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Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Francis Owusu Antwi

Also known as: Mr Francis Owusu Antwi · Mr Antwi · Mr. Antwi · Gabriel Antwi · Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi · Mr Owusu Antwi · Mr. Owusu Antwi

Bono East Regional Minister; monitored infrastructure projects and called for media ethical standards in 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    His comments came as the Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, toured the Nkoranza North District to inspect ongoing GETFund projects at Yefri SHS and Busunya SHS.

    Ending double-track: Bono East Minister impressed with Yefri SHS project, unhappy with Busunya contractor
  3. Joy Online

    During a monitoring tour of the district, Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi visited the school and inspected the facility.

    Sikaa Presby Basic School gets new classroom block after years of leaking roofs
  4. Joy Online

    The situation has attracted the attention of the Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, who has directed the current MCE to move into the facility by the end of December.

    Techiman MCE residence abandoned since 2017; Regional Minister sets December deadline
  5. Joy Online

    During a monitoring visit to the project site, Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, expressed outrage upon discovering that the contractor had completed just 5% of the work—a far cry from the 25% expected based on the current contract duration.

    Nkoranza 24-hour economy market project 5% complete as minister threatens contract termination
  6. Joy Online

    Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has expressed strong satisfaction with the progress of work on the Techiman 24-hour economy model market project, just over three months after the site was officially handed over to contractors.

    Techiman 24-hour market project on course as Regional Minister inspects work, hails construction quality
  7. Joy Online

    Infrastructure alone not enough – Regional Minister The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, brought a government perspective to the discussions, stressing that achieving universal quality healthcare is not the role of government alone.

    Health HR practitioners charged to lead sector transformation at 2nd Annual AHRMPHG conference
  8. August 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The Vice President was accompanied by Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and Mr Francis Owusu Antwi, the Bono East Regional Minister, and Mr Sanja Nanja, the Member of Parliament for Atebubu Amantin constituency.

    Opoku-Agyemang lauds peaceful co-existence, unity of Bono people
  10. Joy Online

    Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi thanked the Minister for the visit and reaffirmed the Regional Coordinating Council’s commitment to working with the Ministry to realise its goals for sustainable development.

    TanoBoase Sacred Grove: Dzifa Gomashie pledges year-end commissioning as eco-tourism gem awaits revival
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking on behalf of Gabriel Antwi, the Bono Regional Director of the Ghana Education Service, Bono Regional Director of Culture George Asare described public speaking as a critical 21st-century skill that develops confidence, critical thinking and leadership while giving young

    Defending champions SUSEC, Twene Amanfo SHTS secure Bono Zone 2 spots in 2026 NPSC
  12. Joy Online

    Mr Francis Owusu Antwi, Bono East Regional Minister, lauded the government’s commitment towards job creation through employable skills training.

    YEA to migrate personnel on public sector salary structure – CEO
Politics

Bono East Minister tours GETFund SHS projects, eyes double-track end

The News

The Bono East Regional Minister visited Yefri and Busunya secondary schools to inspect ongoing GETFund classroom and dormitory projects. The minister expressed hope that these infrastructure projects will help address overcrowding and enable the government to end the double-track senior high school system.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Bono East Minister tours GETFund SHS projects, eyes double-track end

    The Bono East Regional Minister visited Yefri and Busunya secondary schools to inspect ongoing GETFund classroom and dormitory projects. The minister expressed hope that these infrastructure projects will help address overcrowding and enable the government to end the double-track senior high school system.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sikaa Presby Basic School gets new three-unit classroom block

    Pupils at Sikaa Presby Basic School in Nkoranza North District can now study in safer conditions after the Nkoranza North District Assembly constructed a new three-unit classroom block, replacing years of challenges with a leaking and storm-damaged structure that had disrupted teaching and caused pupil absenteeism.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Techiman MCE residence empty since 2017; December move-in ordered

    The official residence of the Techiman Municipal Chief Executive has been unoccupied since 2017 despite renovation spending. The Bono East Regional Minister has directed the current MCE to occupy the facility by the end of December, citing concern over wasted public resources and unnecessary accommodation costs.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nkoranza 24-hour market project 5% complete; minister threatens termination

    The Nkoranza Municipal Assembly's 24-hour economy market project in Bono East Region is only 5% complete against an expected 25%, prompting Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi to threaten contract termination during a monitoring visit. The project is meant to provide banking services, cold storage, warehouses, clinics, pharmacies, day-care centers, and security posts as part of a broader national agenda to establish such hubs across all 261 districts.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Techiman 24-hour market project progressing on schedule, minister says

    The Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has inspected the ongoing Techiman 24-hour economy model market project and expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction work, just over three months after contractors took over the site. He said the rehabilitation would improve businesses, spur socio-economic growth, create job opportunities, and attract investment to the region.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Health HR practitioners urged to lead strategic transformation

    Health sector HR practitioners have been called to transition from administrative roles to strategic drivers of healthcare transformation, addressing technological disruption and workforce changes, at the 2nd Annual Conference of the Association of Human Resource Management Practitioners in Health, Ghana held in Techiman.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. VP praises Bono unity, urges cultural preservation and youth employment

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commended the peaceful co-existence and unity of Bono chiefs and people at the 2026 "Meko Bono" festival, calling on them to preserve their culture and traditions to create job opportunities for youth and drive local economic development.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Minister pledges TanoBoase Sacred Grove commissioning before end of 2026

    The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has assured residents of Techiman North District that the TanoBoase Sacred Grove, a significant spiritual and ecological site located around an inselberg in central Ghana, will be commissioned and opened to the public before the close of 2026. The grove, which features caves believed to have sheltered the original inhabitants and the Bono people, has remained forested under traditional protection and is regarded as the spiritual home and cultural legacy site of the Bono.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. SUSEC, Twene Amanfo advance to 2026 NPSC national stage

    Defending champions Sunyani Senior High School (SUSEC) won the Bono Region's Zone 2 contest, while Twene Amanfo Senior High/Technical School won Zone 1, earning both schools spots at the next stage of the 2026 National Public Speaking Competition. The regional competition, themed "Stolen Futures: Drug and substance abuse among adolescents," was held at SUSEC's auditorium and featured three rounds of speeches, panel discussions, and collective presentations.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. YEA to migrate staff onto public sector salary structure

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency says YEA is collaborating with government to move personnel into the public sector wage system, which would enhance their salaries and conditions of service. Contract workers will also be included in the migration process.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Bono East Minister urges media circumspection and ethical journalism

    Francis Owusu Antwi, the Bono East Regional Minister, has called on the media to be cautious in their reporting to maintain public trust while holding leaders accountable, emphasizing that ethical and balanced journalism is essential for transparency and good governance. Speaking at the Second Graduation of A ONE Media College in Techiman, he urged graduates to uphold professional ethics and standards in serving the public interest with integrity, fairness and accuracy.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Interior Minister urges unity beyond politics, religion, tradition

    At a Tijjania Islamic faith celebration in the Bono East Region, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak advised Ghanaians not to allow partisan politics, religion, or tradition to divide the nation, emphasizing that peace and treating one another as siblings is essential for national development.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. MTN Ghana Foundation opens ICT and Robotics Centre

    MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned an ICT and Robotics Centre at New Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality, Ashanti Region, valued at GH¢946,189.71. The facility, equipped with 35 computer workstations and robotics equipment, is designed to advance STEM education and digital literacy among pupils.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MTN Ghana Foundation opens ICT and Robotics Centre at basic school

    The MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned an ICT and Robotics Centre valued at GH¢946,189.71 at New Asafo M/A Basic School in Asokwa Municipality, Ashanti Region, equipped with 35 computer workstations and robotics training equipment to advance STEM education and digital literacy among pupils.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund appeals to chiefs for healthcare access

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government efforts expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The delegation, led by Board Chairperson Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said traditional leaders are essential partners in ensuring the Fund's benefits reach communities across the country.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 3 July

  1. National House of Chiefs backs Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    The National House of Chiefs has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which was established to reduce the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The chiefs committed to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. 18-year-old WASSCE student dies after final exam

    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.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. President Mahama meets Bono East chiefs on regional development

    President John Mahama received a delegation from the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs on Thursday to discuss development issues and matters of shared national interest. He reaffirmed government commitment to the region's economy and outlined interventions including special markets, Farmer Service Centres, a 50,000-tonne cashew processing factory, road projects, and a Regional Hospital.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Bono East Minister calls for expanded carbon credit activities

    The Bono East Regional Minister has advocated for intensified carbon credit activities to reduce Ghana's greenhouse gas emissions, citing growing climate change impacts including erratic rainfall, extreme temperatures, and increased flooding. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture distributed over one million economic tree seedlings to farmers in Bono, Bono East, and Savannah regions under the Agroforestry for Carbon Credit project, with the region having planted over 355,480 tree seedlings so far.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Roads Minister threatens contract termination over delayed Techiman-Wenchi road

    Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza expressed disappointment over slow progress on the Techiman-Wenchi Road project under the 'Big Push' programme, noting the government has already paid GHC66 million to contractors. He threatened to terminate and re-award the contract if contractors failed to provide tangible reasons for the delay.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Roads minister demands speedier work on Techiman-Wenchi project

    Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza expressed disappointment over slow progress on the Techiman-Wenchi Road project, despite GHC66 million in government payments, and threatened to terminate and re-award the contract if contractors fail to improve. The project, awarded in December 2025 under the government's 'Big Push' road infrastructure programme, is intended to open up the area and stimulate socio-economic development.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle

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