The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra on Saturday organised a carnival at the Elwak Stadium as part of activities marking its 120th anniversary celebration. It was attended by more than 10,000 members of the church from 19 parishes and outstations in Accra. The carnival was attended by the Metropolitan Bishop of Accra, Most Reverend Charles Palmer Buckle, who reviewed the parade, the Vicar General, Very Reverend Father Francis Adoboli, Very Reverend Father Dominic Amegashi, Dean of the Osu ... Read More

Youth Apprenticeship Programme (YAP), a project that seeks to equip the youth with vocational training and entrepreneurial skills to enhance their livelihood, has been launched in Kumasi.     Sinapi Aba Trust (SAT), a microfinance institution, is implementing the project with support from Opportunity International Network, a donor agency.        The programme which spans over a three-year period would see beneficiaries receiving training in carpentry, hairdressing, plumbing, vehicle ... Read More

Women farmers in Zuarungu in the Upper East Region have received training in moringa processing and soap making as part of efforts to empower them with alternative income generating ventures to improve their livelihoods. The training programme, which was supported by Trees for the Future, a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Ghana, Kumasi Institute of Tropical Agriculture (KITA) and United States Peace Corps Volunteers, brought together 60 participants. Mr Lovans Owusu-Takyi, ... Read More

The West Mamprusi District has more than 113 classrooms without teachers at the primary level. In addition, 83 kindergartens are without teachers, Mr. Charles .B. Midzira, an Assistant Director at the District Directorate of Education, disclosed this at the district?s National Volunteer?s Day celebration, at Walewale, last Saturday. It was organised by the Net Organization for Youth Empowerment (NOYED), for volunteers of the national service scheme and other individuals serving as ... Read More

It is a day early for the New Year, but we wish the entire nation a Happy New Year, to welcome the year 2013. Tonight, Ghanaians will bid goodbye to 2012 and welcome 2013 with great expectations. Many activities, including church services and watch night parties would be held across the country to usher in the New Year. As we enter the New Year, however, we are of the view that it is a time to reflect on what has passed and to look forward to the days ahead. For us, the year 2012 was full ... Read More

World Vision International (WVI) has held a seminar on water quality monitoring in Bolgatanga where it showcased to stakeholders, its Regional Water Quality Laboratory.    The laboratory is located at Savelugu 25km north of Tamale in northern Ghana and it currently undertakes water quality testing for World Vision Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion projects in Ghana, Mali and Niger.      Participants at the seminar were drawn from the Sachet Water Producers, Community Water ... Read More

Mr Ussif Mustapha, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) elect for Yagaba/Kubori Constituency in the Northern Region, has commended the people for voting massively for him. ?I accept the responsibility with humility and will like to commend the people of Yagaba/Kubori and all the constituents for the confidence they have reposed in me,? he said. Mr Mustapha, in the December 7 election, polled 8,123 representing 53.10 per cent while the incumbent Abdull-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim of ... Read More

The transition process seems set for the new Mahama regime to take over the administration of the State. The Transition Team, being led by Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, indicates that the transition process continue to progress with hitches, and remain optimistic of a smooth transition. Sources close to the Team disclosed to the Ghanaian Times that the major issues regarding the process were effectively being addressed. For instances, the source said the almost all the Ministers ... Read More