Ghana
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:31:54 GMTFarmers Aren't All Seeing the Fruits of a Green Revolution
[The Conversation Africa] Global businesses, donors and governments have each pursued a Green Revolution agenda in Africa, Asia and South America since the 1960s. Its aim was, in theory, to produce more food, reducing food insecurity and poverty. Thi...
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:41:26 GMTC/R C'nities Disobey Directive to Stop Galamsey
[Ghanaian Times] Illegal mining activities, also known as galamseyare allegedly still being done in some communities in the Central Region despite the government's directive for a halt of such activities.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:28:23 GMTGabon, Ghana Get Two-Year Terms on UN Security Council
[VOA] New York -- The U.N. General Assembly voted Friday to give two-year terms on the powerful 15-nation Security Council to five countries.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:35:39 GMTLimited Supplies Slow Covid-19 Vaccination in Africa
[Africa Renewal] Only 38 million vaccines have been received on the continent of about 1.2 billion people.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:01:08 GMTVP Bawumia Commissions Ultra-Modern Adjiringanor Astro Turf
[Ghana Presidency] The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, last night Thuesday June 10, 2021 commissioned an ultra-modern astro turf in Adjiringanor in the Adenta Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:01:06 GMT'Green Ghana Day Not a One-Off Event - Let's Nurture Trees to Maturity' - President Akufo-Addo
[Ghana Presidency] "Today's nationwide exercise will not be a one-off event. We intend to enhance ongoing afforestation programmes, and see to the sustainable exploitation of our forest resources."
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:01:03 GMTVice President Bawumia Tasks Ministry of Sports to Institute National Fitness Day
[Ghana Presidency] The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has tasked the Ministry of Youth and Sports to institute a monthly National Fitness Day.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:01:01 GMTRestoration of Teacher Trainees Allowance Is an Unforgettable Legacy - Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana
[Ghana Presidency] The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has expressed the utmost gratitude of teacher trainees to President Akufo-Addo and his government for restoring teacher trainee allowance.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:59:00 GMTFIC Completes Action Plan to Combat Money Laundering
[Ghanaian Times] The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) says it has completed the Action Plan (AP) of the International Co-operation Review Group of the Financial Action Taskforce to combat money laundering in the country.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:59:00 GMTNIC Commends Societe Generale Ghana, Allianz Life Insurance Partnership
[Ghanaian Times] Societe Generale Ghana and in partnership with Allianz Life Insurance Company have launched two new products; the Sound EduFlex and Sound Farewell Insurance plans.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:58:58 GMTDon't Betray the Trust of the IFC
[Ghanaian Times] The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is to invest nearly $2 billion in the Ghanaian economy in the medium term to shore up the private sector.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:58:57 GMTPres Akufo-Addo Names 19-Member Cabinet
[Ghanaian Times] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named a 19-member Cabinet to assist him in the determination of general policy of the government, in accordance with Article 76 (1) (2) of the 1992 Constitution.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:58:56 GMTGJA Calls for Media Support for Green Ghana Project
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has called for massive media support for the Green Ghana Project, a novel initiative to plant five million trees across the country.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:58:54 GMTFA Revises League, Dol, Knockout Fixtures
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has revised the rest of fixtures for elite football competitions in the country.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:47 GMTCovid-19 Vaccine Brouhaha - Govt Negotiated Price Downward From U.S.$25 to $19 Per Dose-Moh
[Ghanaian Times] The government has explained its purchase of Sputnik V vaccine at a price of US$19 despite global competitive price hovering around US$10.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:44 GMTSES HD Plus Ghana Launches Promo
[Ghanaian Times] SES HD Plus Ghana, the country's premium high-definition satellite broadcast service provider, has launched of its 'Eboso FeeliFeeli' promo to allow TV audiences to enjoy this season's live sports programmes in high-definition (HD) q...
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:40 GMTSome Paramount Chief Appeals for Continuation of Keta Sea Defence Project
[Ghanaian Times] The paramount chief of Some Traditional Area, Torgbi Adamah III ,yesterday appealed to the government to commence the second phase of the Keta Sea Defence Project to minimise the sea destruction on communities along the coast.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:40 GMTGhana's Efforts to Establish Nuclear Power Plant On Course
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has signed onto international treaties that will ensure that its quest to establish a nuclear power plant to augment the energy mix did not compromise acceptable safety standards.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:38 GMTAdhere to Covid-19 Safety Protocol--Prof. Ampofo
[Ghanaian Times] Professor William Ampofo, Head of Virology Department of Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research has cautioned recipients of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination jabs, to assiduously adhere to all safety protocols u...
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:38 GMTJuvenile League - All Nice Suffer First Defeat
[Ghanaian Times] The Ashaiman Juvenile League produced some shocking results in the second week matches at the U-13) and U-17 divisions.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:32 GMTCovid-19 Testing At Kia - Gacl Bags $10 Per Person From $150 Charge
[Ghanaian Times] Of every $150 charged by Frontiers Healthcare Services for a coronavirus test at the Kotoka International Airport, it paid $10 in royalties to the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL), the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, ...
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:32 GMTGolf - Kids Project Launch Today
[Ghanaian Times] The Captain One Golf Society will today, launch the Kids Project at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:31 GMTPlanting for Food and Jobs - Mofa Targets 1.5m Farmers ... Across 260 Districts Nationwide
[Ghanaian Times] This year's Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme is targeting 1.5 million farmers across 260 districts in all 16 regions, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has disclosed.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:49:03 GMTElectricity Supply Mix Has Improved, but Reliability and Cost Is Still a Challenge
[The Conversation Africa] Ghana has made significant progress over the past 10 years in increasing electricity generation and access. This has supported higher levels of economic growth. However, beneath these improvements lies inefficiencies, includ...
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:24:37 GMTInside the First Virtual Boxing Program Ever Created, With Darren Goodall
[Ghanaian Times] The global pandemic has silenced many places that had once bustled with noise and activity. The gym was one of these shuttered locations, a place where people went to grow stronger both mentally and physically. The closure of gym's a...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:41:32 GMTUPSA Women Empowered By Guinness Ghana and Obaasima Summit Organizers
[Ghanaian Times] The Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC after a successful launch of its Progressive Portrayal initiative has extended the conversation to key Universities in Ghana through Campus Tours with notable women society.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:43:36 GMTWhat Trainee Science Teachers in Ghana Know About Climate Change
[The Conversation Africa] Science education is critical at a time when many countries need to respond to the potential impacts of climate change and ozone depletion. Ghana, for one, has seen the need for a skilled workforce of climate scientists and ...
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:40:51 GMTKotoko Overcome Ashgold
[Ghanaian Times] Brazilian Fabio Gama scored the only goal to power Asante Kotoko to a 1-0 victory over Ashantigold in their Ghana Premier League (GPL) match week 28 clash at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium to keepthe pressure on arch-rivals Hearts of Oa...
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:40:50 GMTSEC to Create "Fintech Roundtable" to Regulate Crypto-Currency in Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] The Securities and Exchange Commission will in the coming months announce an engagement series for sector players in the digital currency space to dialogue on how to regulate the digital coin for transactions in Ghana.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:40:48 GMTMSMEs Hold Key to Increasing
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's Intra-African trade --Report