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Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:38 GMT
President Returns From Inaugural Ceremony of the Gambia President, Adama Barrow
[Ghanaian Times] Banjul -- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday joined tens of thousands of people to witness the inaugural ceremony of re-elected President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, at the Independence Stadium at Banjul, the capital of...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:37 GMT
GHS to Roll Out Nationwide Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Soon
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Health Services will soon announce days for nationwide immunisation against COVID-19 infections in the country, the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has announced.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:36 GMT
Confab of Regional Chief Imams Condemns Mamobi, Nima Youth Gangs Clash
[Ghanaian Times] The Conference of the Regional Chief Imams of Ghana have condemned the shooting incident which occurred on Tuesday during a clash between Mamobi and Nima youth gangs in Accra.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:35 GMT
Discrimination Against Women and Its Negative Repercussions in Ghana's Development Process - a Critical Appraisal
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghanaian culture and for that matter, the African culture is mainly patriarchy-biased; and this situation gives ample room for male domination and superiority over their female counterparts in every sphere of human endeavor for s...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:33 GMT
Use Technology to Solve Societal Problem - Software Developer
[Ghanaian Times] Wa -- The youth have been encouraged to use technology to solve societal problems and also create wealth to help improve upon the local economy.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:31 GMT
Man Gets 20 Years for Defiling 12-Year-Old Girl
[Ghanaian Times] A 67-year-old corn mill operator was yesterday sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court for defiling a 12-year-old girl, at Olebu near Ablekuma, Accra.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:30 GMT
Abantu Calls On Govt to Pass Affirmative Action Law
[Ghanaian Times] Abantu for Development, an international women's Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) is urging government to pass the country's Affirmative Action Law that promotes women's effective participation and representation in all decision-m...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:27 GMT
Kingdom Mandate Devotion Donates Items to Good Shepherd Orphanage
[Ghanaian Times] The Kingdom Mandate Devotionin collaboration with Promasidor over the weekend presented food item to the Good Shepherd Orphanage in Accra.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:25 GMT
Deal With Youth Clashes
[Ghanaian Times] The police have arrested nine persons in connection with a clash between two rivalry youth groups from Nima and Mamobi in Accra on Tuesday over supposed territorial supremacy.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:23 GMT
GAR Minister, MMDCEs Meet Over 'Operation Clean Your Frontage'
[Ghanaian Times] THE Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey has stated that the "Operation Clean Your Frontage" campaign which is to kick start in February would begin with a mass education and sensitisation programme.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:20 GMT
Mayhem in Nima - 9 Arrested After Bloody Clash ... Over 'Turf War' Between 2 Nima, Mamobi Youth Gangs
[Ghanaian Times] At least nine persons have been arrested in connection with a bloody clash between two rival youth groups of Nima and Mamobi, both suburbs of Accra, on Tuesday over supposed territorial supremacy.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:17 GMT
77 Residents, Business Operators in Ayawaso East Municipality in Trouble for Failing to Clean Frontage
[Ghanaian Times] A total of 77 residents and business operators in the Ayawaso East Municipality in the Greater Accra Region were yesterday summoned by the Environmental Health Department of the Assembly for failing to clean their frontage.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:15 GMT
Trial of Owusu Bempah, 6 Other Adjourned to Feb 2
[Ghanaian Times] The Accra Circuit Court yesterday adjourned to February 2, the trial of General Overseer of the Glorious Word Power Ministry, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, and six other members of the church.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:13 GMT
63-Year-Old Retired Police Officer Killed in Road Accident in Wa
[Ghanaian Times] Wa -- A 63-year-old retired police officer, Kwesi Salia has been confirmed dead after he was knocked off his motorbike and crushed by a Toyota Fortuner vehicle on Tuesday afternoon at Wa in the Upper West Region.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:47:12 GMT
Lands Minister Inaugurates 2 Tech Platforms to Enhance Timber Trade in Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] Ejisu -- Two technological platforms aimed at enhancing timber trade in Ghana have been launched at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:26:44 GMT
Police Investigate Death of 2 Suspected Dealers in 'Wee'
[Ghanaian Times] Kumasi -- Ashanti Regional Police Command is investigating the death of two persons, who engaged in a brawl over alleged sale of marijuana, popularly called 'wee'.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:26:42 GMT
GTA Descends On 3 Low Standard, Defaulting Tourism Facilities
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Tuesday closed down three facilities for not meeting the tourism standards and default in the payment of the one per cent tourism levy.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:20 GMT
GIZ Partners Tdi Global Limited for Job Creation
[Ghanaian Times] The GIZ and the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations is implementing the "Graduate Work and Salary Top-Up Programme" as part of measures to reducing the growing unemployment in the country.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:19 GMT
Chipper Cash Receives Payment Service License
[Ghanaian Times] One of the fastest growing fintechs in Africa, Chipper Cash, has been granted an Enhanced Payment Service Provider License by the Bank of Ghana to begin commercial operations in Ghana.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:17 GMT
Bolgatanga Technical University Introduces New Masters Programmes
[Ghanaian Times] Sumbrungu -- The Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) in the Upper East Region is to run Masters of Technology programme in Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Farm Management, Irrigation and Drainage systems in the 2023/202...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:14 GMT
Ghanaian Refs Urged to Uphold High Standards
[Ghanaian Times] A Ghana Premier League (GPL) referee, Selorm Yao, has said that the absence or low numbers of Ghanaian match officials at international competitions, including the Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) must be a matter of concern to referees an...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:12 GMT
Hockey - Ghana Draw in Africa Nations Cup Openers
[Ghanaian Times] The 11th and eighth editions of the Hockey African Cup of Nations hosted by Ghana kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium in Accra on Monday.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:08 GMT
Turn Around Fortunes of Ghana Supply Company - Mrs Osei-Asare
[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister of Finance, Mrs Abena Osei-Asare, has urged the reconstituted board of directors of the Ghana Supply Company Limited to work hard to turn around the financial fortunes of the company.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:02 GMT
NGO Moves to Stop Environmental Menace
[Ghanaian Times] An equipment to trap plastics and other floating debris on the Korle Lagoon to prevent the materials from entering the sea has been deployed at James Town, Accra, to curb the environmental menace along the beach.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:00 GMT
Fumigation Levy On Cement Raw Materials Is Extortion - Rev. Dr Dawson-Ahmoah
[Ghanaian Times] The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) said the Fumigation Levy charged on imported clinker is having serious financial toll on cement production companies in the country and pushing the cost of cement up.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:12:57 GMT
We'll Return to Parliament With E-Levy and Ensure Passage in January 2022 - Adu-Boahen
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will return to Parliament before the end of this month with the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) to seek the legislature's approval of the tax, Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, C...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:12:54 GMT
Delegation of Zabarmachiefs Attend Coronation of Paramount Chief of Oullam
[Ghanaian Times] The Greater Accra Region Zabarma Chief and National President of Council of Zarbama Chief, Alhaji Musah Yahaya Yandu, on Saturday led a delegation of the Zabarma chiefs in Ghana to witness the installation of the Paramount Chief (Che...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:12:51 GMT
GBA Suspends Commey, Manager for Gross Misconduct
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has announced the license withdrawal and suspension of boxing manager and promoter, Mr. Michael Amoo-Bediakoand his promotional company, Streetwise Boxing Promotions.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:12:49 GMT
FA Cup - Hearts Tipped to Brush Aside Golden Kicks
[Ghanaian Times] MTN FA Cup lords, Accra Hearts of Oak will lock horns with Division One League (DOL) side, Golden Kicks FC at the Accra Sports Stadium today at the round of 32 stage of the MTN FA Cup competition.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:12:45 GMT
'Coalition of Concerned Teachers Funds Are Safe'
[Ghanaian Times] The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-Ghana) has assured members that their funds have not been misappropriated, as being circulated by others, who seek to tarnish the image of the Coa...



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