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Joy Online
… This observation was made during a recent field visit as part of a three-day programme in Koforidua, organised by Vital Strategies. …
In the Shadow of the Valley: Where life, work and lead exposure convergeJoy Online
A 35-year-old trader resident at Atwima-Koforidua has been remanded into police custody by the Kwadaso Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region for allegedly possessing narcotic drugs for personal use. …
Trader remanded for alleged possession on narcotic drugsJoy Online
… For him, such examples demonstrated the creativity and ingenuity already emerging across Africa. “Perhaps for the first time, a student in Accra, Tamale, Koforidua or Ho armed with imagination plus discipline plus a laptop can build something that affects millions,” he said. …
Africa must build its own AI future, not merely consume it – Ace AnkomahThe Chronicle
… untry, including the construction of mechanized boreholes in underserved communities, the payment of school fees for brilliant but needy students, the settlement of medical bills for vulnerable patients, and donations to correctional facilities, including the prisons in Koforidua …
Philanthropist rescues Kibi School for the Deaf with GH¢100k lifelineJoy Online
… According to a statement released by Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Saturday, June 6, the incident was reported at 22:40 pm prompting an immediate response from a seven-member crew from the Municipal Fire Station in Koforidua, led by ADO II Awuku. …
Honda Civic engulfed in flames at Kwamoso-DuasinJoy Online
… For perhaps the first time, a student in Accra, Tamale, Koforidua or Ho armed with imagination plus discipline plus a laptop (minus dumsor) can build something that affects millions. …
Ace Ankomah urges African Youth to lead AI Revolution with ethics and characterBusiness & Financial Times
… ur national climate commitments dubbed “NDC 1.2” covering the period 2025-2030, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) organized a National Stakeholder Validation Workshop for members of civil society organistions (CSOs) and other non-state actors in Koforidua …
Today is World Environment DayJoy Online
A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed a six-bedroom self-contained house at Atekyem near Universal School in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. …
Fire destroys six-bedroom house in KoforiduaJoy Online
In a major move to protect public safety and municipal infrastructure, the Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has cracked down on the developers of the multi-million-cedi China Mall project in Koforidua. …
Eastern Regional Minister halts Koforidua China Mall project over severe floodingJoy Online
… Speaking at a strategic meeting held at the Eastern Regional Headquarters of the Ghana National Fire Service in Koforidua on May 21, 2026, ACFOII Asamoah charged officers from all 26 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to strengthen public education, inspectio …
Eastern Regional Fire Commander rallies officers to meet 2026 fire safety targetsPentecost Senior High School in Koforidua has secured its first-ever qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz National Championship, winning the Eastern Regional qualifiers with 58 points. The school also won the GH¢400 GOIL Riddle Bonanza prize.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Pentecost Senior High School in Koforidua has secured its first-ever qualification to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz National Championship, winning the Eastern Regional qualifiers with 58 points. The school also won the GH¢400 GOIL Riddle Bonanza prize.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Wildlife Division has announced a four-month closed season for wildlife from August 1 to December 1, 2026, during which the public must refrain from hunting, capturing or killing wild animals under the Wildlife Conservation Regulations. Offenders face prosecution with penalties including fines of 250–500 penalty units, prison terms of one to two years, or both.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain across parts of northern Ghana this evening, with mostly cloudy conditions nationwide; the forecast also includes possible mist and reduced visibility in forest and mountainous areas on Sunday morning.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Airport Divisional Police Command arrested 52 motorcycle riders for unlawful racing along George Walker Bush Highway near Villaggio on Sunday, July 26, and impounded 71 motorcycles. The suspects, from Accra and surrounding towns including Nsawam, Kasoa, Tema, Ashaiman and Koforidua, face charges including dangerous riding, failure to wear protective helmets, riding without valid licences, and related traffic offences.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Airport Divisional Police Command arrested 52 motor riders for unlawful motorcycle racing along the George Walker Bush Highway in Accra and impounded 71 motorcycles. The suspects, from Accra and towns including Nsawam, Kasoa, Tema, Ashaiman and Koforidua, face charges including dangerous riding, unlawful motor racing, and road traffic offences.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told heads of basic schools to prioritise holistic education that develops learners academically, socially, emotionally and morally, emphasising that every child can excel regardless of family wealth when given quality teaching, resources and supportive environments.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Workers of the Volta Aluminium Company have opposed privatisation plans to sell a 70 percent equity stake to Arch Holdings Consortium, warning that the sale would undermine strategic industrial interests, threaten jobs, and reverse recent operational gains made by the state-owned company.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU)-Ghana has strongly opposed the proposed sale of a majority stake in VALCO, describing it as a threat to Ghana's strategic national interests and job security. The union staged a peaceful protest in Tema and submitted a petition to the President through the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, arguing that VALCO has made significant operational gains that make the proposed transaction unjustifiable.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union has petitioned President Mahama to halt the planned sale of Volta Aluminium Company, citing credible information that GIADEC intends to transfer a 70 per cent equity stake to Arch Holdings Consortium. The union warns of nationwide action if the government proceeds, describing VALCO as a strategic national asset that must be protected.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Association has called on government to ban single-use plastics and styrofoam used in food packaging, saying these materials are a major cause of unsafe food in the country and contribute to rising health budgets and disease risks.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
IndomieFest, Ghana's recurring kids and family event, held its 2nd edition in Takoradi on July 18th, drawing families for interactive activities, character experiences, and performances including appearances by musicians.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the Ghana Medical Association has urged the government to extend its planned Styrofoam ban to all single-use plastics, arguing that indiscriminate disposal of such plastics blocks drains and waterways, worsening flooding. He noted that plastic packaging materials posed potential health risks and contributed to environmental degradation, and that the ban's success would require affordable alternatives, improved waste collection, and public education.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A homeless woman was found dead at Jackson Park in Koforidua on Thursday morning after living in the area for about two weeks. Residents said she had earlier collapsed into a gutter but was assisted before being found lifeless at the same location; the circumstances of her death are under investigation.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain over northern and transition belt communities Wednesday morning, while southern Ghana faces mist and fog during early hours. Weather conditions are expected to improve during the day, though thunderstorms may redevelop over northern, transition, and middle belt areas from late afternoon into evening.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police DOVVSU arrested a 44-year-old man in Ketu South Municipality on allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old daughter since age 10, including arranging encounters with other men. The abuse came to light when the victim disclosed it to a teacher after her father refused to pay her examination fees.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of Ghana Police arrested a 44-year-old man in Ketu South Municipality, Volta Region, over allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old daughter since she was about 10 years old. According to the Municipal Department of Social Welfare, the victim disclosed repeated exploitation, including facilitated encounters with other men, after telling a teacher her father refused to pay examination fees following her refusal to comply with his demands.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chair of Parliament's Select Committee on Local Government has expressed concern that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Eastern Region have failed to disburse District Assemblies Common Fund monies meant for Persons with Disabilities, despite having received the funds. The committee has summoned assemblies with irregularities in DACF management to appear before it to address governance concerns.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Members of the Ghana Journalists Association in the Eastern Region participated in a two-day training workshop in Koforidua to strengthen media reporting on green innovation and sustainable development, organised by the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service has intensified fire prevention activities across the Eastern Region through inspections, community education, and training programmes. Operations include assessing fire damage at Adonten Senior High School, a three-day sensitisation campaign for traders in Koforidua covering fire prevention and LPG safety, and door-to-door education in Jumapo.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church of Ghana has praised President Mahama's agreement to relocate the nation's capital and called on him to avoid politicising the issue while involving Parliament in the process. He argued that relocation is necessary to reduce pressure on Accra's infrastructure and address flooding, and suggested that officials who approved building on waterways should face prosecution.
14 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Environment and Sustainable Development has launched a campaign to transform Ghana's agricultural waste management through innovative technologies and circular economy solutions, arguing that modern systems could reduce post-harvest losses, protect the environment, and create sustainable jobs. Professor Richard Amfo-Otu urged policymakers and investors to prioritize these approaches, noting that much of Ghana's agricultural waste is currently burnt or left to rot on farms, causing environmental pollution and economic loss.
14 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A passenger vehicle collided with a tipper truck at Juaso in Asante Akyem South Municipality on Monday morning, killing three and leaving three others in critical condition. A survivor alleged the driver had been making repeated phone calls before the collision.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eastern Regional Command of NACOC, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service and Promasidor Ghana, organised a seminar in Koforidua for Guidance and Counselling Coordinators from Senior High Schools across the Eastern Region to strengthen school-based drug prevention. The seminar, part of World Drug Day activities, covered emerging drug trends, early warning signs of substance abuse, counselling strategies, referral mechanisms, and practical approaches to drug prevention in schools.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission's Eastern Regional Command, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service and Promasidor Ghana, organised a seminar for Senior High School Guidance and Counselling Coordinators in Koforidua on school-based drug prevention. Participants were trained on emerging drug trends, early warning signs of substance abuse, counselling strategies, and referral mechanisms as part of World Drug Day activities.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency predicts light rainfall in coastal communities, persistent thunderstorms over the extreme Upper West, and reduced visibility from mist and fog in forest and mountainous areas. Motorists in forested terrain are advised to exercise caution due to early morning visibility conditions, with afternoon conditions expected to improve across much of the country.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Tertiary Education Commission has issued a public notice warning prospective students and parents against enrolling in 15 unaccredited university learning centres and satellite campuses operated by public universities, including centres affiliated with the University of Ghana, University of Education Winneba, University for Development Studies, and others.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Isaac Amanor, a fashion designer in his late 40s, was found dead and half-naked at Trom Dominion City in Koforidua on Sunday morning. Residents suspect foul play and have criticized what they say was a delayed police response to the discovery.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has urged Ghanaians to uphold integrity, patriotism and discipline, arguing that national renewal requires a transformation of values beyond economic recovery. She stressed that honest, humble and accountable leadership is essential for development, and called on citizens to prioritize national interest over political, ethnic and personal considerations.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested Isaac Anim in connection with the assault, robbery and rape of a woman at Okorase Junction 3 in Koforidua on June 15. Preliminary investigations have linked him to six additional cases involving robbery, rape and the defilement of a 10-year-old girl in the Okorase area.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Governance expert Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi has shared how financial hardship almost prevented him from continuing to sixth form, after his father could only afford 40 cedis of the required 67-cedi fee, forcing him to find an additional 17 cedis for transportation and the shortfall before reporting to school.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →