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James Gunu

Also known as: Mr James Gunu · Mr Gunu · Mr. Gunu · Honourable James Gunu · Hon. James Gunu

James Gunu — Volta Regional Minister, recognised for press freedom contributions and managing regional crises including mudslides and accidents.

2026-04-272026-06-26
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The President was accompanied by Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister; Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources; Mr Kwami Governs Agbodza, Minister of Roads and Highways; and Mr Prosper Douglas Kwaku Bani, National Security Advisor.

    Mahama visits tidal waves hit Fuveme in Volta Region

  3. Joy Online

    … The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, also reaffirmed government support for the Youth Impact Parliament, describing it as one of the biggest incubators of youth leadership in the region. …

    Youth Impact Parliament announces multi-million cedi chamber project at 5th anniversary
Business

Keta Port project advances with stakeholder engagement

The News

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has obtained an Environmental Impact Assessment permit for the proposed Keta Port and is deepening stakeholder engagement. The port is expected to serve as a transit trade gateway for landlocked Sahel countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and strengthen Ghana's position as a maritime and logistics hub in West Africa.

Why it matters

Keta Port advancement promises significant economic spillovers for Ghana and the Sahel region, strengthening West Africa's trade infrastructure.

17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Keta Port project advances with stakeholder engagement

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has obtained an Environmental Impact Assessment permit for the proposed Keta Port and is deepening stakeholder engagement. The port is expected to serve as a transit trade gateway for landlocked Sahel countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and strengthen Ghana's position as a maritime and logistics hub in West Africa.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Forty-two companies bid for Keta Harbour Project construction

    Forty-two local and foreign construction companies have submitted bids for the Keta Harbour Project, with four to be selected based on demonstrated ability, expertise, and financial capacity. The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority is reviewing submissions and expects the administration block to be operational by January 2027, though it was initially scheduled for June 2026.

    23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Volta Regional Minister Praises Local Media for Peace, Cohesion

    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 →

  2. Missionary defies order to vacate Adaklu mountain disaster zone

    A white missionary, Reverend Jacob Reddekopp, is refusing to leave the foot of Adaklu mountain despite a directive from the Volta Regional Minister to vacate after a mudslide on May 20, 2026 damaged homes and vehicles. The mountain has been declared a disaster zone and should be condemned by NADMO, but Reddekopp's private school remains closed while he remains on the premises, citing uncertainty about where to relocate.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare in Volta Region

    Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh launched the Free Primary Healthcare initiative in the Volta Region during a working visit that included engagements with traditional leaders and health officials. The initiative is designed to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme and shift the healthcare system toward prevention and early detection rather than curative care.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government considers reducing health training admissions amid employment backlog

    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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Volta Regional Minister honoured for press freedom support

    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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Indian aviation firm explores helicopter operations at Ho Airport

    A delegation from Chipsan Aviation Limited of India is in Ghana for investment and stakeholder engagement focused on developing helicopter operations at Ho Airport in the Volta Region, with meetings planned with government officials and aviation regulators.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ave-Dakpa community seeks inclusion in dual carriageway project

    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 →

  2. Interior Minister urges border security agencies to coordinate efforts

    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 →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Volta Regional Minister visits Peki-Tsame accident survivors, mourns 15 dead

    The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has expressed condolences following an accident on the Asikuma-Kpeve highway on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, which killed 15 people and injured 25. The collision involved a 33-seater commercial bus travelling from Battor to Kabiti and a container truck, with bodies deposited at Peki Government Hospital mortuary and survivors receiving treatment at local hospitals.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Interior Minister warns of human trafficking, drug abuse threats

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Transport minister urges agencies to prioritise accountability and innovation

    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 →

  2. Interior Minister visits Volta Region to assess security, engage stakeholders

    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 →

  3. Interior Minister praises Volta Region's peace and interfaith unity

    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 →

  4. Interior Minister warns of alarming drug use among Ghanaian youth

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has expressed concern about increasing drug use, including cannabis, among youth, saying it threatens the country's peace and future. He noted that the Volta Region has been identified as a hub for cannabis cultivation and processing, and called on stakeholders to cooperate in anti-drug operations.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Interior Minister tours Volta Region to strengthen peace and security

    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 →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Volta Regional Minister declares Adaklu Mountain security zone

    After a mudslide at Adaklu Helekpe destroyed vehicles, agricultural machinery, buildings, and personal effects during heavy rainfall, Volta Regional Minister James Gunu declared Adaklu Mountain a security zone. Officials will cordon off the area and conduct feasibility studies to determine the cause of the mudslide.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Volta Minister pledges tighter monitoring of regional government projects

    The Volta Regional Minister has assured Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council is strengthening monitoring and supervision systems to improve project execution and address delays caused by administrative lapses and officials' inaction.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Minister visits Adaklu-Helekpe mudslide victims, warns of future danger

    Heavy rainfall triggered a mudslide from Adaklu Mountain into Adaklu-Helekpe community in Volta Region, burying five houses and nine vehicles, killing close to 50 livestock, and injuring residents. Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza visited the area and warned that the incident signals urgent need to protect lives and environment.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minister visits Adaklu-Helekpe mudslide victims, urges environmental action

    Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza visited victims of a Wednesday mudslide in Adaklu-Helekpe, Volta Region, which destroyed at least five houses and nine vehicles and killed nearly 50 livestock after heavy rainfall triggered debris from a 600-metre mountain; he called the incident a serious environmental warning requiring immediate intervention.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. ICAG President stresses accountability and ethics in governance

    The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has stressed that public trust in institutions is closely linked to accountability and ethical governance, urging accountants to uphold integrity amid emerging technologies like AI and rising demands for transparency. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Accountants' Conference in Ho, attended by about 2,500 participants, he noted that sustainability reporting is becoming mandatory globally and emphasized Ghana's readiness for the future of professional accountancy.

    21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. South Tongu DCE hands over sites for school infrastructure projects

    Victoria Dzeklo, South Tongu District Chief Executive, has handed over sites for construction of educational infrastructure at three second-cycle institutions: Comboni Technical Vocational Institute, St. Catherine Senior High School, and Dabala Senior High Technical School. The projects include classroom blocks, dormitories, and an Assembly Hall complex, to be completed within 12 months.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. DRIP equipment must not be used for private commercial purposes

    The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies against diverting DRIP equipment for private commercial use, stressing that the machines were procured for public road development projects. He urged coordinators and assembly heads to approach the programme with seriousness and commitment to improve local road networks.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

  1. UHAS graduates 1,097 students at 10th Congregation ceremony

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences held the second session of its 10th Congregation ceremony in Ho, graduating 1,097 students—967 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate—in health and allied science programmes. The ceremony centred on bridging Africa's reproductive health gap through health training institutions.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. UHAS seeks government support for expansion, new programmes

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences has appealed for increased government support to expand infrastructure, recruit more staff, and introduce new academic programmes, including MSc, MPhil and PhD offerings in Health Data Science, Chemical Biology, and other fields beginning in 2026 and 2027. The university, which began operations in 2012 with 154 students, currently runs 23 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate programmes and graduated 1,097 students at its 10th Congregation.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Keta Central residents protest location of 24-hour market and pharmacy

    Residents of Keta Central in the Volta Region have protested against the government's decision to site a 24-hour economy market and a UHAS pharmacy project outside their community, arguing that Keta Central met all criteria to host both projects and that the decision was unfair and politically motivated.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Republic Bank supplies water systems to two Volta Region schools

    Republic Bank Ghana PLC has handed over mechanised electricity and solar-powered water systems to Adidome Senior High School and Taviefe Senior High School in the Volta Region, ending years of water shortages affecting 2,969 students combined.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Volta minister warns contractors against project delays, incompetence

    The Volta Regional Minister has warned contractors that delays and poor performance will result in contract termination. The warning was issued at a contract signing ceremony for the construction of 24-hour economy markets across the 18 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Volta Region, with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to monitor projects for quality and timeline adherence.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Republic Bank installs solar boreholes at two Volta schools

    Republic Bank has commissioned mechanised electric and solar-powered borehole systems at Adidome Senior High School and Taviefe Senior High School in the Volta Region, addressing years of water scarcity at both institutions as part of the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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