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
Member of Parliament (MP) for the Yapei-Kusawgu constituency and Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, John Abdulai Jinapor, has characterised President Akufo-Addo’s letter to Parliament as “disrespectful and insulting”. He said the President could have communicated his position in a more decorous manner rather than seeking to instruct Parliament to “desist […] The post Anti-gay
The Women Caucus of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has urged the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to concentrate on revitalising the economy rather than targeting the character of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the NDC’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election. The caucus expressed disappointment over the claims made by the … The post Stop
The Majority caucus in Parliament says the decision by the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to adjourn the House sine die without exhausting businesses before it was “arbitrary and capricious”. The Speaker on Wednesday adjourned the House sine die putting on ice the approval of President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo’s new set of ministerial nominees and … The post Speaker’s
The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) together with Ghanaian universities have embarked on an initiative to integrate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into tertiary education curriculum. Under the leadership of Dr Edwin Alfred N.O Provencal, chairman of the GITFiC-AfCFTA Tertiary Students Club, a team of esteemed academic consultants has been assembled … The post GITFiC,
The Black Stars of Ghana is set to honour the first of two international friendly matches against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a March FIFA free day friendly international today at the Grande de Stade Marrakech in Morocco. The Uganda clash will happen four days later. That presents the new technical team of the … The post BlackSatelltes brace for Uganda agenda appeared first on Ghanaian
Working in extreme heat can double the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage for pregnant women, according to new research from India. The study found that the risks to mothers-to-be are significantly higher than previously thought. Researchers say hotter summers can affect not only women in tropical climates, but also in countries such as the UK. […] The post Extreme
The three teachers union yesterday declared an indefinite industrial strike, over the delay of a new collective agreement and the distribution of teachers’ laptops. They are the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT-GH). According to the unions, despite the frequent engagements … The post 3
The Director of Research at Ghana COCOBOD, Dr Francis Baah, yesterday told the Accra High Court that no cocoa farmer drank lithovit fertiliser as a substitute for water. He was giving testimony in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, and Mr Seidu Agongo, the Managing … The post Alleged
Mohammed Kudus will play no part in Ghana’s friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda during the March international break. The midfielder has pulled out of the Black Stars squad for the game due to a shoulder injury. Kudus was named in Head Coach Otto Addo’s squad for the upcoming games against Nigeria and Uganda but has … The post Kudus out of Nigeria, Uganda friendlies
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) says the decision by the three teacher unions to embark on an indefinite strike is in bad faith and unwarranted. According to the Commission it had been engaging with the three unions on a number of the reasons they had cited for their strike and could not come … The post Strike by 3 teacher unions in bad faith, unwarranted – FWSC
It was an emotional scene at the Accra High Court yesterday, when Vincent Bosoo, standing trial for alleged murder of former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, the late Joseph Boakye (J.B) Danquah-Adu, broke down in tears moments after he was acquitted and discharged. Bosoo, second accused, and Daniel Asiedu, also known as Sexy … The post J.B Danquah-Adu murder case: Second accused
Effs, the rising star from the UK music scene, has unleashed a scintillating remix of his hit single “I Like That,” featuring the acclaimed Ghanaian rapper Medikal. This dynamic collaboration brings together Effs’ signature style with Medikal’s unique flair, promising listeners an electrifying musical experience. “I Like That (Remix)” combines Effs’ infectious melodies with Medikal’s […] The post Effs
The President of the Ghana National Association of ADR Practitioners (GNAAP), Mr Daniel Owusu-Koranteng, has urged graduands of the Professional Executive Master in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PEMADR) course to uphold the ethics of their profession as they graduate. Speaking at the graduation ceremony organised by the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies (IPLS) at … The post ADR
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll, has urged the government not to allow debts owed to road contractors to accumulate, as it would hinder timely payments. During a meeting with the new Roads and Highways Minister designate, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, on Monday, Otumfuo Osei Tutu stressed that road construction was crucial for national development. He … The post Don’t
The African Hockey Federation (AHF) has expressed disappointment in the South African decision to pull out of the hockey tournament of the ongoing 13th African Games Accra 2023, citing safety concerns on a pitch they claimed was not perfect for the competition. The President of the federation, Mr Seif Ahmed, said the South Africans did … The post South Africa didn’t follow due process
Rose Amoaniwaa Yeboah delivered Ghana’s first gold medal in track and field yesterday at the ongoing 13th African Games at the University of Ghana Sports Complex. The former University of Cape Coast (UCC) student cleared the bar at 1.90m to win the female high jump event. It fell short of her remarkable 1.94m jump that … The post Rose Yeboah grabs high jump gold for Ghana appeared
The Jospong Group of Companies, Ghana’s leading multi-industry conglomerate, has concluded a new partnership with VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese electric vehicle pioneer. The agreement will enable the Jospong Group to distribute a foray of electric vehicles into the African market, positioning the Group as a leader in sustainable transportation. Under the agreement, Jospong will distribute … The post JOSPONG/
The Office of the President has told Parliament to desist from transmitting the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Families Values Bill, 2021 to the President for his assent. The Office explained in a letter dated March 18, 2024 and addressed to the Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Kwabena Nsiah, that there were two interlocutory injunction applications … The post Anti
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