The economic facts are a part of the reflection on peoples’ lives. The Economy can tell us what is going on, but not what the citizens should do about it. What we should do depends largely on what the government values and how the government thinks about the citizens. Before we find our way into […] The post Domestic Politics and Morality appeared first on The Chronicle
The popular saying that ‘no woman should die while giving life’ still remains a mirage as bad roads, coupled with long distances are causing deaths of expectant mothers. The situation is especially worse in areas that have poor road infrastructure with some of the public clinics in remote areas. Myjoyonline yesterday published a story about pregnant […] The post Editorial:
Newmont Akyem Mines has paid a glowing tribute to stakeholders, particularly the chiefs, for their contributions in ensuring responsible and sustainable mining for the past 10 years. According to them, illegal mining, known in the local parlance as ‘galamsey’, has threatened the smooth operation of the mining industry, with various forms of demonstrations with its […] The post Newmont Akyem Mines
The Deputy Commissioner of the Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Emmanuel Ohene, has called on members of the Customs Brokers Association Ghana (CUBAG) and other key industry players to prioritise integrity and ethical conduct in their day–to–day activities. According to him, there is a need for members of CUBAG and others to […] The post GRA advises CUBAG to eschew unethical
With the misfortunes of the early 2020s finding their way into 2023, it is not uncommon for people to predict continued economic hardship in the new year of 2024. Two weeks into the new year and the war in the Gaza strip has already escalated to epic proportions. Thus, it is not strange to imagine […] The post Expert Predicts Cedi Stability; Calls for Prudent Economic Management
To support initiatives and businesses of members of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) in Sekondi-Takoradi and Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly, 233times.net has launched the ‘Vision Project.’ Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the ‘Jawuley with the Visually Impaired’ (an annual new year party for the GBU Members) on 6th January, 2024 at the Anaji Choicemart […] The post Ghana
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has announced that her highly anticipated film ‘Water and Garri’ will be released in 2024. The singer, in a Twitter post, revealed that the production of the film ‘Water and Garri,’ named after the 2021 EP, spanned over a two-year period. “…I must say this is probably one of the most […] The post Tiwa Savage to release feature film
Popular entertainment pundit and former manager of iconic Dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah-Mensah Jnr better known as Shatta Wale, Bulldog recently posted on social media that the artist’s mother does not have a place to sleep. About two years ago, Shatta Wale’s mother Madam Elsie Avemegah, popularly known as Shatta Mama, was evicted from her […] The post Bulldog lied,
Celebrating his 22nd birthday on January 9, 2024, Black Sherif has opened up about his life and career so far in a new single, addressing illuminati rumours. The reigning VGMA ‘Artiste of The Year’ released the track titled ‘January 9′ as part of his birthday celebration. Due to arts that have been displayed on stages […] The post ‘They want me to die’ –Black
Comoros will vote in an election on Sunday that is expected to deliver a fourth term to President Azali Assoumani, a former military officer whose opponents accuse him of muzzling dissent in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation. Nearly 340,000 people are eligible to vote in the country of fewer than one million people. Assoumani, 65, […] The post Comoros President seeks fourth term in
Taiwan has condemned China for what it called intimidation of its citizenry and attempts to influence the island’s elections on Saturday. On Thursday, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticised China’s “repeated interference” in the upcoming polls, lambasting Beijing for “once again blatantly intimidating the Taiwanese people and the international community”. The elections “are in the […] The post Taiwan
Iran has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, state media reports. Armed men wearing masks have reportedly boarded the vessel St Nikolas, close to the Omani port of Sohar, and ordered it to sail to an Iranian port. It is unclear why the tanker has been targeted. The St Nikolas […] The post Iran seizes oil tanker near Oman -reports appeared first on The
Israel’s plan to “destroy” Gaza comes from “the highest level of state”, the UN’s top court has heard. The claims were made by South African lawyers as it presented its case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice. South Africa also called on the court to order Israel to cease military operations […] The post Israel officials
Two Russian missiles have struck a hotel in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, injuring 11 people, the Kharkiv governor says. Photos from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service showed the hotel heavily damaged and firefighters at the scene. Governor Oleh Synehubov said the injured included Turkish journalists. Two S-300 missiles struck at about 22:30 (20:30 GMT), he said. […] The post Russian
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) is appealing to the political parties, especially the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to consider the nomination of women as running mates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections. The women lawyers equally want the political parties to ensure that that more women […] The post Gender
The confusion surrounding the seven (7) year old chieftaincy dispute at Kwahu Nkwatia, in the Eastern Region, has finally come to an end after Nana Boamah Ayiripe III, together with his elders, appeared before the Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, to swear the oath of allegiance and office to him. This has affirmed Nana Boamah […] The post Nkwatiahene swears oath of allegiance to
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has promised to deepen the knowledge and understanding of court correspondents to improve upon their work. Her Ladyship the Chief Justice Torkornoo, during her maiden engagement and induction of new members of the Judicial Press Corps (JPC) in Accra, on Tuesday, indicated that she would arrange with the Judicial […] The post CJ deepens relationship with
In the ever-evolving horizon of education, the basic schools of Ghana find themselves at a critical juncture. This necessitates a transformative shift beyond the confines of governmental budgets and policy dictates. It is worth acknowledging that, while capitation grants play a crucial role in managing these schools, the fiscal strains on the government mandate a […] The post Community
The Chiefs and the people of Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District have formally returned to the ‘Kingdom’ of Denkyira, which is their ancestral home, after staying away for over 70 years following a misunderstanding. The return of Diaso, to be part of Denkyiraman, followed a series of fruitful discussions and engagements spearheaded by […] The post After over 70 years
The Ghana Education Service (GES) at the commencement of the 2023/2024 academic year took a giant but significant step in the education sector by introducing a harmonised National Prospectus for Senior High and Technical Schools. The harmonised prospectus offers a clear and consistent set of items for fresh students. It is to help avoid the […] The post Editorial: GES must crack the whip on Saboteurs
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