Some residents of Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region have threatened to boycott the next general election due to the lack of development in their area. The agitating residents made this known during a demonstration to register their displeasure over the disturbing circumstances they faced. Nana Gbeki Alokpatsa, chief of the Alokpatsa, told the … The post Nkwanta
The government has been called upon to use the COVID-19 levy for procurement of healthcare needs rather than the funds being diverted to other sectors. That, according to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Techiman North Constituency, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, would underscore the importance of prioritising health-related initiatives and ensuring that resources are allocated to address … The post Govt
Due to the high unemployment rate in the country, especially among the youth, any move to reduce it, however the magnitude, is commendable. This is why we commend the government for the launch of the project dubbed the Business in a Box (Biz Box) meant to provide employment for some 250,000 youth. It is critical … The post Biz Box critical to reduce unemployment challenges
The renovated Ghana Military Police Two Provost Detachment office and accommodation at the Tommy Barracks has been inaugurated in Takoradi, in the Western Region. Undertaken by the Ghana Gas Company (GNGC) at the cost of GH¢1.2 million, the facility now has an office for the commander, a workstation for the general office, assorted furniture, surveillance … The post GH¢1.2m
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday launched the Business in a Box (Biz Box) project with about 250,000 youth set to benefit from it. An initiative of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the project aims at addressing the root cause of unemployment in the country and focuses on sectors such as agriculture, agribusiness, … The post Addressing
The Upper West Region is to receive GH¢107 million for the implementation of the second phase of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Region Social Cohesion Project (SOCO) in the eleven municipal and district assemblies (MDAs) of the region. The participants after the forum The five-year $150 million project is being implemented in 48 MDAs in … The post UW/R to receive GH¢107m for 2nd phase
A cervical cancer strategy to support Ghana’s effort to prevent and control the disease is currently being developed. It is being done by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) through a group of experts in cervical cancer control. The Director-General of GHS, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, who revealed this … The post Ghana plots cervical
Samsung Electronics Company Limited has unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) range of mobile phones to meet the changing taste and mobile needs of its customers. The new phones, dubbed Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24, had been developed by Samsung in line with the emerging and changing trends in AI. Speaking at the … The post Samsung introduces new phones into Ghanaian
The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS), Ghana’s national payment systems infrastructure provider, has entered into partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to facilitate digital payments in the country. As part of the partnership, GhIPSS will process domestic transactions denominated in Ghana Cedi with Visa cards issued in Ghana. Signing … The post ‘GhIPSS
The government is seriously looking into the request by the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) for the mineral exploration companies to be exempted from the payment of Valued Added Tax (VAT) on drilling and assaying, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has stated. According to him, the issue of the scrapping … The post Govt
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned residents of Oti Region against indiscriminate bush burning and poor handling of domestic fire, particularly as the country is in the dry season. The GNFS observed that Oti is basically an agriculture zone, where many people burnt bushwhen preparing land for farming without control. The Oti Regional … The post Oti residents warned
The ninth defence witness in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana COCOBOD, has been subpoenaed to testify. The witness, Mr Reginald Aduakwa, is a staff of the Standard Chartered Bank, Accra. Counsel for Dr Opuni, Mr Samuel Codjoe, told the court presided over by Justice … The post GH¢271m COCOBOD financial
A man and his girlfriend were killed when fire gutted their four-bedroom apartment at Fiapre-Notre, in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region. The deceased, who have been identified as Alex Antwi, 35, and the female partner, only named Hanifer, 22, have been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy and preservation. The Bono Regional … The post Man, lover killed in fire
Elon Musk has said a report that his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has secured $500 million in commitments from investors toward a $1 billion goal is inaccurate. “This is simply not accurate,” he said in a reply to a user post about the Bloomberg article on social media platform X. The artificial intelligence (AI) … The post Musk
WARSAW, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Polish video game maker CD Projekt (CDR.WA), opens new tab aims to start the production phase of the next game in its blockbuster “Witcher” series this year, the company’s new joint CEO Adam Badowski told Reuters. “We’d like to have around 400 people working on the project by the middle of the … The post CD
Ghanaian fans are optimistic that the senior national team, the Black Stars, will make it to the next stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of National (AFCON 2023) underway in Côte d’Ivoire. Some of the fans who spoke with the Ghanaian Times at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium after the Black Stars’ cagey encounter with the … The post Fans optimistic about Black Stars progression
Four of Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) legends, currently in Cote d’Ivoire for the ongoing tournament have visited the Black Stars to inspire them ahead of their crucial final Group B game against the OS Mambas of Mozambique today at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe, Abidjan. The four, namely Rev. Osei Kofi, AFCON … The post Ghana AFCON legends inspire Black Stars appeared
Four of Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) legends, currently in Cote d’Ivoire for the ongoing tournament have visited the Black Stars to inspire them ahead of their crucial final Group B game against the OS Mambas of Mozambique today at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe, Abidjan. The four, namely Rev. Osei Kofi, AFCON … The post Ghana AFCON
An aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region, Eric Kwaku Boateng, says he is the best man to develop the constituency. According to him, the municipal capital, Kasoa, for instance, deserved better development and he is in the position to provide when elected … The post I’m the best candidate for
An Independent Presidential candidate of the Save The Nation Movement, Desmond Kwame Abrefah, has said he would utilise the country’s human and natural resources for national development, if voted into power. “The reason why we are coming into politics this year, is that we have realised our country’s focus and where it’s heading towards is … The post Independent
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