The Islamic Republic of Iran has reminded the international community and world governments, especially of Muslim countries, of their responsibility to provide all-out support for the oppressed Palestinian people. The support must help to end the brutal crimes of the Zionists in the Holy al-Quds, and other occupied regions in Palestine, and in putting an … The post International
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia Palmer, on Thursday sworn-in 20 new Peace Corps Volunteers to support agriculture and quality health delivery in Ghana. She was joined by the Deputy Minister of Communications, Charles Acheampong, and traditional leaders to swear-in the volunteers, after the new cohorts were taken through eleven weeks of language … The post Ghana
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) last Friday destroyed 500 bales of substandard baby diapers valued at GH¢3 million, at its recycle plant at Ashiaman, near Tema. The destruction of the two 40-footer containers diapers, which were seized from the markets at Kasoa, in the Central Region, Tema in Greater Accra and the Central Business District … The post FDA destroys 500 bales of
Abraham Amaliba, the Director of Conflict Resolution of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be the most impacted by the Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC), a collaboration between Alan Kyerematen and Abu Sakara. Mr Kyerematen, an independent presidential candidate, has formed a strategic partnership with the National […] The post Alan’s
The Network of Professional Women in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WiWASH) of the Ghana Water Limited has charged women to refrain from undue competition with men in the pursuit of gender equality. Such behaviours, it said brew unnecessary tension between men and women and render the equality agenda counterproductive. The Country Director for IRC Ghana … The post Don’t compete with Men – Women
A professor of governance at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, Adebayo Olukoshi, has called on African leaders to develop innovative solutions to generate revenue in order to end the cycle of debt distress on the continent. According to him, such innovations could only be possible if the leaders build the political will to lift … The post Develop
Stakeholders in the water sector have been urged to explore innovative and cutting-edge solutions to deliver improved and sustainable water services, especially in rural and peri-urban areas in the country. This, according to the Country Director of Safe Water Network, Charles Nimako, would require the urgent need to invest funding and other resources in scaling … The post Stakeholders
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the visiting Kenyan President, William Ruto, yesterday supervised the signing of a number of agreements as part of efforts to strengthen the bond of cooperation between Ghana and Kenya. In all, eight different Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed with four of them signed at the Jubilee House in … The post Ghana,
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 … The post Majority caucus defends passport fee hikes appeared
Businesses in Ghana and Kenya have been urged to leverage investment opportunities in both countries offered under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost economic trade. According to speakers at the maiden Ghana-Kenya business forum, the AfCFTA and other structures, such as the establishment of a Ghana Trade House in Kenya, offered huge … The post Leveraging
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 … The post Muslims mark Night of Power appeared first on Ghanaian
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, … The post NDC
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, … The post GTC bans noisemaking in Ga State
Authorities at Opoku Ware SHS have dispelled rumours of de-boardinising over 1000 students, asserting that disciplinary actions are only being taken against students who violated school regulations by leaving for the Easter break without permission. Reverend Stephen Sekyere Owusu, the Headmaster of Opoku Ware School, reiterated the institution’s firm stance against any form of indiscipline […] The post Opoku
By Delphina QUARSHIE Have you ever wondered why God chose a garden, specifically the Garden of Eden, out of all places, to be humanity’s dwelling place? You may also not have stopped to reflect on the fact that, before his arrest and crucifixion, Jesus retreated to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Thus, we see […] The post More than just a garden:
Independent presidential candidate Alan John Kyerematen has announced a strategic partnership with the National Interest Movement, led by former Convention People’s Party (CPP) flagbearer Abu Sakara, ahead of the 2024 elections. This collaboration, operating under the banner ‘Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC),’ was unveiled through a statement released on Thursday, April 4, 2024. In the […] The post 2024
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 … The post Mixed
Students under government’s Free SHS programme would not pay for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) registration fees, according to the Director General, Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr Eric Nkansah. He said the GH¢465 has been absolved by the state under the programme and therefore urged parents and guardians not to pay any … The post WASSCE
Parliament has approved GH¢6.87 billion for disbursement of the National Health Insurance Fund for 2024 to enable the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to undertake its activities for the year. The object of the fund is to pay for healthcare services of members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dr Da costa Aboagye ,Chief … The post Parliament
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 … The post CRI
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