Journalists to build capacity for improved performance – Aspiring GJA President
Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, an aspiring President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), is envisioning the set up of a scholarship scheme for the professional development of Ghanaian journalists. The scheme, according to the aspirant, would seek to train and build the capacities of the journalists in specialized areas of interest relevant to the nation’s […]
9-member ad-hoc committee probing Sputnik V vaccine procurement ends its public hearings
The nine-member ad-hoc bipartisan parliamentary committee investigating the procurement of Sputnik-V vaccines has ended its public hearings. Before being discharged, the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu insisted that circumstances prevailing at the time pressurized him into signing contracts for the supply of the vaccines without following all the laid down processes. The Minister has […]
Court stops govt from collecting mobile phone subscribers’ personal data
The Accra High Court has ordered government to stop collecting the personal data of mobile phone subscribers because it amounts to breach of privacy. President Akufo-Addo signed an Executive Instrument (EI) 63, last year paving the way for Kelni GVG, a private company, to request for personal information, including subscriber database, subscriber cell reference data, […]
Small-scale miners to resume operations but under strict conditions
Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has asked small-scale miners to go back to their concessions and work. However, they are expected to do responsible mining to prevent arrest, closure of concessions and withdrawal of license. Mr. Mireku Duker said this when he met with the Ashanti Regional Chapter of the […]
July 23, 2021
The Ghanaian Times congratulates two outgoing top security officials, the Inspector General of Police, James Oppong- Boanuh and Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service Patrick Darko-Missah on their dedicated service to the nation and bowing out honorably. The paper also applauds two other officials who are incoming, the Acting IGP, COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare […]
Much awaited Tokyo Olympic games officially open today
The Tokyo Olympic Games open today amid concerns over the COVID 19 pandemic. More than 11,000 athletes from 207 countries will compete over the next couple of weeks, to win medals. About 48 point eight percent of athletes competing at the Tokyo Olympics are women which is said to be a record figure. With Tokyo […]
Third wave of COVID-19 infections is very real – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has warned that the country is at risk of experiencing a third wave of COVID-19 infections if the current surge and community spread continue. The GHS said currently, “15 out of the 16 regions have active cases of COVID-19, with 3,608 active cases as at July 18,2021.” There has been […]
COVID-19: Over GHC53m spent on evacuation of stranded Ghanaians -Foreign Affairs Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, says Ghana spent more than GHC 53 million in evacuating stranded Ghanaians during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The amount covered airfare, quarantine, food and insurance. The Minister made the disclosure in an answer to questions by MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. […]
Police investigate alleged murder of 34-year-old man at Tantra Hill
Police have commenced investigation into the murder of Stephen Akowuah, a 34-year-old man, who was shot dead at Tantra Hill in Accra on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mrs. Effia Tenge, Head of Public Affairs Unit of the Accra Regional Police Command, said the deceased, believed to be a physical instructor, […]
Project to deal stigma against Persons with disabilities rolls out
Stigma and discrimination related to disabilities and mental health are widespread in the country, lowering the self-esteem of persons with disabilities, a new study has indicated. The study also revealed that stigma and discrimination being experienced by persons with disabilities and mental health were being perpetuated at home, workplaces, public places, and places of worship. […]
