The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested one person for stealing a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GS 1845-23 which is the property of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at Tarkwa in the Western Region. The suspect, Salifu Gariba, was arrested by officers of the Northern Regional Police Command on 16th April 2025 […] The post Police arrest suspect for

Earlier this week, an image swept across social media: the Minister of Lands and Nat­ural Resources, visibly shaken and in tears during a live press conference. The scene was unprecedented, but rather than pause to reflect, much of the public responded with ridicule and mockery. What many failed to see is that those tears were … The post Why the minister cried:

President Mahama has unveiled the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative to address menstrual barriers to education and empower girls across Ghana. The post Free sanitary pads: Mahama’s new program to support girls’ education launched first appeared on 3News.

A Bank of Ghana report has revealed a 5% rise in financial fraud cases in 2024, with a 33% increase in staff involvement and a significant surge in forgery losses. The post Staff fraud cases in banks hit 365, up 33% in 2024 – BoG first appeared on 3News.

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Abdul Latif Dan has congratulated Mr Frank Nkansah for his nomination as the Municipal Chief Executive of the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly. A statement issued by the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency on Wednesday to congratulate Mr Nkansah and copied to the Ghanaian Times, said … The post Ablekuma Central MP congratulates

 The President, John Dramani Mahama, yesterday launched the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative that seeks to benefit at least two million school girls in public basic and secondary schools across the country. Held under the theme; “Improving menstrual health and hygiene for girls for quality educa­tion,” the initiative aims to improve menstrual health and hygiene among … The post President

Ghana’s economic outlook received a significant boost following a high-level investor meeting held in Washington, D.C., led by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.  Investors responded positively to the progress Ghana has made in stabilizing its economy. This was after the Finance Minister did a detailed presentation explaining the Cedi has remained relatively stable, with […] The post Finance

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commends SML’s efforts calls for revamp of risk-reward framework By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Dr. Eric Boachie Yiadom, a senior lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has argued that the most reliable path to curbing tax revenue leakages lies in the strategic deployment of technology across critical sectors, especially the petroleum and […] The post Technology

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The nation is haemorrhaging over US$9billion each year due to corruption, tax evasion, smuggling and systemic inefficiencies across critical sectors – a figure that experts say threatens national development and undermines public confidence in government institutions. At a public dialogue on revenue leakages, Professor Isaac Boadi, […] The post US$9bn

A News Desk report The Accra–Kumasi highway, a strategic economic corridor linking the nation’s two most economically significant cities, is drawing renewed concern as deteriorating road conditions compromise commuter safety, disrupt economic activity and pose potential health risks. Despite its status as the country’s most travelled roadway, sections of the highway remain in disrepair – […] The post Travelling

…backing youth, women-led startups The Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has thrown its support behind President John Dramani Mahama’s newly announced plan to establish a National Venture Capital Fund targeted at youth and women-led businesses, describing the initiative as a bold move to deepen entrepreneurial support and accelerate inclusive growth. President Mahama made the announcement […] The post VCTF

In a major policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the disbursement of cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a statement from Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president’s spokesman, the decision reverses an earlier directive mandating […] The post Hajj