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… port also revealed that a small-sized Puna yam weighs an average of 1.043 kilogrammes nationwide but reaches 1.564 kilogrammes in the Bono Region, while the weight of a medium-sized cup of gari differs from 0.267 kilogrammes in Bono East to 0.292 kilogrammes in the Eastern Region …
GSS Survey Reveals Weight Differences In Food Measurements Across GhanaThe Chronicle
The Eastern South Regional Police Command, with support from the National Operations Directorate, has arrested 258 suspects in connection with the violent disturbances that rocked Nsawam-Adoagyiri in the Eastern Region on July 7, 2026. …
Police arrest 258 suspects for violence at AdoagyiriJoy Online
A violent confrontation between residents of Darkokrom and suspected illegal miners, popularly known as galamseyers, has left one person dead and several others with gunshot injuries, escalating tensions in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region. …
One killed, others injured as illegal miners clash with Darkokrom residentsJoy Online
… Regions covered The exercise will take place in the Greater Accra, Volta, Central, Western, Western North, Ashanti, and Eastern regions, which were affected by the recent floods. …
Friday is not a holiday: What you need to know about the June 10-11 national cleaning daysJoy Online
The Eastern Regional Command (ERC) of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Promasidor Ghana, has organised a seminar for Senior High School (SHS) Guidance and Counselling Coordinators on school-based drug prevention …
NACOC trains SHS Guidance and Counselling Coordinators on drug prevention strategiesThe Chronicle
… He explained that the only other major landfill serving the capital is the 120-acre Adepa landfill, located beyond Nsawam in the Eastern Region, which has the capacity to receive up to 4,000 tonnes of waste each day. …
Accra Faces Acute Landfill Crisis As Kpone Nears ClosureJoy Online
… The Afram Plains, located in the Eastern Region, has long been recognised for its fertile agricultural land but has faced challenges linked to transportation and connectivity, limiting investment and commercial activity.
New Afram River bridge will unlock agriculture, tourism potential – MahamaJoy Online
Two separate fire outbreaks in the Eastern Region have displaced 12 residents, destroyed a six-bedroom house, and damaged facilities at Adonten Senior High School (SHS), raising renewed concerns about fire safety. …
Fire displaces 12 at Ankaase, damages facilities at Adonten SHSJoy Online
One person was injured after a Kia Rhino lorry transporting animal feed overturned at Omenako in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern Region on the Accra–Kumasi Highway following an attempt by the driver to avoid a fuel tanker that was reportedly overtaking dangerously. …
One injured after Kia Rhino truck overturns on Accra–Kumasi Highway at OmenakoThe Ghanaian Times
Emmanuel Obeng produced an outstanding performance to win the highly competitive second Senchi Invitational golf tournament, played at the Royal Senchi Hotel and Resort golf course in the Eastern Region. …
Golf: E. Obeng wins 2nd Senchi Invitational tourneyActiva International Insurance Ghana celebrated its first Activa Social Day on July 17, 2026, at Weep Not Child Orphanage in Nsawam Damang, Eastern Region, where 24 employees engaged children in activities and donated essential items; the Activa Group Foundation is also funding infrastructure improvements including restroom facilities and a learning center.
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Activa International Insurance Ghana celebrated its first Activa Social Day on July 17, 2026, at Weep Not Child Orphanage in Nsawam Damang, Eastern Region, where 24 employees engaged children in activities and donated essential items; the Activa Group Foundation is also funding infrastructure improvements including restroom facilities and a learning center.
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SMT Ghana has donated braille sheets and bags of rice to Akropong School for the Blind in the Eastern Region as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to promote inclusive education and support vulnerable communities.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Yaw Osafo-Maafo, a former NPP Senior Presidential Advisor, cautioned that the NDC government faces electoral rejection in 2028 if it fails to deliver on campaign pledges, suggesting voters will assess performance and could remove the party from power. Akyem Oda MP Alexander Akwasi Acquah cited strong turnout at NPP constituency elections as evidence of party members' commitment to reorganizing and supporting Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's comeback bid.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GAIA Africa and the Green Africa Youth Organization have launched the in-person phase of the Africa Zero Waste Academy 2026 in the Eastern Region, bringing together selected participants from across Africa for training in designing localized zero waste systems that reduce emissions and create green jobs. More than 700 practitioners applied for the programme, now in its second year.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Municipal Chief Executive for Yilo Krobo Assembly has told students to place confidence in God and hard work rather than juju or supernatural powers, warning that such beliefs are misleading and divert from values of diligence and perseverance needed for genuine success.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
GAIA Africa and the Green Africa Youth Organization have begun the in-person phase of the Africa Zero Waste Academy 2026 in Kpong, equipping young climate and waste practitioners with skills to develop sustainable waste management solutions. The programme, now in its second year, aims to build capacity to design localised zero-waste systems that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create green jobs and protect public health.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association has called on government to ban single-use plastics and styrofoam used in food packaging, saying these materials are a major cause of unsafe food in the country and contribute to rising health budgets and disease risks.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres and a Kia Frontier collided head-on at Fianko in Suhum Municipality, Eastern Region on Wednesday, July 22, injuring two male occupants. The Kia Frontier allegedly lost steering control and veered into the oncoming lane.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institute of Foresters has welcomed the government's decision to restore the Achimota Forest Reserve to its full protected status after it had been partially declassified in 2022. The reversal, announced in July 2026, nullified the removal of approximately 361.5 acres from the southern portion of the reserve and was praised as supporting sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A homeless woman was found dead at Jackson Park in Koforidua on Thursday morning after living in the area for about two weeks. Residents said she had earlier collapsed into a gutter but was assisted before being found lifeless at the same location; the circumstances of her death are under investigation.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has intensified fire safety education campaigns in the Eastern Region, with personnel from multiple stations engaging residents, shop owners, traders and construction workers on fire prevention, emergency response, safe use of equipment and the dangers of unsafe practices such as illegal electrical connections and improper flammable material storage.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A driver and his mate died at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, after checking in late during a journey from Donkorkrom. Police have arrested the hotel manager and a security guard and are investigating to determine whether foul play was involved; the bodies await autopsy.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced planned maintenance exercises across five regions on Wednesday, July 22, affecting multiple areas. The Tema Region maintenance will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, while customers in the region also continue to experience unplanned outages due to network faults.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana Foundation, through its Employee Volunteerism Programme, has handed over a refurbished 20-unit ICT laboratory to Asikuma Presby Primary and adjoining schools in the Asuogyaman District. Employees raised additional funds through internal crowdfunding to equip the facility with computers, furniture and internet connectivity.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A 47-year-old electrician has been remanded into prison custody for defrauding five nurses and a self-employed man at Asuofua of GH¢70,000.00 by falsely promising to secure travel visas for Austria and Holland. He pleaded not guilty to defrauding by false pretence and was ordered back to court on August 03, 2026.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has rejected the government's assessment that "the era of impunity is over" in illegal mining, citing uneven regional enforcement and raising unverified allegations of corruption within NAIMOS. The Coalition credited government action on Achimota Forest Reserve protection and charges against the "Atronsu 5," but argued conditions in areas including the Eastern Region contradict claims of progress.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Chronicle essay traces one day in the life of Abena, a 34-year-old fabric seller in Madina who navigates multiple global systems—including money-transfer networks that charge sub-Saharan Africa an average of 8 percent, far above the global 3 percent target—each extracting value before day's end, illustrating how international financial infrastructure shapes the lives of ordinary Africans.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Royal Vine Foundation has held a graduation ceremony in Akuapem North Municipality for the first cohort of beneficiaries under its Educational and Developmental Support Project, which provides life skills, mentorship, literacy, and educational support to help children and adolescents develop into responsible, confident citizens.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A motorbike rider identified as Sammy died in an accident at Abenaso in Birim North District, Eastern Region, after his vehicle skidded on a slippery pothole. Residents have called on authorities to urgently repair damaged road sections to prevent similar accidents.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coalition Against Galamsey Ghana rejected the government's assertion that the era of impunity regarding illegal mining is over, citing escalating lawlessness in the Eastern Region and calling for equal enforcement against all illegal miners, including politically exposed persons and kingpins.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana has scheduled planned and emergency maintenance exercises across five regions on July 20–21, affecting numerous communities in the Central, Ashanti, and other regions as part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people died and two others were injured in a collision between two cargo trucks at Asuboi on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Saturday. Firefighters rescued the trapped victims after a tyre burst on the KIA Rhino caused the driver to lose control and hit the Hyundai truck ahead.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A driver and his mate were discovered dead under mysterious circumstances at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw after checking in from Donkorkrom. The hotel manager and security guard have been arrested to assist police investigations into the cause of death.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A driver and his mate were discovered unresponsive in their room at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw after checking in during a journey from Donkorkrom. The hotel manager and a security guard have been arrested to assist investigations into the deaths, with police working to determine the exact cause.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has intensified fire prevention and public safety education campaigns across Eastern Region communities including Nkawkaw, Kwahu Tafo, and Koforidua Zongo, educating residents on fire prevention, LPG safety, electrical safety, and emergency response procedures.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has intensified fire prevention and public safety education campaigns across Eastern Region communities including Nkawkaw, Kwahu Tafo, and Koforidua Zongo, conducting inspections, door-to-door sensitisation and outreach programmes to educate residents on fire prevention measures, LPG safety, electrical safety and emergency response procedures.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra has begun a two-day pilot capacity-building workshop for academic staff, focusing on research capacity, academic publishing, doctoral supervision, and responsible AI use in higher education. The pilot involves four colleges of education: Akatsi and Peki colleges in the Volta Region, and Mount Mary and Presbyterian Women's colleges in the Eastern Region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra has begun a two-day pilot capacity-building workshop at Akatsi College of Education, focusing on strengthening research capacity, academic publishing, doctoral supervision, and responsible AI use in higher education. The initiative involves four Colleges of Education selected from 49 nationwide: two from the Volta Region (Akatsi and Peki) and two from the Eastern Region (Mount Mary and Presbyterian Women's College in Aburi).
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Akyem Abomosu Police Command arrested nine suspects—three Nigerian women and six Ghanaian men—during an operation targeting narcotics trading, Indian hemp activities, and prostitution in Atiwa West District. Items allegedly connected to Indian hemp trade were retrieved, and the suspects face prosecution.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued a three-year-old boy from a stream in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, during a community engagement exercise. The officers noticed the child struggling and pulled him to safety, and the GNFS emphasized its commitment to life-saving work beyond emergency response.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →