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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The directive follows the removal of illegal structures within the protected buffer zone of the wetland as part of government’s ongoing efforts to restore flood-control infrastructure and protect critical water-retention areas across the Greater Accra Region.

    Chief of Staff directs ecological restoration of reclaimed Kpeshie Lagoon
  3. Joy Online

    Authorities have said the exercise forms part of efforts to reclaim waterways, remove unauthorised structures and address flooding concerns in the Greater Accra Region.

    Laboma demolition: 48 Engineer Regiment denies claims of no prior notice
  4. Joy Online

    Authorities say the exercise is aimed at reclaiming the lagoon’s buffer zone, removing unauthorised structures and addressing concerns over flooding in parts of the Greater Accra Region.

    Business owners, residents pack up belongings amid demolition at Laboma
  5. Joy Online

    Authorities have said the exercise forms part of efforts to reclaim waterways, remove unauthorised structures and address flooding concerns in the Greater Accra Region.

    Laboma demolition: Laboma Director calls for halt, says over 3,000 workers at risk
  6. Joy Online

    The August 7 directive formed part of efforts to reclaim waterways and remove developments considered to be contributing to flooding in parts of the Greater Accra Region.

    Demolition begins at Laboma Beach after a 21-day eviction ultimatum
  7. Daily Guide

    Section of the participants MTN Ghana has equipped about 200 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Greater Accra Region with digital solutions to accelerate their growth.

    MTN Equips 200 SMEs With Digital Tools
  8. Joy Online

    He said prospective buyers in the Greater Accra Region, in particular, must consider the location, accessibility, flood risk, history of land disputes and the status of ownership before committing their money.

    Planning to build your dream home? Prof Gyan highlights key things to consider before land purchase
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    BY PRINCE ADDO FRIMPONG The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Africa’s Brain Bank have partnered to establish a medical city at Ada in the Greater Accra Region to provide quality healthcare services and reduce the need for Africans to travel abroad for medical treatment.

    Medical city planned for Ada • GTA, Africa’s Brain Bank partner to boost health tourism
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Ashanti Region’s Kelvin Osei Owusu was named Goalkeeper of the Championship, while Dennis Adjei of Greater Accra Region emerged as the Top Scorer after finding the net six times.

    Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship
  11. The Chronicle

    Team Greater Accra Region has been crowned the overall winner of the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge after a gripping final round that kept the contest finely balanced until the end.

    Greater Accra crowned 2026 Literacy Challenge champions

Today

  1. Deputy Chief of Staff directs ecological restoration of Kpeshie Lagoon

    Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Xoese Dogbe has directed the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council to restore reclaimed sections of the Kpeshie Lagoon following removal of illegal structures, working with the Forestry Commission and EPA to plant trees and recover the ecosystem's flood-retention capacity.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. 48 Engineer Regiment denies Laboma demolition lacked prior notice

    The Commanding Officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment has rejected claims that property owners at Laboma were not given adequate notice before the demolition exercise, stating they were notified several weeks in advance, with the notification process beginning as early as August 5 or 6, giving roughly a month's notice before the operation started on August 27.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Laboma Beach Resort demolition forces business owners out

    Authorities are demolishing structures at Laboma Beach Resort following a 21-day ultimatum from the Greater Accra Regional Security Council to clear the Kpeshie Lagoon's protected buffer zone. The exercise, intended to reclaim the lagoon and address flooding concerns, has left business owners and residents scrambling to salvage belongings, though some have protested the loss of livelihoods and employment.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Laboma director urges halt to beach demolition over job losses

    The Director of Laboma, Daniel M. K. Okpoti, has appealed to the government to stop the ongoing demolition at Laboma Beach, citing concerns over the impact on businesses and workers. He claims the demolition threatens over 3,000 jobs and the livelihoods of people who have invested in businesses at the location.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Demolition begins at Laboma Beach after 21-day eviction ultimatum

    Authorities have begun demolishing structures at Laboma Beach in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality following a 21-day eviction ultimatum issued by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council on August 7, targeting buildings occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon. The exercise is part of efforts to address siltation and unauthorised developments contributing to flooding in Greater Accra.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. MTN equips 200 Greater Accra SMEs with digital tools

    MTN Ghana equipped about 200 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Greater Accra Region with digital solutions through its SME Business Clinic. The YellowBiz suite provides stable internet connectivity, website creation, Microsoft 365 with Teams, affordable voice and data services, doctor-on-call services, and insurance cover, along with MoMo loans in partnership with banks.

    11 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Prof Gyan urges homebuyers to check land before purchase

    Private legal practitioner Prof Kwame Gyan has cautioned prospective homeowners to conduct thorough checks on location, accessibility, flood risk, land dispute history, and ownership status before buying land, warning that seemingly attractive plots could expose buyers to flooding, litigation, and ownership disputes.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Ghana Tourism Authority, Africa's Brain Bank plan Ada medical city

    The Ghana Tourism Authority and Africa's Brain Bank have partnered to establish a medical city at Ada in the Greater Accra Region offering primary to tertiary healthcare services, aiming to position Ghana as a medical tourism hub in Africa and reduce the need for Africans to seek treatment abroad.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ashanti Region defeats Eastern Region to win MTN Elite U-19 Championship

    Ashanti Region claimed the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship title with a 4-3 victory over defending champions Eastern Region in the final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Elvis Kwarteng was named Most Valuable Player of the final.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Greater Accra wins 2026 Channel One TV Literacy Challenge

    Greater Accra Region's team of three contestants won the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge with 88 points, ahead of Northern Region (85 points) and Bono Region (68 points) in the final standings.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. GFA to conduct Licence D Coaching Course in Greater Accra Region

    The Ghana Football Association will host a Licence D Coaching Course in two batches at Liberty Stadium in Dansoman in September 2026, combining classroom and practical sessions to equip aspiring coaches with technical knowledge and safeguarding training.

    9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Local Government Minister tours Aayalolo bus facilities in Accra

    The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs visited three Aayalolo bus service facilities at Madina, Achimota, and Kinbu to assess vehicle availability and operational challenges, with a focus on returning grounded buses to service.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Five students commission borehole serving 700 Tamanja residents

    Five Association International School students have commissioned a borehole in Tamanja, Krachi East Municipal District, Oti Region, funded by a US$2,500 grant under the International Baccalaureate Global Youth Action Fund. The project is expected to improve access to clean and safe drinking water for about 700 residents.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Education Ministry plans digital SHS placement complaints system by 2027

    The Ministry of Education will digitise the senior high school placement complaints process from 2027, allowing parents and candidates to submit and resolve concerns through the CSSPS portal rather than visiting physical resolution centres. The move follows congestion at resolution centres across the country this week.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Parents demand more placement centres amid GNAT Hall congestion

    Parents and candidates seeking to resolve issues with senior high school placements through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System are calling for additional resolution centres in Greater Accra, citing long queues and hours of waiting at the single National Placement Resolution Centre at GNAT Hall.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 championship

    Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, claiming the trophy after an 11-day tournament.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. NPP chairman candidate calls for parliamentary seat recovery

    New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship aspirant Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, completing a 16-region campaign tour, has called for the party to rebuild its grassroots structures and reclaim parliamentary seats lost in the 2024 elections as part of positioning the NPP for a return to power in 2028.

    7 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. NPP chairperson aspirant completes 16-region campaign tour

    Boakye Agyarko, a National Chairperson aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, has finished the first phase of his campaign tour across all 16 regions, ending in Greater Accra with a pledge to help rebuild the party's electoral strength. He said reclaiming parliamentary seats lost by the NPP would be central to rebuilding the party ahead of the 2028 general election and called for constituency-specific strategies and adequate resources rather than broad campaign messages.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. DBG disbursed over GH¢2.5 billion to businesses since establishment

    The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion to businesses since its establishment, with over 60% going to women-led and women-owned businesses and more than half channelled into agribusiness, agriculture and manufacturing. The bank's financing targets sectors where private capital has struggled to provide adequate funding.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 championship

    Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with the match producing seven goals.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Busia Highway partly closed Monday for drainage works

    The Minister for Works has directed local assemblies to clear vehicles from diversion routes ahead of a temporary closure of the Pamprom Junction-to-First Light section of the Dr. Busia Highway on Monday for drainage improvement works under the GARID Project. The minister emphasised the need for a robust Traffic Management Plan and public education to minimise disruption.

    4 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Government plans to evacuate decades-old waste heap at Jamestown

    The Minister of Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, announced that the government will remove waste accumulated over decades at Jamestown in Accra and transport it to the Adipa Waste Management Center in Nsawam. The government has received commitments from contractors, including First Sky and other local and international firms, to provide heavy equipment and logistics support largely at no cost to the state.

    4 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. DBG disburses GH¢2.5bn, targeting regional and women-led businesses

    The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion since inception, with nearly half going to businesses outside Greater Accra and over 60% to women-led and women-owned enterprises. The bank has reached almost 1,000 businesses and prioritizes agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and high-value services to drive economic transformation.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. DBG disburses over GH¢2.5bn, 60% to women-led businesses

    The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion since inception, with over 60% going to women-led and women-owned businesses. More than 50% of total disbursements have gone into agribusiness, agriculture, and manufacturing, while the bank has reached almost 1,000 businesses across all regions except one.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Government to clear 30-year waste backlog from Korle Lagoon

    Ghana's government plans to evacuate more than 30 years of accumulated waste from the Korle Lagoon and surrounding James Town areas to a 200-acre landfill at Nsawam in the Eastern Region, operated by the Jospong Group of Companies. The exercise is part of efforts to decongest Accra of waste and improve sanitation in the capital, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 2 September

  1. PURC urges ECG to fix power outages and metering delays

    The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has called on the Electricity Company of Ghana to address persistent power outages and delays in meter acquisition and replacement, citing these as major concerns raised during mid-year monitoring in the Greater Accra Region. The region recorded the highest number of complaints about electricity service quality, with issues including outages, phase-offs, power fluctuations, low voltages, overloaded transformers, and meter shortages.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government plans large-scale waste evacuation from Jamestown to Nsawam

    The government has begun preparations to evacuate accumulated waste from Jamestown in Accra to the Adipa Waste Management Centre, an engineered landfill facility at Nsawam in the Eastern Region. The Local Government Minister announced the plan after assessing the facility's capacity to receive waste and engaging multiple government ministries on an emergency evacuation plan.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana Water discovers 685 illegal connections in Greater Accra

    Ghana Water Limited's National Revenue Enhancement Team uncovered 685 illegal water connections in Greater Accra in August 2025 and billed affected customers GH¢18.5 million, recovering GH¢6.5 million so far. The company reports that illegal consumption accounts for about 78 per cent of its non-revenue water.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mahama Ayariga vows to enforce sanitation discipline in Accra

    The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs pledged a crackdown on sanitation indiscipline in Accra, warning that polluters and property rate defaulters will face enforcement. He argued that the capital's waste management crisis can be solved if Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies aggressively collect their Internally Generated Funds and enforce the polluter-pay principle, with factories, businesses and residents paying for the waste they generate rather than relying on the District Assemblies Common Fund.

    2 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 1 September

  1. NPP Ayawaso West Wuogon election dispute moves to court

    A dispute over NPP constituency-level elections in Ayawaso West Wuogon has escalated into legal action, with party members claiming their names were removed from polling station rolls and that an election held on August 9, 2026, proceeded despite a court injunction against it.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

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