President assures Ghana Co-operative Credit Unions Association release of locked-up funds
The Ghana Co-operative Credit Unions Association (CUA) has appealed to government to take urgent steps to have their locked-up funds as a result of the banking sector cleanup released to its struggling members. The Association says its members have more than 180 million Ghana Cedis, locked up with thirty-one financial institutions. Twenty-one of these institutions […]
Parliament to pass Private Member’s Bill to criminalize LGQBTI activities in Ghana
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indicated that a new law to criminalise Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Queer activities in Ghana will be passed by the end of 2021. His comments follow the presentation of a Bill to him by a group of MPs and some religious organisations. The Private Member’s Bill seeks to establish […]
Editorials: June 30, 2021
The Ghanaian Times: Following the protest by the youth of Ejura in the Ashanti region which resulted in the killing of two people and the injuring of four others in connection with the death of a #FixTheCountry campaigner, the Ghanaian Times expresses worry over the use of excessive force by the security agencies on unarmed […]
Anyone who decline to be counted in 2021 Census to face imprisonment- GSS
The Chief Census Officer, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, has warned, that anyone who declines to be counted during the 2021 Population and Housing Census, will be fined not less than 200 penalty units, equivalent to Two thousand 400 Ghana Cedis or in default, spend 12 months in prison or both. He said Section 54 of […]
Expect heavy rains in coming days- GMA
The rains have set in and the Ghana Meteorological Agency has predicted heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms in the coming days. The Agency has therefore advised the general public to be careful and prepare well when leaving home. A Senior Meteorologist at the Ghana Meteorological Agency, Michael Paddy said, the public must observe the weather […]
Kumasi: Works and Housing Minister directs immediate demolition of 300 structures
Minister of Works and Housing Francis Asenso Boakye has directed the planning department of the District Assemblies to enforce the environmental and sanitation law by demolishing all structures on water ways. In addition, all the 300 structures identified to have been built without permits must be pulled down immediately to spare the country the loss […]
Major Mahama Case: Defense lawyers say investigations infringed on rights of clients
Defense Lawyers in the mini trial of the alleged murder case of the late major Maxwell Mahama say their client’s constitutional rights were infringed upon when investigators did not allow them access to their lawyers before their statements were taken. At the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court, the lawyers who took turns to cross examine […]
Ghana Models Awards 2021 open nominations
The fourth edition of the Ghana Models Awards, the premiere modelling awards scheme has officially opened nominations for this year’s event. The awards scheme celebrates modelling talents both of Ghanaian and non – Ghanaian descent who have excelled in the modelling industry in Ghana in 24 different categories in addition to a new category ‘Model […]
President Akufo-Addo reiterates commitment to promoting pluralistic media
President Akufo-Addo, says he prefers a media landscape in Ghana that is diverse in its reportage to one that is uninformed in its work. He said he is encouraged by the continuing vibrancy and diversity of the Ghanaian media since it is the foundation of a democratically open society. President Akufo-Addo said this when a […]
DopeNation to share experiences on MTN Pulse Hangout Friday
The only interactive music show in Ghana, MTN Pulse Hangout will host award-winning music duo, DopeNation on Friday, July 2, 2021. The ‘Zanku’ hitmakers would have their turn of the music platform which seeks to get fans up close with their favourite music stars. The identical twin brothers made up B2 and Twist would thrill […]
GJA seeks government support to build ultra-modern Press Centre for Journalists
The Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, is seeking the assistance of government to build an ultra-modern Press Centre for Journalists. According to the GJA, the current Press Centre which houses the offices of the GJA has developed defects. The GJA has therefore designed a 15-floor storey building to replace the current one donated by the Kufuor […]
National chief Imam enumerated in 2021 census
The National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu was also enumerated at his residence. The National Chief Imam answered general questions on his demography and household. He called on religious, emphasizing on Islamic heads to encourage their members to avail themselves to be enumerated. The short exercise was witnessed by representatives of the national council […]
Enchi College of Education appeals for science lab
Authorities of Enchi College of Education in the Western North Region are appealing to government to provide the college with a modern science laboratory to train students with employable skills for the job market. At the 11th congregation of the college, it came up that as a stop gap, one of its classrooms has been […]
2021 VGMA Awards: Diana Hamilton crowned 2021 Artiste of the Year
Gospel songstress Diana Hamilton was over the weekend named the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) ‘Artiste Of The Year’. Diana Hamilton beat other artistes like Sarkodie, Medikal, Adina, KiDi, and Kuami Eugene, to win the topmost award of the VGMA.. Diana Hamilton got six nominations at the awards and won in four categories. See the […]
