Government has paid GH¢188,307,266 to cover the outstanding amount owed caterers of the School Feeding Programme for the 2014/2015 academic year. It is the first time a sitting government has settled the debts, with only the last term’s (three month) yet to be cleared. The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Lithur, disclosed this in Accra yesterday [...] The post Gov’t pays GH¢188m for school feeding appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Tema-based premier league side, Inter Allies, have appointed former Medeama SC Coach Prince Yaw Owusu as the new head of the club’s technical team for the upcoming season. Coach Owusu thus replaces coach Jimmy Cobblah who was appointed in May this year and guided the side to escape relegation in the just-ended 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League (GPL). According to the [...] The post Inter Allies appoint new coach appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Egypt Football Association is tightening security ahead of next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier after it uncovered plot by a group of vicious fans who have planned to attack Ghana coach Avram Grant who is an Israeli. According to sources in the North African country, the Egyptian football regulatory body has received hateful messages from fans who are [...] The post Avram Grant targeted in Egypt? appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Ghana will pitch camp in Dubai to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria on November 13. The Black Stars began their campaign on a low note, following a goalless draw with Uganda in Tamale last month while other Group E member Egypt defeated Congo 2-1 in away fixture. Avram Grant’s men were initially billed [...] The post Ghana to camp in Dubai ahead of World Cup qualifiers appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Gareth Bale insists he will never return to the Premier League and wants to end his career with Real Madrid. The Welshman had his new six-year deal at the Champions League holders confirmed on Monday. And asked whether he can see his final game being at the Bernabeu, he said: “For sure, last game here. The reason I signed here [...] The post Bale extends contract to 2022 appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
An armed police escort will accompany Manchester United supporters travelling to Fenerbahce’s stadium on Thursday night, such is the concern surrounding security in Istanbul. United have written to all supporters making the trip to Turkey for this week’s Europa League clash against Dick Advocaat’s side, warning them of potential safety problems. The club abandoned their normal practice of tickets being [...] The post Fenerbahce clash: United fans to be given armed escort appeared
Bastian Schweisteiger posted on Instagram after his return to training with Manchester United. The Germany international wrote: “Felt great today! Team is in good shape, results will follow!” Schweinsteiger joined Man United in summer last year but was plagued by injuries under Louis Van Gaal. And he has been frozen out by new boss Jose Mourinho, who has not let [...] The post Schweisteiger happy to return to United training appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Manny Pacquiao is regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history but says he will not be taking his opponent lightly when he faces World Boxing Organisation welterweight champion Jessie Vargas this week. Seven months after defeating Timothy Bradley in his much trumpeted farewell to the sport, the Filipino southpaw will return to the ring on November 5 when [...] The post I won’t underestimate Vargas – Pacquiao appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
ASA Savings and Loans Limited, Ghana has organised a free health screening exercise for about 400 residents in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem municipality, as part of its plans to boost the health needs of its catchment areas. The programme also falls in line with the company’s corporate social responsibility policies and the drive to maintain good relationship with the people in Tarkwa. [...] The post ASA gives free health care to Tarkwa residents appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
In a move that should essentially take customer experience to the next level, Vodafone Ghana has announced that it is introducing mobile data relief packages for customers who experience fixed broadband faults. Vodafone, which continues to be at the forefront of creativity and innovation in the telecoms industry, is the only company that operates an effective fixed network in Ghana [...] The post Vodafone introduces mobile data packages appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The fate of the flagbearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), would be determined on Friday, November 4 by an Accra High Court. The court presided by Mrs. Justice Barbara Tetteh Charway revealed that after hearing oral submissions from both parties yesterday. The counsel for Mr. Hassan Ayariga, Maxwell Logan in his submission said the Commission did not comply with [...] The post Ayariga’s fate to be decided, Fri appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Rural and community banks (RCBs) have been urged to invest in safe government and Bank of Ghana (BOG) instruments to ensure strong liquid reserves position for effective financial intermediation. Mr. Kwadwo Aye-Kusi, Managing Director of the ARB Apex Bank, expressed concern about the growing concentration of their funds in financial institutions other than the central bank. He warned that although [...] The post Apex Bank cautions rural banks over unregulated concentration of funds appeared first
The Director of the Community Policing Department (CPD), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Habiba Twumasi Sarpong, has urged the electorate to desist from actions that can inflame passions during the December 7, general elections. She said Ghanaians should endeavour to ensure that the peace in the country was preserved during and after the election. “Do not allow yourselves to be [...] The post Neighbourhood Watch Committees sensitised to roles appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Staff of the local government service have been advised to be conversant with its mission and vision. That, would enable them to know what is entailed in the service towards rendering effective service to their communities. The Director of Human Resource at the Local Government Secretariat, Ms. Patrina Etu Matey Perkins made the call at a durbar of staff of [...] The post Madina Assembly in self-assessment appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
An eight-member delegation from Senegal is in Ghana to understudy the country’s management of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The delegation is being taken through biometric registration, monitoring and evaluation, management information systems, clinical audit, claims and quality assurance credentialling. Speaking at the opening ceremony, on Monday, the Acting Chief Executive of the NHIS, Mr. Nathaniel Otoo, said management [...] The post Senegalese team studies Ghana’s
Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have been implored to step up their vigilance throughout the country, to prevent unwarranted fire outbreaks during the December polls. The Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, Mrs. Adelaide Annor Kumi said this during the quarterly Thanksgiving Service of the GNFS in Accra on the theme ‘Ensuring fire safety and [...] The post Fire personnel urged to be vigilant against fires appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A three-day national summit aimed at drafting a National Vision and Plan for Tertiary Education begins today in Accra. The National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education is organising the summit with the support of Trust Africa, Senegal. It is under the theme: “Crafting a National Vision and Plan for the 21st Century”, In [...] The post Tertiary Educ. Summit begins today appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Four outstanding Civil Engineering students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in their first, second, third and final years, have won the Odebrecht Ghana Engineering Awards at the College Students and Industrial Partners Awards. The awards were organised by the College of Engineering of the University in Kumasi, a statement from the Odebrecht in Accra and copied [...] The post 4 KNUST students win awards appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A 36- year- old driver Constant Anokye, who allegedly stole a truck from a contractor at Madina, in Accra, has been arrested by the police at Agona Nkwanta in the Eastern Region. The Accra Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Effia Tenge told The Ghanaian Times in Accra yesterday, that on July 27, last year, the [...] The post Driver steals truck appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Political parties have been urged to inculcate in their manifestos strategies that will help sustain the peace of the country in the long term. This could be done by including in their manifestos compulsory non-violent educational programmes to be taught at the senior high schools and tertiary institutions. The founding president of Youth Icons Ghana, a peace advocacy civic organisation, [...] The post Parties urged to inculcate peace strategies in manifestos appeared first on The Ghanaian Times
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