ACTIVITIES at the Neoplan Station at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle came to a halt yesterday, following a downpour that resulted in the flooding of the area. The Odaw stream overflowed its banks flooding the station, forcing drivers to park their vehicles on the streets, which resulted in a traffic jam. Passengers and traders took cover under any available structure around [...] The post Nkrumah Circle Flooded Again appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Rebels in South Sudan deny an allegation that they shot down a UN helicopter, which crashed near the oil hub of Bentiu, killing three crew.

Macbells Company Limited, producers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has presented a number of hospital supplies to the La General Hospital to help treat the increasing number of cholera patients visiting the hospital. This was in response to an SOS message the hospital sent out for public support to help contain the huge number of cases of cholera recorded at [...] The post Macbells Supports La General Hospital To Fight Cholera appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The UN says one of its cargo helicopters has crashed in South Sudan, with unconfirmed reports saying it was shot down. Three crew died, while one survived, said the UN mission in South Sudan, adding that an inquiry was under way. A UN official told the AP news agency the Mi-8 helicopter had apparently been shot down. Thousands of people [...] The post UN Helicopter Crashes In South Sudan appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Times yesterday carried a report in which the Minister of Education, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, advised teachers to instruct pupils in Ghanaian languages at the basic level of our educational system. Indeed, the story attracted varied opinions from members of the public. While some supported the Minister’s position, others argued that it is not practicable to teach every school-going child [...] The post Teaching English At The Basic Level; The Other Argument appeared first

The Chief Investigations Officer in charge of Confiscated Assets, Office of the President, Mr. John Kweku Mensah, has denied knowledge of the confiscation of two timber firms at Akim Oda, in the Eastern Region, by the State. Holex Ghana Limited and Priorities Ghana Limited are said to have been confiscated, which resulted in the payment of 34 billion old cedis [...] The post No Records On 2 Firms’ Confiscation appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Nigeria FA is in disarray after meetings on Tuesday resulted in a controversial election and a split in the body.

The Polytechnic Teachers Association of Ghana (POTAG) yesterday called off its almost four-month strike action, after two days of marathon discussions  with the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations. The meeting, which was hosted by the Employment ministry, had the entire executive of POTAG present, and was witnessed by Mr. George Smith-Graham, Chief Executive of [...] The post POTAG Calls Off Strike … After Reaching Agreement With Gov’t appeared first

The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), yesterday commenced its maiden annual Accountability Summer School Programme  aimed at developing the capacities of key public sector leaders and managers. The four-day programme is being attended by about 30 participants, including senior public servants, directors of ministries, parliamentarians, chief executives of metropolitan, municipal and district [...] The post UPSA Opens Accountability Summer

The national seniors women’s team Black Queensis threatening to boycott training in preparation for the Africa Women’s Championship because of unpaid bonuses. Taking a cue from the Black Stars, who refused to train because of their unpaid appearance fees at the World Cup before the clash with Portugal, the Black Queens insist they will not train yesterday morning at their camping [...] The post Black Queens Boycott Training appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

How a domestic conflict is being dragged into a wider battle