The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has rebutted claims by the Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) that seeds from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) can be planted. The PFAG, in a statement issued in Accra and copied the Ghanaian Times, said Dr Amaning Okoree “misinformed” Ghanaian farmers that GMO seeds can be planted and replanted. “This [...] The post Seeds

The newly enskinned chief of Manyoro in the Kasena-Nakana East Municipality  in the Upper East Region, Pe Dr Pakweah Atudiwe Atupare Manchi III has advised indigenes of the area to unite and assiduously seek for its development. He further entreated the kingmakers of Manyoro to bury their individual differences, indicating that unity and development were bed-fellows. Pe Dr Manchi III, [...] The post Manyoro

Former President John Mahama has asked delegates of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Ghanaians in general, to elect tried and tested people into leadership positions when the time comes.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is pushing for increased funding from government to advance its health promotion strategies across the country to ensure a healthy population. At a day’s workshop for journalists on a four-year Health Promotion Implementation Policy and Strategic Plan, the Chairman of the Council of the GHS, Dr Yao Yeboah, feared the sharp decline in foreign aid [...] The post GHS

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Two Kenyan teachers were killed on Wednesday when suspected al Shabaab militants threw an explosive device at a teacher’s house in Mandera county near the Somali border, police said.

Fans in Sierra Leone are in a state of disbelief that FIFA stood to its grounds to cancel their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against Ghana.

Fans in Sierra Leone are in a state of disbelief that FIFA stood to its grounds to cancel their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against Ghana.

The New Times Corporation’s Eastern Regional Correspondent, Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman has received an award from the Koforidua Technical University (KTU) at a soiree and awards ceremony held for journalists in the region by the university.   Other journalists who were rewarded by the university were Anita Kwapong of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC); KojoAnsah, Starr FM and Neil NiiAmarteyKanarku of Citi [...] The post Times

It is unknown if Ghana will be awarded the points after CAF cancelled their double-header against Sierra Leone in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.A statement released on Tuesday night failed to communicate if the Black Stars will get a walkover meaning six points from the two matches without kicking ball.It read: ''Breaking news: AFCON Qualifier matches Ghana vs Sierra Leone & Sierra Leone vs Ghana on the 11th and 14th of October respectively have been

US President Donald Trump has accepted the resignation of UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. He told reporters in the Oval Office that she would be leaving the post at the end of the year after doing “an incredible job”. Joined by the former South Carolina governor in the Oval Office, he invited her to come back in a different role. “You [...] The post US ambassador to UN resigns appeared

The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), has launched its 30th anniversary in Accra to take stock of its contribution to the development of the housing industry in the country.

Hurricane Michael has strengthened to a category two storm, with winds topping 100mph (155km/h) as it churns towards the Florida coast. The storm is expected to reach category three before making landfall on Wednesday. Governor Rick Scott warned residents to evacuate, saying: “It could be the difference between life and death.” At least 13 people have already been reported killed [...] The post ‘Monstrous’

Match officials for the Ghana-Sierra Leone AFCON qualifier have been told to stay put in their countries following the cancellation of the game.On Tuesday, CAF released a statement on the cancellation of the game due to the Sierra Leonean Football Association (SLFA), failure to meet conditions stipulated by FIFA’s decision to suspend the federation.“As a result, all officials appointed for match no 89 (Sierra Leone vs Ghana) are not to travel as their mission has been canceled,

Libya coach Adele Amrouche resigns over unpaid wages and working conditions just four days before a Nations Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

Disaster agency has put the figure of casualties in Indonesia’s multiple strong quakes and an ensuing tsunami on September 28 to 2,010 people with over 5,000 others missing, an official of the agency disclosed here on Tuesday.   Most of the victims of the catastrophes striking Central Sulawesi province were retrieved from Palu, the provincial capital, followed by the districts [...] The post 2,010

Fans in Sierra Leone are in a state of disbelief that FIFA stood to its grounds to cancel their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against Ghana.The government failed to meet a FIFA deadline on Tuesday to re-instate Football Association president Isha Johansen and General Secretary Christopher Camara who were removed from office by the country's anti-corruption agency.This was flouted and FIFA maintained the country was banned from all football activities.Following an

Ghana risks losing its vital historical documents at the Public Records and Archives Administration Department (PRAAD) and the few research libraries in the country as a result of the deplorable state of the facilities.

The Coordinating Director of Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA), Mike Owusu Amoako has enjoined Persons living With Disabilities (PWDs) to invest their share of the District Assembly Common Fund in lucrative ventures in order to improve their livelihood.   This, he said would put them on the pedestal to assert their independence and contribute to national development.   The 1992 Constitution [...] The post Disabled

The Plant Genetic Resource Research Institute (PGRRI) of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, (CSIR) yesterday held an open- day at Bonsu in the Eastern Region with a call on government to prioritise research findings of state institutions. The Director General of the CSIR, Professor Victor K. Agyeman said this would be the only way to protect strategic research assets [...] The post Govt

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah gets a chance to rediscover his scoring touch when he plays for Egypt against eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) in the Africa Cup of Nations this week. After notching 44 goals for the English Premier League club in all competitions last season, the 26-year-old has managed only three this season, and just one in eight gam ...