The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) was intensifying efforts to clear more beggars off the country’s streets under the “Operation get off the street and street-connected project”. The repatriation of 1,320 Nigeriens engaged in begging on the streets of Ghana earlier last month was part of the first phase of measures employed … The post MoGCSP
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ghana has stated that the hikes in food prices and fuel products on the African continent were not because of Russia’s military action in Ukraine. The embassy said that food and energy prices began to rapidly rise already in early 2020 due to systemic miscalculations of the financial … The post Don’t blame Russia for hike
Stakeholders have brainstormed on the draft Rent and Ghana Housing Authority Bills at a meeting held in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, on Monday. Some of the participants were of the view that government should not impose restrictions on landlords because it would discourage them from putting up houses, offices and other structures for renting.The … The post Stakeholders
The management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited leadership of the Pre-Tertiary Education sector to a meeting to discuss its development and way forward. This comes off the back of four teacher unions declaring an indefinite nationwide strike over government’s inability to grant them their 20 per cent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). … The post GES invites school
Loitering around, engaging in conversations and other activities such as playing of football by students were some of the scenes when the Ghanaian Times visited some schools in Accra yesterday. The schools visited included the Accra Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS); Kaneshie Cluster of Schools; Kaneshie-Awudome 1 and 2 Junior High School; Nii Amugi … The post Students
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday cut the sod for the commencement of work on the construction of the €500 million Manso-Huni Valley section of the Western Railway. Describing it as the highest single investment for rail development since Ghana gained independence, President Akufo-Addo indicated that the project is expected to be completed within 42 … The post €500m
A regional workshop on disaster recovery priorities for 15 member states of ECOWAS begun in Accra yesterday. Aimed at identifying the priority areas and key actions for recovery of its member states, the three-day event would afford participants the needed capacity to develop a draft roadmap for strengthening recovery preparedness for West Africa. The workshop … The post ECOWAS
This year’s Emancipation Day Celebration has been launched in Accra with a call on Ghanaians not to forget the sacrifices and achievements of their ancestors. The day slated for July 27 – August 1 would be on the theme “Our Heritage, Our Strength” and sub theme “Re-engaging to consolidate our developmental agenda”. It is celebrated … The post Emancipation
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture says it has set a target of one million tourist arrivals before the end of this year. This target would be in line with attaining the broad policy objectives of diversifying and expanding the industry for economic development and developing a competitive creative arts industry as stated in … The post Govt targets 1 million tourists
The Coalition for Democratic Accountability and Inclusive Governance, also known as Citizens’ Coalition, has asked the government to render comprehensive accountability to the citizenry for state funds, interventions and offices. It said corruption in the public sector remained an existential threat to democracy which had eaten dangerously into party politics, public procurement and threatened to … The post Citizens’
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Kwabena Nyamekye, has advised those aspiring for leadership positions to ensure that they possess the ability, right relationships and the resources to successfully deliver on their mandates. He observed that the citizenry were often disappointed by leaders who lacked the requisite to resolve the challenges for which … The post Apostle
The Paramount Chief of Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, has implored traditional authorities in the Bono Region and residents outside the region to pool resources together to boost growth and development for the well-being of the people. “Let us pool resources together to boost the development of the region by provision of … The post Boost devt for
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Dr Kingsley Nyarko, has pleaded with the citizenry to be patient with the government to soon reduce the socioeconomic hardships currently facing the country. He appealed to Ghanaians not to fully blame the Akufo-Addo-led administration for the financial challenges as the nation was … The post Bear with govt – MP pleads
The Rotary International has admonished the citizenry to be guided by good moral principles in order to stem corruption and other unscrupulous activities in society to sustain the progress, growth and development of the country. It bemoaned that the ability to speak the truth every time would undoubtedly help in reducing suffering in the country … The post ‘Let’s be guided
The Deputy Minority Leader, Dr James Klutse Avedzi, has demanded full disclosure from the Ministry of Finance on the amount collected so far from the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy). He noted that suggestions from Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a leading figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the tax handle was underperforming could be a … The post Deputy
Renowned surgeon and poet, Professor Lade Wosornu, has been honoured for his immense contribution towards the development of arts and science in the country. He was presented with a citation by the Osu Library Fund in Accra at this year’s Korle Gonno Community Literary (KGCL) Festival. Also, at the festival, a special activity dubbed the … The post Prof. Wosornu honoured
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nzema East, Madam Dorcas Elizabeth Amoah, on Sunday, donated assorted food items to flood victims in eight communities within the Gwira enclave of the municipality. The items included bags of rice, cartons of cooking oil, sardine and soaps were distributed to Bokoro, Adelekezo, Kukwavile, Ajomoro Eshiem, Bamiankor, Awolozo, Akosonu, … The post Nzema
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has warned that it will not tolerate any International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditionality that negatively affects the existing agreements between it and government to improve the Conditions of Service of members. A statement signed and issued yesterday by National President and National Secretary of UTAG, Pro. Solomon Nunooand … The post UTAG:
The unemployment rate in the country can only be minimised if the government and other stakeholders give a serious consideration for the funding of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the Vice Chancellor of the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), Professor Samuel Erasmus Alnaa, has observed. Professor Alnaa who made the observation during the 10th congregation … The post Focus
A painter, Franklyn Crentsil, has been fined GH¢12,000 by an Accra Circuit Court for misbranding some alcoholic beverages in his residence at Darkuman in 2017. Crentsil charged with misbranding of alcoholic beverage products, deception of consumers and non-registration of premises, pleaded not guilty. The court presided over by Mrs Susana Eduful, however, found him guilty … The post Painter
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