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Galamsey today is worse than it was in 2024 – Miracles Aboagye

The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has claimed that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has worsened under the…

MyJoyOnline · 2 hrs ago

Ketu North MP condemns cash displays, urges aspirants to reject money politics

Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Edem Agbana, has expressed concern about the growing influence of money in politics, urging contestants in the ongoing National Democratic…

MyJoyOnline · 2 hrs ago

‘NACOC officers are not adequately equipped’ – Miracles Aboagye

Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to commit more resources to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC),…

MyJoyOnline · 2 hrs ago

NACOC is highly under-resourced; the drug problem is beyond cocaine – Senyo Hosi

Convener of the OneGhana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has raised concerns about the capacity of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to tackle Ghana's drug problem, describing the…

MyJoyOnline · 2 hrs ago

Oliver Kevor re-elected NDC Eastern Regional Chairman

Ing. Dr Mark Oliver Kevor will continue to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region after retaining his position as Regional Chairman in the party’s…

MyJoyOnline · 2 hrs ago

Over 80 brands await shoppers on final day of Ecobank JoyBusiness SME Fair at Ghud Park, Accra Mall

There is still time to shop, discover new brands and enjoy exciting offers at the Ecobank JoyBusiness SME Fair 2026, as the three-day exhibition enters its final day today, Sunday,…

MyJoyOnline · 3 hrs ago

NDC regional executive elections: The chairmen who retained their seats and those who lost

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected regional chairmen in 13 of Ghana’s 16 regions following its 2026 regional executive elections held on Saturday, November 14.…

MyJoyOnline · 3 hrs ago

NDC elects new Upper West chairman as four incumbents lose positions

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Region has elected procurement consultant Alhaji Alhassan Adam, popularly known as Randy, as its new Regional Chairman. The…

MyJoyOnline · 3 hrs ago

Aviation professionals call for stronger training pathways for aspiring Ghanaian youth

Aviation professionals have called for stronger training opportunities and career guidance to prepare more young Ghanaians for employment in the aviation industry. They say while…

MyJoyOnline · 4 hrs ago

The Price and promise of a solitary monetary policy

In 2025, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) accomplished something of extraordinary monetary significance. The cedi appreciated by 40.7 percent against the US dollar, its first annual gain in…

MyJoyOnline · 9 hrs ago

COP31: Two-thirds of Africa’s US$2.2bn clean cooking pledges yet to be delivered

Two years after leaders pledged US$2.2 billion to expand clean cooking in Africa, only about US$740 million has been paid out, leaving roughly two-thirds of the money, about…

MyJoyOnline · 9 hrs ago

COP 31: Tanzania, Lesotho, Uganda share clean cooking gains as US$1.46bn in pledges is yet to arrive

Tanzania, Lesotho and Uganda have shared how they are expanding clean cooking at home, as leaders at COP31 warned that most of the money promised to help Africa make the switch is…

MyJoyOnline · 9 hrs ago

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