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Afram Plains drivers, commuters stage demo over poor conditions of ferry, roads

Cargo, commercial drivers, and motorists in Kwawu Afram Plains have taken to the streets to demonstrate against the deteriorating condition of the ferry and...

Drivers, passengers stranded as ferry breaks down at Yeji

The pontoon that ferries cargo and passengers across the Volta Lake in Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East region has...
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Ferry over Oti river breaks down, drivers, passengers stranded [Photos]

The pontoon that ferries cargo and passengers across the Oti River at Dambai in the Krachi East Municipality, has broken down. This has left over...

Mourners die as overcrowded ferry capsized

At least 58 people have died in the Central African Republic after the overcrowded ferry carrying them capsized, say officials. Most of the 300 people...

Fire destroys Senchi Ferry Health Centre

Fire has engulfed the Senchi Ferry Health Centre in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, leaving behind a trail of significant destruction. The devastating...
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Mystery as woman vanishes after boarding ferry

A desperate search has been launched after a woman vanished on board a ferry - but didn't get off at the final destination. Police...

Hundreds stranded as ferry breaks down at Afram Plains

Tension is mounting among commuters from Adawso to Ekye Amanfro in the Eastern Region as the ferry which transports passengers on the Afram river...

Boat operators save the day as middle-aged woman falls off ferry into Oti River

The timely intervention of boat operators saved a  woman believed to be in her late 50s after she fell into the Oti River from...

Passengers injured as bees attack Afram Plains ferry

Bees have taken over some parts of Ekye Amanfrom in the Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region. The situation has affected passengers...
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Rescuers helpless as attempt to salvage broken ferry fails

Several attempts to salvage the ferry which has ran aground on the Volta Lake at Ekye Amanfrom in the Kwahu Afram Plains District has...
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Passengers, cargo stranded as ferry’s engine stops midway on Afram river

Scores of passengers and goods got stuck on River Afram after a ferry transporting them developed a mechanical fault. The ferry was transporting scores of...
Oti River ferry breaks down

Oti River ferry breaks down, halts trading

The Ferry on the Oti River in Dambai in the Oti Region has broken down. The Ferry according to the residents broke down four days...

Broken ferry causing deaths at Donkorkrom [Video]

A faulty ferry, which enabled transportation of residents of Ntonaboma to Donkorkrom, has truncated their access to quality healthcare. The truncation of access to quality...
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Photos+Audio: Lives at risk as Dambai ferry poses death trap

Travellers who use the Dambai ferry in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region are said to be risking their lives daily as...

Passengers stranded as Dambai Ferry breaks down

The ferry transporting passengers and their goods on the River Oti to Accra has broken down at Dambai, the capital of Oti region. It is said...
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Just In: Ferry sinking in Mankango River [Photos]

Information reaching Joy News suggests a ferry loaded with three cargo trucks is currently sinking in the Makango River, located in the East Gonja...

Oti residents appeal for Dambai bridge construction

Some residents of Oti Region have appealed to the government to fulfill its promise to construct a bridge across the Oti River at Dambai. They...
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Dambai Pontoon breakdown leaves scores of vehicles, passengers stranded

The technical challenge of the Dambai pontoon in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region has forced the ferry to cancel all sailings...

Radisson Hotel Group bolsters African presence with 7 additional hotels and over 1,200 new...

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is delighted to announce the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and...

Pontoon breakdowns in Dambai cause major delays

Travelers who rely on the pontoon at Dambai in the Krachi East municipality for transportation have been facing significant delays due to the frequent...

Krachi West MP urges Akufo-Addo to fulfill campaign promises to Oti Region

The Member of Parliament for Krachi West Constituency, Helen Adwoa Ntoso, has called on President Akufo-Addo to fulfill his promise to the people of...

11 drown, 5 missing as boat capsizes on River Oti

Eleven people, including two minors, drowned on Tuesday evening when a boat in which they were travelling on the Oti River capsized. Six people have...

Dambai river bridge construction: Oti Regional House of Chiefs sends important message to govt

The Oti Regional House of Chiefs has reminded the government of the need to construct a bridge over the Dambai river. The President, Nana Mprah...

Driver, mate narrowly escape death as tanker plunges into river  

A tanker driver and his mate narrowly escaped death after their vehicle, carrying diesel skidded off the road and plunged into a river. This accident...

‘My children hid with goats to trick kidnappers’

Chaos descended on a Nigerian town at sundown when kidnappers attacked as people were preparing their evening meals last Friday. Residents rushed helter-skelter to...

Hajj Board sends strong message to pilgrims

The Ghana Hajj Board has said it is collaborating with security agencies in Saudi Arabia to arrest Ghanaians who travel to perform this year’s...

Releasing serial numbers of BVR kits dangerous – EC tells NDC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has rejected a demand by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to disclose the serial numbers of the Biometric Voter...
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Bush Resource Centers: Ho facility wasting away despite Akufo-Addo’s claims of completion

Six years after construction works began on the National Youth Authority’s Youth Resource Centers, only one has been completed. The facilities were supposed to be...

Avoid sagging electrical conductors during rainy days – ECG urges public

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a warning to the public regarding the dangers posed by sagging or fallen electrical conductors, especially...

Your 100% mineral ownership promise mere political rhetoric – Alan tells Bawumia

The leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has dismissed promises made by New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, regarding the ownership...
People travel on a wooden boat with motor scooters to Tidore Island ahead of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, at Bastiong port in Ternate, North Maluku, on 7 April 2024. Azzam Risqullah / AFP

91 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

More than 90 people died when an overcrowded makeshift ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities said Sunday. The converted fishing boat,...

Two bodies recovered from water under collapsed Baltimore bridge

The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck which was submerged under the waters where the Baltimore bridge collapsed....
At 89 years old, globetrotter Joy Fox has not slowed down. (Credit: Adrienne Guinn)

The 89-year-old woman who is still travelling the world solo

She sold her engagement ring and began a lifetime of seeing the world. It all started with an ending: a broken engagement and a...

Cholera: Outbreak silences a once vibrant town in southwestern Zimbabwe

Swift action by health authorities and Red Cross volunteers saves lives as cholera shuts down community life and people focus on stopping the outbreak’s...

Delta Airline  placed No. 11 on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies

American aviation giant, Delta Airline  has been recognized by Fortune with a No. 11 placement on Fortune’s Top 50 Most Admired Companies list. The company’s...

Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion

A state of emergency has been declared in Seychelles, after a massive explosion at an industrial area on the main island, Mahé, as well...

He took her on a private plane ride on their first date

Sallie Kuria relocated to Germany from Kenya in 2010, unsure what to expect but ready to embrace a new adventure. Sallie, then 23, arrived in...

Road Fund Levy falls 14.6% to ¢2.45bn in 2022 – Report

The government collected ¢2.095 billion as Road Fund Levy in the 2022 fiscal year, 14.63% lower than the actual target of ¢2.454 billion. According to...
The journey of 13 ambitious Ghanaians— twelve men and one woman— started on July 23 and ended on Sunday, August 6 in London | credit: @wanderlustghana/ Twitter

Ghanaian explorers wrap up 10,000 km road journey from Accra to London, they highlight unique...

In an extraordinary endeavour, 13 Ghanaians have embarked on a remarkable journey from Ghana to London. Their journey commenced on Saturday, July 22nd, with...