The maiden edition of the bartenders masterclass organised as part of the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) has been held in Accra. The uniquely curated activity, instituted as part of efforts to groom young talents for the bartending profession and retool already existing practitioners, brought together stakeholders and well-wishers of the beverage industry as well as … The post Maiden
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) started this year with improved performance with favourable returns in both the GSE composite and Financial Stock indices. A statement issued by the GSE on the January, 2024 market activities copied to the Ghanaian Times said the improved performance in January demonstrated the increasing level of investor confidence in the … The post GSE starts year with improved
A witness in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, yesterday said none of the farmers investigated said they drank lithovitfertiliser like water. Mr Paul Adjei Gyan, Operations Directorate of the Economic and Organised Crime Organisation (EOCO), was a member of the team that investigated Dr Opuni, … The post COCOBOD
Four persons have been confirmed dead following a gory accident at Awutu Bereku, near Kasoa, in the Central Region yesterday. The accident also resulted in the injury of six persons, who are currently receiving medical attention at St. Gregory Hospital. The incident involved a tipper truck with registration number GS 2820-21 and a Ford transit, … The post 4 killed, 6 injured in gory accident
MR Yaw Dankwah, the defence counsel, in the murder case of former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, told the Accra High Court that Daniel Asiedu, first accused, did not kill the former legislator.Mr Dankwah alleged that the former MP, J.B Danquah Adu, was killed by three police impersonators, who visited the home of … The post 3 police impersonators killed J.B
A total of 115 students of African Freelancers (TAF) College, a tuition-free school, have graduated with various employable skills to enable them to become entrepreneurs. The students, some of whom are from Cameroon, Liberia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria, were trained in graphic designing, cinematography, music production, digital marketing, cosmetology, fashion design, real estate management and … The post TAF
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the country can no longer take its territorial integrity for granted as attacks from extremist groups operating in the sub-region proves more eminent now than ever before. According to him, the current peace being enjoyed in the country was not by happenstance, but a deliberate policy and planning … The post At
The account of the Friends star, who died last October, had a post pinned to it urging people to donate to a fake foundation. The X account of Matthew Perry has been targeted by hackers, according to reports. A foundation set up in honour of the Friends star, who died last October, appeared to be … The post Matthew Perry’s X account ‘hacked by fraudsters’
Engineers expect to lose contact with the private US moon lander Odysseus on Tuesday, cutting short the mission after its sideways touchdown last week. The Odysseus probe will cut short its mission on the moon today, with engineers expecting to lose contact with the lander this morning. The craft touched down on the surface last … The post Odysseus mission to be cut short
The 6th edition of the Gathering of Royals, a programme to bring queen mothers across 16 regions of the country who are engaged in agriculture and agribusiness to discuss innovations solutions to promote their business, has been launched. The programme, slated for February 29, 2024 in Accra, is on the theme “Seeds of Change: Cultivating … The post Agrihouse Foundation
The Bank of Ghana (BoG), Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a study on the challenges hampering the growth of Micro, Medium and Small-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. The nationwide study titled “The MSME Innovative Financing Project,” being conducted … The post BoG
The Wealth and Jobs Expo Ghana, a programme which is meant to build entrepreneurs to help address the growing unemployment problem in the country, has been launched. The latest Labour Report by the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that about 1.5 million Ghanaian youth are unemployed. The programme, slated for May 22-23, 2024 at the Accra … The post ‘Wealth and Jobs Expo Ghana’ launched appeared
The Jirapa Area Youth and Development Association (JAYDA) has appealed to police to expedite action on the case of the alleged murder of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Cozy Hills Hotel, at Jirapa, Mr Eric Johnson. A statement jointly signed by the National President and National Secretary of JAYDA, Mr Musah W. … The post Expedite action on alleged murder
In certain places at certain times, just staying alive is something for a boy to be proud of – let alone going out every day to find the food that keeps your family from starving. Every morning, Mohammed Zo’rab, 11, goes out into the southern Gaza city of Rafah on a mission. He takes a … The post Gaza children searching for food to keep families alive appeared first
33-year-old currency dealer, accused of defrauding a trader of GH¢309,000, has been granted GH¢300,000 bail by the Accra Circuit Court. Habib Munkaila, dealer in currency, is accused of collecting GH¢309,000 under the pretext of giving the trader $27,000 for her trade activities. Munkaila, who was charged with defrauding by false pretenses, pleaded not guilty. The … The post Man
Mr Paul Agyei Gyang of the Operational Unit of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), says he is not aware of any Dr Yaw Adu Ampomah Committee set to investigate the lithovit issues. He told the Accra High Court hearing the trial involving Dr Stephen Opuni, a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, … The post Opuni Trial: l never knew of Dr Adu Ampomah
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a mason to 15 years’ imprisonment for defiling a primary four pupil in an uncompleted building at Himan-Prestea in the PresteaHuni-Valley Municipality. Thomas Aboagye, alias Mfantse, pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement and the presiding judge, Mrs Hathia Ama Manu sentenced him to 15 years imprisonment in hard … The post Mason jailed
Mr Orban is a nationalist politician with close ties to Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin. He has often blocked EU efforts to send military aid to Ukraine. Sweden is one of the EU countries which have accused Hungary of backsliding on the EU’s democratic principles. In turn, Mr Orban’s spokesman, Zoltan Kovacs, accused officials in Sweden … The post Hungary vote
For months, families affected by a deadly rubbish dump collapse in Mozambique have not received the financial support promised to them by the government. The dump, which was known to be home to some of the capital city’s poorest residents, collapsed six years ago. At least 17 people were killed and many more who built … The post Minister admits difficulties in paying landslide
For months, families affected by a deadly rubbish dump collapse in Mozambique have not received the financial support promised to them by the government. The dump, which was known to be home to some of the capital city’s poorest residents, collapsed six years ago. At least 17 people were killed and many more who built … The post Minister admits difficulties in paying landslide
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