2 h. ago Remote communities to benefit from $85m solar energy rollout – Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the launch of a landmark renewable energy programme designed to extend clean and sustainable electricity to thousands of Ghanaians living in remote and island communities. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor revealed that the government officially launched […]

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3 h. ago Ghana unveils ambitious renewable energy drive to boost green transition and economic growth

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate Ghana’s renewable energy adoption, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s green economy. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor outlined strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the energy […]

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27 h. ago Volta Region leads Ghana’s next green industrial revolution with strategic Kenaf breakthrough

As Ghana intensifies its search for sustainable economic solutions, the Volta Region is boldly stepping forward with a strategic blueprint to revive and scale up the Kenaf industry—an ambitious agro-industrial initiative with the potential to transform local economies, generate millions in foreign exchange, and position Ghana as a hub for green manufacturing in West Africa.

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30 h. ago GES to scale up transformative Kindergarten programme nationwide 

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to scale up the innovative GES-Lively Minds kindergarten programme across all 16 regions of the country, targeting every public kindergarten school. 

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47 h. ago Cataract, glaucoma, and pterygium predominant in Ketu North Municipality

Cataract, glaucoma, and pterygium eye conditions have been identified as more prevalent in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region. Health experts indicated that bleaching is the cause of cataracts, while dusty and sunny environments and other irritants were the major causes of pterygium conditions in the area. This was disclosed during a 3-day […]

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4 d. ago Paediatric Society of Ghana launches National Child Road Safety Campaign

The Volta Region of the Paediatric Society of Ghana, in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority, has launched the National Child Road Safety Campaign to ensure the safety of children in traffic areas. This forms part of an advocacy by the Society to intensify awareness on the need to always look out for children […]

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8 d. ago Design and Technology Institute provides Ho Technical University with an innovation hub

The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) has handed over an innovation hub to the Ho Technical University (HTU) to advance Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training agenda. The Institute also upgraded two workshops to enhance hands-on training of participants of the Precision Internship Programme, targeting youth in the Volta Region. The Innovation Hub, which […]

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8 d. ago Stanbic Bank donates reusable sanitary pads to teenage girls in Volta Region

More than 200 schoolgirls in the Volta Region have received reusable sanitary pads from the Wealth and Investment Team of Stanbic Bank Ghana as part of efforts to reduce menstrual-related absenteeism in schools.

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1 week ago HEFRA embarks on assessment tour in Volta region to enforce health facility standards

The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HEFRA) has commenced a regional assessment tour in the Volta Region as part of its nationwide effort to monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory standards across health facilities in the country.

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1 week ago GJA election: GBC’s King Freeman Nutsukpoe elected treasurer for Volta region

In a fiercely contested election that kept members on edge, King Freeman Xorlali Nutsukpoe, a morning show host and news anchor with Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) Volta Star Radio, has emerged victorious as the new Treasurer of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Volta Region.

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1 week ago Ghana and India to expand cooperation in trade, agriculture, energy – Mahama

President John Mahama says Ghana is seeking to deepen its partnership with India in key areas including trade, agriculture, renewable energy, digital innovation, and youth empowerment.

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2 w. ago Photos: Hundreds attend National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in Volta region

Hundreds of residents in the Volta Region, including students from various senior high schools in the regional capital, attended the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving ceremony in Ho on Tuesday, 1st July.

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2 w. ago Government to integrate robotics, coding and digital skills into TVET system – Kwame Zu

The Deputy Director of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Mr. Kwame Zu, has reiterated the government's commitment to integrating robotics, coding, and digital literacy into TVET delivery to position Ghanaian learners for global competitiveness in the digital era.

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2 w. ago CTVET warns unaccredited TVET institutions: Regularise or risk learners’ future

The Deputy Director of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Mr. Kwame Zu, has admonished all TVET institutions in Ghana to operate within the national regulatory framework to safeguard learners’ future and uphold the credibility of the country’s skills development system.

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2 w. ago NLA donates GH₵100,000 to support tidal tave victims in coastal Volta

The National Lottery Authority (NLA), through its Good Causes Foundation, has donated GH₵100,000 to support victims of the recent tidal waves that struck coastal communities in the Volta Region.

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2 w. ago Climate experts push for just energy transition ahead of COP30

Climate leaders and renewable energy experts are calling for sustainable, long-lasting solutions to move countries away from fossil fuels and toward equitable renewable energy models.

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2 w. ago Ecobank Ghana champions green energy transition with ASAP loan for homes, businesses

Ecobank Ghana PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and the promotion of renewable energy with the launch of the Accelerating Solar Action Programme (ASAP). The initiative aims to provide critical financial support to households and businesses seeking to transition to solar and green energy solutions, aligning with Ghana’s national efforts to reduce carbon […]

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2 w. ago JoyNews’ Ivy Princilla Setordjie elected Vice Chairperson of GJA in Volta region

JoyNews’ Volta regional correspondent, Ivy Princilla Setordjie, has been elected Vice Chairperson of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Volta Region following the just-ended national elections.

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2 w. ago Nkwanta SHS closure: IES calls on the government to provide online platforms for final

The recent closure of Nkwanta Senior High School, following deadly tribal violence, has prompted an appeal from Dr Peter Anti, Executive Director of the Institute of Education Studies, urging the government to urgently provide online learning platforms to support the school’s final-year students. On Friday, 27 June, the Ghana Education Service (GES) ordered the immediate […]

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2 w. ago Agyinasare urges Mahama’s government to support private universities at 9th Perez University College congregation

Speaking at the same event, the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdullai, said it was very refreshing for Perez University College to have its 9th graduation ceremony, adding: “This attests to how far the university has come and the impact it continues to have on widening access to tertiary educational delivery in Ghana and beyond.”

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