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Joy Online
… The Regional Minister made the commitment after touring the project site with members of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC). …
Government seeks $165m to complete operational phase of Boankra Integrated Logistics TerminalJoy Online
… Mr Gunu, who is also Chairman of the Regional Security Council said the Regional Coordinating Council had already dispatched a team, including the Regional Director of NADMO, to join the Municipal Chief Executive in assessing the situation and providing initial relief. …
Hohoe floods: Volta Regional Minister assures affected residents of government supportJoy Online
… Mr Gunu, who is also Chairman of the Regional Security Council said the Regional Coordinating Council had already dispatched a team, including the Regional Director of NADMO, to join the Municipal Chief Executive in assessing the situation and providing initial relief. …
Hohoe floods: Volta Regional Minister assures affected residents of government supportJoy Online
… He stressed that the differences between the communities should not be allowed to result in further loss of life. “Whatever differences exist between us, no land or boundary dispute is worth the loss of another human life.” According to the MP, the Regional Security Council (REGS …
No land is worth a human life – Sissala West MP mourns 2 dead in Buo-Tiwii clashesJoy Online
… Prior to the visit to the community, they held a joint closed-door meeting of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Security Committee at Sawla to review the security situation in the community and measures to maintain peace. …
IGP, Savannah Regional Minister visit Gbindabuor as 36 suspects assist police investigationsThe Ghanaian Times
… He made the remarks while participating in a training programme on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), held for members of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), and other key stakeholders i …
Ayariga calls for stronger local intelligence to prevent crisisJoy Online
Renewed gunshots were reported on Tuesday afternoon in Bunkpurugu in the North East Region as the Regional Security Council held an emergency meeting in Nalerigu to assess the escalating security situation. …
Renewed gunshots reported in Bunkpurugu as Regional Security Council meetsJoy Online
… The award ceremony, held in Wa, was chaired by the Regional Minister, who is also the Chairman of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), to recognise acts of outstanding bravery that restored calm to more than eight communities. …
Upper West Regional Minister lauds 4 police officers for busting deadly gangThe Chronicle
… The Denkyirahemaa also criticised the directive by the Regional Security Council banning the installation of Chiefs in the area. …
Denkyirahemaa mad at the policeJoy Online
… The Minister, who is also Chairman of the Regional Security Council, expressed concern over the loss of lives and injuries sustained during the incident. …
Let’s not take the law into our own hands – Central Regional Minister appeals after New Winneba attackThe Ashanti Regional Minister says the government is rallying sectors to explore funding options to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal after taking over from a failed concessionaire. Phase one of the project is 65% complete, and the contractor JUSTMOH Construction states it will cost $165 million to finish the operational phase.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister says the government is rallying sectors to explore funding options to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal after taking over from a failed concessionaire. Phase one of the project is 65% complete, and the contractor JUSTMOH Construction states it will cost $165 million to finish the operational phase.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister James Gunu has assured residents affected by severe flooding in Hohoe of government support, as authorities mobilise relief items. The flooding in the Hohoe Municipality, caused by the River Dayi overflowing its banks, has affected about 5,000 people, with the Zongo community among the worst affected.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has assured residents affected by severe flooding in Hohoe, triggered by the River Dayi overflowing its banks, that the government is working with NADMO and other agencies to provide immediate assistance. Relief items, expected to arrive by Monday evening or Tuesday, are being mobilised for distribution to affected communities.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sissala West MP Mohammed Adams Sukparu has appealed for restraint following clashes between Buo and Tiwii communities that left two dead and others injured, urging residents to avoid retaliation and emphasizing that no land dispute is worth loss of life.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Inspector-General of Police and the Savannah Regional Minister visited Gbindabuor in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District following the lynching death of General Constable Redeemer Owusu on September 16, 2026, with 36 suspects assisting police investigations. The officials held security meetings and urged residents against mob justice and further violence.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, has called for strengthened intelligence sharing and early warning systems at the local level to de-escalate security threats before they escalate. He emphasized that MMDCEs are central to Ghana's security architecture and that proactive intelligence and coordination can prevent crises from manifesting.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Renewed gunfire was reported in Bunkpurugu in the North East Region on Tuesday as the Regional Security Council held an emergency meeting to address escalating violence; authorities are considering imposing a full curfew to prevent further attacks.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Minister has recognized four Ghana Police Service officers for their intelligence-led operation that broke up an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing communities in Wa West and Wa Municipality. The officers' efforts led to the arrest of six suspects in August 2026 and restored calm to more than eight communities.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Queen mother of Denkyira has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and called on the President to restore peace following unrest at Dunkwa last Sunday during Akwasidae celebrations. She accuses the police of taking sides in a chieftaincy dispute between the Denkyirahene and Dunkwahene and of blocking access to the Offin River for ritual purposes.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Central Regional Minister Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah has appealed to residents of New Winneba to remain calm and allow police to investigate a violent attack that killed three people and seriously injured about 15 others, while the Inspector-General of Police has deployed additional personnel and armoured vehicles to the area.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Minister has restricted Akwasidae celebrations to palace grounds only in the Denkyira Traditional Area and placed an immediate hold on sub-chief installations by either faction pending resolution of a dispute over traditional authority. Non-compliance with the directive will result in a ban and physical shutdown by state security.
31 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
At least 23 people, including 11 children, have died after falling into abandoned illegal mining pits in Ashanti Region; 19 bodies have been recovered while four remain trapped. The Regional Minister said most victims were residents attempting to access their farms when they fell into uncovered pits, and reclamation efforts are underway to cover the abandoned sites.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Resident Engineer for Rango Construction Company disclosed that the Offinso-Anomangye road widening project in the Ashanti Region will be completed and handed over by October 31, 2027, though delays in compensation payments, structural obstructions, and damage to completed works have slowed progress.
24 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Upper West Parliamentary Caucus inspected ongoing construction on the N12 Bole-Sawla-Wa highway, observing road clearing, drainage works, and asphalt works. The Regional Minister said the government is committed to completing the road and urged the contractor to accelerate work to finish on schedule.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Parliamentary Caucus and Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing inspected ongoing construction on the N12 Bole-Sawla-Wa highway, observing road clearing, drainage works, and asphalt activities. The Regional Minister urged the contractor to accelerate work and assured residents the road will be asphalted before the end of President Mahama's term in January 2029.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Regional Security Council has halted the 2026 Kundum Grand Durbar planned for August 26 by the Upper and Lower Dixcove paramountcies in Ahanta West, citing public safety concerns. One paramount chief expressed shock at the cancellation, saying he had not been personally informed and had invested substantial resources in preparations.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister has given residents and property owners at Kpeshie Lagoon's buffer zone at Laboma Beach 21 days to vacate or remove structures before demolition, as part of efforts to reclaim waterways and address flooding.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Traditional authorities in Wechiau are calling for an independent investigation into the death of youth leader Tijani Abu, arrested on July 25 by police over alleged involvement in murders. The chiefs claim he was brutalised in custody; police say he fell ill during interrogation and died at a hospital.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College in Bono East Region following prolonged student unrest and breakdown in discipline. The temporary closure, intended to restore calm and protect lives and property, takes effect immediately and remains in force until further notice.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Bosomtwe District Assembly plans to declare the entire district a security zone to combat illegal mining and protect environmentally sensitive areas including Lake Bosomtwe. The District Chief Executive says the move aims to halt environmental destruction and reclaim degraded lands, with authorities also engaging the Minerals Commission to block prospecting and mining licences.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Communities along a corridor from Airport Residential Area through Awudome experienced a significant reduction in flooding after onion traders were relocated from Agbogbloshie to Adjen Kotoku and Dominase. The article notes that enforcement of the relocation was later relaxed following a change in government, allowing traders to gradually return to Agbogbloshie.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Paramount Queen Mother of Cape Coast has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of a University of Cape Coast student and ensure those responsible are brought to justice, while assuring residents that the city remains peaceful and urging the public to remain vigilant and support law enforcement efforts.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Authorities in Tano North Municipality report escalating school dropouts linked to children engaged in illegal mining and cocoa farming. Seven of thirteen recently arrested illegal miners were under 18, including five WASSCE exam candidates, and 33 per cent of children in affected communities are involved in hazardous activities.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council says prank calls and circulation of fake flood videos are disrupting rescue operations and diverting emergency resources from genuine victims of flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The council states that emergency response agencies have been inundated with false distress reports, forcing them to expend time and resources on non-existent emergencies.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako testified before the High Court that individuals who claimed ownership of seized items have been turned into prosecution witnesses against him, while denying involvement in illegal mining activities on a concession where he serves as director.
25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nine illegal miners became trapped in an abandoned mine shaft on Northern Ashanti Mines Company Limited's concession at Konongo, Ashanti Region, narrowly escaping death. The incident has prompted the company and security agencies to intensify efforts to remove illegal miners from the site.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Crime in Lawra Municipality has declined with only isolated cases of cattle rustling, domestic violence and petty crime recorded, but authorities are concerned about residents' reluctance to support police prosecutions. The MCE also flagged pollution of the Black Volta River, which investigations traced to illegal mining activities in Burkina Faso rather than Ghana's side.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mayor of Tamale Metropolitan Assembly has announced plans covering infrastructure, agriculture, education, and youth employment as part of efforts to improve transparency and strengthen public participation in governance. The initiative is designed to enhance accountability, deepen citizen engagement, and enable residents to track government projects.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Minister has directed authorities to identify a miner operating galamsey near New Cooperative Academy at Wassa Gyapa following a viral video showing illegal mining metres from the school. The school's headteacher disputed the claim, stating the video was recorded in November 2024 and that miners vacated the site about a year ago following a 2023 agreement.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →