Also known as: the Western Region · Western Regional · Western Regional Qualifiers · W/R
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… He announced that Takoradi was one of three national electricity meter testing centres, alongside Accra and Kumasi, to ensure that consumers in the Western Region benefited from the programme. …
GSA strengthens electricity meter testing to protect consumers and improve energy reliabilityThe Ghanaian Times
… oval and intentionally facilitating an unlicensed mining operation, contrary to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended, in connection with Akonta Mining Company Limited’s operations on the Samreboi concession in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in the Western Region …
Court to rule on Wontumi’s bail application on November 4Joy Online
The government has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in the Ahanta West and Mpohor Fiase areas of the Western Region, as part of efforts to formalise small-scale mining, protect the environment and ensure that mining communiti …
Gov’t launches rCOMSDEP in Ahanta West, Mpohor Fiase to promote responsible community miningDaily Guide
… He identified the newly created regions, Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern and Western regions as the areas where the service is available. …
Lands Commission Outlines Online Land Purchase ProcessJoy Online
… The application seeks his release from custody pending an appeal against his conviction and 20-year prison sentence for illegal mining-related offences linked to a concession at Samreboi in the Western Region. …
High Court sets November 4 for ruling on Wontumi’s bail applicationJoy Online
The government has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Ahanta West and Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region as part of efforts to formalise small-scale mining and strengthen environmental protection. …
Government launches rCOMSDEP to promote responsible mining in Western RegionJoy Online
… His lawyers are seeking his release from custody while he pursues an appeal against his conviction and 20-year prison sentence for illegal mining-related offences linked to a concession at Samreboi in the Western Region. …
Court to hear Wontumi’s bail application todayThe Ghanaian Times
… The suspect, Emmanuel Kwofie, a 30-year-old farmer and native of Dixcove, was arrested on 12th October 2026 at 7:00 pm at Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. …
Police arrest man captured in viral video assaulting womanJoy Online
… The Central and Western regions recorded some of the highest room occupancy rates, with Central Region reaching 56.8 percent in June and Western Region remaining above 50 percent throughout the period. …
Despite substantial accommodation capacity, room demand still weakens – GSS reportThe Ghanaian Times
… The Central and Western regions recorded some of the highest occupancy rates, with the Central Region reaching 56.8 per cent in June, while the Western Region maintained rates above 50 per cent throughout the period. …
Hotel room demand falls despite ample capacity — GSSGhana could host Somalia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at either the Accra Sports Stadium or the Essipong Sports Stadium, according to the Acting National Sports Authority Director-General. The Black Stars face Somalia in a double-header during the November international break covering Matchdays 3 and 4 of the qualifying campaign.
7 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Ghana could host Somalia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at either the Accra Sports Stadium or the Essipong Sports Stadium, according to the Acting National Sports Authority Director-General. The Black Stars face Somalia in a double-header during the November international break covering Matchdays 3 and 4 of the qualifying campaign.
7 hours ago · Daily Guide →
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is exploring plans to establish a satellite campus in Nzema in the Western Region to honour Ghana's first President and expand access to higher education in the area. The proposal emerged from discussions between the university's Vice-Chancellor and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, which also covered collaboration in research, technology, and natural resources management.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources are exploring plans for a satellite campus in Ellembelle, Western Region, intended to expand access to higher education and recognise Dr Kwame Nkrumah's contributions to Ghana. The discussions also covered potential collaboration in research and technology, including artificial intelligence applications, mining engineering, and financial technology in the natural resources sector.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Global InfoAnalytics estimates the NDC will fall from 185 to 154 parliamentary seats while the NPP will rise from 88 to 100 seats in the 2028 general elections, though the NDC is still projected to hold a 55.8 per cent majority. The projection leaves 22 constituencies without a definitive outcome.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Research organisation Global InfoAnalytics projects the NDC's parliamentary seats will fall from 185 to 154, while the NPP increases from 88 to 100 seats in 2028 elections. The NDC is expected to retain a majority with 55.8 per cent of seats, though 22 constituencies remain undisclosed or are toss-ups.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight passengers died in an accident on the Takoradi-Elubo road in the Western Region when an Ivorian-registered bus rammed into a parked Burkinabè bus near Samenye. Twenty-one others were injured; preliminary investigations suggest speeding contributed to the crash.
3 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
George Dadzie Junior is being promoted as a candidate for the NDC Western Regional Secretary position, following Joseph Nelson's exit to become Western Regional Minister. Party delegates and supporters argue the role requires a unifying figure capable of strengthening organisational structures and electoral competitiveness.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Income Investment Fund and Forestry Commission have launched a reforestation programme at Subri River National Forest Reserve in the Western Region, targeting 30,000 trees over five years to restore 50 acres of degraded forest and promote biodiversity conservation.
2 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat held discussions with the Member of Parliament for Amenfi West on strengthening stakeholder collaboration against illegal mining, focusing on environmental, security and socio-economic impacts in the region. NAIMOS outlined a strategy moving from temporary enforcement raids towards sustained operations supported by enhanced riverine collaboration with the Ghana Navy.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minerals Income Investment Fund, in partnership with the Forestry Commission and supported by Zijin Golden Ridge Ghana, has commissioned a five-year project to restore 50 hectares of degraded forest at the Subri River Forest Reserve in Sekyere Krobo, Western Region, as part of its Environmental, Social and Governance Biodiversity Reforestation Project.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana has invested $4.26 billion in local procurement over the past five years, including $2.59 billion with host community businesses, representing 93 per cent of its total procurement spending. The company has engaged and supported nearly 100 suppliers in its host communities.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Russian aluminium producer Rusal has signed a memorandum with Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation to develop a joint venture mining and processing bauxite in Ghana, with targets of 5.0 million metric tons annual bauxite production and 1.2 million metric tons annual processing capacity.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Karpowership committed GH¢210,550 for 63 engineering students' tuition at Takoradi Technical University for 2026/2027, and added Petroleum Engineering to its scholarship scheme established in 2022, which has graduated 78 beneficiaries to date.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's animal health services are severely understaffed and underfunded, with fewer than 100 veterinary doctors in the Veterinary Services Department despite the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization noting that 60% of human diseases originate from animals. The system's weakness is illustrated by a recent incident in August 2026 when five people died from suspected rabies after being bitten by a dog in the Western Region.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Forestry Commission plans to establish armed security camps at illegal mining hotspots in the Subri River Forest Reserve in the Western Region to prevent miners from returning to cleared areas. The strategy will combine armed rapid-response teams of about 13 officers, surveillance technology including CCTV and Starlink connectivity, and stronger collaboration among state security agencies.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Minister has threatened to terminate TEK Constructions' contract for the Amenfi Central 24-hour market project if work does not accelerate, citing unsatisfactory progress since the contractor moved to site in August. Traditional leaders accompanying the minister have also expressed concern about the slow pace of construction.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
A health outreach by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and partners screened 735 people in the Western Region, identifying 21 suspected breast cancer cases for further assessment. The programme provided breast cancer screenings, general medical consultations, and diagnostic services in Samahu and Abekoase during October.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Esiama Senior High Technical School in the Ellembelle District has 641 female students competing for 240 dormitory beds, forcing many to sleep in classrooms and the assembly hall. The school also faces a severe furniture shortage, with fewer than 700 desks for 1,642 students, leaving many to share seats, sit on plastic chairs, or use crates for studying.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Democratic Congress cancelled its constituency executive elections in Amenfi East, Western Region, on Saturday after aspirants and delegates objected to the delegates' register and demanded the elections be rescheduled. In Ahanta West, elections proceeded; Stephen Mensah Johnson was elected Constituency Chairman with 599 votes.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ahanta West Municipal Assembly and local MP commissioned a new Community-based Health Planning and Services compound in Miemia, valued at GH¢1.2 million, to provide maternal care and reduce travel distances for pregnant women. The Assembly also supplied mechanized boreholes and a 10,000-litre water tanker to neighbouring communities as part of broader efforts to improve access to healthcare and safe drinking water in rural areas.
27 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Shaibu Dauda Abdulai, newly elected Ellembelle NDC Constituency Chairman, has pledged to unite and reconcile party members to retain power in December 2028, calling for healing after the constituency election held last Saturday.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has expanded enforcement beyond mining sites to target suppliers of illegal mining equipment. During an Eshaem operation in the Western Region, the Task Force destroyed 28 chanfang machines, 19 water pumps, and five structures at illegal mining sites, and seized a truck carrying 22 brand-new Chanfang machines being delivered to a store.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
After three years of severe pothole damage that caused chronic gridlock at Mallam Junction—a key gateway to Accra from the Central and Western Regions—the road has been repaired following JoyNews coverage of the congestion crisis.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC cancelled its constituency-level election in Amenfi East, Western Region, following challenges during the party's nationwide internal polls, including delays and ballot paper distribution problems. The party said the exercise was an improvement on the previous one and pledged to assess the challenges for upcoming regional elections.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and chiefs along the 52-kilometre Bawdie–Asankragwa road in the Western Region are calling for termination of the contract with Asabea Construction due to repeated project delays, poor road conditions, and safety hazards including an open drain where a young girl reportedly died. The road, which connects three constituencies, has suffered repeated interruptions with work halted after elections and again after a ministerial inspection.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Seven fishermen from Sekondi spent nearly two weeks stranded at sea after their canoe's outboard motor broke down on October 9, 2026. With provisions exhausted after five days, they survived by catching fish, drinking boiled seawater, and burning parts of their canoe for fuel.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has mourned the death of Seth Kwame Dzokoto (Efiewura), a television personality and party communicator who served as Deputy Constituency Communications Officer for Tarkwa-Nsuaem and as NDC parliamentary candidate for the constituency in 2016. He also served on the Western Regional Communications Committee between 2018 and 2022.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has stepped up enforcement against galamsey in the Western Region, recently arresting 14 suspected illegal miners in Yakaw, Ahanta West Municipality and destroying 19 chanfang machines, 18 water pumps, and two makeshift structures. The Secretariat has vowed to ensure regulated community mining schemes do not serve as cover for illegal activities.
23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Damang Gold Mine Limited's Community Relations Manager says the company's planned Western Region airport is expected to cost at least US$80 million, covering land preparation and construction of supporting infrastructure, though the final cost could exceed this estimate.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Damang in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality have praised Damang Gold Mine Ltd for road construction and community developments since new management took over six months ago, while calling for increased employment opportunities for women and National Service personnel.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →