At least 250 families in the Muslim community in Accra on Monday received assorted food items for them to observe the month-long Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, in fulfilment of one of the pillars of Islam. The donation of the assorted items including rice, cooking oil, tomato paste, milk, sugar and … The post Mohammed VI Foundation of African
The Government of Denmark, through the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), is undertaking a feasibility study with Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to explore the development of a drinking water plant at Aveyime of the North Tongu District in the Volta Region. Vibeke Sandholm Pedersen, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Danish Embassy has … The post Danish Embassy
The Adentan Circuit Court has granted GH¢20,000 bail each to two persons, for allegedly stealing eight scaffolds from a building site at Mempeasem, East Legon, in the Greater Accra Region. The Jerome Nininja, 29-year-old plumber, was charged on two counts of abetment of crime and stealing. He pleaded guilty with explanation on count one and … The post 2 granted GH¢40,000 bail
The trial of Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, and Richard Jakpa, a businessman, for allegedly causing financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in an ambulance deal, has been adjourned to April 9 for continuation. This is because Mr Jakpa has engaged the service of a new lawyer, Mr Thaddeus Sory, to … The post €2.37m ambulance financial loss case adjourned
A comedian and actor, Nana Yaw Oduro, was yesterday remanded in police custody by the Ofaakor Circuit Court, near Kasoa, in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region. Oduro, also known as Funny Face, who appeared before court for alleged drunk-driving, faces additional charge of careless driving. The accused last Sunday night allegedly … The post Funny Face remanded for
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill unanimously passed by parliament. The Speaker, in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by his aide, Mr Peter Bamfo, at the 2024 Suma Akwantu Kesie Festival in Suma in the … The post Anti-LGBTQI+
Since education is touted as being the key to every country’s development and both education and development are dynamic, there is the need to always make education be in tune with the current circumstances. Therefore, the launch of the Smart Schools Project in the country, an initiative of the Ministry of Education with support from … The post Smart schools project deserves particular
The Aiders Hub Foundation, is a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to provide financial assistance to patients battling medical conditions while facing the burden of costly surgeries and other forms of medical care, was launched in Accra last Saturday. The theme for the launch was ‘Charity as a Social Responsibility,’ and the occasion was also … The post Aiders
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eulogised the late Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Rashid Bawa describing him as someone who worked exceptionally to further deepen relations between the two countries. He said the late diplomat was more than just an employee of his government, but a friend and a younger brother who … The post President eulogises late Rashid Bawa appeared
The Technical Working Group tasked to oversee the completion of the Saglemi Housing Project has been given five weeks to issue the international expression of interest to pave way for private sector participation. Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who issued the directive, said, the move would enable the Ministry to commence the … The post We’ll
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) is committing a total of GH¢2.6 billion to contractors to complete the fund’s stalled projects across the country. This followed the approval by Parliament of more than GH¢3.9 billion for the financing of educational infrastructure projects for this year. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Ghanaian Times in … The post GETFund
Over 200 riders have been registered for this year’s RideAfrique Accra Criterium cycling championship. The event slated for the Accra Sports Stadium on March 30 will attract both male and female riders to battle for the ultimate prize in a total laps of 30 (105KM). It is expected to test the endurance, strength, and strategic … The post Over 200 cyclists for Ultimate
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Mustapha Ussif, has expressed gratitude to the President, Nana Akufo Addo, and all stakeholders of the just ended African Games hosted in Ghana. He said it was important to thank the president for the confidence and trust he had in the ability of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) … The post Sports Minister thanks all for African Games success
Asante Kotoko lost yet again at home as they conceded a first-half goal to lose 1-0 to Nations FC on Matchday 23 of the Ghana Premier League. Asamoah Boateng Afriyie scored the match winner inside 45 minutes to give his side all the points at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Asante Kotoko went into the … The post Nations FC worsen Asante Kotoko plight …RTU halt Accra Lions
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. This new cohort brings to 20,000 the number of young African entrepreneurs who have received funding, mentoring, and capacity-building support from the Foundation, double … The post Tony
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate at 29 per cent, citing economic stability. The policy rate is the rate at which the BoG lends to commercial banks. Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor and Chairman of the MPC, who disclosed this in Accra yesterday after the … The post BoG maintains policy rate at 29% appeared first on Ghanaian
A microfinance company, Shalom D Susu Enterprise, has presented cash and assorted items to the Ghana Society for the Socially Disadvantaged formerly known as the Kaneshie Cripples Home. The donation forms part of its corporate social responsibility to support and improve the living conditions of person’s living with disability in the home. The home provides … The post Shalom
The Prampram Traditional Council (PTC) has announced that this year’s month-long ban on drumming and noise-making ahead of the Homowo Festival would take effect on Friday, April 5. This was announced by the Paramount Chief and President of the PTC, Nene Tetteh Wakah III, in counsel with Numo Lalue Larbia Ayertey Charway III. The affected … The post Prampram ban on noise-making
The Adentan Circuit Courthas granted GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties to Love Amofa, a trader,for allegedly stealing GH¢70,700 belonging to her boyfriend. The 40-year pleaded not guilty to four counts of stealing, unlawful damage, threat of death and threat to cause harm. She will appear again in court on April 22. Police Chief Inspector Maxwell … The post Woman
A businessman, who collected his late brother’s GH¢206,212.65 entitlement from the Ghana Police Service, has been jailed four years by the Accra Circuit Court. Kwame Tengey is said to have told his late brother’s three children that he could assist them to collect their father’s entitlement of GH¢304,950. Kwame Tengey, who assumed the role of … The post Man
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