The Accra Circuit Court has convicted a mason and electrician for posing as Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) workers and extorting money from customers of ECG. The court imposed a fine of GH¢1,200 each on Nana Adu G­yamfi, 33, and Derrick Ntow Ad­umah, 22, and in default serve six months in prison. The two pleaded … The post 2 fake ECG workers fined GH¢2,400

Ghana defender Baba Rahman showcased his scoring prowess once again as he played a crucial role in inspiring PAOK to a thrilling 2-2 draw against AEK Athens in the Greek Super League. Rahman, who has emerged as the highest-scoring defender in the Greek League, ignited PAOK’s fightback with a superb strike from just outside the […] The post Baba Rahman shines with

A member of the Greater Accra Regional Peace Council, Alhaji Alhaji Khuzaima Osman, has called on Muslims to live peacefully, be law- abiding and be kind to all, wherever they find themselves. He said Islam enjoyed Muslims to be law-abiding and promote peaceful co-existence, adding that “believers are ones in pursuit of peace, happiness and … The post Peace council member urges

 Three persons accused of stealing metals worth GH¢100,000 at a ware­house at Odorkor in Accra, have been acquitted and discharged by the Dansoman Circuit Court. Desmond Nartey, 18, Seth KwakyeBoafo, 21, and Sule Musah, 55, were freed after their counsels, led by Mr Lord Delvi­nEssandoh and Cynthia Adem­adjiku, filed a submission of no case on … The post 3 freed over GH¢100,000 stolen metals

Cocoa farmers across Ghana are expressing frustration in response to the recent announcement of new farmgate prices for cocoa beans. The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) announced a 58.26 percent increase, setting the price at GH¢33,120 cedis per ton for the 2023/2024 crop season. This decision, according to COCOBOD, aims to distribute the benefits of soaring […] The post Cocoa

The police have arrested six persons, including four juveniles, who are all students of Presbyteri­an Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, Accra, for staging a kidnap incident. The two adults among the six are Isaac KissiAdjei,also known as “Kofi Black”, and Courage Teiko, alias “Timmy”. A statement issued and signed by Assistant Commis­sioner of Police … The post 6 arrested for

Ghana has been ranked best perform­ing country in governance in West Africa, according to the recent World Economics Governance Index report. The report, which was released by the World Economics Re­search, based in London, United Kingdom, also placed Ghana fifth on the overall position in Africa. The report indicated that Ghana has exhibited remarkable advancements … The post Ghana

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in its annual grain and feed forecast report, has projected a nearly six percent increase in wheat imports into the country. It estimates imports to reach 900,000 metric tonnes, compared to the 850,000 metric tonnes achieved last year. The USDA noted that the anticipated increase […] The post Wheat imports to grow

The Ghanaian Times receives as good news the fact that Ghana has been ranked best-performing country in governance in West Africa according to the recent World Economics Governance Index report. It is similarly another good news that the report by the World Economics Research based in London also places the country fifth on the overall … The post Ghana can be best in governance in Africa appeared

The Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Abdalfatah Alsattari, on Saturday pre­sented assorted items to more than 150 Muslim women in Accra. The items which included bags of rice, oil, sugar, tin to­matoes, spaghetti, tins of milk, sardines was to support the ben­eficiaries during ‘Iftar’, evening meals eaten during Ramadan. Similarly, the Embassy feted 180 children … The post Palestinian

 The Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, and others on Sat­urday joined the chiefs and people of Sunyani at the burial and final funeral rites of the late Sunya­nimanhene, Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri ll. The Vice President was ac­companied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, the Bono Regional Minister, Justina Owusu Bana­hene, Minister of Employment and Labour … The post Veep, Mahama join

Francis Cud­joe, a 19-year-old carpenter, has been sentenced to 50 years imprison­ment by the Tark­wa Circuit Court for defiling a seven-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty with an explanation, but the court over­ruled it. Cudjoe was charged with de­filement on count one and two, and was sentenced to 25 years each, which run concurrently. Before judgement … The post Carpenter gets

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The producer price of cocoa has been increased by 58.26 percent from GH¢20,928 per tonne to GH¢33,120.00 per tonne for the rest of the 2023/24 cocoa season. The new rate took effect Friday, 5th April 2024. This increase translates into GH¢2,070 per bag of 64 kg gross weight. This, according […] The post Cocoa producer price

The President, Nana Addo Dank­wa Akufo-Addo, says Ghana will ex­ploit its long-stand­ing relationship with Italy to deal with the growing scourge of insecurity in the sub-re­gion. He said there was the need to foster collaboration in dealing with the economic, security and political challenges in the sub-region and Italy remained a critical partner in this … The post Ghana

 Players in the energy sec­tor value chain on Saturday held a crunch meeting to discuss the erratic power supply in the country. Convened by the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, the meeting was attended by rep­resentatives from the Ministries of Finance and Energy, the Electricity Company of Ghana, the Ghana Grid Company, the Volta … The post Stakeholders hold crunch meeting

By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Amid public outcry over the recently revised cost of passport acquisition, Dr. Andy Appiah-Kubi, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, has clarified that the newly adjusted fees reflect the actual costs of the passport application process, rather than being a means for the government to generate profits. Addressing the press […] The post

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Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has commended Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss Kurt Okraku for his role in compelling the team to embark on a difficult yet successful journey in the CAF Confederation Cup. The post Dreams FC coach credits Kurt Okraku for CAF Confederation Cup success first appeared on 3News.