The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi Constituency, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has officially handed over two newly constructed six-unit classroom blocks to Akyem Anyinase Presbyterian Basic School and Akyem Bontodiase Presbyterian Basic School in the Eastern Region. The projects, aimed at addressing infrastructure deficits in basic education within the constituency, provide spacious, well-ventilated classrooms designed … The post Oppong

The Ministry of Education has dismissed as false a publication circulating on the Opera News platform that claimed the Minister of Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, had proposed the introduction of a 13th month salary for teachers. According to the ministry, the publication, which attributed the alleged remarks to the minister during a policy forum in … The post Education Ministry

The new Omanhene of the Shama Traditional Area, Osagyefo Kwaw Frieku IV, has been officially admitted as a member of the Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) in Sekondi. Osagyefo Frieku, who was installed in March 2025 and gazetted on December 15, 2025, by the National House of Chiefs, was formally processed by the Shama … The post Osagyefo Kwaw Frieku IV Admitted

MARGINS Group has urged Ghanaians to place greater trust in local expertise and strengthen support for home-grown solutions to accelerate national development. The call came as the firm marked its 35th anniversary in Accra on Tuesday, highlighting the pivotal role indigenous capacity can play in Ghana’s industrialisation and digital transformation agenda. Addressing stakeholders at the … The post Support

The Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF), in partnership with New York Square and the XS Tennis Academy, is set to host the 2025 edition of the Elite Bootcamp Tennis Clinic, one of the most transformative junior tennis development programmes on the African continent. Dubbed “Elite Bootcamp: Africa’s Future Aces,” the event is scheduled for December 14–19 … The post Elite Bootcamp 2025 Tennis

CyberSafe Foundation has launched a three-year cybersecurity resilience project aimed at strengthening the digital defenses of critical community institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The project, dubbed Resilio Africa, is being funded by Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google. Founded in October 2005, Google.org uses funding, innovation, and technical expertise to support underserved communities and address global … The post CyberSafe

WORLD Athletics president, Lord Coe, has warned that “we have to police the calendar” of track and field after sprinting great Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track (GST) competition filed for bankruptcy. Last week, four-time Olympic champion Johnson said that despite “significant challenges… I refuse to give up on the mission” of the failed project, with … The post Calendar

Harry Truman once wrote: “In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves; self-discipline with all of them came first.” According to insurance industry statistics, of one hundred people who start work at age 21, by age 65, one will be rich, four will be financially … The post Self-discipline and money appeared first on Ghanaian

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed gratitude to the United States for supporting Ghana in airlifting army engineers to Jamaica to assist with post hurricane reconstruction efforts. Speaking ahead of the deployment, President Mahama thanked Donald Trump, as well as the government and people of the United States, for making the mission possible. He explained … The post Mahama

The Minerals Commission Ghana has condemned violent clashes between residents of Adelekezu and Jas Mining Company in the Western Region, which led to the death of a 13 year old boy and the destruction of properties worth millions of cedis. In a press statement dated December 17, 2025, the Commission described the incident as worrying … The post Minerals Commission condemns

The Director of Communications of the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has argued that Kennedy Agyapong has been treated unfairly by the camp of Mahamudu Bawumia within the New Patriotic Party. Speaking on at TV3, Mr Owusu noted that internal attacks against Mr Agyapong, including comments from Adwoa Safo, had rather strengthened his public image instead … The post Kennedy

The Government of Ghana has fully accepted the findings and recommendations of the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, describing it as a clear roadmap towards lasting peace in the conflict hit area. In an official statement issued on Wednesday December 17, 2025, the government noted that the report was carefully … The post Government

The Africa Investment Network (AIN) successfully convened the Global Africa Summit Accra 2025 on December 11–12, 2025, at the AlisaHotel, Accra, bringing together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, diaspora leaders, anddevelopment partners from across Africa and the global diaspora to advance trade, investment,and inclusive economic growth. Held under the theme “Global Partnerships: Fueling Africa’s Development and CollectiveProsperity,” … The post Global

Ghanaians living in the Netherlands have been encouraged to take advantage of emerging investment opportunities in Ghana’s agricultural sector as part of broader efforts to support national development and contribute to the government’s proposed 24-Hour Economy Policy. The call seeks to mobilise diaspora participation in expanding key sectors of the Ghanaian economy through innovation, job … The post Ghanaians

Top marksman Micheal Ayertey was on hand to save high flying Parin FC as they beat Prestige Heights 2-1 in the Accra North District Football Association (ANDFA) Division Three League at the Alajo Astro Turf. In a match that saw both sides exhibiting a lot of aggression, good technique and desire to carry the day, … The post Ayertey saves day, as Parin FC defeats Prestige Heights appeared

Today, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Ms Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah turns 70. Yet, when one encounters her — smiling warmly, listening attentively, moving gracefully from one engagement to another — one is struck by the paradox: a woman who has lived seven full decades, but whose energy seems only to rise with each new milestone. For many within the global communication … The post ESTHER

The Customs Brokers Association of Ghana (CUBAG) and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration to enhance revenue mobilisation, trade compliance, and efficiency at Ghana’s ports and border points. This renewed partnership was highlighted at CUBAG’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Koforidua, which brought … The post Customs,

The Eastern Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) investigation into overbilling in 2025 led to the refund of GH¢29,171.46 to 14 consumers. This underscores the Commission’s commitment to protecting utility users from unfair billing practices, a statement from the Eastern Regional Office made available to The Ghanaian Times said. In addition, damaged … The post E/R

The town of Adidome recently witnessed a historic milestone with the official opening of the Adidome Community Library, the first-ever public library facility in the entire Central Tongu District. The ceremony drew together the Honourable District Chief Executive, the Director-General of the Ghana Library Authority, traditional leaders, education officials, development partners, and enthusiastic residents who … The post Adidome

Premier League – Sunderland will have to do without six players over the next few weeks and are the club worst hit as the Africa Cup of Nations takes its toll on European clubs competing over the holiday season. Sunderland, eighth in the standings, had four of their African internationals in action when they beat … The post Sunderland hit by AFCON departures appeared first on Ghanaian