January 17
Ghana: 'Let's Protect Children From Mercury Exposure'
The government has been called upon to introduce stringent measures to protect children from their exposure to mercury in illegal mining activities, popularly known as "galamsey". Read more »
Ghana: I'll Give Opportunities to the Youth When I Become President - Cheddar
Leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has promised to give the youth opportunities to be part of the country's decision-making processes to choose leaders when he is voted… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Ghana: Fish Smoking Endangering Lives of Many Ghanaian Children
Elmina, Central Region - Noami Mansah Anim was just six years old when she died. The little girl had battled asthma for years, her tiny body wracked by the struggle to get air into… Read more »
November 24, 2023
Ghana: Absa Bank Commits to Inclusive Financing for Youth to Create Businesses
Absa Bank says it is committed to advancing inclusive finance to the youth to help them create their own businesses and achieve their dreams. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Ghana: Indiscipline Youth of Today, and Developmental Aspirations
The Americans have an enduring motto which states "In God we trust" and this motto had guided Americans since their forefathers in the person of George Washington and others who… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Ghana: Forge Strategic Partnership to Train Future Generations - Dep. Minister
Educational institutions, businesses and government bodies must forge strategic partnerships to train future generations with skills in the digital age for national development,… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Ghana: British Council, NYA, NSS. Sign MOU for Youth Devt
The British Council Ghana, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two state institutions as part of its collaborative partnership for the development of Ghanaian… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Ghana: 40 Teachers Undergo Training to Identify Children With Special Needs
About 40 teachers in the Accra Metropolis are undergoing a two-day training to be able to identify children with special needs. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Ghana: 20 YLOs Share Best Practices to Improve Healthcare
Representatives of 20 Youth-led Organisations (YLOs) met in Accra, Tuesday, to share lessons and best practices to effectively advance accountability and improve healthcare… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Ghana: Show Interest in Pension Issues ...Npra CEO to Youth
The youth have been advised to take interest in pension issues to ensure their retirement income security. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Ghana: Young People Ready to Venture Into Agriculture, TVET... Study Reveals
Majority of young people have positive attitude towards agriculture, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), a new study has revealed. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Ghana: Hypertension in Children ... Myth or Reality?
Over the years, attention on hypertension has been focused more on adults as compared to children. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: Awakening of the African Youth
I'M grateful to the Ghanaian Times for publishing my article on 'The fundamental causes of coups d'état in West African sub region' last two weeks. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Ghana: Minister Urges Youth to Promote Volunteerism Towards Nat'l Dev
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Mustapha Ussif, has urged Ghanaian youth to cultivate the spirit of volunteerism towards national development. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Ghana: NEIP Disburses Gh¢10 Million to Youth in Agric - CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has revealed that a total amount of GH¢10million has… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Ghana: FBNBank Offers Career-Shaping Opportunity for Young People
FBNBank has introduced an innovative and exciting career-shaping opportunity for young persons between 11 and 14 years old at the basic school level dubbed "Junior Internship"… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Ghana: Lawra MCE Urges Youth to Be Wary of Suspicious Character
The Municipal Chief Executive for the Lawra Municipal Assembly in the Upper West Region, Mr Jacob Dery, has called on the youth to be wary of suspicious people in their communities… Read more »
Ghana: Creating Jobs for Youth Security Tool
The Government has secured a loan of $200million from the International Development Association of the World Bank for the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Ghana: 2 Sign MOU On Skills Training for Youth
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) to equip the youth with relevant skills in call centre operation and assist certified trainees with job placements was on Friday signed by the… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Ghana: Supreme Court Decides Child Rights Suit On Street Children November 22
The Supreme Court will on November 22, this year declare whether or not the presence and plight of street children is constitutional and lawful. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Ghana: Dagbon Forum, Konkomba Youth Condemn Hate Speech ...Vow to Maintain Peace
The Konkomba Youth Association (KOYA) and Dagbon Forum have condemned recent hate speeches on social media by indigenes of the two groups against each other. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Ghana: Ending Child Labour - Gyamfi's Body Aches and Ghana's 'New Balm' for Relief
In the impoverished and dangerous world of child labour, Gyamfi's story stands out as both heart-wrenching and hopeful. Forced to abandon his education at age 12, after death… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Ghana: 'Art Education in Primary Schools Plays Valuable Role in Child's Devt'
A holistic approach to art education does not focus solely on technical skills, Mr Lloyd Jeeves, Curriculum Development and Programmes Manager for Cambridge Assessment… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Ghana: Let's Inculcate Character Formation in Our Children - Prof. Puplampu
A member of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Bill Buenar Puplampu, has stressed the need for character formation at the basic level as part a holistic… Read more »
Ghana: Exhibit Good Character for Youth to Emulate!!
On July 1, 1960, the British colonists swore in Dr Kwame Nkrumah as the country's first independent head of state and the day thus became the Republic Day. Read more »