PThe Forestry Commission (FC) is in the process of acquiring drones to enhance effective monitoring of the forests in the country. To that effect the commission has begun training its technical officers to handle the drones. Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, disclosed this at a media briefing at the World International … The post ?Forestry
Deputy captain of the Black Stars, Andre Ayew has described their final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Kenya as an important one despite the Stars already booking a ticket to the tournament. The Black Stars take on the Harambee Stars from Kenya at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow with both sides already through … The post Ayew: We’re focused for Kenya game appeared
The Japanese Multinational automobile manufacturing company, Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced its intention to set up a production facility in Ghana and make the country the hub of its operations in sub-Saharan Africa. Mr Koichi Suzuki, Suzuki’s General Manager in-charge of Middle East and Africa disclosed this when he called on President Nana Addo Dankwa … The post Suzuki
Government has announced plans to give the Ghana Military Academy at Teshie in Accra a face-lift through a US$100 million loan facility currently before Parliament. President Akufo-Addo is expected to cut the sod next month for the commencement of the project which is expected to be completed within two years. This was made known yesterday, … The post Pres pledges govt’s
Chief Justice, Sophia A. B. Akuffo is advocating the establishment of an international tribunal to expedite trials of cross-border crimes which do not fall within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) but have devastating consequences on security in the West Africa region. Additionally, an expansion of the mandate of the African Court of … The post Let’s
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey says the decision to obtain French as a second language is a major concern of the government in line with national priorities. She reiterated plans by government to include the promotion of the learning of French in basic schools and across all other levels … The post Ghana
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has held its 2019 first quarterly public lecture as part of a series of quarterly lectures held yearly. The lecture which explored the topic “Establishing a Payment System within the West African Monetary Zone-Challenges and Prospects” was organised by the School of Liberal Arts and Social … The post GIMPA holds public lecture
The new Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Most Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie, has commended former President Jerry John Rawlings for standing up for the poor and underprivileged in society. He observed that the respect and commitment the former President had demonstrated towards the youth is something that is appreciated and recognised by … The post Catholic
Two National Democratic Congress (NDC) members have shared contradictory views on a letter from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) inviting the NDC to a meeting to end the menace of party vigilantism. While Peter Boamah Otukunor, the Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, insists the letter smacks of bad faith, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, the Member of Parliament … The post 2
The National Chairman of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has described the proposed meeting between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the disbandment of vigilantism in the country as ‘fake’. Alluding to the Ayawaso by-election violence, he explained that what happened was a criminal act, and those … The post Proposed
An Ultra-Modern library and ICT facility has been inaugurated by MTN Ghana Foundation for the New Juaben Senior High School in Koforidua (NJUASCO) last Wednesday. The facility which cost about GH¢602,150 has a 200-seater conventional library, 20-seater ICT centre, a teachers’ common area and full internet services. It is purposed to benefit more than 2,000 students and … The post MTN
The Council on Foreign Relations-Ghana (CFR), a non-governmental think tank on foreign policy and international relations, is to hold its maiden public lecture in Accra today. An invitation letter signed in Accra by Vice President of the Council, Kabral Blay Amihere and copied Ghanaian Times said it would be on the theme “Does the retreat … The post CFR hold maiden lecture in Accra appeared
Manchester United believe they can convince Borussia Dortmund to sell Jadon Sancho this summer. The England international has been identified as one of Man Utd’s top targets in the next transfer window, with a source claiming: “They are doing everything they can to sign him.” And despite Dortmund’s public stance that the 18-year-old is not … The post United confident of Sancho transfer
PThe Minister of the Interior, Ambrose Dery, has tasked agencies under his ministry to be vigilant and share relevant information across board to ensure effective collaboration in the fight against crime in the country. According to the minister, the country could only continue to enjoy accelerated socio-economic development and attract both local and foreign investors, … The post ?Collaborate
PAt least 40 people are feared to have died after a ferry sank in the Tigris river near the Iraqi city of Mosul. Most of the people on board the vessel were women and children, and could not swim, the head of Mosul’s civil defence agency reportedly said. Rescue teams are trying to reach passengers … The post ?Dozens feared dead as Iraq ferry sinks appeared first on
At least 21 athletes from eight nations across five sports are suspected of blood-doping linked to a German doctor who was arrested as part of an Austria-Germany doping raid last month, Munich’s state prosecutor Kai Graeber said on Wednesday. Five athletes, including two Austrians, were initially arrested on Feb. 27 at the Nordic skiing world … The post 21 athletes suspected of blood
pDr Bossman Asare, a Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC), has stated that the Electoral Commission (EC) will not defy a court decision ordering it to operationalise the Representation of People Amendment Act (ROPAA) to allow Ghanaians resident abroad vote in national elections. He explained that “the court ordered the EC to prepare a … The post EC
Pthyssenkrupp’s plant engineering business has won a major order from the Egyptian chemical and fertilizer manufacturer El Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals (NCIC) for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a new fertilizer complex. The agreement to kick start the project was signed in Cairo on March 17, 2019. thyssenkrupp is realising the project … The post ?thyssenkrupp
A 29-year-old man, who allegedly broke into a shop and stole items, has been arrested by the police at North Legon, in Accra. Isaac Okli is currently in the custody of the police assisting in investigations. The Accra Regional Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, confirmed the theft to … The post Man grabbed for burglary appeared first on
PFollowing days of public outrage over the assault of two Ghanaian Times journalists and the heckling of another by policemen at Kinbu Traffic Light in Accra last Thursday, the Police Administration yesterday confirmed that three men involved in the despicable act have been interdicted. A statement from the Police named Inspector Isaac Opare of the … The post Kudos Police! But don’t delay
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