France’s data protection agency said Tuesday it had fined Amazon’s French warehouse management unit 32 million euros ($34.9 million) for an “excessively intrusive” surveillance system to monitor staff performance. Amazon France Logistique monitored the performance of employees through data from scanners used by the staff to process packages, according to the agency, known by its […] The post Amazon
Deputy Finance Minister Dr. John Kumah has asserted that Ghana’s economy has successfully overcome recent challenges, positioning itself for sustainable growth to benefit Ghanaians. In a Facebook post dated January 19, Dr Kumah highlighted the unanimous approval of Ghana’s request for debt treatment under the G-20 Common Framework. This, he believes, forms the foundation for […] The post We’ve
The dream of Hiplife Artist and Managing Director of Ghana Post Company Limited, Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obuor, to win the Asante Akim South parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has hit a snag, as eleven (11) of his Zonal Campaign Coordinators have defected from his camp. They have joined forces […] The post 11 defect from Obour’s camp to join incumbent
The New Tafo Corpus Christi Parish, Asawase and Amakom Deanery, on behalf of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi have donated musical instruments and plastic chairs to the Manhyia Local Prisons. This comes as part of the Catholic Archdiocesan social responsibilities. The items included; 100 plastic chairs, Speakers, Cordless mic, Bass Combo, Drivers microphone, Driver seat, […] The post Kumasi
The Prefos Electrical Training Centre (PETC), established at Adako Jachie in the Ejisu Municipality in 2014, has partnered with the Partner Africa Project (UWZ) to champion the African Agenda. The project, sponsored by the German Government, will provide Photovoltaic Solar training to African indigenes. Mr Thomas Dwomoh, Director of the training centre disclosed that the […] The post Prefos
The Ahafo Ano North Parliamentary seat seems to be a swinging one, that is, it keeps alternating between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) since 1992. Mr. George Kwasi Adjei Annim of the Egle party occupied the seat in 1992, followed by Mr. Baffour Annor of the NDC in 1996. In 2001, Kwame […] The post Kwaku Fosu Frimpong -NPP’s new sensation
Dr Michael Adusei, an America-based Ghanaian businessman and a Philanthropist has built and commissioned a 14-Seater toilet facility for the Agogo Presby Basic School l. The gesture is in honour of Nana Afrakumah Serwaah Kusi Obuodum, the Queen mother of the Agogo Traditional area. The facility will serve the students and teachers of the Presby […] The post 14-Seater Toilet
…plead with Asantehene to intervene Members of the Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Association have taken a swipe at government over the abandonment of Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment Project phase II a year ago. They describe as “lies” information given to them when the project stalled last year – that the project has gotten to […] The post Kumasi
A Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to pursuing wealth creation programs in 2024 to benefit the country’s teeming youthful population. The Deputy Minister for Finance, in charge of Wealth Creation, in a statement welcoming the New Year, […] The post We’ll
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
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
Afua Asantewa, the Ghanaian event organiser who recently attempted to break Guinness World Records’ longest singing marathon, is unfazed by criticism after naming Kuami Eugene as her crush. Afua Asantewaa had in an interview with Joy Prime expressed her admiration for Kuami Eugene’s music talent. She told the interviewer IB Ben Bako that “Kuami Eugene […] The post My husband’s crush
Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for the South Dayi constituency in the Volta Region, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has initiated a court action against Read More... The post NDC
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamkepor, has filed a lawsuit against Ghana’s Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, seeking to prevent him from contesting in the New Patriotic Party’s upcoming parliamentary primaries. Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem is aspiring to become the NPP’s parliamentary candidate for the 2024 polls in the Akim Swedru constituency. Some Ghanaians […] The post Dafeamkepor
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) Ghana is demanding the immediate removal of the Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, from office for allegedly breaching the Civil Service Act, PNDC Law 327. In a letter written to the head of the Civil Service Commission, the public accountability organization indicated that Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem’s decision […] The post ASEPA
The government has pledged to commit resources to enable contractors working on four major bypasses on the Kumasi-Accra Highway to execute the projects. The construction of the Osino, Anyinam, Enyiresi, and Konongo bypasses is part of the Government’s agenda to dualize the Kumasi-Accra Highway. The four bypasses cover over 40 kilometers, with 11.6 km for […] The post Govt
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has criticised the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, for his decision to suspend parliamentary sittings following a contentious voice vote rejecting the budget allocation for the Ministry of Finance. During a debate on the government’s budgetary allocation to various ministries, including Finance, the Minority […] The post Murtala
Iconic Ghanaian rapper, Michael Owusu Addo better known as Sarkodie has expressed his admiration and appreciation for Ghanaian Highlife legend, Amakye Dede. “He was a global icon even before I was brought to this world and he’s still an icon … as a toddler listening to his amazing music now being on the same song […] The post I’m honoured to be on the
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi has reaffirmed that Catholic priests cannot bless same-sex marriages or unions. This follows reports of Pope Francis formally permitting Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions which has sparked varying opinions on social media. Already, Rev Gyamfi in an interview on Eyewitness News […] The post Priests
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has clarified that Pope Francis has not directed or approved Catholic priests to bless marriages of gays and lesbians. Reports of Pope Francis formally granting Roman Catholic priests permission to bless same-sex couples surfaced over the weekend, sparking varying opinions on social media. […] The post Pope
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