Ghana

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:42:22 GMT
Atta Mills Memorial Heritage Commemorates 12th Anniversary of Former President Mills' Passing
[Ghanaian Times] A solemn wreath laying ceremony was yesterday held at the graveside of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills at the Asomdwe Park at Osu in Accra as part of activities to mark the 12th anniversary of his passing.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:03:45 GMT
The Norwegian Embassy Failed to Do Its Job - Sports Minister
[Accra Times] According to the Minister he should not be held responsible for something that was not his responsibility.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:20:21 GMT
Minority Mocks Bawumia's Debate Bid - 'Driver's Mate' Not Fit for Mahama
[Accra Times] The Minority in Parliament has rejected a proposal for a presidential debate between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and John Mahama, with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson dismissing Bawumia as a "driver's mate" unqualified to debate an experienced driver l...

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:43:50 GMT
Babile D/A Primary School Cries for Support to Prevent School Collapse
[Ghanaian Times] The lack of school furniture at Babile D/A Primary School in the Lawra District of the Upper West Region has forced the majority of pupils to lie on their stomachs on the bare classroom floor during school hours.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:43:46 GMT
Ghana Faces Extreme Economic Challenges - Finance Minister
[Accra Times] Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam presented the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, acknowledging the severe impact of economic challenges on Ghanaians, but expressed optimism that government measures are yielding positive results and ...

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:11:06 GMT
State Repossession of Parks & Gardens Land Great Step
[Ghanaian Times] Under normal circumstances, it should not be news or all that significant if the government repossesses land wrongfully or illegally taken away from the state.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:07:51 GMT
Writ Against Avenor Paramount Chief, Others Dismissed
[Ghanaian Times] The Judicial Committee of the Volta Regional House of Chief at Ho, has dismissed application for a writ of summons brought against the Paramount Chief of the Avenor Traditional Area, Torgbuiga Dorglo Anumah VI, the Dufia of Gefia, To...

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:04:08 GMT
Informal-Sector Workers Seek Govt Support to Address Cost-of-Living Crises
[Ghanaian Times] Informal workers in Accra are urging the government to take urgent action to alleviate their financial difficulties resulting from the current cost-of-living crisis.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:42:47 GMT
Minority Leader Accuses Government of Failing to Address Economic Hardships in Mid-Year Budget Review
[Accra Times] Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson criticized the government's mid-year budget review, calling it "uninspiring and hopeless" and warning of further economic hardship due to high taxes, import duties, and unaddressed economic struggles.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:00:33 GMT
Indian Envoy Underscores Maritime Cooperation With Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Manish Gupta, has underscored the importance of maritime cooperation between Ghana and India, particularly where they both shared mutual interest in maintaining peace and stability in the sub...

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:55:20 GMT
Expedite Work On Regional Electricity Agenda - Erera Consultative Committee Urged
[Ghanaian Times] Members of the Consultative Committee of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) have been urged to expedite work on the regional electricity agenda.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:53:01 GMT
Mid-Year Review Bereft of Ideas - Minority
[Ghanaian Times] The Minority caucus in Parliament says the mid year fiscal policy review of the 2024 budget statement and economic policy of the government is "inspiring, bereft of new ideas, gives no hope and fails to offer a road map to address th...

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:18:06 GMT
Finance Minister - We Are Staying Within Our Budget Limits
[Accra Times] Total expenditure and revenue fell below half year targets

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:58:50 GMT
Govt Takes Control Over Parks and Gardens Land At Cantonment - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, says the ministry has taken full control of the Department of Parks and Gardens land at Cantonment in Accra.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:38:18 GMT
Ghana Requires $12bn Investment Over Next 3 Years to Drive Economic Growth - Finance Minister
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana will need $12 billion in the next three years to invest in the economy to promote the growth of the country, the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has disclosed.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:21:20 GMT
Mid-Year Budget Review Today Amidst Austerity and Rising Costs
[Accra Times] Mid-Year Budget Review to offer glimpse into how the rest of the year will look like.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:19:22 GMT
Monetary Policy Committee Begins Meeting Amidst Easing but High Inflation
[Accra Times] Current economic environment and IMF programme may drive MPC to maintain policy rate again.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:38:52 GMT
Vote for Me and Parliamentary Candidates - Mahama
[Ghanaian Times] Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that a vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on December 7 is a vote for the third term of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:08:45 GMT
High Court Overturns Ruling On Tenancy Dispute - Appellant Regains Possession of House
[Ghanaian Times] The Bolgatanga High Court has overturned a ruling regarding a tenancy dispute over a five-bedroom apartment in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:09:13 GMT
Let's Implement Mbeki Commission Findings On Illicit Financial Flows - President Akufo-Addo
[Ghanaian Times] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on his colleague leaders to intensify their efforts in the implementation of the findings of the Mbeki Commission on illicit financial flows.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:42:30 GMT
Polls Will Be Free, Fair, Transparent - EC Assures
[Ghanaian Times] The Electoral Commission has assured that it is putting measures in place to ensure that the December 7, 2024 polls are free, fair and transparent.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:22:35 GMT
Ghana's Economic Prospects On Track Amid Reforms
[World Bank] Accra -- The World Bank's 8th Economic Update for Ghana titled Strengthening Domestic Revenue Systems for Fiscal Sustainability notes that despite recent increases in the pace of exchange rate depreciation and slower-than-expected inflat...

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:09:40 GMT
Global Computer Glitch Disrupts Athletes' Arrival in Paris
[Ghanaian Times] THE global computer glitch that hit airlines, banks and major companies on Friday could not have come at a worse time for the organisation of a Games: the days when athletes are arriving in the Olympic Village ahead of next week's op...

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:45:28 GMT
Late President Mills' Stance Against Corruption Worth Emulating - Prof. Gyampo
[Ghanaian Times] A lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has described the late President, John Evans Atta Mills, as a man of integrity, whose strong stance against corruption is worth emu...

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:57:31 GMT
Alleged Disappearance of Ghana Para-Cycling Team Members Reported in Oslo
[Accra Times] The team members who are now believed to be hiding in other Schengen states did not register or participate in the marathon after arriving in the country in April.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:30:21 GMT
Students Fear for Their Future As Ghana's Unemployment Numbers Hit 1.9 Million
[Accra Times] With 1.9 million Ghanaians unemployed, students nearing graduation express fear and uncertainty about their future, citing limited job opportunities, lack of training, and government's inaction.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:07:45 GMT
Angolan Head of State Arrival in Accra for African Union Meeting
[ANGOP] Accra -- Angolan Head of State João Lourenço arrived Saturday in the city of Accra, capital of Ghana, where he will participate, on Sunday, in the 6th biannual coordination meeting between the African Union (AU), the Regional Econom...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:10:34 GMT
FM Taye Participates 5th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council in Accra
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- A delegation led by Ambassador Taye Astke-Selassie, Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, is participating in the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, which is being held in Accra, Ghana.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:03:39 GMT
President Appoints Police Commissioner As Deputy Inspector-General for Operations
[Ghanaian Times] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:02:19 GMT
Newmont Gold to Establish 3 Military Bases in Ahafo Region
[Ghanaian Times] NewmontGold, a mining company, has pledged to finance the establishment of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo Region in order to expedite military response time during emergencies and ensure a strong security presenc...

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