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Joshua Ansah

Also known as: Mr Ansah · Mr. Ansah · TUC boss · Osbert Baffoe Ansah · David Yaw Ansah · Mr David Yaw Ansah · Percy Asare Ansah · Edward Ansah · Mr Joshua Ansah · Harold Ansah

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Mr Joshua Ansah, the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, pleaded the Union’s support for the nuclear programme, explaining that the programme would depend not only on technology and financing but also on skilled labour, strong institutions and sustained public confide

    Ghana is ready for nuclear power adoption – Gov’t affirms
  3. Joy Online

    Organised Labour has assured the government of its commitment to actively participate in establishing the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC). ​The Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, made the pledge on behalf of the group during a two

    Organised Labour pledges support for IPEC establishment
  4. Joy Online

    Mr Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the Ghana Trades Union Congress, speaking on behalf of Organised Labour, welcomed the initiative but called for a comprehensive approach to the reforms.

    Public pay system must balance fair wages with fiscal sustainability – Government
  5. Joy Online

    The Secretary-General of the TUC, Joshua Ansah, gave the assurance on behalf of organised labour.

    Labour backs proposed IPEC but demands full involvement in pay reforms
  6. Joy Online

    Secretary-General of the Ghana Trades Union Congress, Joshua Ansah, speaking on behalf of Organised Labour, welcomed the initiative but called for a comprehensive approach to the reforms.

    Public sector pay must reflect workers’ value and state’s capacity – Pelpuo
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Mr Joshua Ansah, welcomed the proposed transition but said organised labour would closely monitor the process.

    Stakeholders push for fair, sustainable public sector pay system
  8. Joy Online

    An agripreneur in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern Region, Edward Ansah, has appealed to the government to establish a poultry processing plant in the district to address marketing challenges facing local poultry farmers.

    Farmer appeals for poultry processing plant in Asene Manso Akroso
  9. Joy Online

    Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah welcomed the Trust’s performance but urged SSNIT to further strengthen its investment portfolio to generate higher returns for contributors.

    SSNIT eyes more financial investments to boost returns as total assets grow to GHS36bn
  10. July 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer of Premier Health Insurance, Percy Asare Ansah, said the initiative was inspired by firsthand observations of the challenges facing public hospitals.

    Premier Health Insurance celebrates 15 years with nationwide wheelchair donation to public hospitals
  12. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer of Premier Health Insurance, Percy Asare Ansah, revealed that the company responded to the hospital’s appeal after learning about the growing demand for wheelchairs, driven by the high volume of emergency cases handled daily.

    KATH appeals for more support as wheelchair shortage hampers patient care

Friday 11 September

  1. TUC backs five-year presidential term with governance conditions

    The Trades Union Congress supports extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but only if accompanied by stronger governance reforms to prevent prolonged misgovernance and strengthen democratic institutions.

    11 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 10 September

  1. TUC calls for urgent Labour Act review to strengthen workers' rights

    The Trades Union Congress has called for an urgent review of Ghana's Labour Act to address concerns over low wages, inadequate pension benefits, rising living costs, and insecure employment, with the TUC Secretary-General noting that low pay remains one of the most urgent concerns confronting workers.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. TUC backs CRC call to vest Ghana's lands in people

    The Trades Union Congress supports a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation that Ghana's lands be vested in the people rather than the President, and calls for the Lands Commission to be reformed as the primary constitutional trustee and manager of the country's lands and natural resources.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. TUC opposes government's MMDCE candidate selection proposal

    The Trades Union Congress has rejected the government's proposal to have central government select five MMDCE candidates, with three shortlisted for election, saying districts must be allowed autonomy to choose their leaders without central government interference.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. TUC rejects proposal to allow dual citizens as MPs

    The Trades Union Congress has rejected a proposal to amend the Constitution to allow Ghanaians with dual citizenship to contest parliamentary elections and serve as MPs without renouncing other citizenship, characterizing the recommendation as "self-serving" and a threat to genuine citizenship.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. TUC backs five-year presidential term with governance safeguards

    The Trades Union Congress has endorsed the proposed extension of Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but stipulates that it must be paired with stronger governance reforms and accountability mechanisms to prevent citizens from enduring prolonged periods of poor governance.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. TUC opposes isolated five-year presidential term extension

    The Trades Union Congress has cautioned against extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years unless accompanied by simultaneous constitutional reforms to strengthen governance and accountability, warning that a longer tenure would prolong the consequences of misgovernance.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. TUC warns government rejected over 54% of constitutional proposals

    The Trades Union Congress has raised concerns that the government rejected more than half of the recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee, arguing this could undermine the inclusiveness of Ghana's constitutional reform process and allow the government to select which issues proceed to a referendum.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Fidelity Bank completes auditorium renovation at Police training school

    Fidelity Bank Ghana has finished renovating the Multipurpose Auditorium at the Police Public Safety Training School in Pwalugu, as part of a decade-long partnership with the Ghana Police Service that has also included constructing a borehole, upgrading kitchen facilities, and providing equipment.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Fidelity Bank renovates auditorium at Police training school

    Fidelity Bank has completed a full renovation of the Multipurpose Auditorium at the Police Public Safety Training School in Pwalugu, as part of a decade-long partnership with the Ghana Police Service that has also included a mechanised borehole, kitchen upgrades, and equipment.

    25 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ghana advances to Phase Two of nuclear power development

    Ghana's government affirmed the country is ready to pursue nuclear power as part of efforts to diversify its energy mix and secure reliable, affordable electricity for industrialisation. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources noted Ghana is in Phase Two of the International Atomic Energy Agency's milestone approach, with site studies, institutional strengthening, and vendor discussions at advanced stages, while emphasising the need to develop human capacity alongside physical infrastructure.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Organised Labour commits to IPEC establishment stakeholder engagement

    Organised Labour has pledged to actively participate in establishing the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC), with the Trades Union Congress Secretary-General urging the government to keep labour groups involved throughout the process to ensure comprehensive public sector pay reforms rather than a fragmented approach.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Government seeks balanced public pay framework with fairness and sustainability

    Dr Rashid Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, has called for a public sector pay framework balancing fair remuneration with fiscal responsibility. The call was made at a stakeholder engagement between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and Organised Labour on the proposed transition to the Independent Public Emoluments Commission.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 16 August

  1. Labour backs IPEC proposal, demands role in pay reforms

    Organised labour has expressed support for the proposed Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC) while calling for continuous involvement in establishing the new public sector compensation body. The FWSC held a stakeholder engagement to gather labour's views on the draft IPEC Bill, which will replace the existing Act 737 governing the FWSC and establish a new framework for determining public sector compensation.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Labour Minister calls for balanced public sector pay framework

    Dr Rashid Pelpuo said public sector pay should be fair and reflective of workers' contributions while remaining fiscally responsible. The call came at a stakeholder engagement between the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and Organised Labour on transitioning to the proposed Independent Public Emoluments Commission.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minister calls for fair, sustainable public sector pay system

    The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment has called for a fair and sustainable system for public sector compensation as the government moves to establish an Independent Public Emoluments Commission, saying it must protect workers' interests while keeping the wage bill within the state's financial capacity.

    14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Poultry farmer calls for processing plant in Eastern Region

    An agripreneur in Asene Manso Akroso District has appealed to the government to establish a poultry processing plant to address marketing challenges facing local farmers. He said the facility would provide a ready market for producers and make poultry farming more attractive to youth.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. SSNIT increases financial investments to boost pension scheme returns

    The Social Security and National Insurance Trust says its total assets have grown to 36 billion cedis and is intensifying focus on financial investments to boost returns and strengthen the pension scheme's sustainability. The Trust recorded a 10 percent return on investments in 2025 and has paid 4.4 billion cedis in benefits as of June 2026.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Premier Health Insurance donates 150 wheelchairs to public hospitals

    Premier Health Insurance marked its 15th anniversary by donating 150 wheelchairs to public health facilities across Ghana, with presentations made to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), and Sunyani Teaching Hospital, aimed at improving patient mobility and easing pressure on the healthcare system.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. KATH's A&E unit struggles with wheelchair shortage, delays patient care

    Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's Accident and Emergency Unit faces mounting pressure handling hundreds of daily cases, with an inadequate number of wheelchairs hampering the timely movement of patients to consulting rooms and treatment areas. Premier Health Insurance donated 20 wheelchairs to the hospital to help alleviate the challenge.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Premier Health Insurance donates 20 wheelchairs to Accra Regional Hospital

    Premier Health Insurance has donated 20 wheelchairs to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital to address shortages of mobility equipment. The company plans to distribute 150 wheelchairs across nine health institutions nationwide as part of its 15th anniversary corporate social responsibility initiative.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Headmaster urges integration of excursions into school curricula

    The Headmaster of God's Angel Montessori International School has advocated for regular educational excursions and field-based learning to be formally integrated into school curricula, arguing that experiential learning strengthens the connection between classroom theory and practical understanding, particularly in subjects like Science and Social Studies where real-world observation reinforces concepts such as biodiversity and conservation.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. PBC workers demand salary payment fulfillment from President Mahama

    Workers of PBC Limited have called on President Mahama to fulfil his campaign promise to revamp the cocoa-buying company, citing worsening conditions including unpaid salaries for twenty-seven months for permanent workers and over thirty-six months for casual workers, who earn a maximum of GH₵350 per month.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. ICJ affirms right to strike under international labour law

    The Trades Union Congress (Ghana) has hailed an International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion concluding that workers and their organisations are entitled to strike action under ILO Convention No. 87, describing it as a historic victory for workers globally and a fundamental labour right.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 4 May

  1. TUC urges government dialogue on unemployment and economic policy

    The Trade Union Congress has called for regular dialogue with the government to address salaries, pensions, and labour market challenges, with particular concern over educated youth unemployment. The union says Ghana could create quality employment by boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing imports.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Government considering Western Rail Line under Big Push programme

    President Mahama announced that the government is considering absorbing the comprehensive overhaul of the Western Rail Line into its 'Big Push' programme to revitalise trade in the Western Corridor and improve transfer of bauxite, manganese, and cocoa to ports.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. Labour warns unemployment crisis nearing breaking point

    Organised Labour has warned that Ghana's unemployment crisis is reaching a breaking point, urging the government to focus on real job creation for youth rather than macroeconomic figures. The TUC Secretary General stressed that decent employment remains a significant economic and social problem with potential to become a political problem if unchecked, citing low wages, unsafe conditions, and weak social protection as major concerns.

    1 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana approaching jobs crisis, organised labour warns government

    Organised Labour has warned that Ghana is nearing a "crisis level" on unemployment and job quality, with job creation failing to match the rising number of educated young people entering the labour market. The TUC Secretary General said the lack of decent employment remains one of Ghana's most significant economic and social problems and has potential to become a political problem if unchecked.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

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