The Proprietor of DEK-NOCK, who was arrested for allegedly taking deposits without licence from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has been granted GH¢500,000 bail by the Accra Circuit Court. Enock Mawuli Sabah Kugbedzi, the Head Pastor of Kingdom Chapel International, Nungua-Buade, pleaded not guilty to “operating a deposit taking institution without licence.” The police retrieved … The post Pastor
Two government officials in the Bono Region narrowly escaped death, when they were caught up in a robbery attack on the Fetentaa portion of the Berekum-Drobo highway, in the region. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered that Mr Andrews Bediako, the Jaman South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and Mr Solomon Owusu, the Jaman North District … The post 2 govt officials escape death from
The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of five Israelis taken back to Gaza as hostages during Hamas’s attack on southern Israel on October 7. The bodies of kindergarten teacher, Maya Goren, as well as the soldiers, Major Ravid Aryeh Katz, Master Sergeant Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas and Sergeant Kiril Brodski, … The post Israeli military recovers five hostages’
At the scene of Ethiopia’s deadliest landslides, men are still digging through mounds of mud with their bare hands, spades and pick axes to find those missing – their efforts punctuated by the wails of women and children mourning the 229 people whose bodies have so far been found. They are victims of a cruel … The post Frantic digging at scene of deadly Ethiopia landslides appeared
A total of 12 remand prisoners at the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons (NMSP) in the Eastern Region heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday after they were discharged under the Justice for All Programme (JFAP). Their cases, ranging from murder to theft and other offenses, were among 24 presented during a special court proceeding held … The post JFAP: 12 remand prisoners freed, 10 granted bail
At least four boarding students have died in four Senior High Schools between February and July this year due to untreated illnesses worsened by alleged negligence from school authorities. The Chief Executive Officer of the Child Rights International (CRI), Bright Appiah, who disclosed this said the death occurred at Ghana National College, Aburi Girls SHS, … The post Death
About 700 stakeholders from 40 countries have gathered in Ghana to participate in the 7th Evidence to “Action Conference and Exhibition” underway in Accra. The event, on the theme; “Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation,” has brought together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from diverse fields to explore effective strategies and solutions. Participants will discuss various topics … The post 700
INTRODUCTION Since the outbreak of violence in November 2021 between Kusasis and Mamprusis over the Bawku Skin, lots of perceptions have been formed and passed around within various (official) circles. There are those who believe that Mamprusis ruled Bawku for centuries before the arrival of the British in the late 19th century. Others believe that … The post Politics and the Bawku conflict (1) appeared
The Chiefs and people of three traditional areas in the Ahafo Region have appealed to the government to fix the 8.2 kilometres Kenyasi – Hwediem road,which has been in a deplorable state for more than a decade. According to the people from Kenyasi No 1, Hwediem and Kenyasi No 2, if the contractor did not … The post Chiefs demand Kenyasi-Hwediem road fixed appeared first on Ghanaian
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, has urged ECOWAS member states to prioritise regional integration and multilateral partnerships in order to help address energy challenges confronting the region. He stressed that the pursuit of energy security in West Africa required a holistic approach that considers geopolitical dynamics, promotes sustainable development, … The post Minister
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has affirmed its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices by officially joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Speaking during a short signing ceremony held in Accra yesterday, Mr Tolu Lacroix, Executive Director of the UNGC Ghana, said, “We believe that sustainable business will … The post Absa
Mr Vincent Selasi Adafienu has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Construction Ambassadors Limited. Until his appointment, Mr Adafienu was the General Manager (Group) of Ambassadors Premium Group, a position he held since 2021. He joined Construction Ambassadors, a subsidiary of Ambassadors Premium Group, in 2008 as Administrator/Accounts, rose to the position … The post Construction
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that the government plans to reintroduce the integrated property tax system by consolidating data from various government agencies. This initiative aims to establish a comprehensive digital property record database, which will revolutionise property data management and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the property tax … The post Govt
Eight persons, accused of removing a joint billboard of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and Mrs Hannah Asamoah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Agona East, have been granted bail by the AgonaSwedru Magistrate’s Court. The eight included Nana Amoako Ababio II, Regent of Mankrong-Junction. The court, presided over by Mr Victor Kusi, granted … The post Chief, others
The case involving two persons, accused of unlawfully accessing electronic records of the Drivers, Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) on its online portal, has been adjourned to August 21, 2024. This is because the Dansoman Circuit Court, in Accra, handling the case,could not sit for the second hearing as the trial judge, Halimah El-Alwa Abdul-Baasit, … The post Illegal
The Supreme Court (SC) has declared that the revocation of UniCredit Ghana Limited’s licence by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) was in accordance with the stipulated law. The Apex Court in a unanimous decision, affirmed that the BOG committed no error incanceling the licence of UniCredit. The five-member panel, presided over by the Chief Justice, … The post SC declares BoG’s revocation
The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has imposed a fine of GH¢100,000 on Real Tamale United FC (RTU FC) for fielding unregistered players in a Ghana Premier League match. According to an FA statement, RTU behaved in a way that brings the game into disrepute contrary to Section 34(6) (d) of the … The post RTU fined GH¢100,000 for fielding unregistered
It was a cultural shock of my life to see an unorthodox birth control poster overtly in SOWETO, the black settlement in South Africa, which reads “Quick, Safe & Pain free Abortion call Dr Carlo 0782039630”. Indeed, coming from Ghana where our lives are heavily influenced and shaped by socio-cultural-religious principles and values, I thought … The post SOWETO, where everything goes appeared first
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has justified the appointment of the 16 new Justices of the Court of Appeal, saying it is a direct response to the backlog of cases which has become a challenge to the court system and the establishment of new courts across the country. He said the backlog of cases had … The post Appointment
The Diamonds International School pupils from Nigeria paid a visit to the New Times Corporation (NTC) in Accra for an educational trip to learn about newspaper production. Mrs Bisi Akin-Arogunmah, the Governess and Administrator of the school, accompanied the pupils and their teachers. They were given a tour of the Ghanaian Times and Spectator newsrooms, … The post Diamonds Int’l
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