insert_link Local Ashanti Regional Minister calls for collective action against fire outbreaks in the region Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister has stressed the need for concerted efforts to deal with the frequent fire outbreaks in the region.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local GWL charges GH¢8.6m over illegal connections, recovers GH¢2.1m The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has charged a total of GH¢8.6 million in penalties and outstanding bills following the detection of hundreds of illegal water connections across the country.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Afenyo-Markin opposes airport name change, defends Kotoka’s legacy Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has opposed the government’s plan to rename the Kotoka International Airport, describing the move as an attempt to erase a key recognition of Volta Region heroism.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Opoku-Agyemang reinforces call for removal of trade barriers to boost intra-African trade Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reiterated the urgent need for African countries to remove trade barriers and integrate their economies to enhance intra-African trade. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra, on Wednesday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged nations on the continent to leverage the momentum of the Africa Continental […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Ghana Medical Trust Fund pays GH¢1.14m for life-saving heart surgeries for children at Korle Bu The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has paid a total of GH¢1,141,500 to support life-saving heart surgeries for eight children receiving treatment at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Borla Taxi and Tricycle Association swears in new executives The Borla Taxi and Tricycle Association (BTTA) has officially sworn in its newly elected national executives to strengthen efforts, improve waste collection and help the city win the ongoing fight against filthSource: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Vice President urges Africa to shift from dependency to integration for shared prosperity Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on African countries to take decisive steps to move from dependency to integration to unlock shared prosperity for the continent.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
Local Inflation falls to 3.8%, as price pressures ease for 13th straight month By Juliet ETEFE Consumer inflation rate fell further to 3.8 percent in January 2026, marking the 13th consecutive month of decline and its lowest level since the rebasing of prices in 2021, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data show a sharp moderation in price pressures, with year-on-year […] The post Inflation falls to 3.8%, as price pressures ease for 13th straight month […] todayFebruary 5, 2026
Local GSS urges wider NHIS coverage, sanitation investment and jobs to accelerate poverty reduction By Juliet ETEFE The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has called for expanded National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) coverage, faster investment in sanitation and housing and stronger job creation, noting that health deprivation, poor living conditions and employment vulnerability remain the main obstacles to poverty reduction. Presenting the Quarterly Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report for 2024 […] The post GSS urges wider NHIS coverage, sanitation investment and jobs to accelerate poverty […] todayFebruary 5, 2026
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