The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has revealed that over 500,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ghana have been lost to the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Viral Disease (CSSVD), posing a major threat to the country’s cocoa production. While recognising the gravity of the challenge, Mr Aidoo also offered some assurances, […] The post Ghana
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, says the management of the school has embarked on several infrastructure developments to augment the infrastructure deficit the school faces. The Vice-Chancellor, who was speaking at the 56th congregation of the University, noted that the school has embarked on the construction of lecture […] The post UCC
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, will deliver a public lecture on the topic, “A Vision for a New Commonwealth in a Fast-evolving World” on Friday, February 2. The lecture, which is being organised as part of activities to mark the 5th Anniversary Council on Foreign Relations – Ghana (CFR-Gh), […] The post Ayorkor Botchwey to deliver
Dr Richard Amoako Baah, former head of the Political Science Department at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has expressed concern over the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to allow its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, to represent the party at the Manhyia Palace on behalf of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of […] The post NPP
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Transport Minister The Ministry of Transport has called on the public to disregard purported increase in public transport fares by commercial road transport operators. In a Read More... The post Govt, Transport Operators Tango Over
An impactful workshop was organised by Bella Africa, a non-governmental organisation for 80 women in Sekesua, a farming community in the Upper Manya Krobo District, which among other things aimed at empowering them and improving living standards in rural communities. The training was through the instrumentality of the Member of Parliament for the Upper Manya […] The post Bella Africa Empowers
Plans are far advanced by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper Manya Krobo Constituency, Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, to construct a community clinic and mechanised borehole for residents of Aframase in the Upper Manya Krobo District in the Eastern Region. This came to light during a presentation of project drawing to the people of the […] The post Upper
The Prefos Electrical Training Centre (PETC), established at Adako Jachie in the Ejisu Municipality in 2014, has partnered with the Partner Africa Project (UWZ) to champion the African Agenda. The project, sponsored by the German Government, will provide Photovoltaic Solar training to African indigenes. Mr Thomas Dwomoh, Director of the training centre disclosed that the […] The post Prefos
Isaac Boamah-Nyarko New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for the Effia Constituency in the Western Region, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has promised massive development if given the nod as parliamentary candidate Read More... The post Aspirant Promises Development For Effia
To support initiatives and businesses of members of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) in Sekondi-Takoradi and Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly, 233times.net has launched the ‘Vision Project.’ Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the ‘Jawuley with the Visually Impaired’ (an annual new year party for the GBU Members) on 6th January, 2024 at the Anaji Choicemart […] The post Ghana
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reaffirmed its decision to implement a 60% increase in transport fares in 2024, coinciding with the commencement of the Emission Levy Bill in January 2024. The recently passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament imposes an annual fee of 100 cedis on all owners of petrol and diesel […] The post GPRTU to increase fares by 60% appeared first on
A Founding Father of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has said that vote-buying appears to have been normalised in Ghana. He stated that the leadership of the various political parties are unconcerned about the exchange of money even in their internal elections. To him, the practice of buying votes poses a threat […] The post Vote-buying appears to have been normalised
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has suggested to the next president of the country to investigate all appointees of the Akufo-Addo-led administration. He said, the winner of the 2024 presidential election must set up a commission of inquiry to investigate members of the current government for corruption. “Whoever takes […] The post Investigate
The government has pledged to commit resources to enable contractors working on four major bypasses on the Kumasi-Accra Highway to execute the projects. The construction of the Osino, Anyinam, Enyiresi, and Konongo bypasses is part of the Government’s agenda to dualize the Kumasi-Accra Highway. The four bypasses cover over 40 kilometers, with 11.6 km for […] The post Govt
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has criticised the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, for his decision to suspend parliamentary sittings following a contentious voice vote rejecting the budget allocation for the Ministry of Finance. During a debate on the government’s budgetary allocation to various ministries, including Finance, the Minority […] The post Murtala
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has urged the public to opt for the cylinder recirculation model (CRM), since it is more convenient, safe and affordable. The authority again stressed the need for people to adhere to safety measures in LPG usage to avoid gas-related explosions and resultant injuries and deaths. The Head of the Department […] The post NPA urges the public to
Sixty-eight-year-old member of the Akyirem Royal family of Offinso, Nana Amoako Poku, has been named as the Offinsohene-elect. The renowned Curator of Asante Heritage was presented to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the final session of the Asanteman Council, at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, by the KwakwaboaAbusuapanin, Opanin Yaw Nkrumah Adusah. A […] The post Nana Amoako Poku is Offinsohene elect
The ministries of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and Tourism, Arts and Culture have had their budgets approved for the 2024 financial year. The total allocation approved for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Ministry was GH₡298,772,253 million and the allocation for Tourism, Arts and Culture was GH₡175,388.99 million. Both allocations were approved by Parliament on Wednesday, […] The post Parliament
The government states that discussions are well advanced on plans to cater to physically challenged individuals across the country. This follows recent protests at the Ministry of Roads and Highways by some physically challenged toll workers, demanding their withheld salaries after the cessation of toll collection. The government, however, has since denied owing the group. […] The post Plans
Ghanaian gospel singer, Patience Nyarko, has criticized her fellow gospel musicians and industry players for opposing Nathaniel Bassey’s recent advice to Ghanaian gospel artists. In response to the backlash from some Ghanaian gospel musicians, including Celestine Donkor, Patience Nyarko expressed her frustration with what she perceived as hypocrisy within the gospel music fraternity. She recalled […] The post Ghana’s
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