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… In the Volta Region, 41,622 candidates are expected to write the examination, made up of 19,261 males and 22,361 females. …
Over 500,000 candidates begin 2026 WASSCE across Ghana todayJoy Online
… That has been the reality for students and staff at Adidome Senior High School and Taviefe Senior High School in the Volta Region – for years. …
Republic Bank brings water relief to Volta schools with solar-powered water projectsJoy Online
… During interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to the crime and told investigators he had buried the deceased’s head at Mafi Avedo in the Volta Region and the legs at his residence in Awutu Bentum. …
Police arrest fetish priest over murder and mutilation of Kasoa traderJoy Online
The Ghana Navy has inducted its first batch of naval recruits at the Naval Recruit Training School (NRTS) at Nutekpor in the Volta Region through a religious parade marking the commencement of their training. …
Ghana Navy inducts first batch of recruits at NutekporMore 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.
7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →