Editorials: June 21, 2021
The Ghanaian Times takes a look at Father’s Day which was marked on Sunday, June 20. It highlights the significant roles fathers play in the welfare and upbringing of their children and families in general. The paper notes that though the day is celebrated to honour fatherhood and their influence in society, it is usually on […]
President Akufo-Addo gets another one-year term as Chairman of ECOWAS
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS at its 59th Ordinary session in Accra re-elected President Akufo-Addo as Chairman for another one-year term. Issues discussed include integration efforts, the COVID-19 situation, peace, security and democracy in the region, the political situation in Mali, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and border […]
‘Observe COVID-19 protocols to prevent spread’
The Bono East Centre for National Culture (CNC) has asked residents to religiously observe the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols to avoid a third wave. The Regional Director of the CNC, Mr. Emmanuel Ansu gave the advice at a day’s community engagement programme organised by the CNC in collaboration with the COVID-19 Trust Fund and the National […]
National House of Chiefs President rallies support for Green Ghana project
President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi ii, has asked Ghanaians to support the Forestry Commission initiative to plant five million trees. Speaking to the media at the Anhwiaso Palace, he noted that activities of illegal miners, mining companies and chainsaw operators had damaged the nation’s vegetation cover. He said the initiative […]
Wife ‘killer’ case: Court sets June 15 to rule on Lillian’s burial
The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Rebecca Sittie has set June 15, 2021 to determine an interlocutory injunction filed by Mr. Prince Charles Dedjoe against the family of his late wife Mrs. Lillian Dedjoe. Mr. Dedjoe is seeking a restraining order against the family from burying his late wife in his absence. […]
Old Ningo residents appeal for road rehabilitation that connects to Aflao highway
Residents of Old Ningo and Ahwiam in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region have appealed to government to as a matter of urgency construct a seven kilometer road that connects the Aflao Highway. The road which is in a deplorable state will serve as an alternative route and ease traffic as contractors prepare […]
Alarming rate of child labour cases shoot up first time in two decades
The world has marked the first rise in child labour in two decades and the coronavirus crisis threatens to push millions more young people towards the same fate. In a joint report released Wednesday, the International Labour Organization and the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, said the number in child labour stood at 160 million at […]
Three illegal miners slapped with 15 year jail term each
A Circuit Court in Takoradi presided over by Madam Abigail Animah Asare, has slapped three illegal small-scale miners with a 15-year jail term each. The convicts are also to pay a fine of 240,000 Ghana cedis each. According to the Prosecutor of the case, Sergeant Robert Amonoo Yawson, the three, Joseph Donkoh, 40, Joseph Paul, […]
Senior Staff Association of Universities likely to call off strike today
The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana is likely to call off its nationwide strike following a meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission yesterday. The meeting sought to resolve concerns for improved working conditions and issues on their tier two allowances. Speaking on Behind the News, President of the Association, Mohammed Zakaria […]
MoH denies subverting due process in the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines
The Ministry of Health says arrangements made for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines were guided by laid down principles, including market authorization, availability, quality, safety, ease of administration, storage and cost. According to a statement by the Ministry, the only COVID-19 vaccines the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has authorized for use in the country […]
June 10, 2021
The Daily Graphic calls on government to holistically look at the transport sector for it to deliver on its mandate effectively with the view to addressing the needs of the people. It says in this country the commercial transport architecture is largely owned and managed by the private sector with different groups or associations seeking […]
Woman, 27, stabs partner to death at Abesim
The Abesim Police in the Sunyani Municipality have arrested Ms. Hilda Asumani, a hairdresser aged 27, for allegedly stabbing to death her partner, Prince Yaw Aboagye, a 30-year-old engineer of Oti Yeboah Complex Limited. The deceased popularly known as ‘engineer’ who suffered multiple wounds on his neck and chin was said to have been in […]
Health infrastructural decay-the state of Akatsi Municipal Hospital
Health infrastructure is at the core of healthcare delivery and the colossal financial resources deployed to achieve that should never go beyond the stipulated period for constructing such facilities. Health is therefore crucial to mankind’s existence, the reason the United Nations fashioned Goals categorising goal three, under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote healthy […]
Residents must partake in evaluation of developmental projects
Assembly Member of Nmlitsakpo Electoral Area in Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, Mr. Isaac Newtown Tetteh has called on residents to have an interest in planning and evaluation of the developmental projects. He noted that, active community participation in project planning and implementation may improve project design through the use of local knowledge; increase project acceptability; produce a […]
