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Majority caucus defends passport fee hikes
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has defended the hike in passport application fees and called on Ghanaians to support the increment to make the passport application process efficient. The Caucus said the increment was a decision by the entire House and at no point in time was there an objection to the hike. Chairman of …
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Muslims mark Night of Power
Muslims on Tuesday night congregated at Parliament, to observe the 13th Night of Power, a commemorative day in the course of the month-long Ramadan fast. Hosted by the Muslim Caucus of Parliament, it was on the theme: ‘Peace, Unity and Tolerance: The Roadmap to Prosperous Ghana.’ Believed to be the night on which the Quran …
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NDC govt will establish staple crop processing zones – John Mahama
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 general election, John Dramani Mahama, has said his administration would establish Staple Crop Processing Zones in all 16 regions of the country if the party wins the pending polls. The former president explained that this initiative, which forms part of the party’s industrial policy, …
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GTC bans noisemaking in Ga State May 6–June 6
The annual ban on drumming and noisemaking within the Ga State will begin from May 6 and ends on June 6, 2024, the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) announced at a news conference in Accra yesterday. The month-long ban prohibits clapping of hands, placement of loudspeakers outside church premises and mosques, roadside evangelism, use of megaphones, …
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Mixed reactions greet increase in cost of Ghanaian passport acquisition
The increment in the cost of Ghanaian passport acquisition announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFARI) has been greeted with mixed reactions by a section of the public. In separate interviews with the Ghanaian Times over the weekend, they called on the government to reconsider the decision or make sure stringent …
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CRI leads campaign to dissolve ‘marriage’ between 12-year-old girl and 63-year-old man
The Executive Director of Child Rights International (CRI), Mr Bright Appiah, has called for a total abandonment of traditions and customs that endangers the lives of children. He said no matter how effective and mandatory traditional and customary rites are, its practice should not in any way disadvantage children nor cast a snare on their …
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Businessman in trouble over alleged GH¢1,780,000 fraud
A businessman, Nana Ohene Djan Aggrey Bentil, was yesterday remanded in police custody by the Accra Circuit Court, for allegedly defrauding victims of GH¢1,780,000.00. Nana Bentil is accused of defrauding by false pretences and selling cars worth GH¢1,780,000.00 to his customers without the consent of the owners. The accused, who is the Director of N.O.B …
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Education and business: how Russia and Ghana can help each other grow
In the past few years, the whole world has faced changes – or one might even say structural shifts – in the economy, society, logistics and other areas. The new state of business relationships require completely different approaches and business decisions. Global challenges have forced different countries to implement projects and initiatives that would allow […]
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Man jailed 7 years for impregnating student
A man, who defiled and impregnated a 15-year-old student, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment in hard labour, by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. The convict, Kingsley Acquah, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charge, but he was found guilty at the end of the trial. Prosecuting, Superintendent of Police Juliana Essel-Dadzie told the court, …
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Okada rider jailed 10 years for robbery
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced an okada rider, Kofi Sumaila, to 10 years imprisonment for robbing a commercial tricycle rider, at Bompieso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality. The 22-year-old convict, also known as Blackman, pleaded guilty and prayed the court, presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu, for forgiveness. The judge passing judgement, said: …
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We’ll secure private partnership to complete Saglemi Housing Project – Works, Housing Ministe
The Technical Working Group tasked to oversee the completion of the Saglemi Housing Project has been given five weeks to issue the international expression of interest to pave way for private sector participation. Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who issued the directive, said, the move would enable the Ministry to commence the …
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GETFund to pay GH¢2.6bn to contractors to complete stalled projects
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) is committing a total of GH¢2.6 billion to contractors to complete the fund’s stalled projects across the country. This followed the approval by Parliament of more than GH¢3.9 billion for the financing of educational infrastructure projects for this year. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Ghanaian Times in …
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€2.37m ambulance financial loss case adjourned to April 9
The trial of Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, and Richard Jakpa, a businessman, for allegedly causing financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in an ambulance deal, has been adjourned to April 9 for continuation. This is because Mr Jakpa has engaged the service of a new lawyer, Mr Thaddeus Sory, to …
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Funny Face remanded for alleged careless, drunk-driving
A comedian and actor, Nana Yaw Oduro, was yesterday remanded in police custody by the Ofaakor Circuit Court, near Kasoa, in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region. Oduro, also known as Funny Face, who appeared before court for alleged drunk-driving, faces additional charge of careless driving. The accused last Sunday night allegedly …
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Govt rolls out Smart Schs Project …about 1.3m students to receive 1 tablet each
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, yesterday launched the Smart Schools Project with about 1.3million students set to receive one tablet each. An initiative of the Ministry of Education with support from the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schools (CENDELOS), the project is designed to equip students in the country with the requisite …
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