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Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Posted on with No CommentThe war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. The report, from the consultancy … Read more →
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Prez. Mugabe to visit Ghana next week
Posted on | CommentPresident Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is expected in Ghana for a four-day state visit next week. The Zimbabwean Ambassador to Ghana, Pavelyn Tendai Musaka who confirmed this to Joy FM said Mr Mugabe will be in Ghana from August 18 – 22 … Read more →
Extend maternity leave to 6 months – Eastern Regional Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Eastern Regional Minister, Mavis Ama Frimpong, has petitioned government to extend maternity leave from three to six months, to enable nursing mothers have ample time to effectively practice exclusive breastfeeding. While requesting for the maternal leave extension to six … Read more →
Results of 598 WASSCE Candidates cancelled
Posted on | CommentThe entire results of 598 candidates of this year’s West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been cancelled, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said. Additionally, the council has withheld the results of candidates from 85 schools for … Read more →
Kosmos Energy records $108.3m net loss
Posted on | CommentFor the second quarter of 2016, Kosmos Energy generated a net loss of $108.3 million, or $0.28 per diluted share as compared to a net loss of $75.2 million or $0.20 per share in the same period last year. The … Read more →
2 Police Officers charged for gold fraud
Posted on | CommentFour persons, including two police officers, have been dragged before an Accra circuit court for allegedly defrauding two businessmen of the sum of $90,000. They are Detective Lance Corporal Jerome Amuzu; ASP John Tawiah Kuadey; Clement Agbaglo aka Sky, businessman … Read more →
Western and Central Regions’ favourite Broadcaster: All to know about Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson
Posted on | Commentwww.233times.net features one of the most celebrated Broadcasters in Western and Central Regions in today’s edition of ‘The Profile.’ Hardly is any major news from Western and Central Regions heard in national media which are not authored by the indefatigable … Read more →
Doctorate degree for sale at $ 4000
Posted on | CommentTwo Ghanaian professors from the Valdosta State University in USA recently undertook investigations into how some prominent Ghanaians earn Honorary Doctorate degrees and concluded that many of the private universities dishing out the degrees were unaccredited. The report,initially published by … Read more →
Jan to June 2016: Road accidents claim 1,034 lives
Posted on | CommentAt least 1,034 people died nationwide in 6,205 road crashes from January to June this year, the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) has said. Additionally, 5,302 people were injured in the accidents that involved 9,636 vehicles. Comparing these statistics with … Read more →
Chiefs of Adanse angry at Paa Kwesi Nduom
Posted on | CommentThe chiefs of Adanse in the Ashanti region have accused presidential candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom of snubbing them on two occasions. Reports indicate that the chiefs, led by the Paramount Chief of Adanse … Read more →
Trader defiles girl, 13
Posted on | CommentA-27-year-old trader has been dragged before an Accra circuit court for allegedly defiling a 13-year- old girl. The accused, Isaac Okwan, is reported to have had sex with the victim (name withheld) in his container store at Medie near Amasaman, … Read more →
5 Jailed 150 years in Koala robbery case
Posted on | CommentTears flowed at an Accra Circuit Court on Monday when it handed down various sentences to five persons involved in the famous Koala robbery incident which occurred in January this year. Sentencing them, the court, presided over by Mr Aboagye … Read more →
2,500 elderly persons enrolled onto NHIS for free
Posted on | CommentOver 2,500 elderly persons have been registered onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for free in four districts in the Volta Region as part of social intervention programmes being rolled out for the elderly. This addition increases the figure … Read more →
3-yr-old killed by car as she ran to greet her granddad on her birthday (PHOTO)
Posted on | CommentA little girl named Jayda Handy died after she was hit by a car when she ran onto the road during her own birthday party. Jayda ran onto the road near North 84th and West Marion streets in Milwaukee, Wisconsin … Read more →
2016 is a done deal for you – Ajumako chief to Prez. Mahama
Posted on | CommentThe Omanhene of Ajumako Bisease in the Western Region has said President John Mahama will win the upcoming December polls because of his performance in office. According to Nana Okofo Kwakora, he and his subjects can assure the President of … Read more →
Ghana loses GH¢4.6bn on child malnutrition – NDPC
Posted on | CommentGhana is losing GH¢4.6 billion annually as a result of child malnutrition which affects their health and education, a study by the National Development Planning Commission has revealed. The study found that positioning nutrition interventions as a top priority for … Read more →
CSR practice in Ghana: The need for policy framework
Posted on | CommentThe overall contributions of businesses to sustainable development underpin the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (UNES 2007). It is termed differently in several circles. While companies prefer using the term CSR or Corporate citizenship, non-governmental organizations and some governments prefer … Read more →
Prez. Obama’s daughter working at a restaurant
Posted on | CommentSasha Obama is working for the summer — or at least a very small part of it — at a restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard. Sasha is checking out customers at the register and bussing tables at Nancy’s … a seafood … Read more →
Samsung unveils Galaxy Note7 smartphone (PHOTOS)
Posted on | CommentSamsung Electronics has unveiled its new and much-anticipated smartphone Galaxy Note7, a phablet that combines advanced capabilities of the S Pen with ultimate security features. The advanced features of the phone, Galaxy Note7; a water resistant body and S … Read more →
20-year-old man attempts beheading friend
Posted on | CommentA 19-year-old junior high school (JHS) student was nearly beheaded by his friend at Tema Newtown in the Greater Accra Region at Sunday dawn. Master Daniel Norteye, who decided to pass the night at his friend’s house, woke up with … Read more →
Investors reject Ghana’s Eurobond
Posted on | CommentGhana has had to scrap its 4th Eurobond sale in as many years after investors virtually rejected the bond by demanding astronomic rates amid concerns on the health of Ghana’s economy and the government’s commitment to fiscal targets ahead of … Read more →
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