The leadership of parliament has absolved itself of any blame regarding further delays in the passage of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill. It noted that civil society organisations (CSOs) had asked for some changes to be made to the bill before it is passed, thus further delays, though it had been in parliament for … The post Blame CSOs for delays in RTI passage – Parliament
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the financial accounts of all political parties, marking a significant step towards transparency, probity and accountability. The release of the statements of accounts is the first time in the 27-year history of the Fourth Republic that the financial records of political parties have been made available to the citizenry. … The post EC
Dr Franklin Oduro, Deputy Executive Director of Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), has raised concerns with the resort to manual verification of voters during last December’s referendum, which was not helpful to the integrity of the election. “Although it is not illegal to do manual verification of voters during voting, the mass level at … The post CDD:
Although it has been an age-long phenomenon, the incidence of assault cases recorded in the country recently seems to be extra alarming. The most recent one, which occurred last Thursday, was that of Sergeant Asiedu of the Accra Regional SWAT Unit and a separate group of police officers who physically assaulted three Ghanaian Times journalists … The post ?Litany of assaults:
The Greater Accra Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has launched World Facility Management Day (FM) to help create awareness. The event which is scheduled for May 15, 2019, is expected to influence a positive change in the management of facilities in Ghana. Speaking at the launch at the Accra International Press Centre, … The post International
The death of Mrs Lucy Aku Akpabey occurred at the Tema General Hospital on February 1, 2019. Wake will be kept at the Naval Base, Tema New Town after the church service on Friday, March 29, 2019. Burial and memorial service of Mrs Lucy Aku Akpabey, 52, will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 … The post Mrs Lucy Aku Akpabey appeared first on Ghanaian
The 62nd Annual National Presbyters’ Conference, of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, comes off at Abokobi, from March 21 to 22. The theme for the conference is ‘Goand make disciples of all nations – The Presbyter at the forefront”. The Rt. Rev. Prof J.O.Y. Mantey, Moderator of the General Assembly of the church, will deliver … The post PRESBYTERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE appeared first
PPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commended the Police Administration for interdicting the Police officers involved in the assault of the journalists of the Ghanaian Times newspaper. While condemning the act, the President said the Inspector General of Police (IGP) deserved to be commended for interdicting the officers involved and ordering immediate investigation into the … The post ?Assault
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed the state’s condolence to the families of the victims of the horrific accident on the Kintampo-Tamale highway yesterday that claimed 70 lives. “May the Almighty grant their souls peaceful rest,” the President said when he delivered an address at the annual West African Security Service Activities (WASSA) get-together … The post …
A ghastly accident involving two buses on the Kintampo-Techiman Highway on Friday dawn had left more than 70 passengers dead in the Bono-East Region. The Ghanaian Times gathered that the accident which occurred at Amoma-Nkwanta near Kintampo was as a result of a head on collision between an ANKAI VVIP bus with registration number GT … The post Horrendous road carnage
An Accra high court, which is to start the trial of Daniel Asiedu, aka Sexy Dondon, one of the suspects being held for the murder of the late J.B. Dankwa-Adu, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, says it will get him a competent lawyer to defend him. The court presided by Mr Justice Boadi gave … The post Court assures “Sexy Dondon” of competent Ghanaian lawyer
Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Kwabena Adjei will be buried on the 1st of June 2019, at Nkonya his home town in the Volta Region. Former National Organiser of the NDC, Yaw Boateng Gyan, who is also Chairman of the Planning Committee for the funeral, explained per the family’s decision, … The post ?Dr Kwabena Adjei to be laid
Every one of us says the scrums are too much or getting too much. What is too much beyond is neither quantifiable nor can be held up physically. The crisis has come about through long years of scrappy feuding between the press and police on one hand, pastors and the press on another, police and … The post WHAT IS MUCH AFTER TOO MUCH? appeared first on Ghanaian
Renowned broadcaster and media consultant, Mr Kofi Nyantakyi has advised management of Ahotor 92.3 FM to focus on development and people-oriented programming to positively impact on the lives of its listeners. Ahotor 92. 3 FM has hit the airwaves, following a restructuring of their programmes embarked upon by management of the Lashibi-based private radio station. … The post Ahotor FM relaunched
PFIRE gutted the box room (where students keep their chop boxes) of one of the two female dormitories of the Kadjebi-Asato Senior High School in the Oti Region on Thursday. The incident which occurred at about 7:30am caused fear and alarm among the students and the staff, destroyed chop boxes, rubber buckets and mattresses belonging … The post Fire guts Kadjebi-Asato SHS female dormitory
Most people are often motivated by the success story of others and try to follow their passion with the hope of excelling in their selected fields. That was the path Mrs Ruth Bennywood popularly known as Abena Ruthy, treaded after 15 years of banking. Describing the entrepreneurial journey she embarked uponto The Spectator, Mrs Bennywood … The post Blending
Forever Construction & Consultancy Limited (FCCL) has launched its 10th anniversary and Affordable Housing Project to help bridge the housing gap. The project, which consists of the construction of two-bedroom semi-detached houses is located in Tsokpoli – Agortor, close to the New Airport area in Accra. Addressing the gathering, Minister of Works and Housing, Mr … The post ?Forever
The rule of law and the constitution is the finest law of the land which governs the conduct of each citizen. Lawlessness, disorderliness and violence which are seriously rearing their ugly heads should not be given an opportunity to thrive in the country. We should at all times and at all places do all within … The post Recent police, civilian clashes ….Is it justified
Some of the top Ghanaian musicians are set to thrill their fans in memory of the late Dancehall diva, ebony Reigns on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the West Hills Mall in Accra. Death laid its icy hands on the fast-rising musician when she was killed in a fatal motor accident in the then Brong-Ahafo … The post Top musicians for Ebony Reigns Memorial Concert appeared first on
THREE-quarters of the total Landscape of the Puveme community in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region had been washed away by ferocious Tidal Sea Waves. The once prosperous fishing community has seen tidal waves destroy over 2,000 houses of inhabitants within the space of three years. The latest destruction which occurred last week left … The post Tidal Waves destroy Puveme
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