The Indian High Commission in Accra yesterday organised a flag hoisting ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the country. The event attended by members of the Indian Community in Ghana, Indian companies and well-wishers were marked by a dance performance titled ‘The United India,’ by Dance Era Bollywood Group, an Indian dance company. As … The post Indian Community marks
Omanhemaa Nana Addai Ampedua II of the Bowiri Traditional Area, in the BiakoyeDistrict of the Oti Region,has called for unity among the people in order to champion infrastructure development. The paramount queen mother made the call at a colourful coronation last Friday at BowiriAmanfrom,the traditional seat of Bowiri Kingdom, which consists of 15 towns. According … The post Paramount
Omanhemaa Nana Addai Ampedua II of the Bowiri Traditional Area in the Buem District of the Oti Regionhas called for unity among the natives of the traditional area in order to champion infrastructure development for the people. The paramount queen mother made the call at a colourful coronation ceremony last Friday at BowiriAmanfrom,the traditional headquarters … The post Paramount
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has increased the average end-user tariffs for electricity by 27.15 per cent and water by 21.55 per cent, effective September 1, 2022. The commission has also approved a Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) of GH¢ 44. Dr Ishmael Ackah, Executive Secretary of the PURC, explained that the tariff … The post PURC
The Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Joseph Cudjoe, has urged the management of New Times Corporation (NTC) to be abreast with financial reporting in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act. This, he said, would help the Public Enterprises Ministry and State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) to efficiently monitor the performance of the corporation … The post Be
As part of measures to improve police response time to crime scenes and emergency situations, the government has handed over 1,500 motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service. The motorcycles are expected to facilitate police response through congested areas as well as places difficult to reach by vehicles to improve the fight against crime in the … The post President presents
The Minister for the Interior, Mr Ambrose Dery, has called for effective collaboration between the public and the Fire Service to clamp on fire outbreaks in the country. “The efforts of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) however effective, must be complimented by a positive response from the public by way of adhering to the … The post Firefighting shared responsibility
The 40th anniversary celebration of the Chemu Senior High School in Tema was yesterday launched with the unveiling of the school’s anniversary logo, souvenirs and programme line-up for the event. The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema Central, Yves Nii Noi Hanson-Nortey, called on parents, teachers and students to uphold the core values of the … The post Chemu SHS 40th anniversary launched
A former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Talensi Constituency, John Akologu Tia, has admonished members of the United Cadres Front (UCF) to retrace the spirit of probity, accountability and transparency to revitalise the various organs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Cadres in the meeting He reminded them of the roots of the … The post Retrace
Former Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper, has questioned why the government is still insisting on maintaining flagship policies despite seeking the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout. “The government’s mid-year budget review is emphatic the flagship policies will not be reviewed because the current administration is not prepared to emulate the previous government when … The post Terkper
Metropolitan Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have been reminded to prioritise flagship policies of the government to accelerate growth and development of their jurisdiction. They are to ensure that the success and otherwise of the government’s policies, programmes and social interventions largely depended on their output and to prioritise their implementation as flagship policies. Collins … The post MMDAs
Stakeholders have been urged to allow neutral bodies mediate conflicts in order to resolve them amicably. They have also be called upon to identify key neutral opinion leaders to constantly sensitise, educate and create awareness for people in conflict areas for growth and development to thrive. Yidana Zakaria, the North East Regional Minister, who made … The post ‘Allow neutral
Vitus Azeem, anti-graft campaigner, has criticised the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), over his handling of the accusations brought against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) investigation involving Labianca Company Limited. He stated that it was only appropriate for Colonel Kwadwo Damoah (Rtd.), the Commissioner of … The post Anti-graft
Experts at a forum on technology have advocated the need for the adoption of technology to transform the current educational systems into a more inclusive and innovative paradigm. Dubbed, “TECH4ALL Education Global Online Summit”, it was organised in Accra by Huawei Technologies Company Limited on August 11. The Assistant Director-General for Education, United Nations Educational, … The post ‘Adopt
The Medical Superintendent of the Ga North Municipal Hospital, Dr Victor Caesar, says the facility lacks adequate infrastructures and resources to keep it running. Among these are consumables and non-consumables equipment such as medicine, gloves, spirits, BP apparatus, patient monitors and oxygen. “We continuously rely on our internally generated fund (IGF) to operate in the … The post Ga
It will sound paradoxical for me to say that I was “unlucky” to get a very good teacher at the very beginning of my school career. The guy was called Teacher [Kwasi] Akwa, and Class one of the Asiakwa Presbyterian Junior School was the very first class he taught, upon graduating from the Akropong Teacher … The post The troubles of an unintended ‘know-all’ appeared
The 7th biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference opened at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region last Wednesday, on the theme “Innovations in mining and mineral processing, expanding the frontiers of mining technology.” The two-day event, which drew engineers, scientists, researchers, consultants business executives, students and all those interested … The post 7th
An Economist at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Charles Ackah, has called on the government to invest more into the agriculture sector. Sharing his view in a discussion on how to get ‘Ghana’s economic recovery right’ on Accra based radio station, Joy FM’s PM Express programme last Friday, Prof. Ackah said the … The post Govt
The Minority has called on government to, as a matter of urgency, withdraw a directive to nursing training institutions in the country to reserve 30 per cent admission quota for the 2022/2023 academic year for the Ministry of Health.According to the caucus, the directive only magnifies the “unbridled corruption” that has characterised admissions into government … The post Withdraw
Yesterday, the Ghanaian Times published a story that pieces of equipment used for illegal mining activities on River Offin were destroyed and others confiscated by security personnel on Sunday in an operation to clamp down on illegal mining activities in the river and adjoining streams. The equipment included chanfangs, generators, water pipes and barrels Operation … The post Winning
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