Six divisional chiefs whose stools have been elevated to paramountcies were yesterday introduced to the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs (GARHC) in Dodowa in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region. They are Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II; Sempe Mantse, Nii Adote Otintor II; Otubluhum Mantse, Nii Dodoo Nsaki II; Asere Tsono … The post Six Ga paramount chiefs
The Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly (AEMA) yesterday presented a cash of GH¢30,200 to 20 Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the municipality, as part of their three per cent share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). The gesture, which was the 9th edition, aimed to support the PWDs to venture into entrepreneurial skills and boost … The post Ayawaso
Justice of the Supreme Court (SC), Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenugah, yesterday expressed disquiet over criticisms of delay in the trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni and Seidu Agongo. The Attorney-General was reported to have stated in an interview that the trial of the duo had dragged on for six years. But the judge, who is … The post Judge
The police at Anwiankwanta, in the Bekwai Municipality, are investigating the death of a mother and son, whose bodies were found in a room at Poano. The almost decomposed bodies of Afia Duruwaah 25, and her seven-year-old son, Akwasi Twum, were discovered in their room after co-tenants smelt a strong odour coming from the room. … The post Police probe death of mother,
Building suspected to be an armoury of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) Headquarters, in Accra, was yesterday gutted by fire leading to explosions. No casualty was recorded. Fire personnel extinguishing the fire at the Police Headquarters (1) When the Ghanaian Times reporter got to the scene at about 9:45am, personnel of the Ghana National Fire … The post Fire guts police armoury? appeared
The Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC), Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, has unveiled plans by the Church to embark on a nationwide tree planting exercise as part of its 60th Anniversary celebration this year. “The Church has over 1,380 branches in Ghana currently, each of them will plant trees in their local … The post Ghana Baptist Convention
The UN Resident Coordinator, Mr Charles Abani, has lauded the government’s commitment to the free Senior High School (SHS)/Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programme, despite the recent economic downturn. He said this last Tuesday in a speech read for by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) representative, Mr Abdourahamane Diallo. This … The post UN
The Public Health Alliance International Ghana (PHAIG) has launched its COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy & vaccine mandate research findings with a call on stakeholders/Government to push for a Vaccine mandate Policy. The research according to the organisation showed that an estimated six out of seven Ghanaians believe that the COVID-19 vaccines are effective and 75 per … The post PHAIG
The first convoy of UN aid for opposition-held north-west Syria since Monday’s devastating earthquake has crossed into the region from Turkey. Officials said six lorries carrying hygiene kits and other items had gone through Idlib’s Bab al-Hawa crossing. The shipment had been due before the disaster, which caused damage to roads and temporarily halted deliveries. … The post First
The United States President, Joe Biden, says his country was not looking for conflict with China over last week’s downing of an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon over its airspace. “We’re going to compete fully with China, but … we’re not looking for conflict – and that’s been the case so far,” Biden told the US … The post US not seeking conflict
The authorities in Ethiopia have banned parallel rallies by supporters of the Orthodox Church and those backing a breakaway group that were planned to be held in the capital, Addis Ababa. In a statement, the Security and Intelligence Task Force said no permissions were issued for the rallies and warned citizens to keep off the … The post Ethiopia bans planned rallies
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Friday’s deadline to stop using old banknotes, which had caused a cash crisis in the country. Banks have not been releasing enough of the new naira notes, leading to desperate and chaotic scenes as people tried to get their hands on them. There were fights at ATMs, protests and … The post Nigeria’s
The Institute of Applied Science and Technology of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana (UG), Legon has begun turning plastic wastes into petrol, diesel and gas. This is done by reprocessing plastic waste into high-value fuels and chemicals for households or small running engines. Professor David Dodoo-Arhin, the Director of the … The post UG converts
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with UNDP, UNIDO and Global Environmental Facility, is implementing a five-year project, dubbed the PlanetGold, to minimise the use of mercury in mining. (See story on page 12). It is on the theme ‘Advancing Formalisation and Mercury-free Gold in Ghana’ and will run into 2027. The EPA says … The post Make PlanetGold
Kwadwo Afful and his elder sister, Aba Kyerewaa (not their real names), at the age of two and seven, respectively, were rejected by their mother and sent to Cape Coast to live with their paternal grandmother. Their offence was that their mother, who now lives and works in Accra, believed her children, now 10 and … The post Witchcraft or child neglect? …society must
Kwadwo Afful and his elder sister, Aba Kyerewaa (not their real names), at the age of two and seven, respectively, were rejected by their mother and sent to Cape Coast to live with their paternal grandmother. Their offence was that their mother, who now lives and works in Accra, believed her children, now 10 and … The post Witchcraft or child neglect? …society must judge
It is one thing being named as a government appointee and another thing making an impact through hard work and leaving an indelible mark on the minds of the populace. There are lots of people who have served in various capacities under various governments who have been forgotten totally because of how poor they performed … The post Energy Ministry’s
Former Ghanaian youth star Emmanuel Toku, has said, he would continue to work hard to become one of the best players in Europe. According to Toku, who recently completed a move to Belgian Jupiler Pro League side OH Leuven, he was gradually moving to the next level of his career and determined to climb his … The post Ex-Starlets star Toku poised to shine in Europe appeared
Hopes appear to be fading out fast as rescuers still continue to search for Ghana and Hatayaspor’s player – more than 72 hours after the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. The former Chelsea and Newcastle forward went missing in the early hours of Monday morning, with an initial 1,700 people reported dead. … The post Hopes for Atsu’s rescue
Defending champions, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, have a tough date at hand in their title defence as they were paired against fellow Premier League side Supreme Ladies in the Round of 32 of the Women’s FA Cup. The engaging pairings also has an all-Premier League clash between Berry Ladies and Police Ladies, while Ridge City clash … The post Women’s FA Cup Round
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