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Ghana Blind Union Members empowered at 7th New Year party in Takoradi
Posted on with No CommentOnline news portal 233times.net has once again reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development with the successful hosting of the 7th edition of the New Year Party for members of the Ghana Blind Union (Western Region Chapter) in Takoradi. The event, held … Read more →
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Book of condolence opened for Daddy Lumba 29th July
Posted on | CommentThe family of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known popularly as Daddy Lumba, has announced that on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a book of condolence will be opened in his memory. Fans, friends, and colleagues will have to visit his … Read more →
Does this look like a real woman? AI Vogue model raises concerns about beauty standards
Posted on | CommentThere’s a new supermodel in town. She’s striking, stylish… and not real. In August’s print edition of Vogue, a Guess advert features a flawless blonde model showing off a striped maxi dress and a floral playsuit from the brand’s summer … Read more →
44 children swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave Ceuta
Posted on | CommentAt least 54 children and about 30 adults swam from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in rough seas and fog, Spanish television reported on Saturday. Video footage on Spanish television channel RTVE showed the Civil Guard launches … Read more →
Supreme Court rules in favour of Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II
Posted on | CommentThe Supreme Court has quashed the order directed at the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to restore Nii Tackie Adama Latse II onto the national register of chiefs as the Ga Mantse. In a ruling yesterday, a five-member panel … Read more →
Let Mills’ legacy shape Ghana’s reset agenda – Mahama
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the life and values of the late President John Evans Atta Mills as the country navigates a new phase of national development. He made the call on Thursday, July … Read more →
Prez. Mahama appoints fresh batch of ambassadors to key global capitals
Posted on | CommentPresident John Mahama has nominated a new slate of Ambassadors and High Commissioners to represent Ghana across global posts. The announcement, communicated in an official statement signed by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, follows consultations with the Council … Read more →
Full list: Gov’t to rebuild 5,000km of roads in 166 constituencies by 2028 – Finance Minister
Posted on | CommentFinance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled a major national initiative aimed at closing critical road infrastructure gaps, with 166 constituencies targeted for urgent intervention. Delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, said government … Read more →
We inherited over GH¢700m in unpaid scholarship funds – George Opare Addo
Posted on | CommentYouth Development and Empowerment Minister has disclosed that the government inherited a staggering GH¢700 million in unpaid scholarship debt. George Opare Addo described the situation as a “bad, bad, bad mess” that threatens the future of Ghanaian students abroad and … Read more →
Harvard and Trump lawyers clash in court over funding fight
Posted on | CommentLawyers for Harvard University and the Trump administration have sparred in a Boston courtroom as they fought over President Donald Trump’s decision to strip billions of dollars in government funding for Harvard’s education programmes. In a hearing on Monday, the … Read more →
Police kill 3 suspected robbers in shoot out at Tema
Posted on | CommentThe police have killed three suspected armed robbers in Tema. It followed a police patrol team’s response to a distress call, which reportedly led to a confrontation with the suspects, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The police in a … Read more →
OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services
Posted on | CommentOpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, has signed a deal to use artificial intelligence to increase productivity in the UK’s public services, the government has announced. The agreement signed by the firm and the science department could give OpenAI access to … Read more →
US visa applicants to pay extra $250 integrity fee
Posted on | CommentGhanaians applying for U.S. non-immigrant visas will now face an additional $250 fee, following a new policy introduced by the United States government. The fee, described as a visa integrity surcharge, applies to various categories including tourist, student, exchange, and work … Read more →
UTAG threatens industrial action over ‘Mahama’s inaction’ on galamsey
Posted on | CommentThe University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a stern call to President John Dramani Mahama to fulfil his pre-election pledge to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, warning that failure to act decisively could trigger industrial action. … Read more →
Ghana Police to establish AI-powered crime fighting centre this year — IGP
Posted on | CommentThe Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced the Ghana Police Service’s plan to establish a Real-Time Crime Centre powered by artificial intelligence (AI) before the end of 2025. He explained that the initiative was part of a … Read more →
Ukraine proposes fresh peace talks with Russia next week
Posted on | CommentKyiv has proposed to Moscow a new round of peace talks next week, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, after negotiations stalled in early June. Two rounds of talks in Istanbul between Moscow and Kyiv failed to result in … Read more →
I’ll not disappoint Ghanaians – Mahama pledges
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has assured the people of the Eastern Region—and Ghanaians at large—of his unwavering commitment to delivering on all campaign promises. Addressing a large crowd at the Koforidua Jackson Park on Sunday, July 20, as part of … Read more →
GNAT calls for legal backing to protect reinstated PTAs
Posted on | CommentThe President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, has called for the establishment of a strong legal framework to secure the recent reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in basic and secondary schools across the country. … Read more →
Nearly 200 Ghanaian students stranded as gov’t owes University of Memphis $3.6m
Posted on | CommentA large number of students who attend the University of Memphis might be forced to return to their home country, Ghana. University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave joined Action News 5’s Better Memphis show on Wednesday to speak on the … Read more →
Gov’t releases first-quarter allowances for traditional leaders
Posted on | CommentThe Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has announced that the government has released the first-quarter allowances for all traditional leaders across the country. Payments for the second quarter are expected to follow … Read more →
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling
Posted on | CommentUS President Donald Trump has been examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced Thursday, July 17. Trump, 79, underwent a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies” with the White … Read more →
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