Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei, Minister-designate for Monitoring and Evaluation has said that his job schedule was to “Police” all the ministers to deliver public service in an effective, efficient and timely manner. He said his job role would entail the monitoring of the ministers’ performance with regards to set targets to implement the campaign promises. The vetting which started a [...] The post My duty is to ‘police’ ministers appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Madam Otiko Afisah Djaba, Minister-designate for Gender yesterday refused to apologise for many unsavoury remarks she made against former President John Mahama, during the political campaign after various prompting from the minority side. She contended that the remarks of saying that President Mahama has “a heart of the devil”, “was a violent man”, “was an embarrassment to Northerners” and “extremely [...] The post I wont apologise to former Pres Mahama appeared first on The Ghanaian
The leadership of the Appointments Committee has said it will push for a full -scale investigation into the bribery scandal which has been levelled against it. According to the leadership of the committee, it was important an investigation was launched into the scandal to ascertain the veracity or otherwise of the allegation. Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, stirred controversy on [...] The post Parliament to probe bribery scandal appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked the new Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, to provide the leadership that will reform the entire structure of the UN and deepen international co-operation. According to President Akufo-Addo, the reform of the Security Council had been the most debated topic at the UN since 1993 and stressed the need for [...] The post President meets UN Secretary-General appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The expansion work taking place at the Takoradi Port is yielding dividend as bigger vessels are now berthing to load bulk minerals. So far, two vessels, MV Josco Fuzhou, which is 197 metres in length and MV Iris Oldendorf, which has a length of 200 metres, have birthed this month at the new baulk jetty at the port, to load [...] The post Expansion work at Takoradi Port paying dividend appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
An Information Communication Technology Specialist, Justice Akpadi, has called on government to pay special attention to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and allocate more financial resource to the sectors. According to him, STEM education held the key to addressing unemployment and helping Ghana to become a leader in technological innovations in the comity of world. Mr. Akpadi, the [...] The post Govt urged to pay special attention to STEM education appeared first
The Methodist University College Ghana (MUCG), on Saturday, held its 14th congregation for 1,057 students, who have completed various post-graduate and undergraduate programmes. Of the number, 884 undergraduates, 136 post-graduate and 37 diploma students received certifications conferred on them by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu. Special awards were also presented to nine graduates [...] The post 1,057 students graduate from Methodist varsity appeared
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned the new headmaster of Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast, Mr. Manfred Barton Odro, to consult stakeholders before taking key decisions affecting the educational institution. The Central Regional Director of GES, Mr. David Afram, speaking at a church service to induct the new headmaster into office, on Sunday, said the GES would not tolerate [...] The post GES cautions new Mfantsipim Sch headmaster appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Madam Sun Boahong, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, has advised countries seeking rapid development to improve science and technology education. She stated that China, which depended on science and technology for its economic development and social progress, has improved vocational and technical education. The Chinese Ambassador, who made the call at the seventh graduation of the Data Link Institute, at [...] The post Improve science, technology edu – Chinese Ambassador appeared first on The
The 2017 edition of the Study in Canada-Africa fair was held in Accra last Tuesday. The event organised by the Canadian High Commission, brought together representatives of Canadian institutions, comprising of seven basic schools, 11 Colleges, 13 universities and a language school. The High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, Ms. Heather Cameron, speaking at the event said that the fair [...] The post Study in Canada-Africa fair held in Accra appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A 23-year old man, Tanoe Ayebah, believed to be an Okada rider, from Nawulley near Tikobo No.1 in the Western Region died in an accident when he was knocked down by a vehicle. The incident which occurred between Tikobo Number One and Ezinlibo Junction on January 13 was the second fatal accident to be recorded in the district within a week. [...] The post Okada rider dies in fatal crash appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Adentan Police in the Greater Accra Region have arrested four people for attempting to swindle a trader of GH¢75,000. The suspects are, Haruna Yusif, 42, herbalist, Tijani Ahmed, 43, a businessman, Beatrice Naa Ajeeley, 39, trader and Anafi Mohammed, 27. They allegedly approached the complainant (name withheld), a trader to part with GH¢75,000 so that they could double the [...] The post Four fraudsters grabbed by Police appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) is planning to make its maiden appearance at the Africa Para-taekwondo competition to be held in Rwanda. The event to be held in March this year may be new to athletes from Ghana but not to other participants from other African nations. This, according to GTF President, Frederick Lartey Otu, explains why this year’s edition [...] The post Ghana to participate in Africa Para-taekwondo championship appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Football Administrator and owner of Neoplan Stars in Kumasi, Mr. Abbey Pobbi, has commended the government of Ghana for taking a bold step in slashing the Black Stars bonus from $10,000 to $5,000. The vociferous football administrator commended the new government led by President Akuffo Addo and Sports Minister-designate Isaac Asiamah for listening to the fans and reducing the bonus. [...] The post Football administrator commends govt appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Black Stars trained in Franceville for the first time yesterday ahead of Thursday’s semi-final clash against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Ghana produced their best performance against the Leopards of DR Congo and secured their ticket for the semi-final clash. The team which travelled to Oyem for the quarter final clash will now get the chance to try get [...] The post Stars arrive in Franceville appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Days before Ghana even think of a plan for Cameroon in the AFCON semis, their coach is issuing rallying cries. Avram Grant wants to get into another final, and he wants it, badly. But in his way is a juggernaut of an Indomitable Lions side. “In the group stage they played well and against Senegal they were very impressive. Senegal [...] The post Beware of Indomitable Lions …Grant warns Black Stars appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
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