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Bureau of Ghana Languages endorses Ahanta language orthography for use in schools
Posted on with No CommentThe Bureau of Ghana Languages has officially certified the teaching and learning of the Ahanta language in basic and secondary school after schools on Ahanta land, especially in the Ahanta West municipality. This giant achievement means the language can be … Read more →
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Seized pistols, ammo were imported without permit – GRA
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it is worried at what it called mischievous and premature information that sought to imply that some 436 pieces of pistols and ammunitions seized at the Tema Port on Friday were being kept to … Read more →
Driver of murdered Mfantseman MP in stable condition – Police
Posted on | CommentThe Central Regional Police Command has confirmed that the driver of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman, Ekow Quansah Hayford is not dead. According to the Command, he is receiving treatment at the Winneba Trauma Hospital in the … Read more →
Three-tier lockdown system to be unveiled in England
Posted on | CommentThe Liverpool City Region is expected to face the tightest restrictions under a new “three-tier” system, which will classify regions as being on “medium”, “high” or “very high” alert. Steve Rotheram, the city region’s mayor, says negotiations have taken place … Read more →
Rawlings praises Prez. Akufo-Addo over DK Poison’s payment
Posted on | CommentFormer President Jerry John Rawlings is praising President Nana Akufo Addo for approving the payment of $45,000 the state allegedly owed former World Boxing Champion, David Kotei, popularly known as D.K. Poison. An official statement from the former president office … Read more →
Nobel Peace Prize goes to UN World Food Programme
Posted on | CommentThe 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for its efforts to combat hunger. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the WFP had acted “as a driving force in efforts to prevent the … Read more →
PRESEC wins 2020 NSMQ with Adisco second
Posted on | CommentPresbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC) have won the 2020 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). They beat off competition from Adisadel College and Opoku Ware School on Thursday, October 8 to win their sixth title. PRESEC … Read more →
‘I’m not going to waste my time’ – Trump refuses to take part in virtual TV debate
Posted on | CommentPresident Donald Trump has refused to take part in a virtual TV debate with his Democratic rival Joe Biden.The commission deciding the format of the 15 October debate in Miami said it would have to take place virtually.It made the … Read more →
UK Gov’t to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case
Posted on | CommentThe UK has agreed to settle a lawsuit over how it selected an IT contract for coronavirus testing at its Lighthouse labs. The BBC understands that the settlement will cost the government up to £2m. British company Diagnostics AI claimed … Read more →
Resist endorsing aspirants – Asantehene to partisan Chiefs
Posted on | CommentThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised chiefs, particularly those in Asanteman, to resist the temptation of endorsing political party aspirants for Election 2020. He said it was important that traditional rulers maintain the sanctity of the chieftaincy institution … Read more →
Wassa East District: Queen Mother blames irresponsible parenting and ‘Aboboyaa’ riders for alarming rate of teenage pregnancy
Posted on | CommentNana Yaa Ago II, Queen Mother of Dwinase in the Wassa East District has blamed irresponsible parenting for the alarming rate of teenage pregnancy in the area. According to the Queen Mother, it has become fashionable for ladies in her … Read more →
Korea donates 5 vehicles to Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe Korean Government has donated five Hyundai vehicles to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to enhance its service delivery. The five vehicles, which consist of one Hyundai Genesis and four Hyundai Sonata, cost US$177,000. Minister of Foreign … Read more →
VP debate 2020: Pence and Harris clash on coronavirus pandemic
Posted on | CommentThe contenders for US vice-president have clashed over the coronavirus pandemic in their only debate ahead of next month’s election. Democrat Kamala Harris called Donald Trump’s handling of the pandemic “the greatest failure of any presidential administration” in history. Vice-President … Read more →
Bank of Ghana to crack down on money doublers
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned the general public against the practice of “Money Doubling”, “Card Loading” and “Credit Card Loading Systems”. According to the central bank, these practices involving inviting members of the general public through traditional and … Read more →
Adisadel College battles Presec and OWASS in Science and Maths quiz final Thursday
Posted on | CommentIt will be an-all-boys schools final again at this year’s grand finale of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NMSQ) at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon on Thursday, October 8, 2020. This means that the girls’ schools … Read more →
‘Don’t be afraid,’ Trump says on leaving hospital
Posted on | CommentUS President Donald Trump has made a theatrical return to the White House to continue his treatment for coronavirus after a three-night hospital stay. Mr Trump, who is still contagious, removed his mask on the balcony of the White House, … Read more →
One in 10 worldwide may have had COVID-19 – WHO
Posted on | CommentOne in 10 people around the world may have contracted Covid-19, the World Health Organization said, at a special meeting of WHO leaders. A top official said the estimate meant “the vast majority of the world remains at risk”. Just … Read more →
France plans punishment for ‘virginity tests’
Posted on | CommentThe French government plans to introduce jail terms and fines for doctors who provide controversial so-called “virginity certificates” for traditional religious marriages. It is part of draft legislation aimed at reinforcing French secular values and combating what President Emmanuel Macron … Read more →
VIDEOS: How police guns were retrieved from ‘Western Togolanders’
Posted on | CommentA video of how the police retrieved weapons stolen by some suspected Western Togoland secession campaigners in a recent attack has emerged. The weapons were stolen by some men believed to be members of the Western Togoland secession group during an … Read more →
‘Aboboyaa’ riders indiscriminately sleeping with young ladies in Wassa East District
Posted on | CommentThere is a growing concern in Wassa East District in the Western Region about how tricycle riders popularly known as ‘Abobo Yaa’ riders taking undue advantage of young ladies in the district. According to a resident who spoke to www.233times.net … Read more →
Men should ejaculate 21 times a month to avoid prostate cancer – Research
Posted on | CommentIt’s a sensitive but important issue for men around the world. The gland which produces semen is obviously very important but disorders in the area are increasingly common amongst men over 50. An enlarged prostate can cause urination to be … Read more →
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