The Ghana Jour­nalists Association (GJA) will this evening honour a former Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Ajoa Yeboah Afari and 23 other in­dividuals and institutions for their exceptional contributions to press freedom and the development of the media landscape in the country. The award ceremony, which is part of the 2025 World Press Free­dom Day … The post GJA

 An estimated 500,000 Ghanaian youth are to be trained in various crafts in the next five years, Pres­ident John Dramani Mahama has declared. Under the National Apprentice­ship Programme (NAP) the first cohort of trainees would be made up of 10,000 beneficiaries across all metropolitan, municipal and districts nationwide and scaled up to 100,000 beneficiaries annually. … The post 500,000

The integration of evidence-based research findings into Ghana’s health systems is key to a resilient and equitable healthcare for the citizenry. According to the Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, stated that such move would enable the country scale innovations more effective­ly while ensuring that they are translated into … The post Integration

The Ghana Cocoa Board (CO­COBOD) is to resume rehabil­itation of farms affected by Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD) across the cocoa grow­ing areas. According to the chief Exec­utive officer of COCOBOD, Dr Ransford Abbey, 40,000 hectares out of 156,000 hectares of af­fected farms were successfully re­habilitated and handed over to farmers in 2024 while … The post COCOBOD to resume

From Ahiyoo, a small farming community in the Upper West Region of Ghana, 28-year-old Buala Summanbo, a mother of two, defies all odds to become a mechanical engineer. Born into a family of 10 and the only female among her siblings, Summanbo nurtured a dream of becoming an engineer. As days passed, her dreams of … The post Breaking Barriers: A woman’s path from countryside to career

 The Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djiet­ror, has admonished staff of the Parliamentary Service to continue to exhibit diligence and seriousness in the execution of their responsibilities to help drive excellence in parliamentary work. He further encouraged work­ers to take personal interest in acquiring additional knowledge to make them more well-rounded, competent, and better positioned … The post Exhibit

 This year’s May Day celebration also known as International Workers’ Day was marked in the regions with parades to highlight the achievements of workers as well as their challenges. Daniel Dzirasah reports that Bono East and Ahafo regions celebration was held at the Jubilee Park in Sunyani. • Workers of New Times Corporation at the … The post  Regional May Day celebrations appeared first on Ghanaian

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana wish to inform the public that due to a system disturbance, there is a loss of power supply to some customers. “The disturbance occurred at 1:42 pm on Thursday 1st May, 2025, when a tipper truck discharging stones at a private developer’s construction … The post System Disturbance cause loss

 Bright Steps International School (BSI) has inaugurated its new campus in Accra to reinforce efforts towards inclusive and transformative education in Ghana. The school will be a hub of inno­vation and a space where children with autism, developmental delays, and unique learning profiles are accepted and celebrated. Addressing the gathering last Fri­day, the Founder and … The post Bright

 A total of 200 students graduated from the Uni­versity of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) on Thursday with Master of Philosophies (MPhil) and Master of Arts (MA) degree honors. They comprised 89 males and 119 females. Speaking at graduation ceremony, the technical advisor of the Minister of Education (MoE), Professor George K.T Oduro urged management … The post UniMAC graduates 200 students appeared

The Fredrick An­derson Foundation, an Accra based Non-governmental Organisation fete over 150 needy chil­dren at a party held at its premises in Dansoman last Monday. Dubbed: “They deserve a smile” the party formed part of the foun­dation’s Easter activities. The children, drawn mainly from Dansoman Agege and its immediate environs, and aged between one and … The post The Fredrick

 The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and the Technology In­formation Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) have sealed a landmark partnership with Labadi Beach Hotel  Under the deal the hotel will serve as the official host and venue sponsor for the highly anticipated AMC & TICON Afri­ca Joint Conference, scheduled to take place from August 20-22, 2025 in … The post  AMC,

 Dr Samuel Munzele­Maimbo, a presidential candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB), says his vision is to substantially enhance the development of the African continent by aiding gov­ernments in tackling the intricate challenges they face. He expressed his commitment to advocating reforms within the AfDB to position it as a premier institution that will champion … The post Dr

 The Ghana Immigra­tion Service (GIS) has cautioned the general public, particularly job seek­ers, to be wary of fraudulent recruitment adverts, circulating on social media platforms. According to the GIS, these misleading recruitment messages are the handiwork of fraudsters, who aim to exploit desperate job seekers, by luring them into making payments through mobile money platforms … The post GIS

 Kwabena Frimpong, a labourer, appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court for stealing three air-condition out­door units valued at GH¢12,000. Frimpong, who worked as a gardener for a retired lecturer at Amrahia, Accra, pleaded guilty. He told the court that he was financially constrained and resort­ed to stealing the equipment after his pregnant wife requested money … The post Labourer in court over theft

 Six  suspects have been apprehended by the Western Central Regional Police Com­mand in connection with alleged illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, at Bepoakyi near Dompim in the Western Region. The action was part of the ongoing anti-galamsey operations, according to the Deputy Commis­sioner of Police (DCOP) Des­mond Boampong, Western Central Regional Police Commander. He … The post 6

 The Accra Circuit Court has granted GH¢200,000.00 bail with two sureties, one to be justified, to Nana Anderson Abeka, 37, accused of leading car stealing syndicate and fraud. He pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing, fraud, and forgery. Police Chief Inspector Dzigbor­di Nego told the court that Abeka, also known as Nana Anderson, Essel … The post Alleged leader

 Ghana’s fore­most Interna­tional Evangelist and President of the WorldWide Miracle Out­reach, Rev. Dr Lawrence Tetteh, says the committee that will hear the petition against the Chief Jus­tice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkoono, must sit in public rather in camera According to him, the attempt to remove the Chief Justice was a novelty in the legal … The post Dr

 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Mr Kurt Okraku, has stepped down as WAFU B President, following his recent appointment as 2nd Vice-Pres­ident of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In a statement issued by the FA yesterday, he stated that it has become necessary to step down from the role to be fully committed … The post GFA

 The mediation talks to resolve the Bawku conflict have commenced at the Jubilee Auditorium of the Manhyia Pal­ace, the seat of the Golden Stool’s occupant, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who serves as the sole mediator of the conflict. At exactly 12:21 PM on Tuesday, one of the factions, believed to be the Mamprusis, arrived at … The post Asantehene leads Bawku mediation at Manyhia Palace appeared