Also known as: VRCC
Volta Regional Coordinating Council — regional administrative body coordinating public health and development initiatives, supporting disinfection campaigns and community engagement programs in Volta Region.
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… He assured the delegation of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council’s support for the public education campaign. …
GMTF takes fight against crippling treatment costs to Volta RegionDaily Guide
… Speaking on behalf of the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, Deputy Director at the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, Yannick Noah Agboado, reaffirmed the region’s commitment to supporting the Circular Economy Project. …
Circular Economy To Drive Jobs, Local ProductionJoy Online
… He said while international tourists often visited Kakum, local university students frequently travelled to Wli and Buoti, and that VIP would work with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and tourism authorities to promote the region’s attractions to a wider internatio …
VIP Jeoun Service opens new terminal in Ho, expands transport networkJoy Online
… The event was organised by the Volta Regional Directorate of the Department of Gender, in partnership with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Global Affairs Canada. …
Configure SHS tablets to stop student misuse, government urgedThe Ghanaian Times
… He assured that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council would continue collaborating with relevant institutions and traditional authorities to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, values and confidence needed to participate actively in regional development. …
Acting Volta Education Director urges girls to focus on educationJoy Online
… The exercise, organised in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), is being rolled out across all 18 municipalities and districts in the region and is expected to end on September 19. …
Zoomlion rolls out disinfection, disinfestation exercise across Volta RegionJoy Online
… The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, announced this at a meeting of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, saying the facility would decouple Ho Municipality from the Asiekpe grid. …
GRIDCo to construct substation at Adaklu to improve power supply in Ho MunicipalityThe Ghanaian Times
… The minister reiterated that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) remained firmly dedicated to championing sports development. …
V/R Minister supports Volta para athletes with cash, provisionsJoy Online
… The Minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to working closely with traditional authorities to drive sustainable development and improve the livelihoods of people across the region.
Ho West chiefs and queens commend Volta Regional Minister for inclusive leadershipJoy Online
… He noted that many facilities at the airport had deteriorated due to lack of maintenance over the past eight years, but government had already restored electricity supply through the installation of a new transformer with support from the Volta Regional Coordinating Council. …
Keta Port, Ho Airport projects on course – Transport MinisterThe Ghana Medical Trust Fund held a town hall meeting in Ho to educate the public about its support for patients with chronic diseases, including cancer, and how financial hardship should not prevent access to treatment. Participants included traditional authorities, faith-based organisations, health professionals, students and community members.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund held a town hall meeting in Ho to educate the public about its support for patients with chronic diseases, including cancer, and how financial hardship should not prevent access to treatment. Participants included traditional authorities, faith-based organisations, health professionals, students and community members.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has identified the circular economy as a major driver of job creation, local production, and sustainable economic growth, urging stakeholders to transform waste into economic value. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the sector Minister, said deliberate decisions on resource production, consumption, and management could help Ghana reduce waste while creating economic opportunities, particularly for young people.
12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
VIP Jeoun Service has opened a new terminal in Ho to provide passenger transport services to Accra and Kumasi, as part of expansion efforts driven by passenger demand. The company, which started 17 years ago with one Kumasi-Accra route, now operates about 85 destinations across Ghana and plans to extend services to other towns in the Volta and Oti regions.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parents in Adidome, Central Tongu District, have called on the government to configure digital tablets distributed to Senior High School students to prevent access to adult content, citing concerns that such exposure distracts students from academics and encourages negative behavior. The request was raised during a community engagement session for the GREAT Model Household initiative, organised by the Volta Regional Directorate of the Department of Gender with support from the VRCC, UNFPA, and Global Affairs Canada.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Volta Regional Director of Education has urged adolescent girls in basic and second-cycle institutions to focus on their education and skills training to prepare for the future. She also encouraged them to pursue male-dominated professions and cautioned against early sexual activities and early marriage.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a disinfection and disinfestation exercise across all 18 municipalities and districts in the Volta Region, conducted in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council through September 19, to mitigate public health risks from recent floods including malaria, cholera, and waterborne diseases.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GRIDCo will construct a power substation at Adaklu in the Volta Region to improve electricity supply in Ho Municipality by decoupling it from the Asiekpe grid. The Volta Regional Minister said rapid urbanisation and growing industrial demand had strained existing infrastructure and caused power rationing, and the new facility would provide an independent, reliable power source for the region.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has donated GH¢10,000 and five bags of rice to the Volta para athletes team ahead of the 6th Inter-Regional Wheelchair Basketball competition, scheduled for August 14-17 at Ho Sports Stadium. The event will bring together approximately 150 participants from five regions.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Congress of Paramount Chiefs and Queens of Ho West District has commended Volta Regional Minister James Gunu for his inclusive and participatory leadership style, saying it has fostered unity and collaboration among regional stakeholders and urged residents to support his development agenda.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Minister announced that the Keta Port project has completed preparatory processes and received environmental approval in April, with the administrative and operational block about 80 per cent complete and expected to be finished by January 2027. The government is also pursuing discussions with private investors for financing and construction under a public-private partnership arrangement.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, commended journalists at a breakfast meeting with the Ghana Journalists Association chapter, reaffirming the government's view of the media as a strategic development partner and pledging to strengthen collaboration with the press.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has commended the Roads and Highways Minister for using a multi-contract strategy in implementing road projects under the Government's "Big Push" infrastructure programme, saying the approach enhances efficiency, accountability, and competition among contractors. An inspection team toured ongoing projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions to monitor implementation, assess work quality and pace, identify challenges, and ensure timely completion.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Volta Regional Minister has commended media practitioners in the region for responsible, professional reporting that avoids sensationalism and divisive narratives, crediting them with maintaining peace and social harmony. He attributed the region's stability also to its cultural heritage, shared language, and tradition of tolerance.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A perspective piece argues that civil service work is demanding and often invisible, requiring teams to innovate and adapt despite constraints in time, personnel, and budgets, with mindset and creativity being key resources.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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 →
The Minister of the Interior called on security agencies at Ghana's borders to collaborate and coordinate activities effectively, emphasizing that security required collective responsibility and teamwork rather than individual units working alone. During a visit to the Aflao border, he acknowledged challenges facing security personnel and pledged government commitment to addressing the problems affecting their work.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has raised concerns about human trafficking and drug abuse undermining national security and jeopardising young people's futures. He made the remarks during a two-day working visit to the Volta Region to engage stakeholders and assess security challenges.
3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on transport agencies to prioritise accountability, innovation and timely project execution to improve service delivery and support Ghana's economic transformation. Speaking at the Ministry of Transport's 2026 Sector Review Retreat in Ho, Volta Region, Nikpe stressed alignment with national development priorities including the 24-hour economy policy and the government's reset agenda.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has begun a stakeholder engagement tour of the Volta Region to reinforce peace, strengthen security operations, and deepen collaboration with traditional and religious authorities. The tour includes planned meetings with Christian and Muslim leaders, Zongo Chiefs, and security agency heads to address emerging security concerns and enhance coordination.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has assured Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council is strengthening monitoring and supervision systems to improve project execution and address delays caused by administrative lapses and officials' inaction.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Six young Ghanaians selected as Air Quality Ambassadors at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology are championing action on air pollution, which the State of Global Air report estimates kills approximately 32,000 Ghanaians annually. The issue remains largely invisible in public discourse despite air pollution being one of Ghana's leading environmental health threats and costing the country billions in productivity and healthcare.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited has temporarily shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant due to extreme turbidity levels in the raw water source caused by siltation and pollution, threatening water shortages in Ho Municipality and surrounding districts in the Volta Region. The company warns the situation could worsen if urgent action is not taken to protect the water source from further encroachment and siltation.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has warned contractors that delays and poor performance will result in contract termination. The warning was issued at a contract signing ceremony for the construction of 24-hour economy markets across the 18 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Volta Region, with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to monitor projects for quality and timeline adherence.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Volta River Authority has urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, strictly enforce environmental laws, and improve emergency preparedness to reduce flooding and environmental degradation in communities along the Volta Lake and downstream areas.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Volta River Authority has urged stakeholders to enforce environmental laws strictly and improve emergency preparedness to mitigate flooding and environmental degradation in communities along the Volta Lake and downstream areas. The call was made during the 2026 Annual Stakeholder Workshop on Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Management Plans in Ho.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council has received 900 Lenovo laptops and accessories from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations to support the rollout of the government's One Million Coders Programme. The equipment will be distributed across 16 districts in the first phase, with two additional districts to follow, as part of President Mahama's campaign promise to train one million Ghanaians in coding and digital skills.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →