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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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120,000 Nursing trainees receive 6-month allowances – Health Ministry
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Health has confirmed that an amount of GHS 462 million has been disbursed to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students across the country. Buy vitamins and supplements This payment, which covers six months, forms part … Read more →
Parliament halts consideration of Scholarship Authority Bill
Posted on | CommentParliament has suspended the consideration of the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill 2025 to allow for further stakeholder engagement, following growing public concerns. The decision comes in response to calls by the Citizens’ Coalition—a network of civil society organisations and prominent … Read more →
Trump says US attorney general should release any ‘credible’ information on Epstein
Posted on | CommentUS President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible” on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as he faces a rare backlash from supporters after seeking to draw a line under the case. Bondi … Read more →
Show your credentials or drop ‘Dr.’ – GTEC’s ultimatum to Hassan Ayariga
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally directed political figure Hassan Ayariga to immediately stop using the title “Dr.”, citing a lack of verifiable documentation to support its legitimacy. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, sighted by GraphicOnline, … Read more →
Ex-Nigerian President Buhari to be buried at home
Posted on | CommentFormer Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in the compound of his house in the northern state of Katsina on Tuesday, the state’s Governor Dikko Radda told BBC Hausa. Radda was with Buhari’s family in London, where the ex-head … Read more →
Teenager reports family to DOVVSU over limited meals, pocket money
Posted on | CommentA teenager has reported his family to the Bono Regional Office of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) for not providing him with enough food and pocket money. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Beatrice Korsah, the … Read more →
Cedi to remain broadly stable in coming months; gained 30% against dollar since January 1
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana cedi is anticipated to remain broadly stable in the coming months. According to Fitch Solutions, this reflects robust external buffers, with international reserves having risen to a near-record US$7.9 billion in April 2025, equivalent to around 4.0 months … Read more →
Prez. Mahama declares galamsey a national emergency
Posted on | CommentPresident John Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis. Addressing a durbar during his ‘Thank You Tour’ of the Western North Region on Tuesday, July … Read more →
Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen supports renal patients with GHS100K
Posted on | CommentThe Ekosiisen Impact Project, an initiative under Asempa FM’s flagship current affairs programme Ekosiisen, has intensified its support for renal patients across Ghana, following a distress call from the Renal Patients Association of Ghana. Responding swiftly to an SOS appeal … Read more →
Minimum healthy diet costs GH¢15.11
Posted on | CommentThe national average cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) for the first quarter of 2025 is GH¢15.11. Per the regional statistics, the Western Region has the highest CoHD with GH¢21.29 while the Ahafo Region has the lowest of GH¢9.83. The … Read more →
70,000 health workers remain unemployed in Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the number of trained health professionals currently seeking employment far exceeds the previously quoted figure of 30,000, revealing a total exceeding 70,000 across various health sectors. Speaking in Parliament, Mr … Read more →
Presidential jet grounded – Air travel worthiness uncertain
Posted on | CommentGhana’s presidential jet has been grounded at the Dassault Falcon Service facility in Le Bourget, France, for four months due to what has been described as massive wear and tear issues. The current state of the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy … Read more →
Chief Justice Torkonoo demands $10 million compensation
Posted on | CommentDetails of the suit filed by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo at the ECOWAS Court have revealed the demand for a staggering $10 million in compensation for alleged moral and reputational damages. The Chief Justice’s extensive filing seeks a series of … Read more →
Perpetrators of Ablekuma North violence will face justice without favour – Interior Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has vowed that individuals involved in the violent incidents during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun will be arrested and prosecuted, regardless of their political affiliations. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the … Read more →
Prof Kwabena Opuni appointed acting CEO of FDA
Posted on | CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced the appointment of Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni as its new acting Chief Executive Officer, with effect from today, Monday, 14th July 2025. According to a Facebook post shared by the FDA, Professor … Read more →
Bank of Ghana intervened with $1.4bn in the forex market in 2025 first quarter
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana sold $1.4 billion in foreign exchange during the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) review of Ghana’s programme. The Bank of Ghana’s footprint in the FX market continued to increase. … Read more →
Trump is right on migration – John Kerry says Biden allowed ‘siege’ on border
Posted on | CommentFormer US Secretary of State John Kerry has told the BBC his fellow Democrats allowed the US-Mexico border to be “under siege” during Joe Biden’s presidency. In sometimes sharp words, Kerry, who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004 and … Read more →
New U.S. Visa Rules: Ghanaians with B1/B2 visa now limited to single-entry, 3-month visas
Posted on | CommentThe United States government has revised its visa reciprocity policy for Ghana, limiting the duration and number of entries permitted under most non-immigrant visa classifications. According to the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs, holders of A-class … Read more →
70% of CEOs in Ghana confident of economic growth in 2025 – PwC report
Posted on | CommentThe 28th Annual CEO Survey published by auditing and accounting firm, PwC has revealed that 70 percent of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in Ghana are confident of economic growth in 2025. The survey further showed that 48 percent of CEOs … Read more →
Former British PM Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs
Posted on | CommentFormer British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has joined Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor. Sunak, who resigned as PM in July 2024, will work part-time advising the bank’s clients with his “unique perspectives and insights” on global politics and the … Read more →
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