The Narcotics Control Commission and UHAS Basic School called for sustained investment in youth empowerment, education and community engagement as tools against drug abuse and trafficking, during the school's third World Drug Day celebration in Ho.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and UHAS Basic School called for sustained investment in youth empowerment, education and community engagement as tools against drug abuse and trafficking, during the school's third World Drug Day celebration in Ho.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Office of NADMO is managing flooding in five municipalities and districts across the region following continuous rains and storms that have inundated communities, schools, and health facilities. NADMO has provided roofing sheets and food items to affected residents and requested additional support from national headquarters.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The University Teachers Association of Ghana has issued an ultimatum to government, warning of possible industrial action if seven outstanding conditions of service for academic staff—including salary adjustments, OTSA payments, promotion arrears, and research allowances—are not resolved by June 30, 2026.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
An author travelled to Ho in May 2026 for the Accountants Conference, noting contrasts between poor road conditions en route from Accra and well-maintained roads within the Volta Region capital itself.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Six people died and 34 were rescued following multiple road traffic crashes across the Volta Region on Sunday, June 21, 2026, according to the Ghana National Fire Service. The incidents occurred at separate locations in the region, with fire officers responding to crashes that included a collision involving a MAN truck, a Toyota Camry, and a Metro Mass Transit bus with 28 passengers.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The University Teachers Association of Ghana has given the government until June 30 to address outstanding welfare and conditions-of-service concerns affecting members across public universities, or face nationwide industrial action. Key unresolved issues include failure to sign the Interim Salary Adjustment Agreement, delays in post-retirement contract renewals, promotion arrears, and unpaid allowances.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that while culture and tradition deserve respect, they must adapt to contemporary realities rather than impede development; the author cites rejection of a waterfall-access project on traditional grounds as an example of how selective application of tradition prevents economic opportunity.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has commended media practitioners in the region for responsible, professional reporting that avoids sensationalism and divisive narratives, crediting them with maintaining peace and social harmony. He attributed the region's stability also to its cultural heritage, shared language, and tradition of tolerance.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama has charged Ghana's national football team to play with determination and pride ahead of their opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto, assuring them of the government and the Ghanaian people's full support as the nation makes its fifth World Cup appearance.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in Ho and Tema intercepted 5,039 wrapped parcels of suspected narcotic drugs stuffed in 63 maxi sacks from a Howo tipper truck on the Tema-Akosombo road in early June. Two persons—the driver and driver's mate—were apprehended to assist with investigation.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that the government is contemplating reducing admissions to health training institutions to address employment backlogs, noting that nursing training colleges admit 34,000–35,000 students annually but absorption rates do not match. He suggested redirecting savings to purchasing healthcare equipment instead.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Volta Regional Office of the Lands Commission has commissioned a Client Service Access Unit and rolled out the Enterprise Land Information System (ELIS) to digitise land administration, improve transparency, and reduce processing delays. Deputy Minister Alhaji Yusif Suleman praised the reforms as addressing long-standing bureaucratic issues, and acknowledged businessman Francis Tay's funding of ELIS deployment in the region.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, received a Special Recognition Award from the Ghana Journalists Association on World Press Freedom Day in Accra, recognised for his contributions to press freedom and media development throughout his career as a journalist, media advocate, and public servant.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 35-year-old trader from Atwima-Koforidua has been remanded in police custody by the Kwadaso Circuit Court after officers from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit arrested him on May 29, 2026, and found nine rocky substances suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in his raincoat. He admitted purchasing the substances for GH¢1,300.00 for personal use, and they have been sent to the Police Forensic Laboratory for examination.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of Queens of Legacy and Queen Mother of Ho-Dome, Mama Atrato II, has advised students to focus on their studies and avoid distractions such as early sexual involvement and drug use, stressing that this is the time to prepare for responsible adulthood. She emphasised that government and parents are making significant investments in education, and students must justify that commitment through hard work and discipline.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ace Ankomah, a prominent Ghanaian lawyer, called on African countries to become active creators of artificial intelligence rather than passive consumers, warning that the continent risks being left behind without deliberate investment in innovation and technological self-determination.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer and public intellectual Ace Ankomah told SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College graduates that young Africans must combine technological excellence with ethical values as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and politics, and that Africa should lead rather than follow in this global revolution.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online examines potential health risks from chemicals in sanitary pads used across Ghana, highlighting that while access campaigns focus on distribution, the safety and composition of products remain underexplored. The article identifies bleaching processes and other manufacturing practices that may introduce endocrine disruptors and other harmful substances into pads worn against sensitive skin.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and traditional authorities of Ave-Dakpa in Akatsi North District have appealed to the government to include the township in the proposed dual carriageway development along the Ho-Denu highway corridor under the Big Push infrastructure programme, citing long-standing road safety challenges and at least 46 deaths since 1980.
4 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister of the Interior called on security agencies at Ghana's borders to collaborate and coordinate activities effectively, emphasizing that security required collective responsibility and teamwork rather than individual units working alone. During a visit to the Aflao border, he acknowledged challenges facing security personnel and pledged government commitment to addressing the problems affecting their work.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hundreds of Christian women from the Ho Presbytery of the Global Evangelical Church were called upon to use prayer to support Ghana's leaders amid economic and social challenges, according to remarks by the Ho Municipal Chief Executive during the annual Ho Presbytery Women's Ministry Convention in the Volta Region.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on the private sector to increase investment in the country's transport sector, stating that government alone cannot meet the sector's substantial investment needs and that private participation is essential to modernising infrastructure and accelerating national development.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has raised concerns about human trafficking and drug abuse undermining national security and jeopardising young people's futures. He made the remarks during a two-day working visit to the Volta Region to engage stakeholders and assess security challenges.
3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Interior Minister disclosed that over 200,000 eligible children in the Volta Region remain unregistered in the National Identification Authority's mass registration exercise for children aged six to 14 years, after 108,000 were registered in a three-week initial phase against a target of 300,000. The government plans to conduct mop-up and additional registration exercises to ensure coverage of eligible children.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on transport agencies to prioritise accountability, innovation and timely project execution to improve service delivery and support Ghana's economic transformation. Speaking at the Ministry of Transport's 2026 Sector Review Retreat in Ho, Volta Region, Nikpe stressed alignment with national development priorities including the 24-hour economy policy and the government's reset agenda.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister of Interior is on a two-day working visit to the Volta Region to assess security operations and engage with stakeholders and security personnel. The Minister said periodic regional visits help government officials understand ground-level challenges and make informed decisions on policy and resource allocation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister described the Volta Region as one of Ghana's most peaceful regions, attributing the achievement to collaboration among religious leaders, traditional authorities, security agencies and residents. He praised the cordial relationship between Christian and Muslim communities in the region as exemplary.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has begun a stakeholder engagement tour of the Volta Region to reinforce peace, strengthen security operations, and deepen collaboration with traditional and religious authorities. The tour includes planned meetings with Christian and Muslim leaders, Zongo Chiefs, and security agency heads to address emerging security concerns and enhance coordination.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →