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PM Modi addresses the Parliament of Ghana
Share Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Parliament of Ghana during his official visit, marking a historic moment in India-Ghana relations. Speaking to a joint session of the Ghanaian legislature in Accra, PM Modi emphasized the shared...

To Tackle Ghana’s Challenges, Vatican-based Cardinal Calls for “true awakening of fraternal solidarity”
“We do not yield to despair; rather, we embrace the values of our own past and the religions and faiths we pursue, and formulate the types of solutions and situations that best help us all achieve our common good,” he said. Cardinal Turkson went...

How Ghana, India MoUs will impact bilateral engagements
In a significant development marking the deepening of international relations and enhanced economic cooperation, Ghana and India have signed four key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). This strategic move was highlighted during Indian Prime...

Dr. Sharon Karbo: A Ghanaian physician leading the charge against cancer and chronic disease
At the crossroads of public health innovation and compassionate care stands Dr. Sharon Karbo, a physician, researcher, and health strategist whose work is quietly reshaping health systems in Ghana and gaining global attention. Whether in the...

Ghana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties
Narendra Modi’s trip to Ghana in July 2025, part of a five-nation visit, is the first by an Indian prime minister in over 30 years. The two countries’ relationship goes back more than half a century to when India helped the newly independent Ghana...

Ghana’s 1st Pan-African AI Summit: The Why
Accra, Ghana, is poised to become a beacon of technological transformation as it hosts the inaugural Pan-African AI Summit (PAAiS) on September 23–24, 2025, at Palms by Eagles, Airport City. Organised by Alphavecta Technologies in association with...

Ghana’s insurance industry launches 2025 Awareness Month
By Elliot WILLIAMS The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) has launched the 2025 edition of its annual Insurance Awareness Month. The event was launched last week at the GIA’s new head office edifice, aptly called Insurance House in Kanda, a suburb...

Ghana records 30 more Mpox cases; total now 163
Ghana has recorded 30 new confirmed Mpox cases as of 30th June 2025, bringing the nationwide total to 163, according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This rise follows 14 new cases reported on June 25, indicating a steady...

Ghana and India to sign MoUs, including for a vaccine hub
On Jul 2, 2025 Last updated Jul 2, 2025 Narendra Modi – India Prime Minister Ghana and India are set to elevate their decades-long partnership with the signing of a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), including one for the establishment...

Hairdresser sues SYNLAB Ghana for GH¢10m over false HIV report and deportation
A professional hairdresser, Rahinatu Amissah, has filed a lawsuit against Syn Lab Ghana Limited, seeking GH¢10 million in general damages for emotional trauma and loss of earnings allegedly caused by a false HIV diagnosis issued by the laboratory....

Ghana-India trade hits $3 billion amid strong bilateral ties...
Trade between Ghana and India has reached an impressive $3 billion with Ghana maintaining a favourable balance, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed on Monday ahead of the historic state visit of Indian Prime Minister Mr Shri...
Goldstar Air, The Wings Of Ghana And Belly Of America Marks 249th Independence Day Of The United States
The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
Ghana’s Flagship Poultry Project Delayed Amid Fiscal Concerns
A senior lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has linked the stalled Nkoko Nketenkete agricultural initiative to the Mahama administration’s financial constraints. Dr. Fokuo cited unmet commitments – including unpaid...

Health Ministry creates Donation Desk to aid tax exemptions on medical equipment and materials
The Ministry of Health has established a Donation Desk to support philanthropists and corporate entities wishing to donate medical equipment and materials from outside Ghana. Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, announced this to the...

HEFRA embarks on assessment tour in Volta region to enforce health facility standards
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HEFRA) has commenced a regional assessment tour in the Volta Region as part of its nationwide effort to monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory standards across health facilities in the country. Led...

ADB celebrates 60 years with health walk, eyes top 3 spot in Ghana’s banking sector
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has organised a health and fitness walk as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations. The exercise took place at the Aviation Social Centre in Accra. The event brought together staff, management, and...

ECG assures stable power supply at KATH to improve healthcare delivery
The Electricity Company of Ghana has assured the Management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) of stable power supply for enhanced healthcare delivery. The assurances came during a courtesy call from the Management of the hospital to...

Accra should stop dictating district development priorities
By Nicholas Issaka GBANA I was excited when the Minister of Finance announced in the 2025 budget presentation to Parliament in March 2025 that henceforth Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) will directly receive at least...
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How India-Ghana ties can guide Delhi’s Africa strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana, en route to the Brics summit, stands out as a strategic use of an intercontinental journey. On the return leg, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit Namibia. With these visits, the PM will...
Let’s embrace the cooperative movement ethos of togetherness, mutual assistance
The Ghanaian Times joined the rest of the world in celebrating this year’s International Day of Cooperatives held last Saturday, July 5, on the theme “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.” Cooperatives...