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Order a long-term news report on Stephen Mensah
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Joy Online
… Executive Director for the agency, Francis Ennin speaking to JoyNews’ Stephen Mensah indicated that the deployment forms part of measures to strengthen oversight of the funeral industry and deter people from handling corpses in ways that violate their dignity. …
Mortuaries and Funerals Agency to deploy ‘funeral police’ nationwide to prevent corpse abuseJoy Online
… According to JoyNews’ Stephen Mensah, sources at the Commission said, GAUA may not have complied with the legal requirements governing industrial action, particularly the obligation to notify both its employers and the NLC before commencing the strike. …
GAUA strike: NLC says administrators may have breached procedure for industrial actionJoy Online
… Speaking to JoyNews correspondent Stephen Mensah at the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, the Municipal Chief Executive, Alfred Gaisie, said the Assembly was working to clear large volumes of flood debris and expected to remove most of the waste by the close of the day or the fol …
GHS begins fumigation of flood-hit areas as National clean-up enters day twoJoy Online
… In an interview with JoyNews’ Stephen Mensah, after handing over relief supplies to officials of the Okaikoi South Municipal Assembly, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, said the intervention forms part of the government’s immediate response to help victims recover from …
Government begins distributing relief items to flood victimsJoy Online
… Reporting from the scene on Wednesday, June 24, JoyNews‘ Stephen Mensah described a site surrounded by barricades intended to keep the public at a safe distance from the structure. …
Three weeks after deadly collapse, unsafe Avenor building awaits demolitionJoy Online
… Speaking to JoyNews correspondent Stephen Mensah, officials said hundreds of unauthorised structures erected in waterways and flood-prone areas have been identified and will be affected by the ongoing demolition exercise. …
Ga East Assembly demolishes structures in waterways to curb floodingThe National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested 12 suspected illegal miners in Osino, Eastern Region, and destroyed mining equipment at the site. The NAIMOS spokesperson noted that miners had returned to the location just four days after a previous operation, underscoring the need for permanent security presence at illegal mining hotspots.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested 12 suspected illegal miners in Osino, Eastern Region, and destroyed mining equipment at the site. The NAIMOS spokesperson noted that miners had returned to the location just four days after a previous operation, underscoring the need for permanent security presence at illegal mining hotspots.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sierra Leone's Minority Leader has criticized excessive bureaucracy in global climate-finance systems, arguing that countries bearing the worst impacts of climate change struggle to access funding when needed most. He urged ECOWAS to establish dedicated mechanisms to help member states navigate administrative processes associated with climate funding.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sierra Leone's Minority Leader has urged ECOWAS to move beyond climate conferences and implement enforceable regional laws and practical measures to protect communities from floods, mudslides, and environmental degradation. He argued that member states must strengthen cooperation to address deforestation, overgrazing, and forest destruction, which worsen climate-related impacts.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources renewed its call for a dedicated national sanitation fund after assessing Volta and Oti MMDAs and finding visible projects delivered through the 10% sanitation allocation from the District Assemblies Common Fund, which the Committee says strengthens the case for predictable financing.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources is calling for stronger collaboration between government, investors and private waste management companies to improve waste collection, disposal and recycling in Ghana. The committee chairman said partnerships are needed to support major service providers in expanding capacity and addressing indiscriminate waste disposal.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has described the Volta Region as the cleanest so far in its ongoing nationwide assessment of sanitation conditions. The Committee is touring various regions to inspect waste management practices and engage local stakeholders on addressing Ghana's sanitation challenges.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to enforce their sanitation bylaws to address indiscriminate waste disposal, citing indiscipline among residents as a major obstacle. The Committee chairman said assemblies must move beyond drafting regulations to actively implementing and enforcing them.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is calling for a dedicated sanitation fund, citing funding challenges that prevent municipalities from sustaining basic waste collection and arguing that the country should invest in waste processing technologies rather than remain at basic disposal level.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commanding Officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment has rejected claims that property owners at Laboma were not given adequate notice before the demolition exercise, stating they were notified several weeks in advance, with the notification process beginning as early as August 5 or 6, giving roughly a month's notice before the operation started on August 27.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of Laboma, Daniel M. K. Okpoti, has appealed to the government to stop the ongoing demolition at Laboma Beach, citing concerns over the impact on businesses and workers. He claims the demolition threatens over 3,000 jobs and the livelihoods of people who have invested in businesses at the location.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency plans to deploy personnel to all districts equipped with mobile phones and motorbikes to monitor funeral activities, document suspected corpse abuse, and deter mistreatment. The deployment follows establishment of regional offices and aims to strengthen oversight of the funeral industry and protect corpse dignity.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Labour Commission has raised concerns that the Ghana Association of University Administrators may not have complied with legal requirements governing industrial action, particularly the obligation to notify both employers and the NLC before commencing their strike over allowances and conditions of service.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has begun fumigating flood-affected communities in Accra, including markets and transport terminals, to prevent disease outbreaks. The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly is clearing debris from homes, with over six trucks working to remove most waste by the end of the day or next day.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has begun distributing relief packages including rice, cooking oil, and cash assistance to residents whose homes and businesses were damaged in Monday's floods in parts of Accra. The Mayor of Accra announced the relief distribution as part of the government's immediate response and also announced an extensive cleanup exercise to remove silt and refuse from affected communities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nearly three weeks after a building collapsed at North Industrial Area in Accra and killed three people, the adjoining unsafe structure earmarked for demolition remains standing, raising concerns about public safety. Despite initial assurances from authorities, debris removal has progressed but the building marked for demolition has not yet been taken down.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga East Municipal Assembly has begun demolishing unauthorised structures built in waterways and drainage reservations to reduce flooding and protect lives and property during the rainy season. The exercise aims to enforce planning regulations and ensure the free flow of stormwater through major drainage channels.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →