A total of 148 male convicts are on the death roll across the country’s prisons as at the end of last year compared to 139 the previous year. Also, 11,101 people were convicted and sentenced into various terms in prison across the country in 2016 as against 11,829 in 2015 The Chief Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Prisons [...] The post 148 male convicts on death roll appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Nii Abeo Kyerekuanda IV, executive secretary of the Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council has called on the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) to intensify sensitisation of Ghanaians on their responsibilities in order to curb the growing lawlessness in the country. The lawlessness, he said, was fast becoming a major characteristic of transitional periods and as such, required immediate attention [...] The post ‘Intensify education on responsibilities of citizenry’ appeared first on

The Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, Ishmael Ashitey, has told Parliament’s Appointments Committee that “Accra is very dirty” and that his topmost priority will be to rid the capital city of filth if recommended for approval. This, he said, was the cause of the perennial flooding in the city anytime there was a downpour since the gutters become chocked with filth. [...] The post I’ll rid Accra of filth – Ishmael Ashitey appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The 2nd edition of the Alkamin Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) national ranking tournament has been launched at the Accra Sports Stadium tennis court. The competition, slated for March 13-18 at the tennis court of the Accra Sports Stadium will be used for selection for the upcoming Commonwealth games in Australia and the Davies Cup competition in Egypt. This year’s tournament [...] The post Tennis: Alkamin national ranking tourney launched appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Berekum Chelsea’s Ghana Premier League match against Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Golden City Park on Sunday will be telecast live. This was confirmed by broadcast right holders StarTimes for matchday two of the competition. Chelsea will be playing their first home match of the season and will be seeking a return to winning ways after losing 2-1 at Tema [...] The post StarTimes to show Kotoko, Ashgold matches live appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) has announced the formation of two regional bodies for the administration of the sport in their respective regions. The two regions are Upper West and Northern regions with the third, Upper East expected to follow soon. The formation follows earlier invitation by the GBF to individuals from all the regions of the country to apply [...] The post GBF endorses U/W, Northern regional feds appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Europa League is often viewed as an unwanted distraction by English Premier League managers as they chase a more prestigious Champions League place. But while finishing in the top four still remains the priority, the incentive of a ticket into the Champions League for the Europa League winner, introduced in 2015, has changed perceptions. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho [...] The post Pogba brothers clash … As United face Saint-Etienne in Europa League tonight appeared first on

LIONEL Messi has signed a new contract, but it’s not the one Barcelona fans want. With his club contract set to expire in 2018, Messi signed a new contract with Adidas on Friday. According to Cope, the deal is a lifetime contract, so he has a deal with Adidas until the end of his career. Messi has long been sponsored [...] The post Messi signs new Adidas contract appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

New Swansea City acquisition Jordan Ayew has shed light on his decision to join the Premier League side. The Ghanaian completed a three-and-a-half-year move on transfer deadline day last month after struggling for opportunities at former club Aston Villa, who play in the Championship. The 25-year-old joined the Swans five months after his elder brother Andre departed the club. “I [...] The post Jordan Ayew: Why I chose Swansea City appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Crystal Capital and Investments Limited (CCI) has introduced two new mutual funds to offer Ghanaians more investment opportunities to earn higher returns. The Funds, Crystal Entrepreneur Fund (EFund) and Crystal Wealth Fund (W-Fund) will be launched at an Initial Public Offering (IPO) next week Tuesday. A statement issued by the company in Accra yesterday quoted to the Chief Executive Officer [...] The post Crystal Capital & Investments introduces two Mutual Funds appeared first on The Ghanaian

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma South Constituency, Mr. Alfred Okoh Vanderpuije has promised to address challenges confronting basic education in the constituency. He said education was of major concern to him and he would ensure that every child of school going age was found in the classroom. Mr. Vanderpuije said this on Monday when the heads of basic [...] The post I’ll address challenges confronting basic education – Okoh Vanderpuije appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Volta Region has inaugurated a 33kV switching station, at Anloga, to serve residents of the Keta District. The new 33kV switching station replaces the temporary 11kV mobile transformer, which had served the district for the past four years, following the burning of the previous transformer at the primary substation. The Volta Regional [...] The post ECG inaugurates switching at Anloga appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Korpehem D/A Basic School, at Ada in the Greater Accra Region, is in dire need of assistance after rainstorm ripped off the roofing of the entire school block about a month ago. The rainstorm also destroyed administrative record books, pupils’ textbooks and library books. When the Ghanaian Times visited the school to ascertain the extent of damage, the unfortunate [...] The post Korpehem D/A Basic School sends SOS to government – as school roof ripped off appeared first on The Ghanaian

President Donald Trump has lashed out at the US intelligence community and media after new reports of contacts between members of his team and Russia. Mr Trump accused the National Security Agency (NSA) and FBI of giving out information illegally. Some US media say top Trump aides were in constant communication with Russian officials in the election campaign. Intelligence officials [...] The post Trump hits back at Russia contact claims appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

An air pollution emergency has been declared in Nigeria’s southern city of Port Harcourt and an asphalt plant has been shut for “belching out thick smoke”, the Ministry of Environment has said. Residents protested on Tuesday, waving hands covered with soot stains. Businessman Charles Adolor said he and his wife have been wearing face masks to protect their health, adding: [...] The post Air pollution emergency in Nigerian city appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lilesa, famous for his protest at the Rio Olympics, has been reunited with his family for the first time since going into exile. He crossed his wrists over his head as he took silver in the marathon in a gesture against the Ethiopian government’s treatment of Oromo people. Afterwards he refused to go home, saying his life [...] The post Exiled Rio runner reunited with family appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Binduri in the Upper East Region, Dr. Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem, yesterday  told Parliament about extortion on the Kulungugu-Kamasi highway that many know of, but are either unconcerned or do not want to talk about it. The MP revealed that highway patrol team of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) and Customs Division of the Ghana [...] The post STOPPING THE EXTORTION ON THE KULUNGUGU-KUMASI HIGHWAY appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee and First Deputy Speaker, Mr. Joe Osei-Owusu, has testified to the Ad hoc Committee constituted by the Speaker of the House to unravel the truth or otherwise of a bribery scandal that has hit the Appointments Committee. The Bekwai MP has reiterated his innocence in the matter and urged the Committee to do all [...] The post I did not give money to anyone- Osie Owusu testifies befor Ad hoc C’ttee appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has dismissed reports being circulated in the media that the Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has sanctioned the deportation to Ghana of undocumented Ghanaians residing abroad. A statement from the ministry said there was no truth in those allegations and urged the public to disregard such reports. “The ministry wishes to point out [...] The post Ministry of Foreign Affairs dimisses reports on deportation of Ghanaians appeared first on

Mr. Rockson Ayine Bukari, Minister-designate for Upper East Region has indicated that his administration would rest on the pillars of an all inclusive participatory governance to drive the region’s development agenda forward. He said stakeholders such as the paramount chiefs, Members of Parliament from both political divides, technocrats and the indigenes would be mobilised and galvanised to champion the course [...] The post U/E Region will be devt on all inclusive policy appeared first on The