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2026-04-262026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Commission, in partnership with the Ghana Hotels Association, began the stakeholder engagement programme in 2025, covering selected regional capitals including Accra, Cape Coast, Takoradi, Ho, Koforidua, Kumasi and Sunyani.

    Energy Commission, Ghana Hotels Association train Bono East hoteliers on energy efficiency
  3. Joy Online

    The project, which forms part of the government’s Big Push Infrastructure Programme, is expected to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety and reduce travel time for commuters travelling between Accra, Winneba, Cape Coast, Takoradi, Kumasi and other parts of the country.

    Construction work on Winneba-Accra Highway poses challenges for commuters
  4. Joy Online

    oe, stressed that affordable long-term financing will be critical to unlocking the sector’s full potential. “Financing is a cross cutting issue, the key reforms we are looking at is creating a single digit interest rate for the sector to help enhance value addition and Cape Coast

    Exporters call for single-digit interest rates to boost Ghana’s horticulture sector
  5. The Chronicle

    The Paramount Chief of Cape Coast, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II has called on the people of Cape Coast to serve as passionate architects who desire to change the future of the ancient city.

    ‘We must be architects for Cape Coast’s future’
  6. Joy Online

    The affected facilities are the Elmina Beach Resort in Elmina, Savoy Hotel, Veke Executive Lodge, and Wiz Homes, an Airbnb property, all in Cape Coast.

    GTA closes Elmina Beach Resort, three other facilities over regulatory violations
  7. Joy Online

    The accident occurred at about 7 p.m. on Sunday when the Scienta, travelling from Cape Coast, reportedly attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided with the oncoming MMT bus from Kumasi.

    Two people dead in a road crash at Assin Fosu
  8. The Chronicle

    ana Kissi Amoah, Seniagyahene takes his turnto swear allegiance to the new Effiduasehene The 61-year-old chief succeeds the late Nana Adu Ameyaw who passed on in January 2026 after a 35-year reign from 1991.Professor Osei-Gerning, an old student of Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast

    Asante-Effiduase gets new chief
  9. The Chronicle

    CENPOWER Operations and Services (CENOPS) has redeemed a pledge of GH₵233,180.00 to the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) towards the Eight-Year Development Plan of Cape Coast.

    CENPOWER redeems GH¢233,180.00 pledge to Cape Coast
  10. Joy Online

    The Forum for Kidney Patients Association Ghana has appealed to the government, corporate organisations, benevolent individuals and groups to urgently support the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) with more dialysis machines to enhance renal care services.

    Kidney patients call for more dialysis machines at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
  11. Joy Online

    She was speaking at a youth dialogue organised by the NCCE under the Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIR-RED) programme in Cape Coast.

    NCCE urges citizens to defend democratic gains
Business

Energy Commission trains Bono East hoteliers on efficiency standards

The News

The Energy Commission and Ghana Hotels Association are rolling out a stakeholder engagement programme to train hotel and hospitality facility owners and managers in the Bono East region on energy efficiency and compliance with new regulations. The hospitality sector is a major electricity consumer, with hotels spending approximately 60 to 70 per cent of their operating costs on energy and resources.

13 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Energy Commission trains Bono East hoteliers on efficiency standards

    The Energy Commission and Ghana Hotels Association are rolling out a stakeholder engagement programme to train hotel and hospitality facility owners and managers in the Bono East region on energy efficiency and compliance with new regulations. The hospitality sector is a major electricity consumer, with hotels spending approximately 60 to 70 per cent of their operating costs on energy and resources.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Winneba-Accra Highway construction creates traffic and vehicle strain

    Construction work on the Winneba Junction Interchange, part of the government's Big Push Infrastructure Programme, is causing delays, dust, and difficult driving conditions for commuters. Commercial drivers report increased travel time and vehicle maintenance costs due to diversions and rough road surfaces.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Exporters urge single-digit rates for Ghana horticulture growth

    The Federation of Association of Ghanaian Exporters president called for single-digit interest rates for agribusinesses to support growth in Ghana's horticulture sector, which currently generates GH¢5 billion. The call was made at a press soirée launching the 2026 Ghana Horticulture Expo, citing affordable long-term financing as critical to unlocking the sector's potential.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cape Coast Paramount Chief urges community participation in city development

    The Paramount Chief of Cape Coast, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, called on residents to become architects of the city's future by actively participating in its development. Speaking at a Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly fundraising event for an eight-year development plan, he emphasized that the city's future depends on unity, partnership, and shared commitment to progress.

    18 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 17 August

  1. GTA closes four hospitality facilities over regulatory breaches

    The Ghana Tourism Authority temporarily shut down four hospitality establishments in the Central Region—Elmina Beach Resort in Elmina and Savoy Hotel, Veke Executive Lodge, and Wiz Homes in Cape Coast—for breaching tourism regulations including operating without licences, non-payment of tourism levies, and providing substandard services. The closures are part of an enforcement exercise ahead of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye celebrations in September.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Two dead in head-on collision at Assin Fosu, Central Region

    A Scienta vehicle collided head-on with a Metro Mass Transit bus at Assin Fosu on Sunday night when the Scienta attempted to overtake another vehicle, killing the Scienta driver and one passenger; the bus struck a school wall and three pedestrians were also injured.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Professor Osei-Gerning installed as new chief of Effiduase

    Professor Nick Ossei-Gerning, a consultant cardiologist, has been installed as the new Effiduasehene, succeeding the late Nana Adu Ameyaw who died in January 2026 after a 35-year reign. The 61-year-old chief took the oath of allegiance at an installation ceremony in the Ashanti region.

    17 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. CENPOWER donates GH¢233,180 to Cape Coast development plan

    CENPOWER Operations and Services has redeemed a pledge of GH₵233,180.00 to the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly towards its Eight-Year Development Plan, which focuses on infrastructure including roads, water supply, sanitation, health, and education.

    17 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kidney patients group urges more dialysis machines at Cape Coast

    The Forum for Kidney Patients Association Ghana has called on government and others to urgently provide more dialysis machines at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the only public dialysis centre in the Central Region, which currently operates five functioning machines serving more than 100 patients. The appeal comes as the centre, which also serves patients from Western, Eastern and Ashanti Regions, can only provide patients about two hours per session instead of the recommended four hours.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. NCCE urges youth to defend democratic gains through accountability

    The National Commission for Civic Education has urged citizens, particularly youth, to protect Ghana's democratic gains through ethical conduct, accountability, and respect for the rule of law, speaking at a youth dialogue in Cape Coast organised under the PAIR-RED programme in partnership with GIZ and the Ministry of Finance.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Tyre burst triggers truck fire on Cape Coast–Takoradi road

    A DAF truck transporting marble stones caught fire at Ayensudo on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Road on Wednesday, August 5, after one of its rear tyres burst. The fire was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries or deaths reported.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Two dead, eight injured in Cape Coast-Takoradi highway crash

    A Toyota Hiace carrying 10 people crashed on the Cape Coast-Takoradi highway near Komenda on Thursday after swerving to avoid a head-on collision with an unidentified vehicle attempting to overtake. Two occupants died and eight sustained injuries, three in severe condition, with all injured transported to Elmina Polyclinic.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Two killed, eight injured in Dompoase road crash near Komenda

    A Toyota Hiace minibus collided with a broken-down truck on the Cape Coast-Takoradi highway near Komenda after swerving to avoid an oncoming vehicle, killing two people and injuring eight others, who were taken to Elmina Polyclinic.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Ghana Tourism Authority endorses 6th Inter-Tourism Expo Accra

    The Ghana Tourism Authority has endorsed the 6th Inter-Tourism Expo Accra, scheduled for October 21–23, 2026, at the Ridge Royal Hotel, Cape Coast. The event aims to position Ghana as a leading tourism and investment destination by bringing together over 300 delegates to showcase tourism assets and investment opportunities.

    3 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 1 August

  1. GMet forecasts thunderstorms in northern Ghana, scattered rain

    The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain across parts of northern Ghana this evening, with mostly cloudy conditions nationwide; the forecast also includes possible mist and reduced visibility in forest and mountainous areas on Sunday morning.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. KOICA donates equipped ICT centre to Wesley Girls' Basic School

    Wesley Girls' Basic School in Cape Coast has received a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology centre from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korean University Council for Social Service (KUCSS), featuring 13 desktop computers and multimedia equipment to enhance digital skills and ICT education at the basic school level.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Two killed, eight injured in Toyota Hiace crash at Dompoase

    A Toyota Hiace collided with a stationary truck on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway on Friday, July 31, killing two people and injuring eight others. The crash occurred when an unidentified vehicle attempted to overtake another, causing the Hiace driver to veer into the broken-down truck.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Diplomats tour Ahanta West forts during heritage month

    Foreign diplomats, a UNESCO official, and students toured historic forts and landmarks in Ahanta West on July 26, 2026, during the month-long Ahanta Heritage Month celebrations. The tour, organized by the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, visited Fort Gross Friedrichsburg, Cape Three Points, and Fort Batenstein in Butre.

    31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana Revenue Authority opens customs post at Antado, Cape Coast

    The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority unveiled its first Command Border post in the Central Region in Antado, near Cape Coast, to support trade facilitation and combat illicit trade. Commissioner General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong assured traders that the post will facilitate legitimate trade while helping protect local businesses.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana faces floods now, drought risk later in 2026

    Ghana is confronting a double climate risk: recovering from devastating June floods across southern cities while a strengthening El Niño threatens below-normal rainfall and early-ending rains for the rest of the year. Damage from recent floods across Greater Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi and other areas is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars, with the government releasing GH¢300 million from its Contingency Fund for immediate response.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Global democracy under retreat; Ghana must strengthen inclusion

    Presidential Adviser Goosie Tanoh has warned that democracy is retreating globally due to the rise of authoritarian leadership and political instability, citing developments in the United States, Russia, and Europe. He urged Ghanaians to remain committed to inclusive governance and peaceful coexistence to strengthen democratic institutions.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ghana, meets President Mahama

    President John Dramani Mahama received Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at the Presidency during her first official visit to Africa, as she began a 10-day tour of the Church of the Province of West Africa.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 July

  1. Aggrey Memorial wins Central region NSMQ qualifier, heads to nationals

    Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Senior High School qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after defeating Gomoa SDA SHS with 51 points in the Central Regional Qualifiers on Day Two.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana Gas CEO earns Master of Laws from University of Nottingham

    Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, has graduated with a Master of Laws degree in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham. The achievement was announced as reflecting her commitment to excellence and lifelong learning while leading a strategic energy institution.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Ebo Taylor's funeral service set for August 1, 2026

    The family of legendary Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician Ebo Taylor has announced that his burial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Wesley Methodist Church, Saltpond, with final funeral rites at Victoria Park the following day. Taylor died on February 7, 2026, at age 90 at Saltpond Hospital, one day after the launch of the inaugural Ebo Taylor Festival.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ebo Taylor funeral scheduled for August 1, 2026

    The family of legendary highlife and Afrobeat musician Ebo Taylor has announced his burial service for Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Wesley Methodist Church in Saltpond, with final funeral rites at Victoria Park the following day. Taylor died on February 7, 2026, at age 90, having been a pioneering figure in highlife and Afrobeat music for over six decades.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ghana Tourism Authority backs INTTA 2026 conference in Cape Coast

    The Ghana Tourism Authority has endorsed the sixth Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA), a three-day event scheduled for October 21–23, 2026 in Cape Coast, which will integrate tourism, investment, agribusiness and AfCFTA opportunities to attract delegates and boost Ghana's tourism sector.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MTN Ghana marks 30 years, credits stakeholders for company success

    MTN Ghana's Chief Internal Audit and Forensic Officer says the company recognises stakeholders' contribution to its success as it marks 30 years in operation. He noted that what was once challenging, such as phone calls between Takoradi and Cape Coast, is now effortless, and that MTN's progress reflects Ghana's digital transformation story.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Smartphones have democratized media production in Ghana

    Philip Nai argues that mobile phones and internet access have transformed media creation in Ghana, enabling anyone to publish news and analysis instantly—a shift comparable to the broadcasting liberalization of the 1990s. This has disrupted the traditional media industry by removing barriers that once required licenses, equipment, and institutional resources.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. CCYDA honours Oguaa Omanhene and Dr Orleans-Lindsay award

    The Cape Coast Youth Development Association has dedicated its JoyNews Impact Makers Awards Corporate Partners Impact Award to Paramount Chief Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II and Dr James Condua Orleans-Lindsay in recognition of their contributions to youth empowerment and community development.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

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