bono East Region, warning that illegal timber trafficking and forest crime pose a growing threat to timber-producing areas and national security.
The National Democratic Congress held Cadres Commemoration Day at Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, with the General Secretary calling on party members to embrace cadreship and champion the party's values with dedication. The event, themed "Ensuring Transparent Governance: Role of Cadres," was organised by Young Cadres in the Ashanti Region to recognise the role of cadres in sustaining the party's revolution and birth.
Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku Nsafoah has called on NPP leadership to engage former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong in discussions to address concerns he has raised about the party's performance and corruption allegations. Nsafoah argued that Agyapong's frustrations appear directed at specific individuals within the party, but that his significant following means his statements worry young party members.
A four-day free eye care outreach in Bono Region screened 867 people but could not attend to over 500 others due to limited capacity, prompting calls for the National Health Insurance Scheme to extend coverage to prescription glasses and low-vision aids.
The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation has strongly condemned an attack on a Forestry Commission timber monitoring checkpoint at Babatokuma in Bono East Region on June 9, during which state property was destroyed and staff were injured, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the chieftaincy institution to lead in resolving growing chieftaincy disputes across Ghana, stating that government is constitutionally barred from determining succession matters, though government can intervene to maintain law and order when disputes become violent. Mahama told the Bono Regional House of Chiefs that the responsibility for adjudicating chieftaincy cases rests with traditional authorities through their judicial committees.
The Sunyani East NPP Communications Officer has congratulated Dennis Miracle Aboagye on his appointment as Director of Communications at the office of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, describing the move as part of building a stronger communication strategy ahead of the 2028 elections.
President John Dramani Mahama received a delegation from the Bono Regional House of Chiefs and assured them of a significant share of road construction projects under the Government's Big Push Infrastructure Initiative, noting that the region has received a substantial allocation in Phase One and that additional roads are being scoped for Phase Two starting next year.
A June 2026 Global InfoAnalytics poll found that 57 per cent of Ghanaians prefer young people to lead the country, while 46 per cent consider above 65 years too old for a president. The survey also revealed strong public support for stricter measures against examination malpractice and varied opinions on school discipline.
Tension is mounting at Jinijini in the Sunyani Municipality over a piece of land claimed by three chiefs, with armed illegal miners forcefully occupying farmlands there. The chiefs of Sunyani, Atronie and Wamfie have called for immediate security intervention against the galamsey operators.
Construction on the 24-Hour Market project in Wenchi Municipality's Bono Region is progressing, with about 20 percent of works completed within two months, according to the site engineer. The project will include lockable stores, police and fire service posts, a clinic, warehouses, livestock market, trading spaces, and bus terminal, among other facilities.
An Accra High Court has granted the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), permission to travel to the United Kingdom to pursue a master's programme at the University of Aberdeen, with a directive to return to Ghana by June 30, 2026, and re-deposit his passport at the court registry.
Ghana's Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim says the ministry is working to ensure the 24-hour market initiative becomes the most successful government socio-economic intervention programme, with 10 consultants supervising construction across 16 regions under a standardised framework to maintain uniformity in design and construction nationwide.
TRiBE Culture Fest, in partnership with the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority, will establish viewing centres across all 16 regions of Ghana to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining football with culture, entertainment and community engagement through fan parks with giant screens, local food and live entertainment.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang laid a wreath at Banda-Ahenkro to mark the 47th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising, which was staged in 1979 by former President Jerry John Rawlings to strengthen probity, accountability and social justice. The ceremony included wreath-laying, a perpetual flame lighting, and a parade by students, with the event themed "Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising."
The Bono Regional Police Command is investigating the murder of Alhaji Abdulai Toure, 87, a retired veterinary officer from Berekum, whose body was found with multiple gunshot wounds near a public cemetery in Sampa's New Japan suburb on June 1, 2026. According to police, the deceased had previously reported arson at his home and vehicle, and was abducted by four men identified as Abode, Mepawokyew, Alaska and Baala from a passenger bus.
Young women and men with disabilities have begun Core Life Skills training through the We Can Work Academy, which commenced on June 1, 2026, at three centres in Ashanti and Bono Regions. Over six weeks, participants will develop confidence, communication, and workplace readiness before moving into specialised pathways in employability, entrepreneurship, or technical skills.
The Ghana Cocoa Board has submitted a proposal to Cabinet imposing up to 10 years imprisonment, fines of up to five times the value of seized cocoa, and penalties of up to 200,000 units for cocoa smuggling. The measure aims to deter illegal trade, protect Ghana's cocoa sector, and ensure compliance with international standards including the European Union's Deforestation Regulation.
Former National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has called on NPP members to move past old divisions and focus on grassroots strengthening and progress, warning against being held back by people fixated on settling past grievances. Speaking in meetings across Western North, Ahafo, Bono and Bono East Regions, Afoko promoted his 3R agenda of Reuniting, Rebuilding, and Recapturing power for 2028.
Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) has expressed surprise at a court decision to remand him in BNI custody, saying he was not allowed to respond to concerns informing the ruling and questioning the court's conclusion that his release on bail could result in further offences.
The regional ministers of Ashanti and Bono have welcomed the establishment of the Right to Information Commission and its branch offices in their regions, viewing it as an advancement of democracy in Ghana. Both ministers emphasized the importance of free access to information for rule of law and open governance, though the Bono Regional Minister cautioned against abusing the Commission's mandate.
Residents of several farming communities in Sunyani Municipality say illegal galamsey operators are moving into their areas with armed force and heavy equipment, threatening cocoa and cashew farms. More than 500 farmers have appealed to security agencies for immediate action and say they are prepared to resist what they describe as attempts by "powerful people" to seize their farmlands.