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George Justice Arthur

Also known as: the MCE · Dr Matthew Kofi Ayer · Faustilove Appiah Kannin · Madam Appiah Kannin · MCE · Matthew Kofi Ayer · Dr Ayer · Soyelle Cecilia Nuratu · Madam Nuratu · Cecilia Soyelle Nuratu

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, in a press statement signed by the Metropolitan Chief Executive, George Justice Arthur, stated that the heavy rains, which occurred on Friday, June 19, and Sunday, June 21, 2026, lasted several hours and triggered severe flooding in multiple

    Four dead, 5 critical as 8 houses collapse after torrential rainstorm in Cape Coast
  3. Joy Online

    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service later arrived at the scene to assist with emergency response efforts, while the Cape Coast Metropolitan Chief Executive, George Justice Arthur, visited the bereaved family to offer his sympathies.

    Cape Coast: Toddler confirmed dead, 2 injured as rain induced mudslide destroys homes
  4. Daily Guide

    Frank Amoakohene (M) with Faustilove Appiah Kannin (L) and the Municipal Coordinator The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr.

    Minister Lauds Obuasi Assembly Over DACF Utilisation
  5. May 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    Jubilant Faustilove Appiah Kannin Thousands of jubilant football fans in Obuasi have praised the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Faustilove Appiah Kannin, following AshGold 04’s successful Division One League campaign and dramatic victory over King Faisal.

    Jubilant Obuasi Fans Praise MCE After AshGold 04 Win
  7. Joy Online

    The decisions were taken at the Executive Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and presented by the Municipal Chief Executive, Cecilia Soyelle Nuratu, during the first ordinary meeting of the Assembly’s third session.

    Lawra Assembly targets leaks, dark roads and revenue gaps in new push
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking at the first ordinary meeting of the third session of the Assembly, the Municipal Chief Executive, Soyelle Cecilia Nuratu, said the municipality remains generally peaceful, with only isolated cases of cattle rustling, domestic violence and petty crime recorded in recent

    Crime declines in Lawra, but authorities alarmed over case withdrawals and justice delivery
  9. Daily Guide

    Faustilove Appiah Kannin addressing the gathering The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi, Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has called for increased investment in women, describing it as a key driver of sustainable development.

    Invest In Women For Sustainable Dev’t – Obuasi MCE
  10. Joy Online

    The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Dr Matthew Kofi Ayer, made the appeal during the Committee’s visit to Bogoso, where members engaged local authorities on sanitation and water challenges affecting the municipality.

    Prestea Huni-Valley assembly appeals for replacement of broken-down skip truck as parliamentary committee reviews sanitation services
  11. April 2026
  12. Business & Financial Times

    The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), George Justice Arthur, described Cape Coast as a “citadel of everything that happens in Ghana,” citing its prominence in education, football, tourism and other sectors.

    Zoomlion operated 9 additional waste containers free for over a year in Cape Coast
  13. Joy Online

    The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), George Justice Arthur, described Cape Coast as a “citadel of everything that happens in Ghana,” citing its prominence in education, football, tourism and other sectors.

    Parliamentary committee discovers Zoomlion’s year-long free operation of nine extra waste containers in Cape Coast
Society

Torrential rainstorm kills four, displaces 736 in Cape Coast

The News

A torrential rainstorm in Cape Coast on June 19 and 21, 2026, killed four people (three of whom were children) and left five others critically injured. Eight houses collapsed across multiple communities, and 736 residents were displaced.

Why it matters

Torrential rains in Cape Coast killed four people, including children, and displaced 736 residents—a major humanitarian crisis.

12 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Torrential rainstorm kills four, displaces 736 in Cape Coast

    A torrential rainstorm in Cape Coast on June 19 and 21, 2026, killed four people (three of whom were children) and left five others critically injured. Eight houses collapsed across multiple communities, and 736 residents were displaced.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Cape Coast mudslide kills toddler, injures three women

    A rain-triggered landslide in Tantri, Cape Coast, swept down a hillside on Friday evening and destroyed three homes, killing a 20-month-old toddler and injuring three women. The family head said residents had never experienced a mudslide of such magnitude in the area before.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Ashanti Regional Minister praises Obuasi Assembly's DACF project execution

    The Ashanti Regional Minister has commended the Obuasi Municipal Assembly for prudently using the District Assemblies Common Fund to execute 19 development projects over the past year. He credited the achievement to the government's revised DACF disbursement policy, under which 80 per cent of funds are released directly to local assemblies for project execution, improving efficiency and accountability.

    1 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 21 May

  1. AshGold 04 wins Division One League Zone Two final

    AshGold 04 defeated King Faisal 1-0 in the Division One League Zone Two coronation match at Len Clay Stadium on Sunday, with a 90th-minute goal securing victory and prompting celebrations from more than 2,000 supporters in Obuasi.

    21 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Lawra Assembly tackles infrastructure, security and revenue challenges

    The Lawra Municipal Assembly has announced measures to address infrastructure challenges including repairs to the District Police Headquarters roof and improved street lighting along Nandom Road, while also launching efforts to boost internally generated revenue by clamping down on businesses operating without permits.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Lawra crime down but case withdrawals hinder justice delivery

    Crime in Lawra Municipality has declined with only isolated cases of cattle rustling, domestic violence and petty crime recorded, but authorities are concerned about residents' reluctance to support police prosecutions. The MCE also flagged pollution of the Black Volta River, which investigations traced to illegal mining activities in Burkina Faso rather than Ghana's side.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Obuasi MCE calls for increased investment in women

    The Municipal Chief Executive for Obuasi, Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has called for increased investment in women as a key driver of sustainable development, saying empowerment of women improves their lives and benefits communities and the nation. Speaking at the 2026 International Women's Day celebration, she stressed that investing in women is both a moral obligation and a strategic development approach.

    6 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 3 May

  1. Prestea Huni-Valley Assembly seeks skip truck replacement for waste management

    The Prestea Huni-Valley Municipal Assembly has appealed for urgent replacement of a broken-down skip truck to improve waste management. The MCE noted that the malfunctioning truck has forced reliance on private waste operators, placing a financial burden on the local authority, while Parliament's Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources conducts nationwide oversight of service delivery.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Zoomlion operates nine waste containers free in Cape Coast

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited has been operating nine additional communal waste containers in the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly free of charge for more than a year, the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources discovered during an oversight visit.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Parliamentary committee finds Zoomlion operates nine free waste containers

    A Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources discovered that Zoomlion Ghana Limited has operated nine additional communal waste containers in Cape Coast free of charge for more than a year. The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly officials commended the company for its contribution to waste management.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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