Cocoa Roads: Gov’t awards 4,465.89km of roads at a cost of GH¢13.6billion since 2019
Since 2019, the government has awarded about 286 number of cocoa roads with a total length of 4,465.89km to the tune of GH¢13.6billion made up of 258 feeder roads and 28 trunk/highways roads, for construction. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto revealed this on the floor of Parliament when MP for Adaklu, Kwame Agbodza […]
Veep Bawumia launches “The Arts and Power of Goodness -Collection on John Agyekum Kufour
A book that catalogues artefacts collection of former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been launched to celebrate his life. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia who out doored the book, titled “The Arts and the Power of Goodness” noted that it is important to preserve all forms of artworks for future reference. He said former President Kufuor, […]
Residents of Upper East live in fear over possible attacks by suspected Burkinabe bandits
Some residents in Upper East say they are living in fear following reports of possible attacks on communities in the region and other parts of northern Ghana by suspected Burkinabe bandits. Yesterday, the Regional Security Council put all border security agencies on high alert, following a police wireless message on the Burkinabe Bandits. The wireless […]
Ghana: Hyundai Motors introduces first electric car
A vehicle dealership in Ghana, Hyundai Motors and Investments Ltd, has presented an electric vehicle to the Ministry of Energy for a test-drive to assess its performance, suitability and use and to give feedback to the suppliers. The vehicle, which runs wholly on electricity and does not have an engine, was manufactured by Hyundai Company Ltd of […]
Government asked to prioritize cost & safety over comfort in decisions to hire Presidential aircraft
Governance Analyst, Fredrick Oduro has called for a comprehensive discussion on the issue of the presidential jet. He said such a deliberation must take into consideration cost, security and safety. Mr. Oduro said though the security of the president cannot be sacrificed under any circumstance, the country, must be measured in such spending. Speaking on […]
Public reaction to growing insecurity in the country
The recent rise in armed robbery in the country has heightened fears among the people with many questioning the state of security of the country. Views sampled from the public show that people are particularly worried that the National Security and Police Service are not up to scratch with the growing insecurity in the country. While […]
Bullion Van Attack: Residents still in shock
Residents of Adedeinkpo, a suburb of James Town in Accra are still in shock three days after a bullion van was attacked by unidentified armed robbers on motorbikes killing two people, a Policeman on escort duty with the van and a civilian. Our Correspondent, Nathaniel Nartey who visited the area has more on the Audio […]
Minority feels vindicated over abandonment of Presidential Jet
The Minority says it stands vindicated that the decision by the President not to use the presidential jet, ‘Falcon 900’ for his foreign trips was borne out of his quest for luxury. Minority spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and MP for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa who asked an urgent question on the matter, said it […]
Fintech companies to enhance digitalized platforms
Contribution of remittances to households has been a significant part of revenue in Ghana. Migrants send money to Ghana, creating an important revenue stream for the country. However, people have complained about the cost in using traditional platforms. Speaking on GBC’s Market Avenue, Mobile Money Product Manager at Zeepay Ghana, Felicity Jafortuk, said Fintech companies […]
17th June, 2021
The Ghanaian Times commends the initiators of the Justice For All Programme aimed at ensuring justice for prison inmates who deserve it as well as easing congestion in the prisons. It notes that the greatest achievement of the programme so far is that a total of 839 remand prisoners across the country had been discharged as […]
