The family of the late Hajia Habiba Yakubu Kuri-teng, affectionately known as Nnaa Biba, has publicly expressed profound appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama, First Lady Lordina Mahama, government officials, traditional authorities, religious leaders, and hundreds of sympathisers for the overwhelming support and solidarity shown following her passing. The thanksgiving message, issued on behalf of […]
A youth climate reporter in the Upper West Region, Amanda Tenga, has raised concerns over the growing problem of plastic waste disposal in Bamaahu, a suburb of Wa, describing it as a major contributor to environmental pollution and climate-related challenges in the area. The fellow, speaking at a JoyNews National Dialogue on “Ghana’s Youth and […]
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has issued a strong warning to underperforming contractors under the government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme, threatening contract termination, court action, and the reallocation of projects. The warning follows a working tour of the Bono, Savannah, and Upper West regions, where the Minister observed what he described […]
The long-dormant Black Volta and Sankofa gold projects in Ghana’s Upper West Region are set for revival after Engineers & Planners (E&P), one of West Africa’s largest indigenous mining contractors, acquired full equity in Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources Ghana Ltd. The transaction, completed with the Registrar of Companies and the Minerals Commission, […]
The Upper West Regional office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is calling for stiffer penalties for individuals involved in the illegal sale and abuse of Tramadol and other unregistered medicines. Speaking at a drug abuse sensitisation programme organised by Aware Minds Foundation for basic school pupils on Friday, 18 July, FDA Regional Director, […]
President John Mahama says Ghana’s economy is beginning to show signs of recovery, thanks to decisive policy reforms and fiscal discipline initiated by his administration. Speaking during his Thank You Tour in the Upper West Region, President Mahama highlighted a stabilising cedi and a gradual drop in the cost of living as early indicators of […]
Very disturbing news coming in from the Upper West Region indicates that Businessman and owner of Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, also known as Jirapa Dubai, Eric Johnson has allegedly been murdered. Information available to BestNewsGH.com indicates the Businessman and Philanthropist was allegedly murdered on the night of Saturday, February 10, 2024. It is unclear what […]
In a commendable stride toward inclusive education and community support, Khan-San Africa, a non-governmental organization, orchestrated a significant event at St Don Bosco special school on December 9, 2023, in the heart of the Upper West Region. The occasion marked a pivotal moment in addressing communication disorders among children, underscoring the organization’s commitment to making […]
Police in the Upper West Region say they have invited some chiefs at the Wa Naa palace, to their office, over the flogging of two persons at the forecourt. Speaking to JoyNews in an interview, Upper West Regional Crime Officer, Chief Supt Reynold Manteaw, said that it is surprising that the assault of the individuals took place […]
The Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Damien Punguyire, has appealed to the people in the region to avail themselves of the ongoing yellow fever vaccination exercise in the area for the sake of the health of the public. He said although the exercise was aimed at protecting people from the high yellow […]
Government has pledged to fix the roads affected by floods in some parts of the Upper West Region. Over the weekend, torrential rainfall caused a flooding incident which destroyed roads and bridges with many farmlands submerged. Exploring the area to assess the extent of the damage, the Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah pledged that […]
The Wa Central MP, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has demanded an apology from the military over the brutality meted to some of his constituents on Thursday. Speaking to JoyNews, Mr Pelpuo said he expects the military also to take up the medical bills and compensate the victims for the “dehumanising” activity they were subjected to. He stressed […]
