Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is asking government to account for the US$200,000 it has received from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support the victims of the Akosombo and Kpong dam spillages. Mr Ablakwa said having offered no assistance to the over 40,000 people displaced … The post Parliament begins SONA debate appeared
As part of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) he delivered in Parliament in Accra on Tuesday, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cautioned that the country can no longer take its territorial integrity for granted in the face of attacks from extremist groups operating in the sub-region. He elaborated on how the State had … The post All must be involved in securing Ghana appeared first
The former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Nii Armah Ashitey, is advocating a national master plan that will bind successive governments, for socio-economic development. He argued that a national master plan would define what had to be achieved within the period of incumbency and would provide the guide to the future. Mr Ashitey disclosed … The post Let’s
The government has been urged to prioritise investments in key sectors of the economy, particularly health, education, and agriculture to ensure its transformation. This, according to Kodzo Yaotse, Policy Lead, Petroleum and Conventional Energy, African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), was critical in ensuring that those sectors do not become overly reliant on petroleum revenue … The post Govt
The Kadjebi District Director of Education (KDDE), Mr Seth Seyram Deh, has stressed the need for parents and guardians to speak local Ghanaian languages at home with their children in order to promote the cultural values of the country. That, according to him, would enable children to effectively learn other languages, such as English, well … The post Ghana marks International
Parliament after a labourious journey of law making on Wednesday finally passed the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill into law. The Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex (LGBTQI+) legislation bans same sex relationship and provides for related activities. • Most Rev. Matthew Gyamfi, President, Catholic Bishops Conference • Abdel Manan Abdel … The post Mixed
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has settled on Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate for the December 2024 presidential election. According to the Ghanaian Times’ sources, former President Mahama settled on the former Education Minister after extensive consultation with the rank and file of the NDC. … The post Ex-President
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) has started a five-day bootcamp for 50 selected applicants for the National Innovation Challenge (NIC).The selected applicants would undergo training on pitching, entrepreneurship, innovation, business model development, market development and promotion, with a focus on how to scale up to achieve success during the implementation phase.After … The post 5-day
A 20 -year-old man, Abdul Abubakar Sadiq, has been convicted to a fine of GH¢2,400 by the Weija Circuit Court, for intentionally and unlawfully causing damage to a water meter belonging to the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).Sadiq, a Nigerian, was convicted last Thursday, on his admission of guilt, by the court, presided over by … The post Man fined GH¢2,400 for destroying GWCL meter
Simon Dorve, 41, a prime suspect in the murder of Christopher Alavi, a 31-year-old man from Ziope, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging in police cells at Akatsi in the Volta Region. Simon Dorve, a fetish priest, and resident of Wlitey-Agamakope, until his demise, was in police custody together with two other suspects for allegedly masterminding … The post Fetish priest allegedly
The Amasaman Circuit Court has remanded two persons in police custody, for allegedly taking part in a riot at Papaase, near Amasaman, in the Greater Accra Region.Nelson Ahiamedzi and Prince Asa, alias Asafo, were arraigned on a bench warrant. Ahiamedzi pleaded not guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit assault, cause harm and use of … The post 2 remanded in connection with Papaase riot
The Wa District court has adjourned the murder case involving the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, Mr Eric Johnson, at Jirapa in the Upper West Region, to March 13, 2024, to enable police conduct further investigation into the matter.Six of the accused, Dookuuri Fausta, Braimah Kasim, Beyuo Felix, and Michael … The post Royal Cosy Hills Hotel CEO murder
Heavy gunfire has been heard in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, following a deadly attack on the headquarters of the National Security Agency. Several people were killed in the attack, the government says, blaming the opposition party, Socialist Party Without Borders (PSF). PSF leader, Yaya Dillo, told AFP this was a “lie”. The unrest comes a day … The post Heavy
Azad, Donya and Bahareh don’t know each other. But the three women – whose names we’ve changed for their own safety – share a fierce determination to resist Iran’s theocratic government, and the dress codes it has imposed on women and girls for 45 years. So, every day, they head out of their homes in … The post Iranian women ‘ready to
Alexei Navalny will be buried in Moscow on Friday, a spokesperson has confirmed. The service will be held at Borisovskoye Cemetery, after a farewell service at a Moscow church. In a speech on Wednesday, the opposition leader’s widow, Yulia, said she didn’t know if the funeral would be peaceful or if police would arrest those … The post Alexei Navalny’s funeral to
The Black Stars Head Coach Search Committee have submitted their report and recommendations to the Executive Council (ExCo) for further action. The report was received by President Simeon-Okraku on Tuesday. An FA statement said the Executive Council will now review the recommendations from the search committee and decide on the next Black Stars Coach. It … The post Black
A total of 316 boxers from 34 countries have entered this year’s Africa Games boxing championship in Accra. A delighted Secretary General of the African Boxing Confederation (AfBC) expressed satisfaction with the increased number of participants and was optimistic about more countries likely to confirm before today’s deadline. According to an AfBC statement, it will … The post 34
The Chairman of the Transportation Sub-Committee of the 13th African Games (Accra 2023), Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr Samson Deen, has assured that there would be adequate and accessible transportation to members of the public to all the venues of the games. Sampson Deen According to Mr Deen, about 50 ‘Aayalolo’ buses have been designated … The post 13th African
The Member of Parliament for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, Francis-Xavier Sosu, is proposing a Private Member’s Bill for the extension of maternity leave from three to four months, and also the introduction of paternal leave for men. The Bill which is being drafted at the Legislative Drafting Office of Parliament for subsequent submission … The post Madina
The Director of the Institute of Industrial Research (IIR), one of the 13 institutes under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Dr Francis Boateng Agyenim, has advocated the allocation of one per cent of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to research by the government. Such a move, he indicated would help the CSIR … The post Allocate 1% GDP to research – Dr Agyenim
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