The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and Hollard Ghana, an insurance group, have introduced ‘Asomdwee’, a new product for Micro, Small, Medium -sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana to provide security for their businesses. ‘Asomdwee’—an Akan language word loosely translated as “peace of mind— covers property, public liability, and life insurance for growing businesses. It offers three tailor-made … The post GEA,
The National Service Scheme (NSS) and the Ghanan Enterprises Agency (GEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to nurture the entrepreneurship skills of young entrepreneurs and graduates. Under the one-year pact, 15,000 young entrepreneurs would be trained through the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) component of the GEA/ Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works programme. … The post NSS,
Carriers of cocoa across warehouses in the country on Wednesday embarked on an indefinite industrial action to demand more pay for their services.They want the COCOBOD to increase the wage for carrying a bag of cocoa from 65 pesewas to GH¢1.00.During a visit yesterday to the cocoa shed (COCOBOD) in Tema trucks numbering about 50 … The post Cocoa ‘loading boys’ withdraw services
A total of 370 fire officer cadets of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), who were eligible for promotion to senior officers, yesterday passed out after a six weeks training. The group made up of 228 males and 142 females were commissioned Assistant Divisional Officer Grade II. The training was tailored to expose the officers … The post 370 GNFS officer cadets end training appeared
The Benkumhene of Mo Traditional Council, Nana Bisakwan II, has appealed to the Ministry of Roads and Highways to rehabilitate the Basabasa-New Longolo road, to facilitate socio-economic development. Nana Bisakwan had, however, thanked the government for repairing the Kintampo-Basabasa portion of the highway and the broken bridge at Yabraso, following Ghanaian Times reportage. He made … The post Mo
The Turkish Development Association (TUDEK), a Muslim NGO, last Tuesday presented food items to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the aged in the Adenta Municipality in the Greater Accra Region, as part of theircontribution for the New Year festivities. The over 100 vulnerable people were each presented with a five kilogramme pack of rice, bottles … The post TUDEK supports PWDs
Today marks the 29thConstitutional Day of the Fourth Republic of Ghana since thecoming into force of the 1992 Constitution on January 7, 1993. The day was declared as a holiday under Section 2 of the Public Holiday Act, 2001 (Act 601). The day is purposed to remind Ghanaians of their commitment to upholding the rule … The post Ghana marks Constitutional Day appeared first on
The Manklalo of Mafi Traditional Area in the Central Tongu District, Togbe Brentua Asafo IV, has expressed concern about the indiscriminate installation of chiefs within the Area. He said such unfortunate and uncustomary installations were being done by a clique of chiefs without the prior approval from his office which is the next to the … The post Stop indiscriminate
The Director of Health Promotion at the Ghana Health Service, Dr Aboagye Da Costa, has been honoured for his humanitarian work and contribution towards the socio- economic development of Kumawu Bodomase and its environsin the Ashanti Region. The “Golden Citizen Award” was conferred on him by the Traditional Authority of Kumawu-Bodomase and the planning committee … The post Dr
Member of the Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) yesterday called off their strike, following an engagement with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders. Public Relations Officer, Seth McAndoh, who confirmed this to the Ghanaian Timessaid members were to resume work with immediate effect per outcomes of the meeting. “The Ministry has promised … The post Anaesthetists
Community Connect Network, a local NGO, Y& W Industry Limited and a number of Chinese companies donated food items to residents of Adukrom and Kramokrom all in Konongo Odumasi, in the Ashanti Region during the Christmas. The donation was meant to put a smile on the faces of the aged, the sick and children. Mr Laud … The post 2 A/R towns receive food items donation appeared
After nearly 30 years of service, the Ghana Prisons Administration has bid Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP), Dominic Nicholas Arthur, the Central Regional Commander, farewell as he proceeds on compulsory retirement upon attaining age 60, as mandated by the Constitution. At a solemn ceremony, held at the Regional Maximum Prisons Headquarters in Cape Coast, the … The post C/R
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted 11 teachers pending the termination of their appointments for taking part in various acts of examination malpractices during the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Deputy Director General of the GES, Mr Anthony Boateng, said the “management of Ghana Education … The post WASSCE
A Christian service was held at the Jubilee House in Accra yesterday to begin the second year of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s four-year term in office. A number of Anglican clergymen led by the Anglican Archbishop of the Internal Province of Ghana and Bishop of Asante Mampong, the Most Reverend Dr Cyril Ben-Smith, held … The post Remain
A scientist with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Dr Eric Ashalley, has invented a biosensing device that detects and categorises various bacteria and viruses, including SARS COV-2 (COVID-19 virus). The United States Patent Office has subsequently awarded the nanoscience and technology research scientist, who works with the Institute of Industrial Research (IIR) … The post CSIR-IIR
Alhaji Mohammed Umar, a Dagbon native resident in New Jersey, USA, has been nominated by the Northern Ghana Diaspora Community in the United States to be enskinned as the Dagomba Chief of the USA. His nomination, which was approved by NdanYa-Na MahamaAbukari II, was announced at a meeting held by the Northern Ghana Diaspora … The post Alhaji Mohammed
The edifice of the Centre for National Culture (CNC) at Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, is undergoing a facelift, to make it attractive, and meet modern standards.During a visit to the CNC in Sunyani, on Thursday, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) observed that the lighting systems had improved, while other maintenance works were steadily progressing.Painting … The post Bono
The Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dadekotopon, Ms Rita Odoley Sowah, last Friday distributed assorted items to at least 1,000 elderly people as part of the yuletide celebration. The items which included bags of rice, cooking oil, canned fish, soap and drinks were presented at Mantiase, Kaajano, Adobetor, Cantonments, Tseaddo, Ademra and Kojo Sardine, … The post La Dadekotopon
Souls Oriented Missions, an NGO, in partnership with the Mennonite Church Ghana last Thursday shared assorted items to some widows and children at Dalive, a community near Sogakope in the Volta Region as Christmas and New Year gifts. The items included bags of rice, bottles of oil, canned fish and tomatoes, biscuits, drinks, Indomie, clothes … The post 2 organisations
Ghana has recorded 876 more cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID -19), shooting up the country’s case count to 148,079 as at last Saturday. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) website monitored by the Ghanaian Times yesterday, a total of 133,190 have recovered from the disease. Meanwhile, four more persons have died increasing … The post 876 more COVID-19 cases recorded
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