Ghana Minute.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Place

Western Region

Also known as: the Western Region · Western Regional · Western Regional Qualifiers

2026-04-242026-08-05

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Sekondi College has secured a place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after delivering a dominant performance in the fifth contest of the Western Regional Qualifiers.

    Sekondi College beats Bompeh SHTS and Annor Adjaye SHS to qualify for 2026 NSMQ Championship
  3. Joy Online

    tion ceremonies, which brought together members of parliament, district education directors, chiefs, community leaders, teachers and parents, were held in Yendi in the Northern Region, Sawla in the Savannah Region, Gambaga in the North East Region, Effiakuma in the Western Region

    Telecel DigiTech Academy showcases innovation; 500 learners graduate in 4th cohort
  4. Joy Online

    he KG/JHS3 textbook mismatches already found in educationOil Palm finance windowGH¢6.9bn domestic window, 2026-32, initial 2026 rollout (Budget, 1134, p.141)“US$500 million Oil Palm Development Finance Facility”, land-bank progress reported (270,000+ ha reviewed in Western Region

    Analysis of the mid-year budget review against the 2026 budget
  5. Joy Online

    Fijai Senior High School has secured qualification for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after delivering a commanding performance in Contest 3 of the Western Regional qualifiers.

    NSMQ 2026: Fijai SHS Dominates Western Regional Qualifiers with 74 Points
  6. Joy Online

    Amenfiman Senior High School has secured the first qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after delivering a dominant performance in the opening contest.

    Amenfiman SHS grabs first Western region NSMQ ticket with commanding 61-point show
  7. Joy Online

    Tarkwa Senior High School has secured the second qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after producing a commanding performance in Contest Two.

    NSMQ 2026 : Tarkwa SHS dominates Contest Two, grabs second Western region NSMQ ticket
  8. The Chronicle

    The chief and people of Salma in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region have publicly distanced themselves from claims that the community has endorsed the operations of Adamus Resources Limited, insisting that their opposition to the mining company’s activities remains unc

    Salma Chief, Youth Maintain Opposition To Adamus
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    He also examined an improvised floating abstraction pump developed by engineers in the Western Region to sustain operations under difficult conditions.

    3 water treatment plants set for overhaul
  10. Joy Online

    He, together with Akonta Mining Limited and a third accused person, Kwame Antwi, was prosecuted over illegal mining activities on the company’s concession at Samreboi in the Western Region.

    Wontumi apologises to Mahama, seeks Presidential clemency
  11. Joy Online

    He also inspected an improvised floating abstraction pump developed by engineers in the Western Region to sustain water production and commended the team for the innovation.

    GWL MD inspects water plants as GH¢8.4m GoldBod rehabilitation project begins
Society

Four dead, several injured in Aboso explosion

The News

Four people died and several others were injured in an explosion at Aboso in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality on Tuesday, August 4. Eyewitnesses claimed the blast occurred when someone attempted to shoot a snake, and the bullet struck explosives reportedly stored near a fuel station at Breman.

15 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Four dead, several injured in Aboso explosion

    Four people died and several others were injured in an explosion at Aboso in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality on Tuesday, August 4. Eyewitnesses claimed the blast occurred when someone attempted to shoot a snake, and the bullet struck explosives reportedly stored near a fuel station at Breman.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Gunshot kills snake, triggers explosion at mining site

    Three persons are feared dead and five others in critical condition after an explosion at a Chanfang machine site at Aboso in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, reportedly triggered when the site owner fired a gun to kill a snake, allegedly igniting explosives stored on the surface.

    17 hours ago · The Chronicle

Monday 3 August

  1. GMC projects 700,000 tonnes monthly manganese output in August

    Ghana Manganese Company expects August 2026 production to reach 700,000 tonnes monthly, citing improved weather and new equipment after rainy season slowdown. The boost moves the Nsuta-based company closer to its annual target of eight million tonnes.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NACSA partners with local assemblies on gun violence prevention

    The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) has intensified engagement with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to strengthen community-based approaches to preventing armed violence. NACSA conducted sensitisation programmes in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and Asuogyaman District focusing on illicit small arms proliferation, Ghana's firearms regulatory framework, and the role of elected representatives in promoting responsible firearm ownership and preventing violence.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Betterland Ghana denies illegal mining allegations in forest reserve

    Betterland Ghana Limited, operating at Gwira Banso in the Western Region, has denied allegations of illegal mining (galamsey) within a forest reserve, stating it is a legally registered large-scale mining company undertaking exploration activities, not commercial mining. The company challenged media outlets to verify their reports and expressed concern over reputational damage.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Medeama approved to host CAF Champions League matches at TnA

    The Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium has received Category 2 Stadium Approval from CAF, allowing Medeama SC to host their 2026/27 CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches there. The approval marks the first time continental club football will be held in Tarkwa and reflects Ghana's efforts to improve football infrastructure.

    3 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  5. PHDC, Touchstone reaffirm US$12 billion Lot 1 energy project commitment

    The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation and Touchstone Capital Partners have reaffirmed their commitment to developing Lot 1 of the Ghana Integrated Petroleum Hub, a US$12 billion project designed to position Ghana as a leading integrated energy and industrial economy for West Africa and create over 780,000 jobs.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  6. UMaT and GNFS inaugurate fire station to enhance campus safety

    The University of Mines and Technology and Ghana National Fire Service have inaugurated a new fire station on UMaT's campus in Tarkwa to improve emergency response and safety in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality. The facility, which comprises an officer's office, administrative and operational suites, a watch room and crew room, is expected to reduce response times to fire outbreaks and rescue operations.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  7. TCP reaffirms commitment to $12 billion Petroleum Hub project

    Touchstone Capital Partners has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Lot One of Ghana's proposed $12 billion Petroleum Hub project at Jomoro in the Western Region, intensifying collaboration with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation as the initiative moves closer to execution.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  8. Government invests in power grid and gas infrastructure

    Ghana is investing in generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure to improve grid reliability and address electricity supply challenges. The government also plans to construct a second gas processing plant at Atuabo in the Western Region at an estimated cost of US$700 million to increase gas processing capacity and create over 2,500 jobs.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Gold Fields Ghana Foundation expands healthcare access in Awudua

    Over 260 residents of Awudua and surrounding communities in the Western Region renewed or registered their NHIS cards during a free medical outreach organised by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in partnership with Unilever Ghana and Diagnostic Centre Limited. The outreach also provided free screening for Hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis and other health conditions, with the HEAL Programme costing over GH¢452,000 to implement.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minority rejects Parliament's ratification of six mining leases

    Parliament's Minority Caucus has rejected the approval of six mining lease agreements, accusing the Majority of reducing Parliament to a "rubber stamp" and failing to exercise adequate constitutional scrutiny before ratification. The leases involve Golden Star Wassa Limited, Maripoma Mining Services Limited, Perseus Mining Limited, and Damang Gold Mine Limited across the Western, Upper East, and Central regions.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Anti-galamsey operation nets 20 suspects in Cape Three Points Forest Reserve

    The Takoradi Harbour Circuit Court remanded 13 suspected illegal miners into custody for two weeks following arrests in the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve. The arrests occurred during the first five days of a joint 28-day operation by the Takoradi Forest Services Division and the Wildlife Division, which has already decommissioned 78 Changfa machines, 106 water pumping machines, and 19 makeshift shelters.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. GACC holds anti-corruption discussions with school students in Western Region

    The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has organised "The Youth Voice" programme to engage students and pupils in the Nzema East and Ellembelle districts in discussions on corruption, integrity, and ethical leadership, as part of activities marking the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day celebration.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  5. CAF approves TnA Stadium for Medeama's continental matches

    Medeama SC will host their 2026/27 CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium after CAF granted the venue Category 2 Stadium Approval, allowing the club to host continental football in Tarkwa for the first time.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Medeama granted CAF stadium approval to host continental matches

    Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC has received CAF Category 2 Stadium Approval to host their 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium, marking the first time continental football will be hosted in Tarkwa.

    31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 30 July

  1. NAIMOS arrests 19 illegal miners at Mpohor Fiase in Western Region

    The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) arrested 19 suspected illegal miners at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region following reports of galamsey activities. During the operation on July 29, officers destroyed mining equipment including 16 chanfang machines, nine water pumps, and three temporary structures, and recovered a pump-action shotgun with ammunition and GH¢120,000 in cash.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Chinese entrepreneur transforms Ghana mining with mechanization over 25 years

    Dai Mingsheng arrived in Ghana in 2001 with mining machinery and has spent a quarter-century introducing mechanised mining technology to the country's small-scale mining sector, growing from two containers into a full-service operation supplying machinery, technical support, and training through China Xinzheng-Ghana Friendly Development Company Ltd.

    30 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. NAIMOS arrests 19 illegal miners in Western Region operation

    The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during an operation on July 29 at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region following community complaints. The task force destroyed 16 chanfang machines, nine water pumps, and three makeshift structures, and recovered a pump-action shotgun and four rounds of ammunition from one suspect.

    30 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. NAIMOS arrests 19 illegal miners near Mpohor Fiase Police Station

    The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested 19 suspected illegal miners during an operation on July 29 in the Western Region, following reports of galamsey activities near Mpohor Fiase Police Station. The task force destroyed 16 chanfang machines, nine water pumps, three makeshift structures, and rendered an excavator inoperable; a pump-action shotgun and ammunition were also seized.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Sekondi College qualifies for 2026 NSMQ Championship

    Sekondi College won the fifth contest of the Western Regional Qualifiers with 73 points, defeating Bompeh SHTS (26 points) and Annor Adjaye SHS (7 points) to secure one of the region's qualification slots for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Telecel DigiTech Academy graduates 500 learners across five regions

    The Telecel Ghana Foundation graduated 500 young learners from its fourth cohort of the DigiTech Academy, an after-school programme in robotics, coding, web design and mobile application development for upper primary and junior high school students. The students showcased over 80 prototype technologies designed to solve community challenges, including smart wheelchairs, heartbeat monitoring systems, fire alert systems, and solar panel innovations.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mid-year budget review analysis compares infrastructure spending

    An analysis compares Ghana's 2026 budget commitments against first-half 2026 reported figures from the mid-year fiscal policy review, examining infrastructure spending and other sectoral allocations with citations to both budget documents and their appendices.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Fijai SHS wins Western regional NSMQ qualifiers with 74 points

    Fijai Senior High School qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship by winning Contest 3 of the Western Regional qualifiers with 74 points, defeating Daboase Senior High Technical School (30 points) and Prestea Senior High School (22 points).

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Amenfiman SHS wins Western Region NSMQ qualifier with 61 points

    Amenfiman Senior High School secured the first qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship, scoring 61 points and beating St. Mary's Boys SHS (48 points), Ahantaman Girls' SHS (44 points), and Huni Valley SHS (21 points).

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Tarkwa SHS wins Western region qualifier, advances to NSMQ 2026

    Tarkwa Senior High School secured the second qualification slot from the Western Regional Qualifiers to the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after winning Contest Two with 49 points, ahead of Nkroful Agricultural SHS (25 points) and Mpohor SHS (9 points).

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Salma community denies endorsement of Adamus Resources mining

    The chief and people of Salma in Ellembelle District have distanced themselves from claims of community endorsement of Adamus Resources Limited, reaffirming their opposition to the company's operations and citing environmental degradation, broken promises, and disrespect for community engagement.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  7. Ghana Water Company to rehabilitate three treatment plants

    Ghana Water Limited will rehabilitate three water treatment plants in the Western and Central Regions using GH¢8.4 million in funding from the Ghana Gold Board. The Bonsa, Daboase, and Sekyere-Hemang plants serve thousands of residents and are targeted for upgrade following an independent technical assessment.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  8. NPP Chairman Wontumi apologizes to Mahama, seeks presidential clemency

    Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining in Samreboi Forest, has apologized to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for remarks made during the 2024 election campaign, and is appealing for presidential clemency.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. GWL begins GH¢8.4m water plant rehabilitation across three regions

    Ghana Water Ltd's Managing Director has inspected three water treatment facilities in the Western and Central Regions that will be rehabilitated under a GH¢8.4 million project funded by the Ghana Gold Board. The rehabilitation of the Bonsa, Daboase, and Sekyere-Hemang Water Supply Systems aims to improve production capacity, operational efficiency, and access to potable water.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Western Region — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute