Two men, who attempted to escape from Bawdie police cells, in the Western Region, have each been sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. Evans Sarpong, 24, and Desmond Ampong, 23, both unemployed, who conspired and broke part of the wall of the cells in an attempt to escape from lawful custody, … The post 2 jailed for attempting to escape from police cells
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
Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., as part of its corporate social responsibility, has made a cheque donation of GHC25,000 to support the treatment of 8-year-old Akua Ankumah. Akua has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) and is currently at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital receiving treatment. She needs urgent care for a bone marrow transplant and other […] The post Zoomlion
The Adentan Circuit Court has granted GH¢20,000 bail each to two persons, for allegedly stealing eight scaffolds from a building site at Mempeasem, East Legon, in the Greater Accra Region. The Jerome Nininja, 29-year-old plumber, was charged on two counts of abetment of crime and stealing. He pleaded guilty with explanation on count one and … The post 2 granted GH¢40,000 bail
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
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 … The post Funny Face remanded for
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has announced its decision to maintain the monetary policy rate at 29 percent, citing persisting upside risks to inflation. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the central bank, disclosed the rationale behind the decision during the 117th MPC meeting’s press briefing […] The post
A businessman, who collected his late brother’s GH¢206,212.65 entitlement from the Ghana Police Service, has been jailed four years by the Accra Circuit Court. Kwame Tengey is said to have told his late brother’s three children that he could assist them to collect their father’s entitlement of GH¢304,950. Kwame Tengey, who assumed the role of … The post Man
The Adentan Circuit Courthas granted GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties to Love Amofa, a trader,for allegedly stealing GH¢70,700 belonging to her boyfriend. The 40-year pleaded not guilty to four counts of stealing, unlawful damage, threat of death and threat to cause harm. She will appear again in court on April 22. Police Chief Inspector Maxwell … The post Woman
Dr. Christopher Ampadu (M) flanked by his lieutenants Executive Director of the Africa Centre for the Study of Worldviews and Wholistic Development of Societies, Dr. Christopher Ampadu, believes that Read More... The post Ghana’s Devt Not In Regime Change – Ampadu
Former spokesperson for the New Force Movement, Shalimar Abbiusi, has filed a lawsuit against the Republic of Ghana, seeking one million dollars in compensation for what she claims are abuses of her human rights. The suit, which was filed on January 23, 2024, at the International ECOWAS Court, raises issues about how state officials treat […] The post New Force
By Ebenezer YALLEY Blue Ocean Strategy is defined as the simultaneous pursuit of differentiation and low cost to open up a new market space and create new demand. It is about creating and capturing uncontested market space, thereby making the competition irrelevant. It is based on the view that market boundaries and industry structure are […] The post The
By Tarsicius Edem Dorpenyo FAQ 2. Which social media channels should I use? With the growth of social media platforms, selecting the appropriate methods to reach your target audience is critical. In Africa, where internet access is quickly expanding, social media is an effective marketing tool. However, each site targets different demographics and interests. Here’s […] The post
Dext Technology Limited, a prominent education technology company in Ghana, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Education, Winneba to enhance trainee teachers’ access to practical STEM tools. Through this partnership, Dext Technology Limited and the University will collaborate to explore various opportunities, including direct supply of STEM tools to the Department […] The post UEW
A law to prohibit the payment of compound interest by the state in transactions entered into on her behalf by public officers, has been passed by Parliament and assented to by the President. The law, the contracts (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1114), sponsored by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame in 2023, … The post Parliament passes law
More than one hundred structures were destroyed during a fire outbreak at Bubuashie Cable Wireless in Accra, last Friday. The inferno affected makeshift wooden structures, three vehicles, two metal containers, but no casualties have been recorded. Business owners who used the place as an abode and commercial purposes were displaced. When the Ghanaian Times got … The post Over
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, has commenced an exercise to retrieve monies owed the company by industrial and domestic consumers of electricity. The exercise is being undertaken in Abuakwa, Adum, Ahinsan, Bibiani, Danyame, Kokoben, Offinso and Suame. Consequently, the revenue mobilisation teams are visiting households, restaurants, hotels and state institutions to … The post Ashanti
Kwahu Praso Rural Bank Limited has been ranked the Best Rural Bank and placed 40th at the 20th Ghana Club 100 Awards for the year, 2023. The award was received on behalf of the bank by the Human Resource Manager, Mr. Bright Mensah Amankwah, who later on presented it to the CEO of the bank, […] The post Kwahu Praso Rural Bank ranked best appeared first on
By Emmanuel ACQUAH-SAM (Ph.D.) I write this article about a national cathedral for the God of Heaven and Earth with deep solemnity and humility. Since President Nana Akufo-Addo Danquah announced his intention to build it, the cathedral has been the subject of sacrilegious discussions domestically and internationally. For many, the point of contention has been […] The post The
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