The Launch of Heritage Fashion saw a rich display of arts and crafts from Ghana’s finest fashion designers and some designers from neighboring West African countries. The event that took place at the Achimota Retail Centre in Accra recorded an impressive turnout that eventually led to an overflow. The night was a faithful night for Focal Eye Ghana Models who [...] The post Heritage

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), has pledged to forge an extensive collaboration with government, policy makers and regulators to ensure the effective implementation of government’s industrialisation agenda. Speaking at an investiture dinner in Accra, Dr Yaw Adu Gyamfi, President of the AGI  said the Association would do its best to ensure the realisation of the’ One District, One Factory’ [...] The post AGI:

Unique Insurance Company limited in partnership with Trust Re, a leading insurance firm in the Middle East, has launched the first online travel insurance policy in Ghana.   Known as “Unique Travel Policy”, it was inaugurated by Madam Cecelia Abena Dapaah, Minister for Aviation in Accra.   The minister lauded the initiative of the insurance partners and described it as [...] The post Unique

The Bongo District Hospital in the Upper East Region from the beginning of this year, has recorded two deaths out of five suspected cases of Diploccocal meningitis in the district.   The Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr William Gudu, who confirmed this to Ghanaian Times at the weekend, however, allayed the fears of the general public of a possible outbreak.   Dr [...] The post Bongo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has applauded the council of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Tarkwa for renaming the institution after Mr George Alfred Grant. He said the agreement made by the council was in accordance with the statue of the university. Announcing this in Tarkwa, President Akufo-Addo said “It is the most excellent decision which is to [...] The post President

An amount of GH¢62,606,403, in three instalment payments for the delivery of food items to Senior High Schools in the country has been paid to the National Food Buffer Stock Company by the Ministry of Education. Hence, food items will be delivered to various schools by suppliers contracted by the Buffer Stock Company for the first term of the academic [...] The post Gov’t

The Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu has confidently stated that he is ready to answer any question regarding his appointment when he appears before Parliament for vetting. According to Mr Martin Amidu, some people are making comments about his appointment but he will answer the questions when he appears before parliament. Although he is a member of the NDC, Mr. [...] The post I’m

NPP Upper East Regional Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Murtala Ibrahim The Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Alhaji Mohammed Murtala Ibrahim has thanked President Nana Akufo-Addo, on behalf of the regional secretariat, for naming Martin Amidu as the Special Prosecutor. According to him, the appointment of Martin Amidu indicates the president’s indubitable detestation for corruption and his unbendable commitment [...] The post U/E

The Eastern Regional Minister, Eric Kwakye Dafour says cattle rearing is not among his businesses, because he is a strict vegetarian. “I have never considered cattle rearing in my business and to let you know, I am a vegetarian,” he reaffirmed. The Minister was subjected to severe criticism and accused of owning cattle in Kwahu by a section of the [...] The post Cattle rearing

Anti-corruption campaigner, Vitus Azeem, has suggested that Martin Amidu must be given free reign to constitute the Special Prosecutor’s Office, after it was announced that the outspoken former Attorney General would head the outfit.   According to Mr. Azeem, this would ensure the office remains independent after it is fully set up. After the nomination of Martin Amidu as Special [...] The post Anti-corruption

Former president, John Agyekum Kufuor, has been appointed as the first Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology at Tarkwa in the Western Region.   The decision is in recognition of the former President’s contribution to the establishment and development of the university in 2004.   Speaking at the investiture of the former President at the university’s auditorium, President Nana [...] The post Former

German politicians have achieved a breakthrough in talks aimed at forming a new coalition government. A blueprint for formal negotiations was agreed between Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) and their former coalition partners, the Social Democrats (SPD). Politicians stayed up all night to discuss the 28-page document, with the talks lasting more than 24 hours. But they managed to [...] The post Germany

The African Group of Ambassadors to the United Nations says they’re “extremely appalled at and strongly condemns the outrageous racist and xenophobic remarks attributed to the president of the United States of America”. In a press statement after an emergency session, the group demanded a retraction and apology from United States President Donald Trump for referring to African nations as [...] The post African

Trade and Industry Minister, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has stated that only nine expatriate business owners paid to share a table with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the now controversial Ghana Expatriate Business Awards (GEBA) ceremony, held in December in Accra.   Out of the 17 people at the high table, only one person paid the quoted sum of [...] The post Cash

PERHAPS, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has surprised Ghanaians, with his nomination for the office of the Special Prosecutor of one of Ghana’s finest legal brains, Martin Amidu, popularly known as “Citizen Vigilante,” a name given him for his tough stand against corruption. When vetted and approved by Parliament, Mr Amidu is expected to be swiftly sworn into office by [...] The post WELCOMING