… Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing says the facility could be commissioned before the next legal year begins in October. …
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- May 2026
The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, broke ground on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, for the first technical and vocational institute in the Wa West District’s eastern corridor at Ga, delivering on a promise President John Dramani Mahama made on the campaign trail in …
Construction begins on landmark TVET school in Wa West’s eastern corridor… Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing delivered the welcome address, emphasising the region’s readiness to host the global expo and harness the economic potential of the shea value chain. …
World Shea Expo 2026 launched in Wa as gov’t moves to restrict raw nut exports… Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing, in his welcome address, stressed the region’s readiness to host the global expo and harness the economic potential of the shea value chain. …
Gov’t launches World Shea Expo 2026 in Upper West… Caution The Regional Minister issued a stern warning that any attempt to defy the directive would attract stronger enforcement measures, including the deployment of military personnel. …
Final-year male students of Bolgatanga Technical Institute ordered off campus over alleged unrest plot… The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing; the Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Cletus S. …
Cyclist awarded motorbike by Anwelle Foundation for 525km ride to promote Bong-ngo festival… Meanwhile, the Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, also toured examination centres in Wa on Monday, accompanied by the Regional Director of Education, Alice Allen Abeereinga. …
Lawra MP urges BECE candidates to avoid malpractice, assures support… Earlier during the event, the Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, representing President John Dramani Mahama, set a collaborative tone by calling for absolute unity and shared responsibility to drive the socioeconomic transformation of the area. …
Paramount chief appeals to gov’t to build new regional hospital in Jirapa- April 2026
… Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, indicated that the initial phase will begin with the first 50 registered individuals per center. …
GIFEC disburses 350 laptops for One Million Coders Program in Upper West Region… Addressing the stakeholders, the Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, stated that the markets will feature various designs tailored to the specific needs of each district and the plans of the assigned contractors. …
Upper West Region districts sign contracts to launch 24-hour economy markets
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New court complex nears completion amid judge shortage concerns
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Upper West Region's new court complex is nearly finished and could be commissioned before October's legal year, but the region faces significant challenges with insufficient judges and court staff, including Tumu District Court's lack of a judge, which delays case handling in the Sissala area.
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New court complex nears completion but judge shortage threatens service delivery in Upper West Region.
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New court complex nears completion amid judge shortage concerns
Upper West Region's new court complex is nearly finished and could be commissioned before October's legal year, but the region faces significant challenges with insufficient judges and court staff, including Tumu District Court's lack of a judge, which delays case handling in the Sissala area.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Construction begins on TVET school in Wa West's eastern corridor
The Upper West Regional Minister broke ground on a technical and vocational institute in Ga, Wa West District's eastern corridor, fulfilling a 2020 campaign promise by President John Dramani Mahama. The facility aims to provide skills training locally and make it accessible to families in the eastern corridor, which has had no TVET or second-cycle institution.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 9 May
World Shea Expo 2026 launches in Wa region
The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa that featured government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The government announced a policy to restrict raw nut exports and donated Personal Protective Equipment to local women's shea-picking cooperatives.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Upper West Region launches World Shea Expo 2026
The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa featuring government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The launch included PPE donations to women's shea-picking cooperatives and policy announcements aimed at harnessing the economic potential of the shea value chain.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Bolgatanga Technical Institute final-year male students ordered off campus
The Upper East Regional Minister has directed all final-year male students of Bolgatanga Technical Institute to vacate campus following intelligence suggesting they were planning a violent disturbance. The order was issued as a proactive measure to prevent potential chaos, safeguard lives, and protect public property.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Cyclist awarded motorbike for 525km Bong-ngo Festival promotion ride
Tiekan Joseph, a teacher from Yeji, was awarded an Apsonic AP125-30 motorbike by the Anwelle Foundation for completing a 525-kilometre bicycle journey from Yeji to Jirapa during this year's Bong-ngo Festival to promote the festival and encourage healthy living. The award was presented at a grand durbar marking the 2026 Bong-ngo celebrations.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Lawra MP urges BECE candidates away from exam malpractice
The Member of Parliament for Lawra has urged BECE candidates in the municipality to avoid examination malpractice and assured them success is possible through honest effort. He distributed mathematical sets to 342 candidates at one centre and pledged daily meals throughout the examination period, with a total of 994 candidates sitting the exam across three centres in the municipality.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 3 May
Jirapa paramount chief seeks new regional hospital
The Paramount Chief of the Jirapa Traditional Area has appealed to the government to locate the new Upper West Regional Hospital in Jirapa, noting that the current facility in Wa is being upgraded into a teaching hospital for the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies' medical school. He also highlighted neglected infrastructure in the municipality, including abandoned projects and unmet logistical needs at local schools.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
GIFEC distributes 350 laptops for coding training in Upper West
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications has handed over 350 laptops to seven training centers across the Upper West Region to launch the first phase of the One Million Coders program. Registration is open for residents seeking computer coding skills training, with the program open to all Ghanaians regardless of district, occupation, or age.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Upper West Region districts launch 24-hour economy markets
Districts across Upper West Region have signed contracts to construct 24-hour economy markets, an NDC government flagship programme. The Regional Minister emphasized adherence to construction schedules and quality standards, warning contractors to use only moulded blocks from certified factories.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →