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Order a long-term news report on Greater Accra Region
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Joy Online
… Asare-Kumah Adolf, speaking during the visit by the sector Minister, says it was pursuing strategic land acquisitions to expand its operations beyond the Greater Accra Region, with locations mentioned in the Volta Region and Kumasi. …
Tema Development Corporation steps up digitalisation, security and customer servicesDaily Guide
… The extension is to provide additional time for eligible pharmaceutical manufacturers and other prospective businesses to apply to establish operations within the designated pharmaceutical and life sciences industrial park within the Greater Accra Region. …
Govt Extends LePIP EOI Deadline To Oct. 31Joy Online
… The pilot is currently supported by 10 ambulances in the Greater Accra Region and another 10 in the Ashanti Region. …
Akandoh inspects National Bed Management System to address ‘no bed syndrome’Joy Online
… The move is aimed at managing persistent water supply challenges in parts of the eastern corridor of the Greater Accra Region, including Tema East and Tema West. …
GWL to introduce water rationing in Kpone-Katamanso, Tema, Ashaiman within 2 weeks amid supply challengesDaily Guide
… The 1st Runner-up: Sessinam – Volta Region – GH¢100,000, 2nd Runner-up: Ampomaa – Ashanti Region – GH¢50,000; 3rd Runner-up: Ayinboma – Upper East Region – GH¢30,000; 4th Runner-up: Lamiley – Greater Accra Region – GH¢20,000; 5th Runner-up: Tiwaa – Western North Region – GH¢10,00 …
Nana Konadu Wins GMB Legacy EditionThe Ghanaian Times
… The new season has received a significant boost with Soccabet coming on board as the title sponsor, providing a major commercial lift to the competition and reinforcing efforts to enhance the profile of lower-tier football in the Greater Accra Region. …
2026/27 G/A Reg. Div. 2 League Kicks off FridayThe Chronicle
… In another development, the Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 23-year-old dispatch rider, Randy Ashong, alias Pepe, into police custody over his alleged involvement in a series of robberies targeting residents in parts of the Greater Accra Region. …
Businessman granted GH¢400,000 bail over alleged GH¢380,000 fraudJoy Online
… In a message to party supporters, Mr Kwetey described the position as symbolic, saying it represents the values and renewed direction he hopes to champion for the NDC in the Greater Accra Region. …
Michael Tetteh Kwetey picks Number 1 on ballot for NDC Greater Accra Chairmanship raceJoy Online
… The floods, which occurred on June 29, affected more than 38,000 people across the Greater Accra Region, displaced over 7,700 households and claimed at least 15 lives. …
ECOWAS donates $250,000 to support Ghana’s June 29 flood victimsJoy Online
… The effort is to enable the company to meet growing passenger demand and support plans to extend the initiative to more corridors in the Greater Accra Region. …
GAPTE intensifies efforts to increase bus availability for Aayalolo contra-flow systemGhana Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman believed to have led a suspect to the home of two relatives killed at Sakumono in Greater Accra on 30 October, and are offering GH¢100,000 for information leading to the principal suspect's arrest. The killings are suspected to have stemmed from a financial dispute.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman believed to have led a suspect to the home of two relatives killed at Sakumono in Greater Accra on 30 October, and are offering GH¢100,000 for information leading to the principal suspect's arrest. The killings are suspected to have stemmed from a financial dispute.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
A 57-year-old man and his 47-year-old niece were shot dead at Sakumono in Greater Accra following a dispute over an alleged GH¢500,000 debt. Police identified the suspect as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, who reportedly went to the residence to demand repayment and shot the victims during an ensuing misunderstanding.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Young single adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered in Accra for a screening of Dedicate, a six-part global video series following seven young adults from Brazil, France, Ghana, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines and the United States as they explore faith and the renovated Salt Lake Temple. Ghana is represented by Favour Onyinyechukwu Okeke from the Greater Accra Region.
23 hours ago · Daily Guide →
A 53-year-old businessman, Amadou Mohammed, has been granted GH¢400,000 bail by Achimota Circuit Court over allegations that he defrauded a man of US$3.5 million in 2022 by falsely representing he could arrange transfer of a US$400 million investment fund to Nigeria for a business partnership. He pleaded not guilty and the case has been adjourned to November 24, 2026.
30 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party has urged traditional authorities in Greater Accra to intervene after National Security operatives demolished traders' stalls at La Pleasure Beach on behalf of Labadi Beach Hotel, calling on chiefs to engage President John Dramani Mahama and his appointees over the action.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has outlined progress under its current Women's Strategy, including school engagement programmes, increased female coaching licences, expansion of the Women's Premier League to 20 clubs, and launch of a U15 Regional Girls Colts League across all ten football regions. The association is developing a new strategy and commercial framework to attract sponsors and raise the league's visibility.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The CEO of A.T. Expressway Limited says the Accra-Tema Motorway project, Ghana's first PPP toll road concession under a 30-year arrangement, is expected to establish a new model for financing major infrastructure without placing the entire financial burden on the state.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery announced a "Restoration and Legacy Projects" programme for 2026–2029 aimed at quadrupling its refining footprint through brownfield expansion of existing capacity from 45,000 to 85,000 barrels per stream day and development of a new greenfield refinery with 115,000 bpsd capacity. The agenda also includes social infrastructure such as a Specialist Hospital with a Burns and Trauma Centre.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Millicent Nice Apeku won the NDC Deputy Secretary position for Ashaiman Constituency in Greater Accra with 1,362 votes in October 24 constituency executive elections, defeating three other contenders. She outlined plans to support party administration, communication, coordination and implementation of organisational decisions.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Circuit Court in Accra has remanded five men into police custody for allegedly engaging in land guard activities, attacking a security officer and clients of a real estate company at Abokobi. A sixth suspect, Nana Oteng, remains at large and is charged with abetting the alleged land guard activities.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Democratic Congress held constituency executive elections in Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro in Greater Accra, with delegates arriving in large numbers to vote for positions including Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and other grassroots leadership roles. The process was conducted by Electoral Commission officials and described by observers as peaceful and transparent.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Development Corporation is implementing an enterprise resource planning programme to digitalise internal processes and reduce manual paperwork, while also strengthening security at its facilities. The corporation is pursuing strategic land acquisitions in the Volta Region and Kumasi to expand real estate development operations beyond Greater Accra.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has extended the deadline for expressions of interest in the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park to October 31, 2026, to allow pharmaceutical manufacturers and other businesses time to apply to establish operations within the 2,000-acre industrial ecosystem in Greater Accra designed to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing and create employment.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh inspected the National Command Centre for Bed and Referral Management at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, a system designed to provide real-time information on bed availability at hospitals to address the country's "no bed syndrome" and improve emergency care efficiency. More than 650 hospitals have been captured in the system with over 5,000 beds mapped for monitoring.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited will introduce scheduled water rationing in parts of Kpone-Katamanso, Tema, and Ashaiman within two weeks, dividing affected areas into three zones and providing residents with a schedule to help them store water ahead of supply interruptions. The move aims to manage persistent supply challenges in the eastern corridor of Greater Accra.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-year-old Nana Konadu from Bono Region won the 2026 legacy edition of Ghana's Most Beautiful at the National Theatre in Accra on October 18, claiming the title for her region for the first time in the pageant's history. She won a car and GH¢200,000 cash along with other prizes.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2026/27 Greater Accra Regional Division Two League kicked off on Friday with 80 clubs across five zones of 16 clubs each competing for promotion to the national Division One League. The season has received backing from sponsors Soccabet, Ashlid Sports, and Clear TV Ghana, which will provide live television coverage.
19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Joy Rizk, a 46-year-old Managing Director of SO-Company Ltd, has been granted bail by Circuit Court 6 in Accra over allegations that he defrauded a businessman of GH¢380,000 by obtaining payment under false pretences for the supply of seasoning cubes that were never delivered, and subsequently issued a dishonoured cheque. The case has been adjourned to October 15, 2026.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Michael Tetteh Kwetey, a contender for the National Democratic Congress Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship, has picked Number 1 on the ballot ahead of the party's regional elections scheduled for November 2026. He described the position as symbolic, representing unity, hard work, and a new direction for the NDC in the region.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced a $250,000 relief contribution from ECOWAS to support victims of June floods in Ghana. The funds, transferred to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) for distribution, are intended to ensure an independent beneficiary selection process not directly involving government.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive is intensifying efforts to increase bus availability for its Aayalolo contra-flow service, which operates on three corridors in Accra. The organisation is repairing broken-down buses and engaging the sector minister to explore acquiring additional vehicles to meet growing passenger demand and support plans to extend the service to more corridors.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has scheduled a meeting with the Ministry of Trade, Ghana Free Zones Authority and the Ministry of Finance to address concerns that the new Customs Act, 2026 has reduced incentives for companies operating under Ghana's Free Zones regime. The meeting follows an industrial tour by the President and Trade Minister to manufacturing firms in Afienya and Tema.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive is repairing broken-down buses and engaging the sector minister to acquire additional vehicles for its Aayalolo contra-flow service, introduced in September 2026 to ease passenger congestion during peak hours on three corridors: Accra-Adenta, Accra-Kasoa, and Accra-Amasaman.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme Secretariat has extended the deadline for prospective tenants to submit Expressions of Interest for the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park to October 31, 2026, to allow eligible pharmaceutical manufacturers and businesses additional time to apply. The park is projected to create more than 3,000 direct jobs in its first phase and an estimated 30,000 additional jobs in subsequent phases, alongside several thousand indirect employment opportunities.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Karmoko Sumaila has been remanded into custody by Dansoman Circuit Court in Accra over allegations that he and an accomplice conspired to defraud two persons of $200,000 by falsely representing they could supply two kilogrammes of gold. The case has been adjourned to October 26, 2026, while his accomplice remains at large.
15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Benjamin Danso, a former NDC Krowor Constituency Chairman, is seeking the NDC Regional Chairman position for Greater Accra, pledging to prioritise grassroots empowerment and strengthen the party's structures based on his constituency leadership experience.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An editorial warns that Ghana's growing association with international cybercrime and human trafficking networks requires urgent action. A recent Joint Disruption Week operation in Ghana resulted in 19 arrests, identified 117 suspected trafficking victims, seized 303 electronic devices, and identified 89 online scam victims who lost approximately US$8.3 million.
15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Statistical Service's Accommodation Occupancy Report for March to June 2025 shows that despite substantial monthly capacity of around 5 million room-nights, occupied room-nights fell from 2.14 million in March to 1.99 million in June, with national room occupancy remaining around 40 percent. Hotels had lower occupancy at roughly one-third, while hostels recorded 92.9 to 96.1 percent occupancy, with Central and Western regions showing the highest room occupancy rates.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The State Housing Company has engaged Aynok Holdings to support a land recovery exercise targeting properties in Greater Accra affected by encroachment, unauthorised occupation, expired leases, and unauthorised sales or transfers. The company issued a final notice on September 24 giving occupants 21 days to regularise their leases or vacate before the October 15 deadline.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Region claimed the 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship title by defeating Western Region 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw in Sunday's final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Desmond Asare was named Most Valuable Player of the final.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →