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US visa pause does not affect short-term travel for Ghanaians – Ambassador Victor Smith
Posted on with No CommentGhana’s Ambassador to the US, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has clarified that the United States’ temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing does not apply to non-immigrant visas for Ghanaians, including those for business and tourism. The clarification comes amid growing concern … Read more →
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Armed robbers attack police station over arrest of their gang members
Posted on | CommentThe Mampong District Police Station was attacked on Saturday night by three hooded gunmen over the arrest of their gang members. Lance Corporal Ofori Djumor, who was on night duty alone, sustained some bullet wounds and he is recuperating at … Read more →
New Victoria Hammah Tape: Rawlingses issue erupts; plot to sack Ayitey Basty exposed and more
Posted on | CommentThe Rawlingses have popped up in a different secret tape recording of the private conversations of fired Deputy Communications Minister, Victoria Hammah. In the new tape, a male interlocutor, whom the apparent voice of Ms Hammah kept referring to as … Read more →
PHOTO: Man arrested for having sex with a goat
Posted on | CommentThe ‘whistle blower’ who gave this picture to www.233times.net did it on the condition of anonymity. He said the police warned those around not to take picture on their phone neither to they circulate it. So this piece is reported … Read more →
MTN says blame thieves for disruption of services
Posted on | Commentdisruption of servicesThe leading telecommunications operator in the country, Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN), has attributed intermittent disruption of services to theft of its property at various cell sites by some unscrupulous persons. Charles Akoto, a Technical Officer of MTN disclosed … Read more →
Tourism fetched Ghana US$2.5 billion last year
Posted on | CommentTourism fetched Ghana US$2.5 billion last year, confirming the sector as the fourth largest export after gold, cocoa and remittances. The amount was spent by 1,263,857 international tourists who visited the country during the year, according to an official of the … Read more →
University of Ghana to stop running diploma programmes after the 2015/2016 academic year
Posted on | CommentThe University of Ghana, Legon, will stop running diploma programmes after the 2015/2016 academic year.The decision, which will be gradual, is in line with the proposed transformation of the school into a research university.The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ernest Aryeetey, who announced … Read more →
UPS confers Doctorate Degrees on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Edward Doe Adjaho & Albert Kan-Dapaah
Posted on | CommentThe University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), formerly Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), yesterday conferred honorary Doctorate Degrees on three distinguished national figures including the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The other recipients of the award were Edward Doe Adjaho, … Read more →
Woyome strikes “Some people will pack their bags and leave this country after my court case”
Posted on | CommentEmbattled businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, has expressed strong reservations about media reportage about him outside the courtroom.An obviously angry Woyome stepped out of the courtroom Wednesday to confront a team of journalists after the day’s hearing in the High Court … Read more →
Free Party For Legon Graduates On Nov. 9
Posted on | CommentThe management of Ecstacy Entertainment and Paliment lounge have collaborated to reward students of University of Ghana, Legon graduating this Saturday, November 9 with a free graduation after party. This comes on the heels of financial cry from most people … Read more →
Chinese man sues wife over ‘incredibly ugly’ baby; Wins $120,000
Posted on | CommentA Chinese wife has been sued by her husband for giving birth to what he calls an ‘incredibly ugly’ child. Jian Feng from northern China filed a suit against his wife and was awarded $120,000 (£75,000) in a court settlement. … Read more →
United Nations (UN) to inspect prisons, psychiatric centres, prayer camps in Ghana
Posted on | CommentMr Juan E. Méndez, UN Special Rapporteur on torture will visit Ghana from November 7 – November 14, to assess the situation and identify challenges regarding torture and other cruel or inhuman treatment in the country. The Special Rapporteur’s visit is … Read more →
Photos: Child born With 34 fingers and toes
Posted on | CommentA little boy stunned medics after being born with 34 fingers and toes, Akshat Saxena had seven fingers on each hand and ten toes on each foot — but no thumbs. Mum Amrita said: “I was so happy to see my baby … Read more →
From the club to the grave, Picture of a young lady who died after night partying and drinking with new boyfriend
Posted on | CommentWhat seems like a normal night out for Afia and her boyfriend also turned out to be her last Afia (pictured above) went clubbing with her new boyfriend and after night of drinking a partying her boyfriend drove her to … Read more →
Adenta Police arrest 3 ‘Sakawa’ men
Posted on | CommentThe Adenta Police has arrested three men who attempted to withdraw money from a bank account using fake voter’s identity card. The suspects are Thomas Addo Dankwah, aka Scare, 23, Adegbe Jerry, 26 year old baker and Frank Sissah, 35 year old Internet café operator. The … Read more →
Paramount Chief of Seikwa shot dead
Posted on | CommentThere is an uneasy calm at Seikwa in the Tain District of Brong-Ahafo Region following the assassination of Nana Kwaku Dwoma Ankoana, Omanhene of the town.Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asare Bediako, Berekum Municipal Police Commander who confirmed the story, … Read more →
Woman sends her 3 teenage daughters into prostitution for $20
Posted on | CommentA local mother was arrested after she was accused of selling her teenage daughters in prostitution. Deputies say those daughters are just 16, 17 and 18 years old. According to a report, 50-year-old Paula Howard sold her daughters for sex, … Read more →
Education Director blows GH¢ 100,000 Teachers’ Cash
Posted on | CommentTHE GHANA Education Service (GES) has interdicted the Offinso North District Director of Education in connection with investigations by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) into possible corrupt practices. Francis Akumbuno Abiro is under investigation for taking “unearned salaries” … Read more →
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What made President Kufuor win in 2000?
Posted on | CommentFormer Attorney-General, Ayikoi Otoo, stokes a perennial fire in the ranks of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) anytime the party gets ready to hold internal elections, providing rich fodder for their current opponents in the ruling National Democratic Congress. … Read more →
FULL LIST: Winners at Ghana Journalist Awards 2013: GBC’s KOK wins Best Journalist of the Year
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Journalist Awards which came off last weekend at the State Banquet Hall saw the following towering the various categories: · Journalist of the Year: Kingsley Obeng Kyere (GBC Radio) · Best Report in Radio: Kweku Owusu Peprah (Joy … Read more →
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