The government has pledged to intensify reforms in the gold sector as it prepares for a crucial interna­tional evaluation of its anti-mon­ey laundering efforts. At a high-level stakeholder meeting held in Accra, Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, who spoke on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, warned that Ghana … The post Govt tightens

 Following the recent communal clashes in Gbiniyiri in the Savannah Region, the Ghana Police Ser­vice, in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces and other stakeholders, have intensified security at Sawla, Gbiniyiri, Giniri,and other adjoining com­munities. Police reinforcement teams have been deployed to beef-up security and restore calm in the area. The Inspector-General of Police, Mr … The post Police

 The Minister of Ed­ucation, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed a false video circulating on social media which purports to show him endorsing an investment scheme. In a statement issued by his Media Relations Office in Accra yesterday, the video was described as “a complete fabri­cation” and a malicious attempt to mislead the public. The manipulated … The post Minister disowns  online investment

In two previously pub­lished articles in the Times it was established that among the linguistic debris at Babel the Arabic language is the mother of languages. In this article, we buttress that stand by tracing Bib­lical words (Hebrew and Aramaic) and their meanings to Arabic. Quoting a source about some of the uniqueness of Arabic … The post Hebrew and Aramaic words in the Bible traced

Every year, when Burkina Faso opens the Bagre Dam, communities in Northern Ghana brace for the worst. Homes are submerged, farms destroyed, and lives disrupted. The dam spillage has become synonymous with disaster. But what if Ghana chose to see it differently — not merely as a threat, but as an opportunity to feed the … The post Turning floods into food: Rethinking Bagre

Accra, the cap­ital of Ghana, is a busy city where thousands of people move around every day to work, trade, go to school, or access health care. Roads are very important in such a city because they connect people and businesses. Unfortunately, many of the roads in Accra are in poor condition, and this has … The post Deteriorating roads in Accra appeared first on Ghanaian

 The people in Upper East Region, especially members of the Catholic Church, have eulogised Monsi­gnor Roger Aboteyuure, for his commitment in the spiritual realm, coupled with the magnificent con­tributions to the human resource and infrastructure development of the region. They described Monsignor Aboteyuure’s spiritual guidance and advocacy for peace and ethical leadership as unrelenting, and … The post UER

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 The Controller and Accountant-Gen­eral’s Department (CAGD) on Monday refuted allegations that it overstated Ghana’s public debt by GH¢138.91 billion in the 2023 Whole of Government Accounts. According to Mr Kwasi Agyei, the Controller and Accoun­tant-General, the matter had been resolved through a reconciliation exercise. “Madam Chair, we have since reconciled the figures, and the pub­lic … The post CAGD

Heart of Lions are in advanced negotiations with former Hearts of Oak left-back Dennis Nkrumah Korsah over a potential move ahead of the new Ghana Premier League season.Korsah, who captained Ebusua Dwarfs before making the switch to Hearts in 2022, became a key figure for the Phobians with his leadership, set-piece deliveries, and defensive solidity.His experience and quality at the top level make him a sought-after addition for clubs looking to bolster their squads.Heart of Lions,

By Ferdinand D. Adadzi[i]  Introduction Infrastructure deficit continues to be one of Africa’s fundamental problems. It is estimated that to close the infrastructure gap, Africa needs investment in the region of $130-170 billion annually. The story in Ghana is not different. It is estimated that Ghana needs an annual amount of $37.9 billion to fund […] The post Delivering

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced measures under the Ghana Tree Crops Diversification Project (GTCDP) to tackle the widening gap between palm oil production and consumption in the country. According to the ministry, annual domestic consumption of palm oil has reached approximately 250,000 metric tonnes, far outstripping domestic production […] The post MoFA

Communication Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum, has explained the decision to leave out Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo from the Black Stars squad for the World Cup qualifiers. The 27-year-old has been in fine form for the La Liga returnees, featuring in the opening two games of the campaign against Villarreal and Real Madrid, but could not make the team for the matches against Chad and Mali next month.Coach Otto Addo announced a 24-man squad for

By Joshua AMLANU Government is putting data at the centre of its policy strategy, tying evidence-based governance to economic recovery and social inclusion as it prepares to co-host the Global Data Festival next year. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told participants at the Pre-Global Data Festival High-Level Meeting in Accra that decisions must be […] The post Gov’t bets on

Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Desmond Tetteh ahead of the start of the 2025/26 season. The Ghana U20 player signed a long-term deal to join the Still Believe lads from Tema United.Tetteh is expected to play a huge role in Winfred Dormon's team for the 2025/26 season, which begins next month."We are delighted to announce the signing of Desmond Tetteh from Tema United. The talented midfielder has penned a long-term