One cliché that has caught in recent times among the populace, particularly the youth to emphasise a point or get the needed attention in drumming home a message is, “Is the volume okay or should I increase the volume?” Following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ghana in March this year which has … The post Shall we increase the volume on NCCE? appeared first

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has relieved colts clubs of the burden of officiating fees by replacing the referees with products of the newly introduced “Catch Them Young Refereeing” policy. The policy launched by the FA on Tuesday is aimed at unearthing youngsters across the country with passion for refereeing, mould and imbibe in them … The post Officiating

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has observed that the loss of innocent lives and preventable injuries associated with road crashes in the country can be controlled if drivers are more cautious on the road.He has, therefore, called on the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to play an active role

Emmanuel Kwabena Agyekum, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Effiduase/Asokore Constituency, has assured the party is poised to take over the seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He insisted that a new era was going to dawn on the people in the constituency and appealed to them to buy into the … The post NDC poised to take over Effiduase/Asokore

A survey conducted by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has revealed that the citizenry are in support of strict enforcement of the Political Parties Act, 2000 (Act 574) to aid in the fight against corruption. The Act states that political parties must disclose their sources of funding in their political activities. GACC in its report … The post Political

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) is set for transformation to challenge the current duo-political system, which has covertly established undemocratic structures inimical to the growth and development of the country.It is on a mission to completely overhaul the democratic

Professor Ransford Gyampo, Director of the Centre for European Studies of the University of Ghana, has rubbished the perception of many people that the 2020 general election will be easy and over with for a particular political party.“The December 7, 2020 polls is going to be keenly competitive for both the governing New Patriotic Party … The post ‘Election 2020

Team members leading the NPP 2020 electioneering campaigns have been challenged to rededicate themselves and show more commitment, dedication and determination to enable them to win more votes for the party.They noted that the government had transformed the economy and initiated social interventions

Imam Hussain (RA) stands tall among even the giants peppering Islam’s history, revered for his tenacity, indomitable spirit, and the ultimate sacrifice he and his people made. His spirit often provides inspiration to whenever people stand against tyranny, or even just to do the right thing. Hussain was the beloved grandson of the Prophet Muhammad … The post The teachings of the

One cliché that has caught in recent times among the populace, particularly the youth to emphasise a point or get the needed attention in drumming home a message is, “Is the volume okay or should I increase the volume?” Following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ghana in March this year which has … The post Shall we increase the volume on NCCE? appeared first

Hurricane Laura has struck the US state of Louisiana, causing flash floods, severe damage to buildings and power cuts to half a million homes. It is one of the strongest to ever hit the US Gulf Coast, striking at category four with winds up to 150mph (240km/h). Laura’s storm surge has not reached the levels … The post ‘Catastrophic’ hurricane Laura lashes Louisiana

15 African countries report more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases as 32 report less than 5,000 The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Tuesday said some 15 African countries have so far reported more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases amid a major spike of new

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) says it will from next year start a fish festival “Fish fest” to increase Ghanaians’ interest in eating inland fish, especially, catfish and also promote aquaculture development. The Deputy Minister of MoFAD, responsible for the Aquaculture sector, Francis Ato Cudjoe explained to the Ghanaian Times in Accra … The post MoFAD

We continue with our commendation of the steps taken by the Bank of Ghana in paying monies belonging to depositors of collapsed banks, which we published yesterday. Banking institutions are important financial and economic tools that help a country to mobilise its finances and distribute them in the form of loans and overdrafts to their … The post BoG deserves

A 28-year-old mobile money vendor has been shot dead by two suspected robbers who attacked him, took away unspecified amount of money, at his workplace at Onwi, in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region.Owusu Adjei, the deceased, was shot in the chest