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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:11:12 GMT
Parliament Descends Into Chaos as Majority, Minority Clash Over Budget Approval
[Ghanaian Times] The drama surrounding the approval or otherwise of the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government took a new turn yesterday as Parliament descended into chaos, forcing the First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu, to susp...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:36 GMT
African Leaders Charged to Raise Issues On Security, Economic Empowerment At U.S. Summit
[Ghanaian Times] African leaders have been advised to articulate issues bordering on security and economic empowerment in the upcoming summit on democracy to be hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:02:02 GMT
Tracking Device 'Captures' Man Stealing Vehicle
[Ghanaian Times] A car tracking device has led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man who allegedly stole a vehicle worth GHC160,000 at North Legon, Accra.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:01:58 GMT
Akuapem Poloo Back to Prison for 90 Days ... After Court Dismisses Appeal Application
[Ghanaian Times] An application filed by actress Rosemomd Brown, popularly known as AkuapemPoloo, to challenge her 90 days custodial sentence was dismissed by an Accra High Court yesterday.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:01:55 GMT
1st Historic Commercial Flight Lands At Ho Airport
[Ghanaian Times] Tirtrinu -- commercial flight operators, Passion Air, yesterday carried out the first-ever commercial flight from Accra to the Ho Airport at Titrinu, near Ho, since the facility became ready for use five years ago.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:01:53 GMT
Detection of Omicron Boosts Covid-19 Fight
[Ghanaian Times] Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it has produced countless mutations and resultant variants or strains.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:44 GMT
Hearts, NLA Sign Gh¢1mpact
[Ghanaian Times] Accra Hearts of Oak has signed a GH¢1m deal with the National Lottery Authority (NLA) in Accra on Monday.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:41 GMT
7,870 Children Receive 1st Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Jab
[Ghanaian Times] At least 7,870 minors aged 15 and 17 have received their first jab of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines in the Greater Accra Region, as government steps up efforts at attaining herd immunity against COVID-19 nationwide.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:38 GMT
Ghana Muslim Mission Inaugurates Tuba Branch
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Muslim Mission (GMM) on Sunday inaugurated an 18-member Executive and Council of Elders for the Tuba Community, in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, with a call on them to implement the mission's nation...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:38 GMT
National Emergency Dispatch Centre Inaugurated in Gushiegu
[Ghanaian Times] Gusheigu -- The US Ambassador, Stephanie S Sullivan, on Tuesday inaugurated a National Emergency Dispatch Centrein Gushiegu in the Northern Region.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:37 GMT
'Sexual Orientation Is Not a Fundamental Human Right'
[Ghanaian Times] Sponsors of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill have insisted that "sexual orientation is not a fundamental human right".

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:34 GMT
Hearts Leave for JS Saoura Clash
[Ghanaian Times] Accra Hearts of Oak will today leave for Algeria to honour the second leg of their final CAF Confederations Cup play-offs with Algerian counterparts JS Saoura.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:30 GMT
300 Teacher Mante Residents Go Through Free Health Screening
[Ghanaian Times] About 300 residents of Teacher Mante in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region yesterday received free health screening on diabetes to deepen the fight against diabetes.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:29 GMT
Scale Up Efforts to Prevent Importation of Covid-19 Omicron Variant - Gma to Govt
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has implored government to step up efforts at limiting importation of COVID-19 at allentry ports of the country with the emergence of the omicron variant.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:21 GMT
Metwi a Mentwa Road Safety Campaign Launched in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] As part of efforts to prevent drink-driving and promoting road safety in the country, a campaign dubbed "Metwi a Mentwa" (literally meaning If I drink I won't drive), has been launched in Accra.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:15 GMT
Volta Region Needs More Up-Market Hotels - GTA
[Ghanaian Times] Ho -- There is the need for more up-market hotels to tap the vast and diverse tourism potentials in the Volta Region, according to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:13 GMT
Construction Works On Apartments for President, Veep in K'si At Standstill
[Ghanaian Times] Kumasi -- An apartment built to accommodate Presidents and Vice Presidents whenever they visit Kumasi now appears to be a "white elephant."

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:25:01 GMT
Bridge On Kintampo-New Longolo Road Fixed... Following Ghanaian Times Publication
[Ghanaian Times] Yabraso -- The bridge linking Kintampo and New Longolo in the Bono East Region has been reconstructed, following Ghanaian Times publication on October 30, about its destruction by heavy rains.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:24:59 GMT
IATF 2021 Generates $42.1 Billion Trade and Investment Deals
[Ghanaian Times] The second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2021) generated a record-setting US$42.1 billion in trade and trade-related investment deals, according to the latest tally released today by the IATF Advisory Council.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:24:56 GMT
Prudential Life Partners 2 Others to Launch Campaign
[Ghanaian Times] Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, one of the leading life insurers in the country, has partnered with Prudence Foundation, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), and the Didier Drogba Foundation to launch the Safe Steps National R...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:24:54 GMT
GhIPSS Services Record 146 Percent Growth
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana continues to make steady growth in the patronage of electronic products and services, as the third quarter performance report by the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPSS) shows a growth of over 146.1 per cent i...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:23:47 GMT
Dr Rock, Best FM Sweep Sports Honours At WEBA
[Ghanaian Times] Enterprising sports journalist, MrDesmond Agyemangof Best FM in Tarkwa in the Western Region was adjudged Sports Show Host of the Year at the recently held Wassaman Entertainment and Business Awards (WEBA).

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:23:44 GMT
GBA Hails Kahn for Success of Boxer
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has commended its Executive Board member for International Relations, Peter Kahn, on the success of his boxer, George 'Ferocious' Kambosos.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:23:41 GMT
Gold Fields PGA Championship Tees Off Today
[Ghanaian Times] The 2021 Gold Fields PGA championship is set to tee off today at the Damang Golf Club in the Western region.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:52:21 GMT
Regional Security Village for Techiman in Offing
[Ghanaian Times] Techiman -- Plans are underway to construct a Regional Security Village (RSV) in Techiman, to accommodate all the security agencies in the region, the Regional Minister, Mr Kwaku Adu Gyan has disclosed.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:17:16 GMT
US Launches $45.5 Million Five-Year Project to Improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Northern Ghana
[Public Agenda] The United States is committing $45.5 million over the next five years to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Ghana. U.S. Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan joined representatives of the Ministry of Sanitation and ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:33:51 GMT
2022 Budget Brouhaha - Friday Rejection Reversed As Majority Caucus Approves Document
[Ghanaian Times] Parliament, constituted by the Majority Caucus of the House yesterday reversed the rejection of the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government for the year ending December 31, 2022.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:33:48 GMT
Political Will and Witchcraft Accusations in Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] In the wake of the lynching of Madam Akua Denteh and other attempt-ed killings in the former Northern Regions, The Sanneh Institute under-took research and data gathering into witch-hunting and the "witch camps" in the north.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:33:32 GMT
Six Years Gang Rape Case Adjourned to Dec 17
[Ghanaian Times] Ho -- The case in which five men are facing trial before a Ho High Court for the gang rape of 16-year-old girl at Ehi, near Dzodze, in the Volta Region, almost six years ago, has been adjourned to December 17.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:33:29 GMT
Former President Rawlings Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Energy Sector
[Ghanaian Times] Former President Flt. Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his invaluable contribution to the energy sector.



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