Western North News

13/08/2026

Newspaper Headlines: Thursday, August 13, 2026

05/08/2026

COCOBOD Urges Farmers to Seek Approval Before Repurposing Cocoa Farms

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is reminding cocoa farmers that they are required to formally notify the Board before converting their farms to other uses.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Jerome K. Sam, Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, said any farmer who is no longer interested in cocoa farming must inform COCOBOD prior to repurposing their land.

“If a cocoa farmer is no longer interested in farming, they need to inform COCOBOD before repurposing their farm,” Mr. Sam stated.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Newspaper Headlines: Wednesday 5th August, 2026

29/07/2026

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has confirmed that a power system disturbance at 3:11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, resulted in interruptions to electricity supply in parts of the country.

In a statement, GRIDCo said restoration efforts are currently underway. Investigations into the cause of the incident are also ongoing.

The company assured the public that it will provide further updates as the situation develops.

24/07/2026

Newspaper Headlines: Friday 24th July, 2026

23/07/2026

NHIS CAMPUS CONNECT HITS SEFWI WIAWSO
By Western North News | Sefwi Wiawso | July 23, 2026

SEFWI WIAWSO — The National Health Insurance Scheme’s “Campus Connect” outreach is on the road again, with its latest stop in the Western North Region.

The NHIS team has arrived in Sefwi Wiawso, to engage students at the Wiawso College of Education.

The outreach forms part of the Scheme’s nationwide drive to sensitize tertiary students on NHIS benefits, register new members, and renew expired cards on campus.

The initiative brings NHIS services directly to students, removing the need to visit district offices.

Western North News will bring you updates from the grounds of Wiawso College of Education.

30/01/2026

NPP Flagbearer Race: Team Kennedy Ohene Agyapong releases Security Alert statement urging vigilance, transparency, and fairness

30/01/2026