12th February, 2019
The GHANAIAN TIMES sees the proposed three-year varsity education as a very important opportunity to engage in a debate to arrive at a consensus that would shape tertiary education in line with what pertains in many other countries. It says arguably, Ghana’s education system has gone through several changes. Some have been beneficial, and others […]
Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea boss says sorry after Man City rout
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and captain Cesar Azpilicueta have both apologized after their side’s 6-0 defeat at Manchester City. City led 4-0 after 25 minutes as Chelsea lost their third straight away game, conceding 12 goals without reply. The Blues have now slipped to sixth in the Premier League table, below Arsenal on goal difference. […]
Ghana’s Normalisation Committee Special Competition postponed
The deadlock between the football governing committee and club owners continues. The ‘Special Competition’ announced by Ghana’s Normalisation Committee will not commence on February 10 following the failure to reach an agreement with club owners over venues, modalities, regulations and budget, the NC spokesman has said. This is the third time the competition is being […]
Kenyan 'convicted for selling plastic bags'
A court in Kenya has convicted a trader for selling banned plastic bags. Nancy Wangari Roberts is to pay a fine of five hundred dollars or spend six months in prison. She is among several traders who have reportedly flouted the 2017 law. The ban on plastic carrier bags in Kenya means that anyone found […]
Bolga: 'Lack of roads, challenge to Fire Service'
Lack of access road to markets and other public places is impeding efforts by Ghana National Fire Service to put out fires in Bolgatanga. This was the outcome of a simulation exercise organised by the Service in the Bolgatanga market. Statistics from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reveal that the Upper East Region recorded […]
Today marks exactly a year Ebony Reigns died
Friday, February 8, marks exactly a year that the dancehall queen, Ebony Reigns died. But her fans still believe Ebony Reigns still reigns even in her death with her music. Her songs dominated the airwaves. Her brand and beauty were captivating. The “90s Bad Girl”, as she would affectionately call herself, was of her own […]
8th February, 2018
The Ghanaian Times restates a call to the Country’s major Political Parties to proscribe all Vigilante groups within their midst. Citing the recent disturbances at the Ayawaso West Wuogon By-Election, the Times recalls appeals it made in a previous editorial, asking political parties to ban the groups before the eventuality happens. On the recent incident […]
Football world pays tribute to Emiliano Sala after body found in plane wreckage
Players and clubs took to social media to pass along their sadness and condolences after police confirmed the Argentine’s body was identified News of Emiliano Sala’s death has sent the footballing world into mourning after it was confirmed late on Thursday the forward’s body had been identified from the plane’s wreckage . Dorset Police confirmed […]
Government says it welcomes demonstration
Government says it welcomes the demonstration that hit the streets of the capital, Accra on Thursday, demanding some answers to issues regarding security in the country. Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said demonstrations are part of the constitutional right of citizens and that is why government, through the police service provided security for the demonstrators. […]
Tokyo 2020: Medals to be made from recycled waste
All the medals at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Toyko will be made from recycled electronic waste, say organisers. A project was started in 2017 to collect enough electronic waste, including old smartphones and laptops, to implement the scheme. The aim was to collect 30.3kg of gold, 4,100kg of silver and 2,700kg of […]
Emiliano Sala: Body identified as Cardiff City footballer
Sala, 28, was travelling to Cardiff in a plane piloted by David Ibbotson, which went missing over the English Channel on 21 January. The Argentine’s body was recovered late on Wednesday after the wreckage was found on Sunday morning. Dorset Police confirmed the identification on Thursday night. In a statement, the force said: “The body […]
Major shake-up in police hierarchy
The Inspector General of the Ghana Police Service, IGP, David Asante-Apeatu has made changes to the hierarchy of the Police service. In two separate lists 25 senior officers at the headquarters are said to have been moved to other parts of the country. The Public Relations Officer of the CID, DSP Olivia Turkson, according to […]
New cases of BP and Diabetes among the youth is alarming – U/W Health Directorate
Information from the Wa Municipal Health Directorate has revealed that more than 90 percent of new hypertension and diabetes cases recorded last year were among young people aged between 18 and 30. This development has been attributed to poor lifestyle and eating habits of the group. Speaking to Radio Ghana on the sidelines of the […]
Strikes set first test for DRC's Tshisekedi
Felix Tshisekedi is facing his maiden test as president of Democratic Republic of Congo – not from rivals in the political arena, as many have expected, but from striking workers. Since the December 30 elections, labour unrest in the public sector has exploded as unions, eyeing a new regime headed by a former opposition leader, […]
