Parliament yesterday approved request by the government for tax waivers to four companies under the One District One Factory initiative.  The package included import duties, import Value Added Tax, Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) levy, Import National Health Insurance Levy and Export and Import

“Are polyphenols the only important constituent of cocoa?” No cocoa contains carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fiber, vitamins, minerals, methylxanthines and polyphenols. This is why cocoa is regarded as a functional food- provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Most of the health effects of cocoa-rich chocolate are due to the high content of nutritional polyphenols. In the … The post COCOA

The “bungling inefficiency” and “perceived partiality” of the “once-revered” Electoral Commission of Ghana have conspired to “threaten” to “disenfranchise” several Ghanaians in the upcoming December 2020 general elections, former President John Mahama has observed.

The “bungling inefficiency” and “perceived partiality” of the “once-revered” Electoral Commission of Ghana have conspired to “threaten” to “disenfranchise” several Ghanaians in the upcoming December 2020 general elections, former President John Mahama has observed.

The persistent rumours of Thomas Partey leaving Atletico Madrid for Arsenal this summer have gained traction during European football’s suspension and gathered more momentum in the last fortnight.

The persistent rumours of Thomas Partey leaving Atletico Madrid for Arsenal this summer have gained traction during European football’s suspension and gathered more momentum in the last fortnight.

Deputy National Organizer of the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Biney Nixon has said officials of the National Security are now seen working based on a set agenda, a conduct opposite to their profession by law.

Philosophy is the chief cornerstone in the foundation of “The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle.” A major factor in determining how our lives turn out is the way we choose to think. Everything that goes on inside the human mind in the form of thoughts, ideas and information forms our personal philosophy. Our … The post PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY appeared first on Ghanaian

The US has surpassed 2 million coronavirus cases, with the number of infections rising in 21 different states. The new case count comes as many states ease lockdown measures and move towards a return to normal life. The death toll in the US is now almost 113,000. Meanwhile, experts with Harvard’s Global Health Institute say […] The post Coronavirus: US passes 2 million confirmed

It has now become a yearly ritual for the Ghanaian Times to comment on flooding in Accra during the raining season. This is because no matter how prepared we are, Accra will be flooded at a great cost for people living in flood-prone areas. In all honesty, it has become a boring chore writing flood … The post Time to adopt radical means to solve flooding in the city

Two persons have been arrested by the police for allegedly biting the penis of a Nigerien during a scuffle at Neoplan Station, in Accra. Suspects, Habib Lawani, 24, and Jibril Sumana are in the custody of the police assisting in investigations. The Head of Public Relations of the Accra Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of … The post 2 arrested for causing harm to colleague

Minority Spokesperson on Defence and Interior, James Agalga, has condemned the Rambo-style arrest of the self-acclaimed prophet who allegedly threatened the life of Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. National Security Operatives on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, arrested Apostle Kwabena Owusu Agyei during a live phone interview with Hot FM. The incident was also […] The post ‘Manner

Five more bodies have been retrieved by the police after Tuesday dawn downpour, which resulted in flooding in some parts of Accra. The dead include, three males, a pregnant woman, and a two-year-old boy, bringing the number of fatalities recorded so far as a result of the floods, to six. The Public Relations Officer of … The post 5 more bodies retrieved from recent floods

A group, calling itself the Appolonia Youth Development Association (AYDA), has expressed its resolve to use all legal means possible to deal with activities of landguards in Appolonia in the Kpone Katamanso municipality

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, the Omanhene of Dorma in the Bono Region has called on the Electoral Commission to rescind its decision to compile a new voters register.

An interesting scenario awaits the nation in the wake of Parliament passing the Constitutional Instrument (C.

The Minister of Railways Development, Joe Ghartey has described the washing away of the newly constructed railway by the heavy downpour was "an act of God”.

Former President John Mahama has said his next government will be one that every Ghanaian, irrespective of their political persuasion, can freely express themselves or do business without fear.

Shipping lines, through their mother body – the Shipowners and Agents Association, have served clear notice to freight forwarders that they should be ready to bear the consequences of system delays being experienced due to use of the newly-introduced Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS).

The Chairman for the Select Committee on Defence and Interior, Mr.