Ghana is expected to receive about US$360 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following a staff-level agreement reached between the government and staff of the Fund. However, this agreement, which is on the second review of the country’s economic programme under the US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility arrangement, is subject to IMF’s management approval … The post IMF
The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has tasked contractors working on the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project to expedite construction works in order to mitigate the risk of flooding in the capital during the rainy season. The minister gave the directive during a meeting with project coordinators and contractors … The post Works,
Over the past two weeks, a team of experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been in Ghana, undertaking a thorough review of the country’s economic programme under the $3 billion Extended Credit Facility. This exercise that involved staff of the IMF, Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana, was to assess the … The post IMF deal offers hope, but challenges remain appeared
The Imam of New Bortianor in the Ga South Municipality, Sheikh Dr Ibrahim Abubakari, has urged Muslims to maintain their ‘Taqwa’ by being God-conscious and always praying for the good and mercies of Allah on this earth and the hereafter. “We have to be prudent in our celebration, so that we don’t abort the mercies of … The post Maintain ‘Taqwa’ at all
In a move to reduce Ghana’s dependence on tomato imports from neighbouring countries, the Nikgroup Farm, a private sector organisation, is set to establish a 500-acre tomato and pepper farms in Akuse in the Eastern region of Ghana. The company estimates the project would create a huge number of employment opportunities for many Ghanaians, particularly … The post Nikgroup
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has handed over 14 out of the 182 containers of locked-up pharmaceutical products needed in the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis to the Ministry of Health. The essential medical commodities, including antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients, were stuck at the Tema port for almost a year due to the … The post GRA
Accra Hearts 3-1 Karela United Dawu Dreams 2-0 Kotoko Nsoatre Nsoatreman 1-1 Olympics Tarkwa Medeama 1-0 Legon Cities Bechem Bechem United 3-2 RTU Abrankese Nations FC 2-2 Bofoakwa Dormaa Aduana 1-0 Heart of Lions Samreboi Samartex 3-2 B. Chelsea The post Scores at a glance appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Registration for the 2024 Accra City Doubles Open tennis championship will end at the close of work today. The closure, according to Mr Peter Annan (Grandmaster), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grandmaster Tennis Events, organisers of the tournament, would be followed by the draw of matches. The championship is expected to be played on … The post Accra City Doubles Open registration
Accra Hearts of Oak on Saturday overcame a Karela United scare to win 3-1 in their Ghana Premier League match day 26 game played at the Accra Sports Stadium. Having been on a three-match losing streak, Karela’s leader through Dafie Hamin Mohammed under five minutes created fear and panic among the Phobian faithful although there … The post Hearts thrash Karela to return to winning ways
A man who conspired with two others to beat up a student wrongly accused of causing a tricycle rider’s penis to shrink has been sentenced to four months’ imprisonment by the Awutu Breku District Court. The court ordered Zakaria Zulkani to pay a fine of GH¢2,400 or serve six months in default for the charge … The post Kasoa shrinking penis: One
Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reports that as part of the festival, the groups on the evening of last Friday, went on their usual annual procession throughout the … The post 2 dead, 3 injured in Navy, Kplejoo appeared first on Ghanaian
Global Media Alliance (GMA), a leading media and communications company, concluded its celebration of International Women’s Month with a meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at empowering young women. As part of their commitment to gender equality and empowerment, GMA organised a visit to The African Science Academy (ASA). The African Science Academy is … The post GMA
A health centre along with a four-unit staff quarters has been inaugurated in Mepe in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region, the epicentre of the Akosombo dam spillage-induced floods. Built by Citi Foundation with a sponsorship of GH¢1.5 million from the Ghana Chamber of Mines and donations from listeners and viewers of Citi … The post Citi Foundation inaugurates health centre
Muslims across the country marked the end of their month-long Ramadan fast with prayers for the peace and cohesion of the country going into the December 7 general election. Clad in beautiful and elegantly sewn apparels, both Muslim adults and children converged on various grounds across the country to pray for Allah’s blessings upon the … The post Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in regions appeared
The Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, has firmly expressed his opposition to LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, saying such practice will not be tolerated under his leadership. “…as a Muslim, my view on this matter aligns with the position of my religious faith…the Quran is replete with verses frowning on LGBTQ+ acts, including same sex marriages… … The post Dr
More than 13,000 infrastructural projects have been successfully executed and validated by the government between January 2017 and June 2023, Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed. Mr Oppong Nkrumah launching the tracker Photo: Victor A. Buxton These projects, he said, included a total of 11,974.96 kilometres of roads, 1,446 telephony sites, … The post Performance
Ghana is to host the sixth Council of Ministers’ Conference of the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) slated for April 16 to 20, 2024. The conference, which will be held alongside a research dialogue, fair and an exhibition, is aimed at supporting the development of the cashew sector and contribute to the economic and social … The post Ghana to
Over the last one-month period, Muslims across the world went through a spiritual exercise of fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan, abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset to attain the blessings and mercies of Allah. Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam, and Ramadan is a time for purifying the … The post We wish Muslims Barka da Sallah appeared first on Ghanaian
The third edition of the Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon has been fixed for Saturday, August 3, 2024. The race is part of activities earmarked for the celebration of the annual Homowo festival by the chiefs and people of Ga in the Greater Accra region. A statement from the organisers, Medivents Consult, said this year’s race … The post 3rd Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon Aug 3 appeared
The Board of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has set Saturday, April 20, for its Extraordinary General Assembly. The current date was arrived following the postponement of the February edition to concentrate on the just ended 13th African Games. The meeting would consider the approval of annual membership fees, approval of new para sports and … The post NPC sets April 20 for
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