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Monday, 15 June 2026
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2026-04-252026-06-15

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A source at the Ministry disclosed to the Ghana News Agency that the government took delivery of the first batch of 29-seater buses on April 5, 2026, as part of efforts to reduce commuter difficulties across the country.

    Transport Ministry prepares bus deployment roadmap
  3. Joy Online

    A statement issued by TCDA and shared with the Ghana News Agency said the first MoU, signed with Pan-African Business Developers (PABD), would support the implementation of the Bees for Income and Nutrition (BEEIN) Project.

    TCDA signs MoUs to promote beekeeping, land reclamation
  4. Joy Online

    Sharing their experiences with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), several affected residents described how the unstable power supply had forced them into difficult daily routines to keep their businesses and homes running.

    Low voltage, outages hit Ashaiman New York
  5. Joy Online

    Madam Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of a regional workshop on advancing implementation of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) in Anglophone Africa in Accra.

    Ghana eyes marine culture push to revive collapsing fish stocks
  6. The Chronicle

    A copy of the statement made available to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, explained that on May 8, 2026 around 08:50 hours, the complainant, one Michael Kelly Kemever, 42, a businessman at Hani, with visible marks of assault, deep cut on the waist and the right shoulder m

    Wenchi District Court remands four suspect for alleged robbery
  7. The Chronicle

    This was contained in a statement issued by ActionAid Ghana and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale on Tuesday.

    ActionAid Ghana supports criminalisation of ‘Sex-for-Jobs’
  8. Joy Online

    Mrs Lam gave the caution in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sidelines of the presentation of some life jackets to the Banda-Bongase fishing community in the Banda District of the Region.

    NADMO cautions boat operators against overloading passengers
  9. Joy Online

    Lam gave the caution in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sidelines of the presentation of some life jackets to the Banda-Bongase fishing community in the Banda District of the Region.

    NADMO cautions boat operators against overloading passengers
  10. Joy Online

    Many exhibitors that the Ghana News Agency engaged with at the summit noted that the fair gave them the opportunity to project their brand, products and services, connecting with investors, gathering market intelligence, and getting exposed to regulatory and compliance measures.

    3i Africa Summit connects fintechs to investors, customers
  11. Joy Online

    Dr Tsekpo disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Monday ahead of candidates writing their final BECE Arabic exams.

    Ayawaso East aims for 100% pass in BECE
Business

Wenchi 24-Hour Market construction reaches twenty percent completion

The News

Construction on the 24-Hour Market project in Wenchi Municipality's Bono Region is progressing, with about 20 percent of works completed within two months, according to the site engineer. The project will include lockable stores, police and fire service posts, a clinic, warehouses, livestock market, trading spaces, and bus terminal, among other facilities.

8 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Wenchi 24-Hour Market construction reaches twenty percent completion

    Construction on the 24-Hour Market project in Wenchi Municipality's Bono Region is progressing, with about 20 percent of works completed within two months, according to the site engineer. The project will include lockable stores, police and fire service posts, a clinic, warehouses, livestock market, trading spaces, and bus terminal, among other facilities.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Two killed, several injured in Ho road crash

    Two people died in a collision between a Hyundai Mighty truck and a Bajaj rickshaw at the Civic Centre traffic lights in Ho on Saturday, June 13. Several others were injured and are receiving treatment at Ho Municipal Hospital and Ho Teaching Hospital.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Poor lighting at Aflao border exposes travellers to attacks

    The Secretary of the Cooperative Hiring Car Union at Aflao reports that deteriorating security conditions at the border enclave—attributed to poor lighting and inadequate security presence—have exposed passengers to harassment, attacks, and robbery, with a recent incident resulting in a hiring car driver's death while protecting a passenger.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. ECOWAS pursues minerals processing to boost AfCFTA trade

    Ghana is rallying ECOWAS countries behind a "mine together, process together" campaign to add value to West Africa's mineral wealth through industrialisation and increased continental trade. Ghana's Trade Minister called for factory construction, integrated standards, and transport infrastructure to enable jobs and value addition rather than exporting raw minerals.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Oti House of Chiefs establishes committee on Nkwanta South conflict

    The Oti Regional House of Chiefs is inaugurating a seven-member committee to investigate the causes of recurring ethnic disturbances in the Nkwanta South Municipality and propose sustainable peace measures. The committee comprises five eminent chiefs and two prominent citizens from the area.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Parents warned against sending children away due to poverty

    Esther Adinorkie Lawerteh of the Volta Resilient Foundation has warned parents against sending children to live with others because of financial difficulties, cautioning that the practice exposes children to child labour, trafficking, neglect, and exploitation that undermines their welfare and future prospects.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Ada East District reports 43 child labour cases in five months

    The Ada East District Directorate of Social Welfare recorded 43 cases of child labour between January and May 2026, involving children in hazardous activities such as fishing, salt winning, and street hawking. Most cases involved children aged eight to 14 in fishing communities and salt-producing areas.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. GPCC says anti-LGBTQ bill needs strengthening to protect values

    The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has stated that the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill falls short of expectations and is not sufficiently robust to protect cultural heritage and family values. The Council called for reinstatement of an earlier, more comprehensive version of the Bill passed by the previous Parliament.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ho residents demand stable electricity for World Cup viewing

    Residents of Ho, including football fans and business operators who plan to screen World Cup matches, are urging the Electricity Company of Ghana and GRIDCO to address persistent low-voltage challenges in the Municipality, citing concerns that power instability could disrupt viewing and damage appliances.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Kpone-Katamanso MCE condemns cattle invasion of school

    The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Chief Executive has condemned the invasion of Kpone Community Preparatory School by stray cattle, as shown in a viral video, describing it as unacceptable and a threat to pupil and staff safety. He stressed that educational institutions are protected zones and called for residents and livestock owners to comply with established regulations on animal rearing and movement.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana marks World Blood Donor Day with national celebration Friday

    Ghana will observe World Blood Donor Day on Friday, June 12, 2026 with a national event honouring voluntary blood donors under the theme "One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood, Save Lives," organized two days early by the National Blood Service Ghana because the official day falls on a Sunday.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ashanti GNAT seeks calm after Nyinahin Catholic SHS incident

    The Ashanti Regional Branch of GNAT has appealed for public calm after the prosecution withdrew an alleged assault case against a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic SHS. The regional chairman said the matter is being addressed by the GES, GNAT, school authorities, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure fair resolution, and urged the public to refrain from judgment until full facts are established.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Court grants prosecution final chance to file disclosures in baby theft case

    The Gender-Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters in Accra has given the prosecution a final opportunity to file disclosure documents in the Mamprobi Hospital baby theft case after delays in obtaining witness signatures. The case, involving 33-year-old trader Latifa Salifu charged with child stealing, has been adjourned to July 8, 2026.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Citizen invokes RTI Act for GRA, NLA financial records

    A private citizen has submitted separate Right to Information Act requests to the Ghana Revenue Authority and the National Lottery Authority seeking extensive financial and operational records from lottery and gaming companies operating in Ghana, covering periods from 2012 to 2025 and involving dozens of firms.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana confirms team for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    The Commonwealth Games Association Ghana has confirmed participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), with close to 40 athletes expected to compete across nine disciplines including athletics, boxing, judo, para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para-swimming, swimming, track cycling, and weightlifting.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana confirms 40 athletes for 2026 Commonwealth Games

    The Commonwealth Games Association Ghana has confirmed participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), fielding close to 40 athletes across nine disciplines including athletics, boxing, judo, para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para-swimming, swimming, track cycling, and weightlifting. Selection was based on strict performance criteria and available quotas, with each discipline undergoing rigorous technical validation.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Undertaker denied bail in child defilement case at Mepe

    A 30-year-old undertaker has been granted bail of GH¢20,000 with two sureties after being charged with allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl at Mepe in the North Tongu District. The accused pleaded not guilty to defilement of a female under 16 years and is yet to satisfy the bail conditions.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. KGL remits GH¢173m to National Lottery Authority in 2025

    KGL Technology Limited paid GH¢173,360,000 to the National Lottery Authority in 2025, equivalent to 3.86 times the combined payments of the 29 other licensed operators, which together remitted GH¢44,900,161.23. KGL's contribution accounted for 79.4 percent of the total GH¢218.3 million paid by all licensed private operators in 2025.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. South Tongu residents receive poultry under Nkoko Nkitinkiti scheme

    More than 200 residents in the South Tongu District have received poultry birds under the Government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative (Koklovi Programme), which aims to boost local poultry production, create employment, and enhance household incomes. The District Chief Executive urged beneficiaries to properly manage the birds and disclosed that the District Assembly would provide technical support and monitoring to ensure compliance with recommended poultry management practices.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GJA warns false news laws intimidate journalists, undermine freedom

    The Ghana Journalists Association expressed concern over the application of "false news" provisions under the Electronic Communications Act against journalists, stating that such laws could intimidate media practitioners, create fear, and promote self-censorship. The GJA President called for a review of certain provisions in the Electronic Communications Act and Criminal Offences Act that pose challenges to media freedom.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana records 1.4% growth in international tourist arrivals in 2025

    The Ghana Tourism Authority released its 2025 Tourism Report, which shows Ghana received 1,306,962 international arrivals in 2025, a 1.4% increase from 2024, alongside growth in domestic tourism visits to 55 sites (1.79 million), licensed tourism enterprises (rising to 7,109), and the entertainment and conference segment (14.3% growth).

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Vice President launches revised Ghana National Cultural Policy

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy on June 9 at the National Theatre in Accra. The policy provides a strategic framework for preserving and promoting Ghana's cultural heritage while positioning culture as a driver of national development, economic growth, and creative innovation.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Women cross-border traders trained on customs compliance, safe practices

    The Trans-Border Business Network has intensified efforts to educate cross-border traders in Ketu South Municipality on compliance with trade regulations and safe business practices. The initiative aims to equip women traders with knowledge on approved procedures, legal requirements, and opportunities to improve their businesses, with officials from the Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division participating in the programme.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. GloMeF criticises government galamsey-fighting approach as indecisive

    The Global Media Foundation has criticised the government for indecisive efforts in fighting illegal mining, arguing that despite the establishment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), galamsey continues to devastate farmlands, water bodies, and forests. The foundation called for a more aggressive and coordinated approach to tackling illegal mining and environmental crimes.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana Journalists Association honours Gina Blay for media contributions

    Former Ghana Ambassador to Germany Gina Ama Blay has been honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association for her outstanding contribution to journalism, media development, and the advancement of women in the media profession, with the recognition made during World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Akuse residents demand full tarring of deteriorated 30-year-old road

    Residents of Akuse in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality are calling for government to fully tar the Akuse–Asutuare road, which has been in poor condition for over 30 years. While heavy-duty equipment is reshaping portions of the road under the District Road Improvement Programme, residents say this is only a temporary fix and want complete rehabilitation.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. NADMO attributes Tema West floods to unauthorised building and poor sanitation

    NADMO's Hydrometeorological Unit head attributes severe flooding in Tema West Municipality to improper waste disposal, unauthorised construction along waterways, and illegal development in protected zones, noting that about 99% of structures blocking watercourses lack approved town planning permits and that clogged drains cannot channel heavy rainfall effectively.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. FDA: selling single cigarette sticks is illegal in Ghana

    The Food and Drugs Authority says cigarettes must be sold only in sealed packs, not individually, to ensure consumers see mandatory health warnings. The requirement, enforced through pictorial warnings on packaging, is intended to better communicate the health risks of tobacco use.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GJA honours journalists and public figures for press freedom

    The Ghana Journalists Association will recognise Ambassador Gina Blay, veteran journalists, and other distinguished media practitioners and public figures for their contributions to press freedom and media development, as part of World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Farmer Service Centres proposed to ease mechanisation access in Upper West

    Farmers in Upper West Region have expressed optimism that proposed government Farmer Service Centres will help address challenges in accessing mechanisation services, improve agricultural production, and support food security and livelihoods. The region currently faces inadequate availability of tractors and modern farming equipment, which delays land preparation and reduces yields, with women smallholder farmers particularly disadvantaged in accessing the limited services available.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

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