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Volta Region

2026-04-262026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    hief of Atiteti under the Weta Traditional Council, Torgbi Adjei III, commended BonAgro LOVOL for investing in human capital and urged beneficiaries to pass on the knowledge acquired to other farmers in order to promote climate-smart and mechanised agriculture in the Volta Region

    300 youth trained in farm machinery operation to boost agric
  3. Joy Online

    Residents of Sogakope in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region on Friday stormed the district office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to protest what they described as persistent overbilling, estimated billing practices and poor customer service.

    Sogakope residents storm ECG office over alleged overbilling, poor service delivery
  4. Joy Online

    Born on January 12, 1935, in Keta in the Volta Region, Ambassador Gbeho was 91 years old at the time of his death.

    Former Foreign Affairs minister and Ex-ECOWAS Commission President James Victor Gbeho dies at 91
  5. Joy Online

    According to a post shared on Facebook by the Ministry, the programme was officially launched during a working visit to the Volta Region, where the Minister also undertook engagements with traditional authorities, health officials, and local stakeholders as part of efforts to dee

    Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare initiative in Volta Region
  6. Joy Online

    Together, we can build a healthier Volta region, where every citizen has the opportunity to lead a productive and fulfilling life,” he said.

    Government contemplating to reduce admissions to health training institutions to address employment backlog – Health Minister
  7. Joy Online

    In October this year, the Keta Government Hospital will mark a remarkable milestone: one hundred years of service to the people of Keta and the wider Volta Region.

    Keta government hospital at 100: Preserving a century of service, protecting a legacy for future generations
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Afarinick Company Limited (ACL) has distributed more than 400,000 improved cocoa seedlings free of charge to farmers across the Volta Region to boost cocoa cultivation in the area.

    Volta Region cocoa farmers receive 400,000 free seedlings
  9. Joy Online

    The Programme Manager of Afarinick, Davida Pappoe, stated that the partnership aims to position the Volta Region as the new frontier for cocoa production, as traditional cocoa areas face climate change, land degradation due to illegal mining, and swollen shoot disease, among othe

    MPs partner with Afarinick to boost Ghana’s cocoa production capacity
  10. Joy Online

    Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) coordinators and party members in the Volta Region have rendered an apology to the party for misconduct and misrepresentation of facts.

    Kpando NPP coordinators and party members apologise for misconduct
  11. Joy Online

    Some youth of Aflao in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region are demanding justice for Christopher Ahordo, a Mobile Money vendor, who was allegedly shot dead during a robbery incident in April 2025.

    Aflao youth demand justice for slain MoMo vendor, Christopher Ahordo after key suspect escaped custody
Agriculture & Land

More than 300 youth trained in farm machinery operation

The News

More than 300 young farmers from southern and middle belt communities completed a two-day training in the operation and maintenance of modern farm machinery, organised by BonAgro LOVOL in partnership with Weichai LOVOL Global and PanAfrica Savings and Loans to improve agricultural productivity and attract youth to farming.

5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Today

  1. More than 300 youth trained in farm machinery operation

    More than 300 young farmers from southern and middle belt communities completed a two-day training in the operation and maintenance of modern farm machinery, organised by BonAgro LOVOL in partnership with Weichai LOVOL Global and PanAfrica Savings and Loans to improve agricultural productivity and attract youth to farming.

    5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Sogakope residents protest ECG overbilling and poor service

    Over 200 residents of Sogakope in the Volta Region protested at the district office of the Electricity Company of Ghana on Friday over alleged overbilling, estimated billing practices, and poor customer service. The demonstrators cited unexplained bills, inaccurate meter readings, delays in complaint resolution, and unfair disconnection practices.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Former Foreign Minister and ECOWAS President Gbeho dies at 91

    Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who served as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001 and as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012, died at a hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at age 91. Born in Keta in 1935, Gbeho was a lawyer and diplomat who also represented Anlo Constituency in Parliament and held ambassadorial postings in China, India, Nigeria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and at the United Nations.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare in Volta Region

    Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh launched the Free Primary Healthcare initiative in the Volta Region during a working visit that included engagements with traditional leaders and health officials. The initiative is designed to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme and shift the healthcare system toward prevention and early detection rather than curative care.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government considers reducing health training admissions amid employment backlog

    Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that the government is contemplating reducing admissions to health training institutions to address employment backlogs, noting that nursing training colleges admit 34,000–35,000 students annually but absorption rates do not match. He suggested redirecting savings to purchasing healthcare equipment instead.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Keta government hospital marks hundred years of service

    Keta Government Hospital will celebrate its centenary in October, marking a hundred years of healthcare and service to the Keta Municipality and wider Volta Region. The hospital is regarded as an important public institution and heritage asset that has served generations of families in the area.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Afarinick distributes 400,000 improved cocoa seedlings to Volta farmers

    Afarinick Company Limited has distributed more than 400,000 free improved cocoa seedlings to farmers across the Volta Region to boost cocoa cultivation. The seedlings are designed to produce higher yields, offer better disease resistance, and withstand changing climatic conditions, supporting the establishment of new farms and rehabilitation of old ones.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Legislators partner with Afarinick to expand cocoa production

    Legislators in Volta and Oti regions have partnered with Afarinick Company Limited to strengthen Ghana's cocoa production capacity by distributing approximately 400,000 seedlings across five constituencies and deploying irrigation and smart monitoring systems to improve yields and manage cultivation efficiently.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kpando NPP members apologise for unconfirmed allegations against party

    Six NPP coordinators and members in Kpando, Volta Region, have apologised for spreading unconfirmed allegations against NPP executives regarding party fund disbursement during the December 7 general elections, saying they were misinformed and should have sought clarification through proper party channels.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Aflao youth protest for justice in MoMo vendor murder case

    Youth in Aflao are demanding justice for Christopher Ahordo, a Mobile Money vendor shot and stabbed during a robbery in April 2025, after the prime suspect escaped from police custody at Adaklu. They have picketed the Ketu Divisional Police Headquarters calling for swift police action and intervention from the Inspector General of Police.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Government activates border surveillance to prevent Ebola spread

    Ghana's government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Deputy Minister of Health assessing preparedness at the country's two busiest border crossings.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. Afoko donates cement and funds to Volta NPP headquarters

    Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has donated 400 bags of cement and GH₵30,000 to support completion of the Volta Regional Party Headquarters, which regional executives said required paving to address muddy grounds worsening with the rainy season.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Afoko donates cement, funds to NPP Volta regional office

    Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has donated 400 bags of cement and GH¢30,000 towards completion of the party's Volta Regional Headquarters, following an appeal by regional executives to finish paving the compound of the newly constructed secretariat.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Two rescued from collision on Kpeve–Peki highway

    Two male victims, aged 52 and 20, were rescued alive by firefighters from a collision between a Rhino truck and a Toyota Voxy on the Kpeve–Peki stretch in the Volta Region on Tuesday morning. The Ghana National Fire Service also salvaged drinks and ammonium sulphate fertiliser from the scene; the cause of the accident remains under investigation.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Minority MPs demand completion of Afari Military Hospital

    Opposition MPs have criticized the government for abandoning the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital despite significant public investment, calling for completion of existing health projects before starting new ones. The Ranking Member claimed infrastructure projects are reportedly worth about $2.2 billion, of which about $2 billion has already been paid.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Boundary Commission urges protection of border pillars

    The Commissioner General of the Ghana Boundary Commission has called on residents along Ghana's international borders to protect boundary pillars and report suspicious activities or encroachments to local authorities. He stressed that community participation is essential to maintaining the country's territorial integrity and preventing disputes with neighbouring countries, noting that some boundary markers dating from the colonial era have been displaced or overgrown.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Boundary Commission calls on residents to protect pillars

    The Ghana Boundary Commission's Commissioner General has urged border residents to protect boundary pillars and report suspicious activities to support national security. He noted that community vigilance is essential for maintaining Ghana's territorial integrity and preventing disputes with neighbouring countries.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Volta Regional Minister honoured for press freedom support

    The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, received a Special Recognition Award from the Ghana Journalists Association on World Press Freedom Day in Accra, recognised for his contributions to press freedom and media development throughout his career as a journalist, media advocate, and public servant.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Undertaker denied bail in child defilement case at Mepe

    A 30-year-old undertaker has been granted bail of GH¢20,000 with two sureties after being charged with allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl at Mepe in the North Tongu District. The accused pleaded not guilty to defilement of a female under 16 years and is yet to satisfy the bail conditions.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Afarinick distributes 400,000 cocoa seedlings in Volta Region

    Afarinick Company Limited distributed more than 400,000 improved cocoa seedlings free to farmers across the Volta Region and established a 2,000-acre sustainable cocoa plantation, described as Ghana's largest, along with a 2 million capacity nursery at its flagship project in Kpando.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Man convicted for stealing church musical instruments in Hohoe

    A 27-year-old man, Mohammed Rafiu, was convicted and sentenced to four years for stealing church musical instruments—including an amplifier, equalizer, mixer, and cross-over machine—from Faith International Ministry Church in Hohoe, after being caught with the items in a sack.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Man convicted of stealing church musical instruments in Hohoe

    A 27-year-old man, Mohammed Rafiu, was convicted by the Hohoe Circuit Court after pleading guilty to unlawfully entering Faith International Ministry Church and stealing musical instruments including an amplifier, equaliser, mixer, and cross-over machine in the Volta Region.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Central Tongu scales up awareness on rising teenage pregnancy cases

    The Central Tongu District in the Volta Region is increasing awareness efforts to address rising teenage pregnancy, which the District Chief Executive attributes to social pressures, economic hardship, and gaps in parental guidance. The Assembly plans to partner with NGOs and civil society groups to strengthen community sensitisation campaigns.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Indian aviation firm explores helicopter operations at Ho Airport

    A delegation from Chipsan Aviation Limited of India is in Ghana for investment and stakeholder engagement focused on developing helicopter operations at Ho Airport in the Volta Region, with meetings planned with government officials and aviation regulators.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Trader remanded over alleged narcotic drug possession

    A 35-year-old trader from Atwima-Koforidua has been remanded in police custody by the Kwadaso Circuit Court after officers from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit arrested him on May 29, 2026, and found nine rocky substances suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in his raincoat. He admitted purchasing the substances for GH¢1,300.00 for personal use, and they have been sent to the Police Forensic Laboratory for examination.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tema court remands narcotics suspect pending investigation

    A 37-year-old man has been remanded into police custody after being arrested with 12 sacks and 80 parcels of compressed plant material suspected to be Indian hemp; he is to reappear in court on 16 June 2026 as investigations continue.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. ECG announces planned power maintenance across six regions on June 9

    The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced widespread power outages on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, affecting communities in the Eastern, Tema, Accra East, Accra West, Volta and Ashanti Regions due to planned maintenance exercises and fault-related disruptions, with outages scheduled at various times throughout the day in different areas.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Peki cycling initiative empowers young girls through sport and mentorship

    A cycling programme in Peki, South Dayi District, Volta Region, is transforming lives of young girls through sport, education, and mentorship, with calls for increased investment and support. The initiative was founded by Vida Juliet Vivie, who cycled from Jasikan to Accra in three days in 1990 and established the programme to provide opportunities for female cyclists she did not have.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana Sports Fund pledges support for emerging cycling talent

    The Ghana Sports Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots sports development, pledging to support the growth of cycling and create opportunities for young athletes, particularly girls. The Fund's Deputy Administrator noted that cycling remains underrepresented in Ghana despite its potential for talent development and promoting healthy lifestyles.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Young climate advocates link Ghana flooding to waste disposal, weak enforcement

    Young climate advocates say Ghana's recurring flood crisis stems from indiscriminate waste disposal, poor urban practices, and weak enforcement of sanitation laws as much as from climate change and inadequate drainage systems. They argue that normalised environmentally harmful behaviour—such as blocking waterways with plastics—redirects water flow through homes and communities.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

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