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Ghana: Atta Mills' Humility, Integrity Must Guide Leadership - Pres Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to uphold the legacy of the late former President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, reaffirming his commitment to the values of integrity, humility and compassionate leadership that defined his administration. He also urged Ghanaians to emulate the late President's selfless service, respect for democratic governance and dedication to national unity.
12m youth key to Ghana’s development — NPC
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 24th Jul, 2026 » 12m youth key to Ghana’s development — NPC The government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have called for increased investment in the country’s estimated 12 million young people, describing it as critical to accelerating national development and harnessing Ghana’s demographic dividend. The call was made at the launch of Ghana’s commemoration of World Population Day 2026 in Accra yesterday.
3m Ghanaians vulnerable to food insecurity – Report
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 24th Apr, 2026 » 3m Ghanaians vulnerable to food insecurity – Report Three million people in Ghana remain vulnerable to food insecurity despite generally stable national consumption levels, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has warned.
Ghana: Youth Platform Demands Full CRC Report - Warns Delay Could Derail Constitutional Reform Process
The Youth Platform on Constitutional Reform has called on the government to urgently publish the full report of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), warning that delays could derail Ghana's opportunity to implement meaningful reforms. The Director of Policy and Research at Democracy Hub, Mr Kirchuffs Atengble, made the call at a constitutional review forum in Accra yesterday, where he urged the government to release the full, unabridged CRC report without delay.
Focused skills development key to building successful future – Adwoa Wiafe
African News Building a successful future requires a deliberate focus on skills development, initiative and a strong sense of purpose, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Mrs Adjoa Wiafe has said. According to her, demands of the modern job market were rapidly evolving, making it necessary for individuals to go beyond academic qualifications … The post Focused skills development key to building successful future – Adwoa Wiafe appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
GJA welcomes move to resolve Latif Idrissu assault case
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Wed 25th Mar, 2026 » GJA welcomes move to resolve Latif Idrissu assault case The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed moves to resolve the long-running assault case involving JoyNews journalist, Mr Latif Idrissu, describing the development as a constructive step towards accountability and closure after nearly eight years.
Ghana-China Trade Hits $14.1 Billion Milestone
Bilateral trade between Ghana and China has reached $14.1 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of more than 193 per cent, China's acting Ambassador to Ghana, Li Yang, has announced. The sharp rise underscores China's position as one of Ghana's largest trading partners and reflects a significant expansion in the volume of goods exchanged between the two countries, particularly in machinery, electronics and industrial inputs from China, and agricultural and primary commodities from Ghana.
Cabinet gives greenlight to fresh SIM registration – Minister
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 27th Feb, 2026 » Cabinet gives greenlight to fresh SIM registration – Minister THE government has announced plans to conduct a fresh nationwide Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration exercise, this time with mandatory live biometric verification against the National Identi????cation Authority (NIA) database.
GHS to roll out nationwide typhoid fever vaccination for food handlers
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 30th Jan, 2026 » GHS to roll out nationwide typhoid fever vaccination for food handlers The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to roll out a nationwide typhoid fever vaccination programme targeting food handlers as part of intensified efforts to curb the spread of the disease amid growing concerns over food-borne transmission. According to the Service, the incidence of typhoid fever has increased over the years, with about 15,000 deaths recorded nationwide.
Stronger safeguards needed to protect pension benefits of university staff – Education Minister
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Tue 20th Jan, 2026 » Stronger safeguards needed to protect pension benefits of university staff – Education Minister The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for stronger safeguards to protect the pension benefits of university staff, stressing the need for reforms to secure retirement income and improve the investment of pension funds.
Ghana: Pre-X'mas Sales - Commodity Prices Decline... but Traders Complain of Low Patronage
With Christmas just days away, Accra's busy markets are bustling with human movement causing huge traffic, yet traders continue to complain of low patronage and sales. From Makola to Kantamanto, traders say sales remain unexpectedly low, despite the prices of food and other household items witnessing some price falls in the festive season.
Ghana: KBGL Sharpens Poultry Farmers' Technical Skills
Kuipers Breeders Ghana Limited (KBGL), a leading player in the poultry hatchery and breeding industry, has launched a nationwide seminar initiative to enhance the technical skills of poultry farmers across Ghana. The seminar series aims to equip both new and experienced farmers with practical knowledge and tools to improve flock management, productivity, and profitability.
Ghana: We're Ready to Protect Nation - GAF
THE Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with sister security services, on Thursday conducted a Show of Force Exercise across major routes in Accra as part of measures to enhance security preparedness ahead of the Christmas festivities.
Public sector payments go fully digital by 2026 -Controller
The Controller and Accountant-General, Mr Kwasi Agyei, has announced a nationwide plan to eliminate the use of manual cheques across all government institutions by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The reform will mandate the full deployment of the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) and the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) to facilitate secure, digital government payments.
Ghana: United Nigeria Airlines Launches First International Operations, Honors J.J. Rawlings
United Nigeria Airlines has officially launched its first international operations, offering direct flights between Nigeria and Ghana, marking a significant expansion of the carrier's services. The launch also paid tribute to the late former Ghanaian President, Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings.
West Africa: Ghana, Ecowas Enhance Collaboration On Human Security
A three-day workshop to strengthen Ghana's Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism (ECOPHSICM) has opened in Accra, with a call for intensified education on interlinked risks affecting vulnerable populations.
Ghana, ECOWAS enhance collaboration on human security
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 14th Nov, 2025 » Ghana, ECOWAS enhance collaboration on human security A three-day workshop to strengthen Ghana’s Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism (ECOPHSICM) has opened in Accra, with a call for intensified education on interlinked risks affecting vulnerable populations.
Ghana Observes 80th Remembrance Day
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Wed 12th Nov, 2025 » Ghana Observes 80th Remembrance Day Ghana yesterday observed the 80th Remembrance Day with a solemn national ceremony at the Christiansborg War Cemetery in Accra, honouring the valiant soldiers who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars.
Ghana: Wassce Begins With Practical Session - 461,640 Candidates Take Part
The 2025 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates commenced yesterday with practical sessions ahead of the main written papers across the country. A total of 461, 640 registered candidates are participating in this year's exam, comprising of 207,381 males and 254,259 females which reflects a 0.2 per cent increase from last year's total number.
Ghana: Daddy Lumba Reigns in Death ...Thousands Honour Him With Vigil Across Country
The Ghanaian highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba continued to reign even in death as thousands of Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians alike gathered across the country to honour his memory with a candlelight vigil on Saturday night.
Ghana: BCM Workers Cry Over Non-Payment of End-of-Service Benefits
The Concern Workers Union of BCM Group has appealed to the government to intervene on their behalf and ensure that they are paid their legally mandated end-of-service benefits by management. According to the union members numbering about 750, the BCM Group has failed to pay their entitlements to them more than six months after their contracts were terminated by the company, a situation that had led to the suffering of most of the members.
Ghana: 12,000 More Youth Into Security Services - Dr Boamah
Government over the next four years will recruit about 12,000 young people into the security services as part of a broader efforts to strengthen national security, Dr Boamah has announced. This apart from creating meaningful employment opportunities for young people would help reduce their vulnerability to crime and drug abuse while channelling their energy into disciplined and patriotic service.
Ghana: STU to Receive Facelift - Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged to prioritise infrastructure development at Sunyani Technical University (STU) as part of efforts to strengthen technical and vocational education in the country.
Africa: AU Day Observation - Let's Seek Justice for Our Continent ...Pres Mahama Rallies Colleagues Original
The president, John Dramani Mahama, has rallied his colleague African leaders, civil society, youth groups and members of the diaspora to join hands to seek justice for Africans and persons of African descent for the harrowing experience of slavery inflicted on their forebears. "For far too long, the legacy of slavery, colonialism and neo-colonialism has cast a long shadow on the lives and progress of Africans and people of African descent.
Ghana: Let's Join Hands to Boost Vaccine Coverage - Prof. Akoriyea
The Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called on healthcare professionals, civil society groups, and local communities to join forces in boosting child health outcomes and increase vaccine coverage. This call to action was made at the launch of the 2025 African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week last Thursday, which aims to boost the well-being of children.
Ghana: President of Gbese Traditional Council Swears in Three New Chiefs, Elders
The President of the Gbese Traditional Council, Dr Nii Ayi Bonte II, has sworn into office three new chiefs and elders of the Gbese Stool at a colourful ceremony in Accra. The three chiefs are, the chief of Glefe, Nii Adu Commey IV, the chief of Faanaa, Nii Tettey Agbo I and the Asafoatse, Christopher Tetteh Nertey II. Also, Nii Okuley Tettey Oku We Yitso, Nii Adjie Sanaa Weku Yitso, Nii Tettey Nyonyo da Weku Yitso, Nii Armah Seitse.
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