Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), President, Ben Nunoo Mensah has disclosed that funds has been secured for the completion of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Olympic Complex at Amasaman. The project, when completed would serve as a centre of excellence for the youth across the country. He made the disclosure at the … The post GOC secures funding

A fast rising United Kingdom (UK) based Ghanaian artiste, KobbiNick has released his maiden Afro pop banger dubbed “Bless me.” The track which was released on Sunday to rejuvenate the industry was produced by Damage Musiq and mixed by Beatboss tims. According to the afro pop/dancehall singer the track that is currently receiving massive air … The post KobbiNick releases his maiden

It has come to the attention of the Ghana Standards Authority that some companies are using the Ghana Standards Certification Mark on their products, without the requisite license and approval from the Ghana Standards Authority to use the Mark. Notice is hereby given that unauthorized use of the mark contravenes section 21 (1) (b) of … The post GSA warns of illegal use of certification

A woman who attempted to smuggle 1,000 bags of 50 kilograms of fertiliser meant for Planting for Food and Jobs (FPJs) into Burkina Faso, was on Thursday arrested by the Police in Navrongo in the Upper East Region. The Upper East Regional Minister, Ms Paulina Patience Abayage, who confirmed this to the Ghanaian Times at … The post Woman arrested for attempting

“By 2025 Internet nodes may reside in everyday things—food packages, furniture, paper documents, and more. Today’s developments point to future opportunities and risks that will arise when people can remotely control, locate, and monitor even the most mundane devices and articles. Popular demand combined with technology advances could drive widespread of an Internet of Things … The post Understanding

Africa is home to a world of diverse Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) for food and agriculture which are essential for Africa’s food security, and contribute to livelihoods of millions of people within and beyond the continent. The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)’s report on the State of Farm Animal Genetic Resources in … The post The

Stakeholders in the Upper East Region have called on the Ministry of Education(MoE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES), to as a matter of urgency,  review the over 15-year -old Code of Ethics of students in Senior High Schools (SHSs) to meet the current trends. The stakeholders including   Regional  and District Directors of Education, Head … The post Stakeholders

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), Professor Abednego F. Okoe Amartey, has admonished graduates of the university to uphold high values of integrity and professionalism as they move out into the world. Speaking at the 3rd session of 11th Congregation ceremony of the UPSA in Accra on Friday, Prof Amartey  … The post Uphold values

THE Governing Council of the Ho Technical University (HTU) has appointed new management officers to support the Vice Chancellor in running the affairs of the university in the 2019/2020 academic year which commences on August 1, this year. They are Dr Christopher K. Amehoe, Registrar; Dr Kojo E. Atiso, Librarian; Mr Augustine Kwame Owusu, Director … The post HTU Governing

The BabyNest, an early childhood development centre in Accra has held is 2019 graduation ceremony  with a call on parents to avoid influencing children with corrupt practices. The joint graduation ceremony conducted at the University of Ghana branch of The BabyNest, on the theme, “The world awaits you,” was held for 113 graduating pupils from … The post BabyNest graduates 113 pupils

Candidates, who promise to organise regular community meetings to address concerns of constituents are mostly preferred, according to a research conducted by Dr George K. Ofosu, an Associate of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana). The study revealed that candidates, who promise to sometimes or always help constituents in dealing with government bureaucracy or … The post Voters

There has been a rush for the Nadowli-Kaleo Constituency seat after the nation’s longest serving Parliamentarian, Mr Alban Sumanaa Kingsford Bagbin, decided to stepdown. Mr Bagbin, who is currently the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Nadowli-Kaleo Constituency and Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, is among some other incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentarians who … The post Aspirants

Mr. Yawson Otoo, Chief Executive Officer  of IKSON Properties Company Limited, has advocated new layouts for Agona West Municipality, and Agona East District, to create an enabling environment for prospective estate developers, to avoid haphazard buildings. He said it was imperative that the assembly was assisted to prepare any such designs, especially for new communities … The post ‘Agona

The Vetting Committee of the National Democratic congress (NDC) has approved 60 parliamentary aspirants to contest in the forthcoming primaries of the Party in the Volta Region. Paul Mensah Voegborlo and William Mawuli Ahado, aspirants for Keta and North Tongu Constituencies respectively, were disqualified by the Committee, chaired by Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, National Chairman … The post 60

GHANAIAN International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight champion, Richard Commey, is billed to face American-Honduran challenger, Teofimo Lopez, in a mandatory defence of his title in either September or November. This was announced in Accra last Friday by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Streetwise Boxing Promotions, Michael Amoo-Bediako, promoters of the Ghanaian champion. It will … The post Commey

DEPUTY Minister for Transport, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has appealed to Ghanaians to support Coach Kwasi Appiah, in spite of the Black Stars’ untimely exit from the just-ended African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Ghana’s performance in Egypt sparked condemnation among some members of the football public – who drove the coach to the … The post Titus-Glover rallies

THE Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has cautioned traders and professionals who are using adjusted weighing or measuring instruments to shortchange the public to quit the practice. The Authority warned that any trader or professional who was caught using an adjusted weighing or measuring instrument would be dealt with. In a statement issued in Accra last … The post GSA cautions

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the Pan African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) celebrated biennially in Ghana, offers a platform to restate in no uncertain terms how the destiny of all black people in the world is linked to the destiny of Africa. According to him, it was important that all black people come to … The post Platform

Chiefs in the Central Region have commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for introducing social intervention programmes to help reduce hardship in their communities. They said the Free Senior High School programme (SHS), for instance, had extended education to the poorest among their community members who, hitherto, could only dream of senior high education for … The post Central

Mr Martin Adu-Owusu, the acting Managing Director of the New Times Corporation (NTC) at the weekend led staff of the corporation to the funeral of the late Andrew Mensah, a former employee, in Kumasi. Among his entourage was Mr Alfred Koomson, Marketing Manager, Mr Ofori Addo, Regional Operations Manager, leaders of the local union and … The post NTC staff bids late c olleague farewell