Four executive members of the Western Togoland Restoration Front (WTRF), have been sentenced to a total of 17 years imprisonment by the Accra High Court. This was after the court presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekueh Nyanzuh found them guilty on various charges preferred against them. The accused, including a policeman and soldier, were … The post 4 secessionists jailed 17 years appeared first
A stakeholders engagement for the extension of maternity leave, introduce paternity leave and the removal of taxes on menstrual hygiene products was held in Accra yesterday. The engagement is geared towards the amendment of relevant provisions of the Labour Act, specifically sections 20 and 57(1) and the Customs (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2023. If successful, the … The post Extension
The government has budgeted an amount of GH¢4.1 billion to pay the locked up funds of customers of Gold Coast Fund Management Company Limited, the Minister of State designate at the Ministry of Finance, Abena Osei-Asare, has disclosed. The amount is the remainder of the GH¢8.9 billion locked up funds of Asset Management Companies (AMCs) … The post Banking sector clean-up:
The Leader and founder of the Movement for Change, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, is promising modern markets across the country to improve the trading environment in the country. According to the former Trade and Industry Minister, the markets, largely the business environment of women, remain the backbone of the Ghanaian economy and needed to be … The post Alan promises modern markets nationwide
A man, whose identity is currently undisclosed, has sustained gunshot wounds in an alleged attack by the Tema police night patrol team. The incident occurred on Friday, February 23, 2024, in Kpone within the Tema region under the jurisdiction of the Ghana Police Service. The victim was shot in the shoulder through the rear of […] The post Man sustains gunshot wounds
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samu el A. Jinapor, reiterated the pivotal role of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business in enhancing bilateral and trade relations between Ghana and Canada, particularly in the extractive sector. Delivering an address at the 25th annual African Mining Breakfast and the 22nd annual Investing in African Mining Seminar […] The post Lands
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Augustus Nkrumah, an investigator, told the Accra High Court that his description of Daniel Asiedu as a “terrible guy” is not his opinion. The investigator said per the statements given by Daniel Asiedu and Vincent Bossu, both accused of the murder of former Abuakwa North Member of Parliament MP), the … The post Description
The High Court in Ho has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment for shooting four people to death, at Katanga, in the Oti Region. The convicts, Kwabena Aduam, Amanpene Gyane, and Kwabena Asante, were sentenced after they were found guilty of the charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and abetment of crime. They were … The post 3 sentenced to life imprisonment for murder
The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly was last Friday adjudged the overall best Municipal Assembly in the second edition of the National District Awards, 2024 by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) in collaboration with the Millennium Excellence Foundation. The District League Table (DLT), since its inception in 2014, has served as one of the important … The post Best
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an action plan to tackle inefficiencies in the import-export processes at Ghana’s ports and land borders. Among other things, the action plan include the introduction of an integrated performance management system and digital tools for customs processes, reduction of human interventions, building capacity of … The post GRA
By Asantewaa OSAFO Public Relations (PR) is a vital aspect of any business’ success. It helps to shape its image, build relationships with stakeholders and, ultimately, drive growth. Crafting an effective PR strategy requires careful planning and execution. As the new year unfolds, businesses across various industries are gearing up to formulate and implement their […] The post Hit
The Wa District court has adjourned the murder case involving the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, Mr Eric Johnson, at Jirapa in the Upper West Region, to March 13, 2024, to enable police conduct further investigation into the matter.Six of the accused, Dookuuri Fausta, Braimah Kasim, Beyuo Felix, and Michael … The post Royal Cosy Hills Hotel CEO murder
Simon Dorve, 41, a prime suspect in the murder of Christopher Alavi, a 31-year-old man from Ziope, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging in police cells at Akatsi in the Volta Region. Simon Dorve, a fetish priest, and resident of Wlitey-Agamakope, until his demise, was in police custody together with two other suspects for allegedly masterminding … The post Fetish priest allegedly
The former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Nii Armah Ashitey, is advocating a national master plan that will bind successive governments, for socio-economic development. He argued that a national master plan would define what had to be achieved within the period of incumbency and would provide the guide to the future. Mr Ashitey disclosed … The post Let’s
Parliament after a labourious journey of law making on Wednesday finally passed the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill into law. The Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex (LGBTQI+) legislation bans same sex relationship and provides for related activities. • Most Rev. Matthew Gyamfi, President, Catholic Bishops Conference • Abdel Manan Abdel … The post Mixed
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has settled on Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate for the December 2024 presidential election. According to the Ghanaian Times’ sources, former President Mahama settled on the former Education Minister after extensive consultation with the rank and file of the NDC. … The post Ex-President
A Revered religious leader based in Burkina Faso, Amsetou Nikiéma, has urged her fellow African religious leaders to wield their influence to promote peace and discard elements that could lead to disturbances. She emphasised the pivotal role religious leaders play in fostering stability, asserting that their authority should be harnessed in order to encourage followers … The post Religious
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for collaboration in dealing with issues of migration for the common good of humanity. He noted that the challenges of migration could not be wished away by any individual or country, rather it would require the global community to liaise in tackling it. “The fullest potential and … The post Global effort vital
A 21-month electronic Learning Platform programme to improve human resource skills to enhance economic growth has been rolled out with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The GHS 1.2 million project which also seeks to improve the quality of civil service education and training and the Civil Service Training Center (CSTC) is … The post GHC1.2m
The Presidential Candidate and the leader of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Thursday inaugurated the 2024 National Campaign Team and the Manifesto Committee of the Party respectively. The campaign team is chaired by the immediate past Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Dan Kwaku Botwe, with the Minister … The post NPP
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