Mr Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, the newly-appointed Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister has given the assurance that he would run an all-inclusive administration to promote the socio-economic development of the region. “I shall operate an open-door policy, where everyone no matter your ethnicity, religion, colour or political affiliation will be welcomed to my office”, he stressed. Mr Asomah-Cheremeh gave the assurance when he addressed [...] The post B/A Minister promises all-inclusive admin appeared first
The Member of Parliament for Asawase constituency in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed has suggested in the august House for the relocation of the Pan African Parliament from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in that country. According to the Asawase MP, some of his colleagues in the Parliament feel insecure to travel to the country to conduct [...] The post Muntaka takes stance against S/A xenophobic attacks appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Residents of Gomoa East in the Central Region have appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint Mc Jewells J. Annan as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area. They claimed Mr. Annan, a former DCE for Gomoa East under the former President John Agyekum Kufour’s administration would bring his experience to bear and help address poverty, provide [...] The post Former Gomoa East DCE relishes position appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The establishment of the Ministry of Zongo and Inner Cities Development by the Nana Akufo-Addo administration has continued to receive positive response from the public, especially the Zongos. One of such groups, ‘Youth for Zongo for Nana and Bawumia’, a youth wing of the NPP in Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti Region, has praised the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo [...] The post Kumasi Zongo youth commend President appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Mr. Richard Quashigah, the Member of Parliament for the Keta Constituency, has admonished President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to respect the laws of the country while in a “hurry” to get things done. According to the Keta MP, the President has violated sections of the Civil Service (Amendment) Act, 2001, Act 600, in creating new ministries. To him, Section 11(3) [...] The post Creation of new ministries illegal – MP appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Barely one month after the inauguration of the multi-million Euro Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra, has the historical monument become an abode for junkies and lunatics. The junkies, lunatics and pick pockets are using the shade under the three-tier 1.2 kilometre flyover either as their “resting rooms or bedrooms,” while some hawkers also freely ply their trades there. The situation [...] The post Junkies, lunatics takeover Kwame Nkrumah Interchange appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has assured the government’s commitment to deepen Ghana’s relationship with the United States of America for the benefit of the two countries. He said there would be greater co-operation between the two governments in the spheres of the economy, counter terrorism, cyber security, among others to enhance the peace and security in both countries and [...] The post Ghana committed to deepening ties with US – Veep appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Twelve fuel tankers out of 26 parked at Finesse Oil Tanker yard behind the Timber Market in Ashaiman got burnt in a fire outbreak that occurred on yesterday afternoon. Nine of the vehicles were totally burnt with three partially burnt. It took the presence of about 35 firemen and officers to bring the fire, which started around 1:5pm to get [...] The post Fire guts Finesse Oil yard …12 fuel tankers burnt appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Professor Frimpong Boateng, the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation has warned fish mongers to stop using formalin to preserve salted fish (koobi) because it is injurious to human health. He said formalin, a chemical used for preserving corpse, can cause cancer and many life threatening diseases when consumed in any food including ‘koobi’. The renowned heart surgeon sounded [...] The post ‘Koobi’ is poisonous – says Prof Frimpong Boateng appeared first on The
Mr. Shaban Mohamed, Technical Director of the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF), has been appointed the President of the Para-cycling commission in Africa. His appointment came at the just ended Africa Cycling Confederation (CAC) Congress in Egypt. Mr. Mohammed, has been the foundation of Ghana Cycling since the death of founder Mike Adjavon. He was very instrumental in shaping cyclists including [...] The post GCF official gets top PCA post appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko forward now with Bechem United, Ahmed Toure has declared that he will not return to Kotoko again. Toure’s third return to Kotoko two seasons ago ended abruptly following a frosty relationship he had with the previous club’s management led by Opoku Nti – and that necessitated the termination of his contract. “For now I will not [...] The post No return to Kotoko – Toure appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Ghanaian welterweight, Frederick Lawson, says he is fit and ready to face Jamaica’s Sakima Mullings on March 11 at the Bukom Boxing Emporium in Accra. The bout forms part of Ghana’s 60th Independence anniversary celebration and it will offer Lawson and Mullings the chance to win the vacant WBC international silver welterweight belt. Lawson is returning to the ring a [...] The post Boxing:’Okunka’ fired up for Indece show appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
ELMINA Sharks recorded their first win on the Ghanaian top-flight after beating Tema Youth 1-0 at the Nduom Stadium on Sunday. Isaac Mensah left it late to strike the winner for Kobina Amissah’s men. Sharks piled the pressure on the visitors but failed to score in the opening half. The Harbour Warriors defended gallantly until Mensah managed to break the [...] The post Sharks, Liberty win appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, will arrive in the country today on a day’s working visit. According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the leader of world football’s governing body will arrive in the capital this morning as he seeks to further strengthen the ties between FIFA and Ghana. Infantino is also expected to meet Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, [...] The post FIFA boss to visit Ghana today appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Ghana Premier League match day 4 fixture between home team Ashantigold SC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko was called off by officials due to torrential rains at the Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi. With the rains pouring in torrents and making play difficult, match officials had no option than to postpone the game ahead of the start of second [...] The post Kotoko-Ashantigold match rained-off appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation minister, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has expressed concern about the obsolete condition of equipment at state established research centres. He, therefore, asked for the replacement of such machines if the centres were to work efficiently and contribute to national development. Prof. Boateng, who raised this concern when he paid a working visit to the Institute of [...] The post Replace obsolete equipment at research centres – Minister appeared
One activity in the country that has been a source of concern to everyone is illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’. So serious is the menace that the sources of drinking water in various parts of the country have been adversely affected. This illegal mining is going on in various parts of the country because of the role played by [...] The post FIGHTING THE ‘GALAMSEY’ MENACE appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A 29-YEAR-OLD man at Goefe in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region, Samuel Buaka, shot and killed his nephew during a hunting expedition in the Kalakpa Game Reserve, a police inquiry has heard. The Municipal Crime Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Apeatu-Adabo Frikyi, who disclosed this to The Ghanaian Times in Ho on Friday, said that the alleged murder occurred [...] The post Man kills nephew during hunting appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Two persons have been arrested by Police for allegedly robbing Posrsh Nysa Ventures, a mobile money transfer shop, at Awutu Bereku in the Central Region, of items worth GH¢6,856. John Weduwa, 47, and Mohammed Salifu, 27, were reported to have attacked and robbed two sales operators (names withheld) at gunpoint, and took away some items. The items included recharge cards, [...] The post Two grabbed for robbing money transfer operators appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A first year female student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technolgy (KNUST) has hanged herself on a ceiling fan by a nylon rope in her hostel room, last Friday. Adwoa Agyarkwa Anyimadu-Antwi, 18, was the daughter of the Member of Parliament of the New Patriotic Party for Asante Akyem Central Constituency, Kwame Ayimadu-Antwi. The deceased was said [...] The post KNUST student commits suicide appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
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