The Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) has launched the maiden Cocoa Club Ghana project at the CRIG Primary School in Tafo, to bring cocoa education near to the pupils and other youth in the area. The club, a fun-based educational outreach programme, would encourage the youth to connect with cocoa from the bean to bar, to shape and develop … The post CRIG unveils Cocoa Club Ghana
The Network of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS has called on stakeholders to as a matter of urgency intervene in the clearance of products worth US$40 million to avert their destruction. The network in a statement issued on Friday said “These products, crucial for the support of HIV and Malaria programs in Ghana, include Antiretrovirals (ARVs) […] The post Intervene
The Dufia of Kedzi in the Volta region, Torgbe Joachim Acolaste V, has lauded the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) for being the first organisation to present food items to the Akosombo dam flood victims in the Keta municipality during the Christmas season. Though the floodwaters had receded, the victims, most of whom had … The post CHIEF LAUDS GPHA FOR DONATION
The CSIR Forestry Research Institute of Ghana has commissioned a Wildlife Museum and Solar Power System at Fumesua, near Kumasi. Solar power system is clean and creates no carbon emissions or other heat-trapping greenhouse gases, and also avoids environmental damage associated with mining or drilling for fossil fuels. Prof. Daniel A. Ofori, Director of CSIR-FORIG […] The post CSIR-FORIG
A Bachelor of Technology, Graphic Design (Advertising and Packaging) graduate Ms Buabeng Ama Andowa, emerged the best disability student to score first class at the 23rd Takoradi Technical University (TTU) congregation held in Takoradi, in the Western Region on Saturday. A citation presented to Ama Andowa , noted that, two years ago, she became the overall best graduating student with disability … The post Best
“Love is not selfish, it always seeks to give rather than receive”. This profound statement from the Good Book has once again been reiterated through the works and actions of Bishop Dr. Charles Cofie Hackman, Founder of the H4P Organisation and Lead Pastor of Fire City Chapel. To commemorate the first anniversary of the passing […] The post Third
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 Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has inaugurated 40 Parliamentary Friendship Associations with the task to deepen Ghana’s legislative diplomacy with the partner countries. The associations would be expected to build stronger relation with governments, civil society organisations on matters of mutual interests. The partner countries are Algeria, Austria, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, … The post Speaker
Strategic Communication Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa), has this year chosen in place of its annual Praise Jam to make a Praise Offering in support of the Citi FM/Citi TV “OperationRebuild” project in respect of communities affected by the spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The donation in the amount of Thirty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 30,000) […] The post Stratcomm
Strategic Communication Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), Ghana’s premier communication agency, has held another successful edition of its Brand Reputation Week with a comprehensive communication skills capacity-building clinic and training programme focusing specifically on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). The 2023 Brand Reputation Week, under the theme, “Driving SME Growth Through Strategic Communication”, was held […] The post Stratcomm
Religious leaders have asked Ghanaians to promote peaceful co-existence in the country during and after the yuletide. “Let us put Ghana first in all our endeavours so as to preserve the peace and unity of our motherland,” they said. The clergy gave the advice in separate interviews with the Ghanaian Times in Accra as part … The post Xmas messages:
Voting in the just ended District Level Elections delayed in most centers in the Sissala East constituency, due to the cold weather conditions adversely affecting the operation of the BVD machines in the area. Mr Moro Baba, the Deputy Returning Officer of the Electoral Commission in the Sissala East, explained that the cold weather could … The post Cold weather affects BVD machine
The National House of Chiefs has asked traditional leaders across the country to play key roles in addressing the long-standing issue of illegal mining as it continues to pose threats to water bodies and forest reserves. Following the recent arrest of individuals over illegal mining, the National House of Chiefs has tasked traditional leaders to […] The post Galamsey:
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) says it is a company providing revenue assurance and auditing services to the government of Ghana in the downstream petroleum sector through the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This, according to the Information Technology (IT) Systems Engineer of SML, Prince Sarpong, was done through installation of ultrasonic flow meters at all … The post We
The Ministry for the Interior will today commence a nationwide monitoring and inspection exercise on the activities of private security organisations, locksmiths (key cutting) and rubber stamp and seals operators to ensure compliance of laws governing their operations. In this regard, it has advised all players within the sector to register or renew their licenses … The post Interior
A 31-year-old driver has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a pump action shotgun and other heavy industrial machines worth GH¢87,000. Abu Mohammed was found guilty by an Accra Circuit Court on the charges of stealing. Mohammed, who is also a housekeeper, pleaded not guilty before the court presided over by Mr … The post Driver jailed for stealing
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for the role it has played in the last seven years to maintain economic stability and development of the country. “In the last seven years, the BoG has distinguished itself in discharging its duties to the admiration of all well-meaning Ghanaians. It … The post President lauds BoG for restoring
President Akufo-Addo is scheduled to launch the Evaluation of Ghana’s Maiden National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) at the Banquet Hall of the Jubilee House tomorrow Thursday, 21st December 2023. NACAP constitutes Ghana’s National Framework to drive anti-corruption activities and promote National development. It contains strategic action plans identified and agreed upon by stakeholders during nationwide … The post President
This year’s District Level Elections (DLEs) ended successfully across the country, but not without challenges which marred the beauty and disrupted the smooth running of the exercise. Low voter turnout, delay in the arrival of materials, inability of the Electoral Commission (EC) to deliver voting materials to some polling stations, delay in the start of … The post Polling
Traders at the Kaneshie, Odawna and Makola markets in Accra have expressed concerns about the low sales of goods ahead of the Christmas celebration. In sample interviews with the Ghanaian Times, the traders observed that the low sales of goods had affected their profit margins. With Christmas approaching, one would expect to see customers busily … The post Traders decry low sales …ahead of
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