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Ghana: Net Loss - the Hidden Cost of Protecting Ghana's Oceans
Maame Ayorkor has sold fish from the same weathered wooden table near Jamestown harbour for 22 years. Each morning, she rises before dawn, waits for the canoes to return, and sorts through whatever the sea has given. Lately, the sea has been giving less. "The fish are not here like before," she says, gesturing toward the Atlantic. "And now they say we cannot go out certain weeks.
Net Loss: The hidden cost of protecting Ghana’s oceans
African News Maame Ayorkor has sold fish from the same weathered wooden table near Jamestown harbour for 22 years. Each morning, she rises before dawn, waits for the canoes to return, and sorts through whatever the sea has given. Lately, the sea has been giving less. “The fish are not here like before,” she says, gesturing toward … The post Net Loss: The hidden cost of protecting Ghana’s oceans appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Ghana: 3 Gunned Down in Shootout With Police
Christmas Eve turned bloody near Anwiankwanta in the Ashanti Region when police gunned down three suspected armed robbers in a fierce shootout, foiling what authorities say was a planned highway attack. The incident occurred in a bush between Anwiankwanta and Jacobu Junction, where a gang of five had reportedly converged to strike on the busy Anwiankwanta-Obuasi road. According to a police situational report (SITREP), the suspects opened fire on officers upon sighting them.
Ghana: Daddy Lumba Laid to Rest At Last
The Heroes Park of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi was awash with music, colour, and emotion on Saturday, as a multitude of mourners gathered to bid a final farewell to Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, whose burial united fans, family, and dignitaries after months of legal wrangling. An Accra High Court had earlier placed a ban on the funeral but later ordered it to proceed, dismissing a GH¢2 million injunction dispute involving Daddy Lumba's maternal family.
Ghana: Kumasi Shuts Down for Asantehemaa's Burial Thursday
All banks, schools, and public institutions across Kumasi and surrounding areas will remain closed on Thursday, September 18, in observance of the burial of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The directive, issued by the Manhyia Palace, underscores the gravity of the occasion as the Asante Kingdom bids farewell to its revered Queenmother. The funeral rites officially commenced yesterday (Sunday), September 14, and would span four days, culminating in a burial service on Thursday.
Ghana: Kath to Address Critical Operational Deficits, Infrastructure Gaps - CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr (Med) Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has announced a comprehensive strategy to address critical operational deficits and infrastructure gaps at the facility.
Ghana: 41-Year-Old Chinese Rearrested By Police
A 41-year-old Chinese woman, Zhu Dan, has been re-arrested by the Ashanti Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Ghana Police Service, days after she was allegedly released in exchange for a bribe following her initial arrest for suspected cocaine trafficking. Sources close to the unit told The Ghanaian Times that Zhu Dan was first arrested on Sunday, June 15, at the KTV Café in Daaban, a suburb of Kumasi, where she was allegedly caught trading in cocaine.
Ghana: ECG Introduces Advanced Smart Prepaid Meters
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, has begun a pilot initiative aimed at introducing advanced smart prepaid meters in the Ahenema Kokoben District. As part of the company's flagship "Loss Reduction Project" (LRP),100 smart prepaid meters--comprising 90 single-phase and 10 three-phase--have been installed at Brofoyedru in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality.
Ghana: Amoah's Hat-Trick Keeps Kotoko Title Hopes Alive
Albert Amoah produced a scintillating display to record a hat-trick as Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Medeama SC 3-2 in a pulsating Ghana Premier League (GPL) match day 33 encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, yesterday. The Porcupine Warriors saved their best for last in their final home game of the season, producing a spectacular comeback that had the Red Army faithful on their feet despite falling behind early.
Ghana: Piac Urges Govt to Revive Struggling Upstream Petroleum Sector
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the government to take decisive steps to revive Ghana's struggling upstream petroleum sector. Amid a five-year decline in crude oil production and difficulties in attracting investment, PIAC's 2024 annual report highlighted key areas for reform, including enhanced revenue management, regulatory improvements, and infrastructure expansion.
Africa: Knust Researchers Unveil Africa's First Smart Soil Sensor to Revolutionise Farming
A Team of Ghanaian researchers has developed Africa's first smart soil sensing technology aimed at transforming the way farmers manage soil health, make fertiliser decisions, and increase crop productivity. The groundbreaking system, known as FarmSense, is the brainchild of researchers at DIPPER LAB at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and is being piloted in several regions across Ghana.
Ghana: ECG Constructs New Power Lines for Greater Kumasi C'nities
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced the construction of a new power distribution line to improve electricity supply in several communities within the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency, located in Greater Kumasi. According to ECG, the project--which is currently 40% complete--is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. It is estimated to cost GH¢2,287,841.31.
Ghana: Newborns to Be Screened for Sickle Cell Disease - Prof. Osei-Akoto
With approximately 18,000 babies born with sickle cell disease (SCD) annually out of an estimated 896,000 births, Ghana has announced plans to screen every newborn baby for the condition. This initiative is part of a national strategy to prevent or control SCD, which affects thousands of Ghanaians each year. Current statistics show that only 5.5 per cent of children are screened for SCD in the newborn period, with most cases diagnosed during emergency department visits.
Ghana: CFC to Empower 4,000 Street-Connected Children
Kumasi — The Chance for Children (CFC), a non-profit organization, has stressed its determination to empower about 4,000 street- connected children and link them to their families. It has, therefore, outlined key milestones, including a partnership project with Safe-Child Advocacy to provide vocational training for young adults aged 15 to 19 years.
Ghana: 58,000 Farmers Restore Degraded Lands for Agric Production
At least 58,000 farmers have been supported under the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small- Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP) of the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) to restore degraded lands for agricultural productivity in the country They have restored lands between three to 10 acres.
58,000 Farmers Restore Degraded Lands for Agric Production
Oct 09, 2024 (Ghanaian Times/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- At least 58,000 farmers have been supported under the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small- Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP) of the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) to restore degraded lands for agricultural productivity in the country They have restored lands between three to 10 acres.
Ghana: Engage in Politics Devoid of Envy, Bitterness - Most Rev. Asante
The Methodist Church, Ghana has urged politicians and those competing for higher positions in the country to desist from distorting the facts of their competitors to gain sympathy from the electorate. According to the church, those vying for leadership position, be it political or religion, must act devoid of envy and bitterness because sometimes prejudice and jealousy could lead to distortion of facts. Most Rev.
Ghana: Justify Confidence President Reposed in You - Asantehene Tells Dr Bawumia
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has urged Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to justify the confidence and trust President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reposed in him for the past years. The Asantehene also asked the Vice President, who is also New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for 2024 General Election, to convince Ghanaians to vote for him with good policies and vision.
Ghana: 50 KM Road in Asante Akyem South Complete
A 50-kilometre (km) road in the Asante Akyem South District in the Ashanti Region has been completed. The roads are the Kumeso-New Abirem road, which is 13.10km, Afoso-New Abirem, 1.9km, and Amenam -Apragaya, 2.8km. The Kumeso-New Abirem road forms a critical portion of the Inter-Regional (IR-003) (Winneba-Juaso road) which serves as the shortest link between National Road 6 and Regional Road 64 (Adeiso-Obogu).
Ghana: Protect Financial Data From Cyber-Attack - Veep
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the importance of incorporating cyber-security measures by the Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD) to protect financial data in the country. According to the Vice President, it was a key area that needed special attention, especially with the increasing prevalence of cyber threats to safeguard sensitive financial information to maintain the trust of clients and stakeholders.
Ghana: CSIR Inaugurates Wildlife Museum At Fumesua
Fumesua — The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has inaugurated its Wildlife Museum at the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG), at Fumesua. It is well equipped with the required resources both human and equipment to carry out its functions, such as enhancing the discovery and description of new species in the country and improve educational opportunities for students at all levels.
Ghana: Afariwa Military Hospital Project Revived
Kumasi — Construction works have resumed on the Military Hospital at Afariwa in the Atwima Nwabiagya District in the Ashanti Region. The project comprising 15 theatres, 500-bed facility with residential staff housing was stalled due to delay in financial approval by the Ministry of Finance. The Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare, who led a team to visit the hospital on Monday, said the government had released funds for work to resume on the project.
Ghana: Medeama SC Stun CR Belouizdad ...Dreams FC Subdue Rivers United
Kumasi — Tarkwa-BASED Medeama Sporting Club beat CR Belouizdad 2-1 in the CAF 2023/24 Champions' League group stage at the Baba Yara Stadium, on Friday. It was a good score line for the Ghanaians who lost 0-3 in the opening game to Egyptian side, AL Ahly in Cairo, last Saturday. Fans were held spellbound, as the host squandered several golden opportunities until the 94th minute that Medeama managed to tip the scale in their favour.
Is China's BRI Project yielding results in Africa?
Many people might have heard of China’s Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Project, collectively called the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but paid little or no attention to it. The Project was unveiled by the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, exactly 10 years ago, this year,2023. It focuses on Asia, Europe and Africa to provide common economic prosperity for countries along the ancient Silk Road trade route, however, it is open to all countries to enjoy.
Ghana/Madagascar: Black Stars-Madagascar World Cup Qualifier - Baba Yara Stadium Ready for Big Match
All is set for the World Cup qualifying encounter between Ghana's Black Stars and Madagascar at the Baba Yara Stadium, tomorrow. According to the Ashanti Regional Sports Development Officer (RSDO) at the National Sports Authority, Kumasi, Emmanuel Tuffour, the readiness of the stadium has become the focus of many due to earlier concerns over the nation's stadia for such games.
Ghana: Man Allegedly Commits Suicide Following Mother's Death
Police in Abofour, in Offinso, in the Ashanti Region, are investigating the circumstance surrounding the death of a 35-year-old man, said to committed suicide following the passing of his mother. Identified as Peter Boakye Yiadom, known in the area as K.T, a drinking spot operator, he allegedly shot himself at the spot, on Monday. A police source at Abofour, mentioned to the Ghanaian Times that investigation has commenced into the death, but did not give details.
Ghana: €980,000 Chirapatre Bus Terminal Abandoned ...Drivers Refuse to Relocate
Kumasi — A €980,000.00 bus terminal built by the Agence Francais de Developpement (AFD) to ease congestion on the Lake Road has been abandoned. Located at Chirapatre in the Asokwa Municipality, the terminal's construction formed part of the 3.2km Oforikrom-Asokwa by-pass and 2.7km lake road improvement projects, funded by the AFD. The bus terminal was constructed to relocate the drivers who have occupied the frontage of the Kumasi South Hospital.
Ghana: NPA, Police Intercept 13 Vehicles... Used for Illegal Petroleum Transaction
Kumasi — Thirteen Bulk Road Vehicles (BVRs), which were illegally used to transport petroleum products, have so far been intercepted by the Ashanti Regional Police Command in collaboration with the National Petroleum (NPA), between March and October this year. It formed part of exercise by the NPA to clamp down on illegal transportation and trade in petroleum products.
Ghana: Asantehene Spearheads Project to Revamp KATH Blocks
Kumasi — The main blocks of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), popularly called "GEE", are to be renovated at a cost of $10million. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll, is spearheading the project as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of his ascension to the golden stool. With about 1,200 beds, the A-D blocks, since their construction in 1955, have never seen any renovation, impacting adversely on quality of in-patient care.
Ghana: 2,331 Students in Greater Accra Region Experience Online Sexual Romance - Survey
Kumasi — total of 2,331 Senior High School (SHS) students in the Greater Accra Region (GAR) watched sexual content online, last year, a survey by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has revealed. The study that interviewed 3,622 students in selected SHSs in the region, also found out that 866 students who experienced romance scam involving sex posted sexual contents online.
Ghana: GNPC Foundation Constructs 123 Projects in Ashanti Region
Adansi — Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation has constructed 123 different projects in the Ashanti Region, from the country's oil proceeds, says Dr Dominic Kwasi Eduah, Chief Executive Director of the foundation. The projects included mechanised boreholes, sanitary facilities/public toilets, school blocks, football pitches (astroturfs). Out of the number, 43 of them are educational infrastructure.
Ghana: Police Prevent Anarchy At Amansie West District Assembly
Manso Nkwanta — A peaceful demonstration by the Manso Nkwanta-Abore Drivers Union of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, nearly turned violent when the irate demonstrators attempted to burn tyres in the office of the District Chief Executive (DCE). It was the timely intervention of the police that thwarted the actions of the demonstrators who resorted to burning the tyres on the premises and in the middle of the road in front of the Amansie West District Assembly.
Ghana: Threats to Biodiversity Affecting Livelihoods of Over 6 Million Ghanaians - Dr Ayensu
Threats to the country's biodiversity, including water and forest resources, are gradually undermining the livelihoods of more than 6,000,000 Ghanaians who rely on it for alternative sources of income, according to the Ghana Living Standards Survey Round 6 (GLSS 6) Report.
Ghana: Nearly 200,000 Tonnes of Cocoa Smuggled Out of Ghana
Kumasi — The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has disclosed that between 100,000 and 200,000 metric tonnes of cocoa beans have been smuggled out of Ghana to the neighbouring countries, from January to date, this year.
Ghana: WB, Partners Express Concern Over School Sanitary Facilities Maintenance
Kumasi — The World Bank and its partners into the provision of toilets for schools in the country have raised concerns about the sustainability or maintenance of the facilities. It is feared they would not be willing to support the projects if commitment was not shown to ensure the facilities were properly maintained to live the test of time.
Ghana: Black Stars 'Cage' Wild Beasts to Seal AFCON Qualification
Kumasi — The Black Stars fought hard to seal qualification for the next African Cup of Nations (AFCON), as they tamed the Wild Beasts from the Central Africa Republic 2-1 in a final qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, yesterday. By the victory, Ghana topped Group E with 12 points. In June, the two countries met but it ended in a one-all draw at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Angola.
Ghana: NSS Farms to Harvest 1,000 Bags of Rice for FSHS Programme
Sekyere — About 1000 bags of rice are expected from the first harvest from the farms operated by the National Service Scheme (NSS) to shore up food supplies to schools under the Free Senior High School (FSHS) programme. Through the Economic Enclave Project under the GhanaCARES "Obaatan Pa" initiative, over 560 bags of maize have already been harvested awaiting a handing over to the Ministry of Education for distribution among the schools in the country towards the school feeding programme.
Ghana: Refrain From Illegalities, Indiscipline... Deputy Minister Cautions Immigration Staff
Tepa — The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has cautioned its officers to refrain from acts of illegalities and indiscipline to avoid being dealt with by the law. According to the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Naana Eyiah Quansah, the GIS had recently launched a code of conduct to guide personnel to live up to expectation and it was expected of them to behave as professionals.
Ghana: 150 Pregnant Girls, 110 Nursing Mothers Write BECE in A/R
Kumasi — A total of 150 pregnant girls sat for the recent 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Ashanti Region. Similarly, 110 nursing mothers took part in the examination. The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) disclosed this to the Ghanaian Times here in an interview on Thursday.
Ghana: 6 Police Personnel Injured in Clash With 'Pragyia Riders
Six police personnel suffered injuries, following a clash with rickshaw riders, at the premises of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), in Kumasi, Ashanti Regional capital, on Monday. The riders, popularly known as "pragyia riders," besieged the KMA in an attempt to retrieve their seized rick shaw, but were fiercely resisted by the police, resulting in the clash.
Ghana: Forget the Past, Show Loyalty to the Club ...Dr Ogum Tells Kotoko Fans At Unveiling
Kumasi — Kumasi Asante Kotoko yesterday unveiled Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum, for his second coaching stint with the club, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Dr Ogum, led the Porcupine Warriors to a GPL title after an eight-year wait. Unfortunately, he left the role before he could lead the team in the 2022/23 CAF Champions League. The Life Patron of the club, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, played a yeoman's role in getting the coach back to the club.
Ghana: New Railway Master Blueprint - No Plan for Skytrain! - CEO of GRDA
Kumasi — Ghana has no plans of building a Skytrain, but rather focusing its attention on the Western and Eastern railway lines development for the moment, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), Mr Yaw Owusu, has stated. He said it was extremely expensive to build skytrain as a kilometre was estimated to cost $20 million within the cities, adding Ghana does not have the resources for such project.
Ghana: Akwatialine Clash - MCE Refutes Allegation of Land Guards' Involvement
Kumasi — Some persons believed to be land guards hired by the Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly, in Ashanti Region, on Tuesday, allegedly attacked wood sellers at Akwatialine, over plans to relocate occupants of the place. Two persons among the wood sellers were seriously injured during the clash. However, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Asokore Mampong, Kennedy Kankam, refuted the allegation that those who confronted the wood sellers were land guards.
Ghana: MTN Poised to Invest U.S.$1 Billion in Network Expansion Over 5-Year Period
Kumasi — MTN Ghana is investing $1 billion in network expansion in the country over a period of five years. Already, the telecommunications company has invested $25 million in Ghana's ICT AP to assist the country's digital goal and give the youth more influence.
Ghana: 83 Agricultural Entreprenuers Graduate From Kwadaso Agric College
Kumasi — About 83 agricultural entrepreneurs under the Opportunities for Youth Employment (OYE) of the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation have graduated from the Kwadaso Agricultural College in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region at the weekend. The beneficiaries, from Ashanti and Western Regions, went through weeks of intensive training facilitated by the College and extension officers from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Ghana Develops Draft Electric-Vehicle Policy
Ghana has developed a draft Electric-Vehicle Policy, to guide the development and upscale of electric vehicles in the country to decarbonise the transport sector. The development would enable Ghana to achieve net-zero Carbon Dioxide (Co2) emissions by 2070. According to the Ministry of Energy, currently, Ghana's installed capacity of 5400 MW (Mega Watts) was significantly more than the current peak demand of about 3700MW.
Ghana: Two Persons Convicted for Selling Fake Agro-Chemicals
Two persons have been sentenced to six months each in prison for faking and selling agro-chemicals belonging to Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo, by the Juaso Circuit Court. The two, Kwadwo Effah, trader and Emmanuel Ayivi, driver, were also sentenced to a fine of GH¢6,000 each and in default would serve two years each in prison. They pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to sell someone's product and reproduction of someone's product without authority.
Ghana: ARCC to Sanction Assemblies, Others for Missing General Counterfoil Receipts
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) is set to penalise Chief Executives, Financial Officers and Coordinators of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies for recent cases of missing General Counterfoil Receipt (GCR) books in some of the assemblies. The development, according to the RCC, was making it difficult to trace transactions that had taken place in those assemblies. So far, Offinso, Akrofuom, Atwima Mponua and Suame assemblies have been cited for such anomalies.
Ghana: NPP Presidential Race - Dr Bawumia Begins Campaign Tour of Ashanti Region ...Inaugurates Campaign Office
Kumasi — The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has begun his campaign to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in next year's election with a tour of the Ashanti Region, where he inaugurated his campaign office. The office is located at Asokwa, in the Subin Constituency of the Ashanti Region. At the inaugural ceremony on Thursday, the Vice President called on all and sundry in the NPP to join hands to break the eight to set a record in the country.
Ghana: Agenda 111 Project - 88 Hospital Projects On Course... All to Be Completed End of 2024 - Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
Ghana: Agenda 111 Project - 88 Hospital Projects On Course... All to Be Completed End of 2024 - Kojo Oppong Nkrumah By Kingsley E.Hope Trede — So far, 88 hospitals under the government's "Agenda 111" are currently under construction and progressing steadily, since 2021, says the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, cut the sod for the construction of the facilities on August 17, 2021, with a promise to complete the work within 18 months.
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