The Chinese sailors, who were kid­napped during a pirate attack on a registered Ghana­ian vessel named MENGXIN 1 on sea, have been rescued in Nigeria and conveyed to Ghana. Again, four suspects, who have been arrested by the police in connection with the case, appeared before the Tema District Court. Deputy Commissioner of Po­lice (DCOP) … The post Kidnapped Chinese sailors rescued, brought

 AFRICAN Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has hosted a two-day meeting of the Steering Committee of the Partenariat pour le Coton (PPC), a global platform established to support transformation and value addition in the cotton-textile-gar­ment (CTG) sector in developing countries. With an initial focus on the C4+ countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Côte d’Ivo­ire), PPC … The post Afreximbank

 Mr Michael Kpakpo Allotey has been unan­imously confirmed as the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). He secured 30 votes, represent­ing 100 per cent of the total vote cast by assembly members and was sworn-in by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Obe­newaa Akweley Ocloo. Led by Ms Ocloo, Mr … The post Kpakpo Allotey confirmed as new MCE of

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 40 individu­als for appointment as Metropolitan Munic­ipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for various districts in the Ashanti Region. This is in accordance with the 1992 Constitution and Ghana’s local governance laws. A statement from the Presidency copied to The Ghanaian Times on Tuesday, confirmed that the nom­inations were made … The post 40

 A $ 100 million digital learning project for Senior High Schools in the country has been launched at Awudome Secondary School (AWUSCO) to facilitate quality teaching and learning in the country, to bridge the learning gap between rural and urban schools. The project is the initiative of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Association (NCPTA) in … The post NCPTA, Celltel launch

 Participants at a post-elec­tion forum have renewed calls for sustained electoral and institutional reforms, with particular emphasis on gender inclusion and the ac­tive involvement of persons who influence community, including traditional and religious leaders. The event formed part of post-2024 elections review of Ghana’s five northern regions – Upper East, Upper West, Savan­na, North East, … The post Participants

Red Bali Kratom is one of the most popular Red vein kratom strains, best known for its relaxing, pain-relieving, and sedative effects. Unlike more stimulating strains, Red Bali is widely used for stress relief, anxiety reduction, chronic pain management, and sleep improvement. Kratom strains vary based on their alkaloid composition, and Red Bali stands out … The post Red Bali Kratom

 The Scenes of Yester­years (SOY) Museum was on Monday inaugu­rated at Gomoa Potsin in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region with a call on Ghanaians to invest in the tour­ism sector in order to promote economic growth. The SOY Museum is a private facility established to help pro­mote and preserve the Ghanaian cultural … The post Scenes of Yesteryear Museum unveiled at Gomoa

Ghana’s horticultural sector has the potential to drive economic growth, says the president of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), Davies Narh Korboe. “Horticulture is not just about growing fruits and vegetables; it is a game-changer in our quest to empower rural livelihoods, reduce poverty, and build resilient com­munities and we must support … The post Horticulture,

 Fludor Ghana Limited, a member of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, is expanding healthcare insurance coverage for cocoa farmers and their households across Ghana. The move seeks to improve the quality of life of cocoa farm­ers, strengthen its cocoa supply chain and meet regional and in­ternational certification standards, policies, and regulations. Fludor is on a … The post Fludor

 Growth Invest­ment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, an invest­ment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has invested in Maagrace Garments Industries Limited (MGIL), a Ghanaian garment manufacturing company. The investment will finance the construction of a new production facility at MGIL’s premises in Koforidua, aimed at developing the industry by boost­ing production capacity, increas­ing export … The post GIP,

 By a 3-2 majority decision, the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday dismissed two applications seeking to injunct President John Dramani Mahama from exercising his constitutional right to forward a petition for the removal of the Chief Justice from office to the Council of State. Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the acting Chief Justice, Emmanuel Yoni Kulendi and … The post SC dismisses

 Former Presidential staffer, Mr Charles Cromwell Nanaban­yin Onuawonto Bissue, and Anthony Thomas Owusu, have been granted GH¢200,000 each by the Accra High Court (Criminal Division 4) yesterday, after they pleaded not guilty to alleged crim­inal offences, including corruption and bribery leveled against them by the state. The case has been adjourned to May 29, 2025, … The post Charles

 Mr Alfredo Nii Anyetei, the President’s nominee for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the La Dade-Ko­topon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), was rejected on Tuesday by the assem­bly members. After voting and counting, Mr Any­etei secured five Yes votes representing 36 per cent against nine No votes repre­senting 64 per cent, out of 14 … The post President’s nominee

 The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Ocloo, has called on Met­ropolitan, Munic­ipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) aspirants to desist from instigating assembly members to vote against the President’s MMDCE nomi­nees. She said if other shortlisted aspirants think rejecting the pres­ident’s nominee would give them the opportunity to be nominated, then it was not … The post Stop

 The Chief Exec­utive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCO­BOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has called on the Attorney General and Parliament to implement more stringent legislation to safeguard cocoa trees from the destructive activities of illegal miners and chainsaw operators. Speaking during International Labour Day celebrations with cocoa farmers in Nkawie in the Ashanti Region, … The post Cocoa

The Deputy Minister of En­ergy and Green Transition, Mr Richard Gyan-Mensah, has called for a collective effort among regulatory and government agencies to drive the Petroleum Hub project. According to him, the success of the Petroleum Hub was not the responsibility of one institution but a collective enterprise that requires commitment, creativity, and cooper­ation of … The post Petroleum

The  lately conclud­ed 58th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva has once again shone a spotlight on the complex and often contentious landscape of global human rights governance. While the Council remains a vital platform for promoting and protecting human rights, its work is not without challenges. Western nations, in particular, have … The post When

 Ghana and Algeria have reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including increase in scholarships for Ghanaian students in artificial intelligence, robotics, and engineering. During a recent bilateral agree­ment, the two countries pledged to establish a direct air link between Accra and Algiers, launch a strategic partnership in oil and gas, and strengthen … The post Ghana,

Blue Jeans Energy Drink has been named best energy drink at the recent Ghana Beverage Awards. The programme held in Accra last Friday was on the theme “Inspiring Excellence in Ghana’s Beverage Industry.” The announcement marks a significant milestone for the popular energy drink brand, known for its bold flavour and energizing formula. Organised annually … The post Blue Jeans Energy Drink