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President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday paid a working visit to Three Dreamer Manufacturing Company in the industrial and port city of Tema in the Greater Accra Region. …
Mahama pays a working visit to Three Dreamer ManufacturingJoy Online
… The engagement, hosted by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, marked the beginning of the Fund’s stakeholder sensitisation tour in the Greater Accra Region. …
Mahama Cares says political affiliation will not determine access to medical supportJoy Online
People who acquired and developed portions of disputed land at Borteyman, Tema, in the Greater Accra Region have been asked to submit their title documents to Sino Africa Development Company Limited following a Supreme Court ruling in the company’s favour, subject to exceptions p …
Public cautioned against transactions over Borteyman land as Supreme Court rules in favour of Sino AfricaJoy Online
Residents of Community 25 near Tema in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region are demanding urgent intervention over what they describe as an unbearable water crisis, with some households reportedly going months and, in some cases, up to a year without a rel …
Community 25 residents demand urgent action over prolonged water crisisJoy Online
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) says it has invested close to GH¢6 million to replace weak and perforated sections of its transmission lines between Kpong and Tema as part of efforts to improve water supply to communities in the Greater Accra Region. …
Nearly GH¢6m spent to fix Kpong-Tema transmission lines to improve water supply – GWLJoy Online
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) says it is working to address persistent water supply challenges affecting several communities in the Greater Accra Region, particularly areas around Tema and Ashaiman. …
GWL assures of efforts to improve water supply in Tema, Ashaiman amid shortagesJoy Online
… Located in the Ayawaso Central Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, the narrow stretch around the Kwame Nkrumah Circle is now lined with phone dealers, accessory sellers and repair shops, drawing traders, technicians, students and customers from across Ghana. …
Tiptoe Lane’s tech takeover: The story behind Ghana’s booming informal phone marketJoy Online
… Defence counsel prayed for bail, arguing that the accused was not a flight risk because he has a fixed place of abode in Dodowa, Greater Accra Region. …
Banker in court for allegedly stealing GH¢1 millionJoy Online
… Mrs Sowah made this known when the Committee on Local Government and Decentralisation engaged officials of the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly over the demolition of beach facilities and related flood mitigation exercises in parts of the Greater Accra Region. …
La Pleasure Beach demolition victims to receive compensationJoy Online
Bawa-Rock Limited, a gold trading and mining company based in Obuasi, has provided financial assistance to poultry farmers in the Greater Accra Region whose businesses were severely affected by the June 29, 2026, floods in the capital. …
Bawa-Rock gives GH¢700,000 to flood-hit poultry farmersA fire at Taifa June-July in Greater Accra destroyed more than 100 wooden structures and three metal containers; firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to over 200 adjoining structures and a church. In a separate incident at Lapaz, an ECG transformer was completely destroyed by an electrical fire. No casualties were reported in either incident.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
A fire at Taifa June-July in Greater Accra destroyed more than 100 wooden structures and three metal containers; firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to over 200 adjoining structures and a church. In a separate incident at Lapaz, an ECG transformer was completely destroyed by an electrical fire. No casualties were reported in either incident.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority has urged Ghana's police to arrest and prosecute pedestrians who fail to use designated footbridges, with its director-general stating that strict enforcement of road traffic regulations is necessary for pedestrian safety at locations where footbridges exist. The call was made during the launch of the Safe Crossing, Safe Lives campaign in Greater Accra, targeting high-risk areas including Adentan, Madina, Lapaz and Weija.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman, Beatrice Mumuni, suspected of leading principal suspect Samuel Christopher Osei Anto to the residence of two victims, George and Irene Atuguba, who were murdered at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, on October 30, 2026. Police have declared Anto wanted and announced a GH¢100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
23 hours ago · The Chronicle →
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.
30 October 2026 · 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.
30 October 2026 · 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.
30 October 2026 · 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 →