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Regional Coordinating Council

Also known as: RCC

2026-04-272026-09-13

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Upper West Region has officially set the stage for the World Shea Expo 2026 following a high-profile press launch and logo unveiling at the Regional Coordinating Council in Wa.

    World Shea Expo 2026 launched in Wa as gov’t moves to restrict raw nut exports
  3. Joy Online

    The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 following a high-profile press event and logo unveiling at the Regional Coordinating Council in Wa.

    Gov’t launches World Shea Expo 2026 in Upper West
  4. April 2026
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    In an interview with The Ghanaian Times in February this year, he indicated that the contractor had been directed to return to site and complete the project within three months, following the completion of the tendering process and approval by the Regional Coordinating Council (R

    Work resumes on stalled Abokobi Polyclinic
  6. Joy Online

    st seriousness.” According to the Directorate, a special committee has been set up to investigate the incident, comprising representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Regional Coordinating Council

    Probe launched into alleged maternal death at Kasoa Hospital
  7. Joy Online

    The committee includes representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Central Regional Health Directorate, the Regional Coordinating Council, and the Attorney-General’s Department.

    Central Regional Health Directorate probes maternal death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital
  8. Joy Online

    The construction of 24-hour economy markets across the Upper West Region is officially underway following a major contract signing ceremony at the Regional Coordinating Council.

    Upper West Region districts sign contracts to launch 24-hour economy markets
  9. Daily Guide

    It was also to discuss how the church could collaborate with the Regional Coordinating Council to develop the region.

    Christian Divine Church Calls For Peace
Politics

Central Regional Minister praises Gomoa Central Assembly fund use

The News

The Central Regional Minister commended Gomoa Central District Assembly for effectively utilising its 20 per cent Common Fund to complete legacy projects in health, education and other development areas. Funds for the first and second quarters of 2026 have been released to district assemblies to support projects in health, education, roads, water and other development areas.

10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Central Regional Minister praises Gomoa Central Assembly fund use

    The Central Regional Minister commended Gomoa Central District Assembly for effectively utilising its 20 per cent Common Fund to complete legacy projects in health, education and other development areas. Funds for the first and second quarters of 2026 have been released to district assemblies to support projects in health, education, roads, water and other development areas.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Upper East pursues GH₵8.6bn ten-year development framework

    The Upper East Regional Minister has pledged to use the proposed ten-year Prosperity through Enterprise, Agriculture, Resilience and Livelihoods (PEARL) Framework to create jobs, attract investment, and improve critical infrastructure across the region. The GH₵8.6 billion development blueprint is being aligned with national and regional plans, and stakeholders have shown keen interest in the programme.

    4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 1 September

  1. GH¢1.5m raised for Wa Naa's Palace renovation and conference facility

    A fundraising gala in Wa has raised GH¢1.5 million in cash and pledges towards refurbishing the historic Wa Naa's Palace and constructing an ultra-modern conference facility within its precincts, as part of a broader Royal Heritage and Inner-City Redevelopment Project.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Minister pledges TanoBoase Sacred Grove commissioning before end of 2026

    The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has assured residents of Techiman North District that the TanoBoase Sacred Grove, a significant spiritual and ecological site located around an inselberg in central Ghana, will be commissioned and opened to the public before the close of 2026. The grove, which features caves believed to have sheltered the original inhabitants and the Bono people, has remained forested under traditional protection and is regarded as the spiritual home and cultural legacy site of the Bono.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Western Region minister warns silo mentality costs billions

    Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has warned that poor coordination and information-sharing among state institutions is undermining the region's economic potential and costing billions of cedis in investment and export opportunities. He cited insufficient information flow between the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and the Regional Coordinating Council as an example of how agencies fail to provide coordinated support to businesses.

    19 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 14 August

  1. Volta Regional Minister donates tricycles to Ho Teaching Hospital

    The Volta Regional Minister has donated two passenger tricycles to Ho Teaching Hospital to establish an internal patient shuttle service, aimed at improving mobility and convenience for patients navigating the hospital's expansive campus, particularly elderly, post-operative, and mobility-challenged patients.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. YEA to expand youth employment in Western North Region

    The Youth Employment Agency CEO Malik Basintale has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to expanding employment opportunities for young people across Ghana, with particular focus on Western North Region. The Regional Minister stressed that youth development is central to President Mahama's Reset Agenda and appealed to YEA to prioritise the region's youth in its employment and empowerment programmes.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Bono Regional Minister reaffirms commitment to galamsey crackdown

    The Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboa has reaffirmed authorities' commitment to fighting illegal mining in the region, stating that all known galamsey sites have been communicated to security agencies for coordinated action, despite criticism over the handling of illegal mining in Atronie.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Regional Minister urges civil servants on discipline, attendance

    The Upper West Regional Minister has called on MMDA staff to demonstrate discipline and regular attendance to improve government service delivery, expressing concern that absenteeism deprives citizens of essential services.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. IGP, Police Management Board visit Oti regional minister

    The Inspector-General of Police and members of the Police Management Board met with the Oti Regional Minister to strengthen collaboration on security and public safety. The Regional Minister commended police efforts but appealed for more officers and operational vehicles to address security challenges.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Greater Accra launches Green Heart clean-up ahead of rain season

    The Greater Accra Region is conducting a major clean-up exercise on Friday as part of a government post-flood mitigation plan. The "Green Heart" campaign aims to clear drains and public waterways in communities affected by recent flooding, with similar national cleaning days declared for seven flood-affected regions on July 10–11, 2026.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. NRSA to roll out vehicle towing and tech enforcement reforms

    The National Road Safety Authority Director-General announced reforms to reduce road crashes and fatalities, including mandatory vehicle towing, nationwide rollout of a technology-driven traffic enforcement system, intensified public education, helmet enforcement, and appointing Regional Ministers and local chief executives as Road Safety Ambassadors. The measures are set to begin implementation next year as part of a strategy to address the rising number of deaths on Ghana's roads.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Greater Accra Region boosts flood, security measures for Homowo

    The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has announced heightened security and flood prevention measures ahead of the rainy season peak and Homowo Festival, identifying multiple flood-prone areas and directing MMDCEs to intensify sanitation and drainage clearance activities.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Greater Accra REGSEC declares heightened security readiness for rains, Homowo

    The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has declared heightened operational readiness ahead of peak rains and Homowo festivities, having developed a comprehensive response plan to mitigate flood risks and ensure security after identifying several flood-prone communities and high-risk locations across the region.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GRNMA defends KATH management over bed shortage crisis sanctions

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association in the Ashanti Region has defended the actions of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital management and staff during a recent bed shortage crisis, arguing that no one should be punished for following internationally accepted emergency procedures. The association suspended its industrial action after interventions from the Asantehene and the hospital's governing board, though it maintains that the CEO's suspension targeted the wrong person and failed to address systemic challenges.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. GRNMA defends KATH CEO over bed capacity crisis

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has defended management and health professionals at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, saying no one should be punished for the recent bed capacity crisis. Health workers suspended planned industrial action following interventions from the Asantehene and assurances from regional authorities.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. GRNMA suspends strike after stakeholder assurances on KATH crisis

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association says nurses suspended their industrial action after receiving assurances from the Asantehene, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Board, the Ashanti Regional Minister, and the Regional Coordinating Council. The strike had been triggered by the suspension of KATH's Chief Executive Officer amid bed shortages and congestion.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. Ghana Medical Association demands KATH CEO reinstatement

    The Ghana Medical Association has called for the immediate reinstatement of the suspended Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) CEO, arguing that the hospital's temporary closure of its Accident and Emergency Centre due to overcrowding was a professionally appropriate patient safety measure. The GMA warned that continued confrontations between government and health professionals could destabilize the sector.

    6 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. GMA backs KATH doctors' strike over CEO suspension

    The Ghana Medical Association has given full support to striking doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and demanded the government reinstate the hospital's suspended CEO within three working days, describing the suspension as "without basis" and defending KATH management's decision to temporarily halt new emergency admissions as consistent with best practice in patient safety.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Dormaahene praises Mahama's road infrastructure program

    The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs has commended President Mahama's "Big Push" initiative for improving roads in the Bono Region, citing progress on projects including the Sunyani Outer Ring Road, Sunyani-Atronie-Acherensua road, Sunyani-Wenchi-Berekum road, and Jinijini-Sampa road. He also expressed hope that the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, a 198.7-kilometre road, will be completed within its scheduled timeframe.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. World Shea Expo 2026 launches in Wa region

    The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa that featured government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The government announced a policy to restrict raw nut exports and donated Personal Protective Equipment to local women's shea-picking cooperatives.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Upper West Region launches World Shea Expo 2026

    The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa featuring government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The launch included PPE donations to women's shea-picking cooperatives and policy announcements aimed at harnessing the economic potential of the shea value chain.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Reconstruction begins on four-year stalled Abokobi Polyclinic

    Reconstruction has resumed on the Abokobi Polyclinic Project in Ga East Municipality, which stalled at lintel level in 2021 after GIZ funding was withdrawn and replaced with government support, causing payment delays. The upgraded facility will include an Out-Patients Department, laboratories, an ENT unit, children's ward, and other clinical services, with the contractor directed to complete the project within three months.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Investigation launched into maternal death at Kasoa hospital

    The Central Regional Health Directorate has begun an investigation into the death of a pregnant woman, Abigail Opoku, at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital on April 26, following reports that she was unable to undergo a caesarean section due to unavailability of beds in the recovery ward. A special committee comprising representatives from multiple health institutions and government bodies has been established to conduct a thorough probe, with findings to be made public.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Central Regional Health Directorate investigates maternal death at Kasoa hospital

    Ghana Health Service's Central Regional Health Directorate has launched an investigation into a maternal death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, constituting a multi-agency committee to conduct a thorough and transparent review of the circumstances.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Upper West Region districts launch 24-hour economy markets

    Districts across Upper West Region have signed contracts to construct 24-hour economy markets, an NDC government flagship programme. The Regional Minister emphasized adherence to construction schedules and quality standards, warning contractors to use only moulded blocks from certified factories.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Christian Divine Church urges Ghanaians to sustain peace, unity

    The Christian Divine Church (Taylor Church) has reminded Ghanaians that peace and unity are essential for sustainable development, and that the church has a responsibility to preach against social vices to maintain social cohesion and national stability. The call came during a courtesy visit by newly elected chairman Apostle Alex Aidoo and senior pastors to the Western Regional Minister.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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