As part of measures to create awareness and whip up public interest in the second edition of the Green Ghana Project, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has activated the ‘One Student, One Tree initiative’. The program which was launched by the Deputy Minister in charge of Forestry, Benito …
Read More »In pictures: Highlights from Day One of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
If you’re just joining us, here’s some premium pageantry to catch you up on the day’s events so far. Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images Early risers: Royal fans Caellia (L) and Yoshilen were among those who went to the Mall in central London this morning – where some royal supporters had …
Read More »Tension brews in Sekyikrom after one shot at chief’s palace
One person has been shot in the leg at Sekyikrom in the Nsawam Adoagyri Municipality of the Eastern Region. This was after some persons attacked the Palace of the Apagyahene, Oheneba Nana Asante Okorie I, Sunday afternoon. The attackers, after shooting several times in the Palace, also destroyed some …
Read More »Asante Kotoko one win away from winning 2021/22 Ghana Premier League title
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko are one win away from winning the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League title after beating Medeama on Sunday. The Porcupine Warriors who have been poor in their last few games returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over the Yellow and Mauves at the Akoon Park …
Read More »One dead after armed men attack gold dealer’s shop at Enyinam on Accra-Kumasi highway
JoyNews has picked information about a robbery attack at Enyinam on the Accra-Kumasi highway. The attack allegedly took place at a gold dealer’s shop. Sources say the armed robbers made away with an undisclosed sum of money. Again, one person was reportedly shot dead. Giving more details, an eyewitness, Ibrahim …
Read More »‘There are too many corrupt cases that are going on unattended to’ – Domelevo
Former Auditor General, Daniel Yao Domelevo has spoken about the spate of corruption in the country. He said in a JoyNews interview on Wednesday, May 25, 2022; that he is unable to run an assessment of corruption and the corruption fight by this government but that he was worried by …
Read More »One dead, 5 arrested in renewed disturbances at Kandiga-Doba
At least one person has died and five(5) suspects arrested in connection with a renewed clash between Doba and Kandiga in the Kassena-Nankana Municipal and Kassena-Nankana West District in the Upper East Region. There were sporadic gunshots between the two communities last night, which threatened the safety of road users …
Read More »Fuel pump attendant shot by armed robbers, one suspect arrested
A female fuel pump attendant has been shot by armed robbers during an attack on Glory Oil Fuel Filling station at Akyem Abenase in Akyemansa District in the Eastern region. Faustina Ampomaa, 23, who was shot in the face was rushed to the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua for treatment. …
Read More »A/R: One dead in clash between youth groups in two communities
A clash between youth groups in two communities in the Ashanti Region has led to the death of a 40-year-old man. The deceased, Akwesi Owusu, who was returning from a funeral, was caught in the clash between the youth of Hemang in the Afigya Kwabre South District and Aboaso in …
Read More »Mali nonuplets: one year old and already a happy handful
The birth of Mali’s nonuplets – nine babies born at the same time – was such an unusual event that some believed it was a hoax. But as they marked their first birthday this week they’re all in good health and the family hopes to head back home to Timbuktu soon. …
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