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The residents woke up Monday January 13, 2024, to a shocking revelation of the looting Fear has gripped the Mpatasie community in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region following reports of grave looting in the area.Residents woke up on Monday, January 13, 2024, to the shocking revelation that about five graves had been looted at the Mpatasie cemetery.Although the intentions of the suspected grave looters remain unclear, rumors circulating in the area suggest that the crime may be for ritual purposes.During a visit, Nana Asomah-Kyereh Effah II, the Krontrihene (sub-chief) of the community, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA)…

It was a moment of nostalgic memories at the University of Ghana’s Great Hall when the School of Pharmacy held an award ceremony to posthumously honor Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo for his remarkable contributions to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) program.The meritorious award celebrated the late pharmacy enthusiast’s immense legacy at the University of Ghana School of Pharmacy.Affectionately known as KAMA in pharmaceutical circles, Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo was a pivotal figure not only in the pharmacy business sector but also in academia, where his dedicated efforts contributed significantly to the development of the Pharm D program…

The Ghana cedi recovered sharply after losing grounds marginally against the US dollar last week. It begun this week selling at GH¢15.95 to one American greenback on the retail market, taking it annual depreciation to -1.27%. Analysts expect the local unit to stabilise in the coming week, with the Bank of Ghana likely to intensify foreign exchange support amid growing corporate demand. The cedi recorded a mixed performance last week, depreciating by 0.32% to the US dollar and gaining 0.31% against the euro. It also lost 0.26% to the British Pound. This performance follows two successive weeks appreciation to the…

Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says his suspension following the chaos during vetting on Thursday, January 30, was justified.Dafeamekpor, along with three other NPP MPs, was suspended for two weeks after the incident, which led to the destruction of tables and microphones in the committee room.According to the South Dayi MP, he has accepted responsibility for his actions and taken the suspension— which has since been lifted by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin— in good faith.“I take responsibility, so when my punishment came, I took it in good faith,” Dafeamekpor said on Monday,…

Musah Superior is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) A prominent figure of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Iddrisu Musah Superior, has advised the party to learn from past mistakes and refrain from awarding government appointments to individuals who do not prioritise the interests of the party.According to him, the former government’s practice of awarding appointments to individuals who did not contribute to the party’s success was one of the major mistakes that led to the party’s unprecedented defeat in the 2024 general elections.“If we do not want our party to be extinct, then we should not dish…

The Nutrition Officer at Dormaa Ahenkro Presbyterian Hospital, Christian Abi, has revealed that the global incidence of diabetes is alarmingly high, affecting over 580 million individuals. He emphasized that diabetes ranks among the top ten killer diseases worldwide, necessitating urgent attention. Detailing the situation, he noted that, on average, 4 to 5 out of every 10 individuals in Ghana are diagnosed with diabetes. Focusing on the Bono Region, he highlighted that it is one of the areas in Ghana most susceptible to diabetes, with 6 to 7 out of every 10 individuals diagnosed with the condition. In Dormaa Ahenkro and…

Although the financial sector cleanup exercise in 2017 was aimed at ensuring a strong, resilient, and highly capitalized banking system that can support the country’s economic growth, the aftermath continues to raise serious transparency and accountability issues.One major issue after the banking sector cleanup is the cost incurred from the exercise. It appears there seems to be no common ground for the actual cost of the exercise with different institutions and personalities involved throwing about different figures in different situations.Moreover, various authoritative sources have provided differing figures. The inconsistent reporting of the actual cost of the exercise has started raising…

A Battle Against Injustice That Lasted 22 YearsFor over two decades, Associate Professor Inih Ebong, an associate professor at the theatre arts department, lived a nightmare. Once a respected lecturer at the University of Uyo, his career was abruptly and unjustly cut short in 2002 for daring to speak against corruption, maladministration, and mismanagement within the institution. The price he paid for his outspokenness was not only the loss of his livelihood but also a systematic attempt to erase his contributions, destroy his reputation, and condemn him to a life of struggle. Now, after a relentless legal battle, the judiciary…

A picture of how the Adabase Junior High School looks with filth Filth has engulfed the premises of the Adabase Junior High School at Tindonmolgo, a suburb of the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region, creating a nuisance and impeding effective teaching and learning.An overflowing refuse container, located close to the school, spills into the school compound and, combined with the deteriorated school toilet, creates an awful atmosphere and environment, the Ghanaian Times observed during a visit to the school last December.Though the Ghanaian Times could not speak with school authorities and the students as they were on holiday,…

The University of Gold Coast, formerly known as Accra Business School, is honored to announce the appointment of Baroness Arlene Foster of Aghadrumsee, DBE, PC, to its University Council. Baroness Foster’s extensive experience in governance, public service, and international relations will be instrumental as the University embarks on this transformative phase. Baroness Foster has held several key positions in Northern Ireland’s government, including Minister for the Environment (2007–2008), Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment (2008–2015), and Minister for Finance and Personnel (2015–2016). Notably, she served as the First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2017 and again from 2020…