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
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 … The post Businessman
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 […] The post
Once the new Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) policy becomes effective, it is expected to see approximately GH¢16.2billion – US$1.2 billion flow from banks to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). CRR is a rule set by central banks requiring commercial banks to keep a portion of their deposits – local and foreign currency – as cash […] The post Editorial:
The Head Pastor of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Calvary Temple, at Spintex, in Accra, Reverend Anthony Cudjoe says a Muslim can also lead Ghana. According to him, God can use any person to build a nation without considering their religion or the wishes of men. “Sometimes you hear Ghanaians saying, ‘We want a […] The post A Muslim can also lead Ghana –ICGC Pastor appeared
Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., as part of its corporate social responsibility, has made a cheque donation for GHC25,000 to support the treatment of 8-year-old Akua Ankumah. Akua has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia (ALL) and is currently at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital receiving treatment. She needs urgent care of bone marrow transplant and other chemotherapy […] The post
Child Marriage at Nungua! Assessing the Gborbu Wulomo scandalous union with 12-year-old girl | Citi Breakfast Show, Tuesday, 2nd April, 2024 The post Citi Breakfast Show, Tuesday, 2nd April, 2024 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
Day two of the highly anticipated ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival,’ hosted by Citi FM and Citi TV, is set to enthral attendees today at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. Following the resounding success of the festival’s inaugural day on Saturday, March 30, where patrons were treated to a tantalizing array of […] The post Back to
Citi FM and Citi TV’s eagerly anticipated ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival’ set to tantalize palates takes off today, Saturday, March 30, 2024. Formerly known as the “Back to Your Village Food Bazaar,” the two-day annual event, which will end on Sunday, March 31, returns with a fresh new outlook, promising an unforgettable culinary […] The post Citi
Bernard Avle, the General Manager of Citi TV and Citi FM, has stated that the organisation’s ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival’ goes beyond simply celebrating differences. It’s about recognizing the underlying unity that binds Ghanaians together. “We are not here because we are different, we are here because we are similar. We are not […] The post ‘Back
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, … The post Man jailed 7 years for impregnating student
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: … The post Okada rider jailed 10
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 … The post We’ll
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 … The post GETFund
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 … The post €2.37m ambulance financial loss case adjourned
The government and its advisors in the coming weeks will begin extensive discussions with the country’s commercial creditors in line with its debt restructuring strategy to ensure debt sustainability, the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated. The engagement with the commercial creditors, including bond holders, he said were expected to ensure that Ghana … The post At
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill unanimously passed by parliament. The Speaker, in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by his aide, Mr Peter Bamfo, at the 2024 Suma Akwantu Kesie Festival in Suma in the … The post Anti-LGBTQI+
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