Ace Ghanaian actor, Kofi Laing, affectionately called Kohwe, has died. The sad news was confirmed by his daughter, Comfort Laing, to ghanaweekend.com. According to Comfort Laing, her father passed away at his residence in Accra on the Thursday evening, September 16, 2021. It would be recalled that in 2019, The Spectator newspaper did a story … The post Veteran actor dies after
Bernard Mornah, a former chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has described as ugly and disturbing the recent confusion that has rocked the political party. He said the feuding factions must allow cool heads to prevail and settle the matter amicably without dragging it further. Mr Mornah cautioned that the PNC risks deteriorating further … The post PNC infighting:
The Bono Region Youth Parliament has been inaugurated with a call on the youth to contribute meaningfully to national cohesion, harmony, legislation and decision-making processes. They have also been asked to express their views, give constructive criticism, participate effectively and efficiently on developmental challenges and problems in local governance. The Youth Parliament is an initiative … The post B/R
These days it has become fashionable for some African-Americans, Africans and their sympathizers to ask the West, notably America and Europe, to pay reparation to Africa and people of African descent for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Should reparation be paid and what should be the justification for it? There is need to interrogate this seemingly … The post SHOULD
Women’s Voice and Leadership in Ghana (WVL), an NGO, in collaboration with Women Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE), a women and children advocacy group has held a day’s public education programme on Gender- Based Violence for media personnel in Accra. Dubbed “Building gender responsive media to enhance public education on Sexual and Gender- Based Violence … The post Journalists
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Henry Quartey, has supported the Ghanaian renowned actor, Psalm Adjeteyfio with a monthly stipend of GH¢1,500, towards his upkeep. This occurred when representatives of the minister paid a visit to the actor at his residence in Ayikuma. This help follows a video that went viral on social media when the … The post GAR Minister
The Public Account Committee (PAC) has directed the Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD) for Aowin Assembly, Eric Adomako, and the Finance Officer, to refund about GH¢10,967, in accordance with the 2017 Auditor General’s (AG) report findings. The amount was paid to a planning officer, Mr Enimil Atsu, now the Co-ordinating Director for Ellembelle District Assembly, who … The post PAC
On Sunday, September 6, 2021, Army Colonel,MamadyDoumbouya, the Commander of the Special Forces, an elite military unit of Guinea, led soldiers to oust the country’s president, 83-year-old Alpha Conde, who had changed the constitution to enjoy a third term. The resultant junta, the National Rally and Development Committee (CNRD), cited mismanagement and high-place corruption as … The post ECOWAS
Police prosecutors have told the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday that fresh details have emerged that requires the police to travel with Felix Ansah, the taxi driver who allegedly confessed to killing several people. Chief Inspector Princess TettehBoafo, did not disclose what the police were seeking to uncover when they travel with accused to different … The post Alleged
The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested five persons for their involvement in recruitment fraud at Akatsi and Sogakope, in the Volta Region. While Amenyah Bernard, 18, Adzikah Godsway, 23, and Wemegah Godson, 21, were arrested at Akatsi, Francis Abbah, 22, and Godfred Wozuame, 21, were grabbed at Sogakope, in the South Tongu District, in … The post 5 arrested in connection
The Sunyani District Police Command has commenced investigations into the death of an unidentified man, whose body was found at a house at Newtown, suburb of Sunyani, in the Sunyani Municipality of Bono Region. The police have arrested three occupants of the house to assist in investigations, and the body of the man has been … The post Police investigate death of man in Sunyani
A 31-year-old man, who allegedly drugged a taxi driver and stole his vehicle, has been arrested by the police at Koforidua-Effiduase, in the Eastern Region. The suspect, EvansArhinful,allegedly hired the services of the driver (name withheld) and later stole his vehicle. The head of public Relations of the Accra Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of … The post Man grabbed
Tullow Oil, a multinational oil and gas exploration company, recorded a profit after tax of $96 million in the first half of this year. The feat is deemed an indication of strong performance as the company posted a loss of $1.3 billion in the same period last year. This was contained in the Tullow’s 2021 … The post Tullow Oil records profit after tax of $ 96 m in half
Ghana’s economy expanded by 3.9 per cent in the second quarter of this year, according to provisional figures from the Ghana Statistical Service. During the same period last year where COVID-19 had emerged, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate was -5.7 per cent. However, GDP growth rate without oil and gas for second quarter … The post Ghana’s economy expands
Insurance company GLICO Group, has won three top awards at the recently held 2021 Ghana Insurance Awards in Accra. The awards which cut across three categories of GLICO Group’s subsidiaries, GLICO General, GLICO Life and GLICO Healthcare include, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Year, which went to Mr Achampong-Kyei. The rest are, Product Innovation … The post GLICO Group wins 3 awards
This year’s Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Exhibition and Conference has been launched in Accra with a call on players in the agriculture value chain to take advantage of the programme to showcase their products and strike new business deals. The Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, who made the call said the programme offered … The post ‘Take
Absa Group, one of the largest financial service providers in Africa, will strengthen efforts to grow its digital partnerships ecosystem across Africa with the appointment of HYBR and SystemicLogic, which will help Absa identify potential collaboration partners. “We believe in the substantial mutual value that is created by connecting with key local, regional and global … The post Absa
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kwadwo Alan Kyerematen, says the private sector could drive the country’s economic recovery efforts following the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. He, therefore, underscored the need for government to provide the requisite support and incentives to the sector for it to become the hub of production in the … The post The
ON Saturday July 17, 2021, Ghana football earned rave reviews – not for its spectacular exhibition of the game, but for a despicable act that brought the nation’s image on its knees. Though it was littered with few controversies here and there as regards pitch hooliganism and bout of controversial referee decisions, the immediate-past Ghana … The post AshantiGold,
The George Ofori (GO) Sports Academy, a football club based in Avatime, in the Hohoe district of the Volta Region yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Editorial department of the New Times Corporation (NTC). The visit was to appreciate the support the Academy has enjoyed from the NTC and also present trophies and medals … The post G.O. Sports Academy presents trophy to Times
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