…targets private capital to drive market modernisation, 24-Hour Economy By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has taken the initiative to aggressively court private investors to fund a multi-million-cedi infrastructural overhaul, leveraging an impressive 72 percent surge in its internally generated revenue (IGF) to position Accra’s central business district as a hub for […] The post Korle-Klottey

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to learn his immediate World Cup fate on Tuesday as a Canadian Federal Court hears his appeal against a visa denial that has prevented him from joining the Black Stars camp ahead of their opening match against Panama.The hearing is scheduled for 9:00am local time in Canada, which corresponds to 1:00pm Ghana time, with Ghanaian football fans anxiously awaiting the outcome.Partey has been unable to enter Canada after authorities denied him

The Ghana Education Service (Ghana Education Service) has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region following the circulation of a video on social media allegedly depicting inappropriate conduct between a staff member and a student. In a statement issued by GES, it said it had launched formal investigations into the […] The post GES INTERDICTS BOLE

Black Stars received a rousing reception upon their arrival in Toronto on Monday as excitement continued to build ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Police in the Volta Regional capital, Ho and their Tema counterparts, have intercepted five thousand and thirty nine (5,039) wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs at Afienya, on the Tema-Akosombo road, in the early hours of Sunday, June 14, 2026. The substances, stuffed in sixty three maxi sacks, were being conveyed in a Howo […] The post Police Seize 5,039 Parcels Of ‘Volta Cocaine’

GLOA Confirms the Market Dominance of KGL: Urges Stakeholders Not to Compare GLOA’s GHS 44.9 million to KGL’s GHS 173 million to National Lottery Authority (NLA). A press statement by the Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) is urging stakeholders, media, and the general public not to compare the GHS 44.9 million paid by some 29 […] The post Lotto Operators Confirm

The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways abused the single-source procurement process under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme, disclosing that more than 90 per cent of road contracts awarded in 2025 and 2026 were procured through open competitive tendering. Addressing the […] The post ‘Over

Tunisia have made a dramatic coaching change just days into their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, dismissing head coach Sabri Lamouchi and appointing experienced French manager Hervé Renard in a bid to revive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

Six persons, including a traditional priest at Osu, have been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly causing harm and damage to property during a disturbance at the Osu Chief’s Palace. The accused persons are Ezekial Lutherdrodt, a traditional priest; Samuel Baffoe, a painter; Benjamin Adamah, a bouncer; Kudjoe Abusah, a self-employed person; Tettey […] The post Six Arraigned

The Criminal Division 4 of the High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi seeking leave to withdraw his legal services as counsel for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and another accused person in the ongoing Samreboi illegal mining case. The court, presided over by Her Ladyship Audrey […] The post High Court dismisses Wontumi lawyer’s

Yesterday, The Chronicle carried a lead story with the headline, “Farmers’ Plea: Stop The ‘Budget War’… And Release Funds For National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme.” The story laid bare a troubling standoff: Ghanaian farmers are pleading with government to resolve an apparent budget dispute between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture […] The post Editorial:

There is a growing habit of unhealthy behaviour in our homes, communities, and society in general. To some people, it looks harmless. Others see it as a joke or friendly teasing. It is common among the elderly, young people, and even children. However, what seems normal can sometimes lead to conflict and even violence. Ridicule […] The post Ridicule, Human Dignity, And Learner

A large-scale flood control and drainage desilting campaign, spearheaded by Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its partners, has been intensified across Accra as stakeholders step up efforts to prepare the capital ahead of the peak rainy season. The exercise, which involved the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), FeDems Group Ltd, Dredge Masters Ghana Ltd, Metropolitan, Municipal … The post Multi-agency

Poor road conditions leading to the only waste disposal site at Lower McCarthy Hill in the Weija Gbawe Municipality have left thousands of refuse tricycle operators stranded, disrupting waste collection in parts of Accra. The situation has resulted in long queues of tricycles along the Leprosarium stretch of the Mallam-Kasoa Highway, affecting traffic flow and … The post Poor road to

Dealers of Black Stars paraphernalia, including Ghana flags and jerseys, have bemoaned low patronage ahead of the team’s opening FIFA World Cup Group L fixture against Panama today. Speaking to The Ghanaian Times on Monday, traders operating at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange and Osu Oxford Street attributed the situation to the low level of confidence … The post Traders record low sales

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. It said that the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones. “The […] The post ADC

Peter Vowles has been announced as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria. His appointment was announced in a statement released by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on Monday. “Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in succession to Dr Richard Montgomery CMG. “Mr […] The post Peter

The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed last Tuesday following an enforced break occasioned by an unfortunate medical emergency that led to the passing of Michael Arhin, a player of Coldstore, on May 20. Following consultations with stakeholders, the competition resumed in his honour with exciting games across all divisions. At the Division 2 level, … The post 2026 Accra B’ball

Battle for honours continued in in Week 4 of the Salpholda Hockey League A across the Men and Women’s divisions. Starting on Friday with a Men’s division clash between Police and Arkmen, the former which had managed just one point from three matches, dominated proceedings and secured their first win of the season with a … The post Army, Exchequers, GRA claim crucial

The celebration of the United States of America’s 250th Independence anniversary in Accra evolved beyond a commemoration of America’s founding ideals into a reaffirmation of the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the United States, with both countries expressing commitment to deepen cooperation in trade, security, education, healthcare and diplomacy. Dubbed “Freedom 250,“ the event brought together […] The post US-Ghana