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The Chronicle
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Esq., last Sunday visited victims of the tragic fire that engulfed the last floor of a four-storey building situated at AshTown, near the Manhyia Palace, on Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2026. …
Manhyia South MP donates relief items to Fire VictimsDaily Guide
… The call was made at the media launch of the 10th anniversary celebration of the Hollywood and Africa Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), scheduled for October 7 to 9, 2026, at the Jubilee Hall of the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. …
HAPAwards Marks 10 Years With Historic Celebration At Manhyia PalaceJoy Online
A three-storey building at Manhyia South in Kumasi, a few metres from the Manhyia Palace and near the Manhyia Government Hospital, has been gutted by fire. …
Fire guts three-storey building near Manhyia Palace in KumasiDaily Guide
… Ibrahim led a high-profile delegation of Ghanaian and Nigerian film practitioners on a courtesy call to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to brief the Asantehene on the festival’s mission and upcoming activities. …
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Endorses REFFAJoy Online
… He made the call when the Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi as part of her official tour of the Ashanti Region. …
Otumfuo calls for urgent action to end maternal deaths in GhanaJoy Online
Manhyia Palace has banned the unauthorised operation of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles within the palace and its surrounding areas. …
Unauthorised drone flights banned at Manhyia PalaceJoy Online
… He made the call when the Governing Board of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), led by its Chairman, Mike Hammah, paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace. …
Otumfuo pushes for funding to complete Boankra Inland PortJoy Online
Ghanaian music legend Kojo Antwi has presented copies of his memoir, Mr Music Man: The Journey, to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Asantehemaa Nana Yaa Akyaa II at Manhyia Palace. …
Kojo Antwi presents memoir to Otumfuo, promises to launch next album at ManhyiaJoy Online
… The Cape Coast Castle ranked fourth, followed by Manhyia Palace in fifth position. …
Top 10 tourist attractions attracted 1.38m visitors in 2025 — Tourism MinisterThe Chronicle
… Otumfuo made the call when the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority at the head of the Board of Directors and management paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace. …
Otumfuo To GRA: Intensify Public Education To Expand Revenue BaseThe Member of Parliament for Manhyia South visited victims of a fire that destroyed the top floor of a four-storey building in AshTown near Manhyia Palace on August 20, 2026, affecting eight households. The MP donated food items and pledged GHC20,000 to the eight victims (GHC2,500 each), GHC2,000 to the landlady for electrical repairs, and roofing sheets for rehabilitation.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South visited victims of a fire that destroyed the top floor of a four-storey building in AshTown near Manhyia Palace on August 20, 2026, affecting eight households. The MP donated food items and pledged GHC20,000 to the eight victims (GHC2,500 each), GHC2,000 to the landlady for electrical repairs, and roofing sheets for rehabilitation.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Hollywood and Africa Prestigious Awards will hold its 10th anniversary celebration from October 7 to 9, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The event will include an African Showcase, Creator's Night, and King's Night, serving as a cultural and economic bridge to project Ghana's heritage globally.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A three-storey building at Manhyia South in Kumasi caught fire on Thursday afternoon, with the top floor and more than 10 rooms destroyed. The Ghana National Fire Service was deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby properties.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has endorsed REFFA, a film festival and awards programme founded by Ghanaian producer and actress Selassie Ibrahim, designed to bridge producers and consumers while reviving the film industry through cross-border collaborations with Nigeria's Nollywood.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for urgent and pragmatic measures to reduce maternal deaths in Ghana, describing the loss of women during childbirth as unacceptable in the 21st century. He urged health workers to demonstrate commitment in providing maternal healthcare and called on pregnant women to attend antenatal clinics regularly and adhere to medical advice.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia Palace has prohibited unauthorised drone and unmanned aerial vehicle operations within the palace and surrounding areas, effective immediately. Violations will result in equipment confiscation and potential legal action.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for renewed efforts to secure funding to complete the Boankra Integrated Inland Port, warning that further delays could expose the state to significant financial losses. The Ghana Shippers' Authority delegation sought his continued advocacy for government commitment to complete at least the first phase and make it operational.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Kojo Antwi presented copies of his memoir to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and pledged to launch his next album at Manhyia Palace. The memoir, Mr Music Man: The Journey, chronicles his life and decades-long career in Ghana's entertainment industry.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 10 most visited tourist attractions recorded 1,377,588 visits in 2025, accounting for about 77% of all tourism visits for the year, according to the Tourism Minister. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park emerged as the most visited attraction, followed by Kakum National Park and Bonsu Arboretum/Eco Park.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify public education on tax obligations and extend engagement to informal workers such as artisans, masons, hairdressers, and barbers to expand the revenue base and support national development.
10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Revenue Authority is implementing certified electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) at retail points of sale to automatically record transactions, calculate VAT, and report to the GRA in real-time, aiming to close a compliance gap currently at approximately 40%. The GRA mobilised over 80 million cedis in the first half of the year with an end-of-year target of over 170 million cedis.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority reports that deployment of its Publican AI system has boosted customs revenue to GH¢6.1 billion in July 2026, up from an average of about GH¢4 billion monthly before full implementation in April 2026. Commissioner-General Anthony Sarpong said the increase represents an additional GH¢2.1 billion in July and reflects customs reforms aimed at improving valuation of imported goods.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to intensify efforts to bring informal sector workers and businesses into the tax system to increase domestic revenue. He suggested that informal sector groups such as hairdressers, mechanics and drivers could be encouraged to form cooperatives to make integration into the tax system easier.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has told Chief Directors of Regional Coordinating Councils that the success of Ghana's decentralisation policy depends on them, as they coordinate Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and must translate government policies into visible improvements in water, electricity, and roads for citizens.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund briefed Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on the Fund's progress and plans to expand access to specialised healthcare across the country, with a focus on reducing financial burden on patients requiring treatment for chronic non-communicable diseases.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Medical Trust Fund leadership visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace to brief him on progress since the Trust Fund's establishment and its vision for expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended the Inspector-General of Police, the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to combating crime and ensuring peace. The Asantehene noted that intelligence-led operations have contributed to improving security in the Ashanti Region through reduction of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ashanti Foam Factory Limited has donated six hundred mattresses to furnish a newly inaugurated female dormitory block at Sefwi Wiawso Senior High School in the Western North Region, a three-storey 600-bed facility funded by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The company said the donation is part of its corporate social responsibility agenda prioritizing youth development and education.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to fighting crime and improving security. He observed that the team's intelligence-led operations have contributed to reduced incidents of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities in the Ashanti Region.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie commended traditional leaders for their roles in maintaining peace and order and peacefully adjudicating community disputes, which he said has reduced the burden on courts. He called for closer collaboration between the chieftaincy institution and judiciary to improve justice delivery.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebration that public trust—not buildings or history—is the judiciary's greatest strength, and stressed that fair and impartial justice must be assured to all who appear before the courts.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has said the confidence Ghanaians place in the Supreme Court is the judiciary's greatest asset, stressing that trust in the courts' fairness and impartiality must not be betrayed. He made the remarks at the opening of a lecture series in Kumasi marking the court's 150th anniversary.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has appealed to the Chief Justice to establish a specialized sanitation court to accelerate prosecution of environmental sanitation offences and address persistent filth across the country. The Minister argued that judicial delays weaken enforcement and that a dedicated court would enable swift adjudication and timely sanctions for violators.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has officially announced the selection of Nana Ama Bonsu as the new Asantehemaa, who assumes the stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II, becoming the 15th Asantehemaa. Chiefs and queen mothers subsequently paid homage at the Asantehemaa's Palace.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Ama Bonsu, a respected businesswoman and member of the Manhyia Royal Family, has been nominated as the 15th Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom. She was presented to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday in the first major customary step toward her enstoolment.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene has selected Nana Ama Bonsu as the 15th Asantehemaa following traditional consultations, succeeding the late Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III who reigned for 8 years until her death in August 2025. As Asantehemaa, she will serve as Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom and advise on matters affecting women and kingdom development.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, hosted the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, at Manhyia Palace during the fifth Awukudae Festival, bringing together traditional authorities, government officials and distinguished guests to strengthen Asante-Gonja relations and celebrate shared cultural heritage.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Yagbonwura of the Gonja Kingdom has called for stronger collaboration with the Asante Kingdom, saying their ancient relationship should be deepened to promote peace, preserve culture, and improve community welfare. He also urged traditional leaders across Ghana to demonstrate the relevance of the chieftaincy institution.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene received the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi during the fifth Awukudae Festival, marked by traditional pageantry and symbolic gifts including a rare elephant tusk. The Yagbonwura arrived with a large delegation, and the Asantehene announced plans for a reciprocal visit to strengthen ties between the kingdoms.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has warned that about 70 per cent of medicines used in the country are imported, leaving Ghana vulnerable to external shocks and disruptions. The Society's president called for strategic government investment in local pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure to reduce dependence on imports and boost domestic production.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →