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The Spectator

The Spectator — newspaper published by New Times Corporation under National Media Commission oversight.

2026-06-052026-08-26

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    To be able to win one title like this means a lot to me.” –BBC You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    etitions planning, working closely with clubs, Member Associations and local authorities to ensure that Africa’s premier club competitions are delivered in line with the highest safety and security standards. –Cafonline.com You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator

    CAF reinforces Safety, Security standards ahead of 2026/27 season
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    BY KINGSLEY ASARE You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    BoG moves to harness diaspora remittances for productive investment – Governor
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    FROM IAN MORTEY AND KEN AFEDZI, ASHAIMAN You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Disaster looms at Ashaiman …as 3,000 artisans still under high-tension lines
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    BY MALIK SULLEMANA You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    More surveyors needed to improve spatial planning – Lands Commission
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    BY TIMES REPORTER You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Post-flood disinfection crucial to prevent disease outbreaks – MEHO
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    BY CLIFF EKUFUL You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Foreign Affairs cautions Tijjaniya pilgrims against road travel to Senegal
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Samuel Lartey Building global partnerships You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Kinbu: From a historic Accra school to a global brand of knowledge, skills and opportunity
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Media partners are YFM, Happy FM, Daily Guide, Graphic Showbiz, The Spectator, DGN and B&FT.

    Miss Ghana 2026 auditions set for June 27
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as the new Managing Director of New Times Corporation, publishers of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers.

    New Times Corporation gets new MD

Yesterday

  1. Coco Gauff wins Cincinnati Open, eyes US Open defence

    Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 to win the Cincinnati Open, her first WTA title since October and her second Cincinnati trophy, positioning herself as a favorite for the US Open which begins on 30 August.

    22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. CAF briefs clubs on safety protocols for 2026/27 season

    The Confédération of African Football held an online meeting with Club Safety and Security Officers from across the continent to reinforce safety and security standards ahead of the new Interclub season, covering integrated planning, stadium security, access control, crowd management, and reporting procedures.

    22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Bank of Ghana develops products to channel diaspora remittances into investment

    The Bank of Ghana is working with financial institutions, fintech companies and other stakeholders to develop trusted financial products tailored to Ghanaians abroad, aiming to channel diaspora remittances into productive investment, enterprise development and job creation to support economic transformation.

    23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  4. 3,000 artisans operate under high-tension lines in Ashaiman

    Over 3,000 artisans and associates continue welding, fabrication, and repair work in restricted buffer zones around GRIDCo high-voltage transmission lines in Ashaiman, despite a ministerial directive to vacate. The operations pose a public safety risk, underscored by a July 10 explosion that sent metal debris over 300 metres into a transmission tower and disrupted electricity supply.

    23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Lands Commission seeks more surveyors for spatial planning

    The Acting Surveyor at the Lands Commission has called for more qualified surveyors to support the existing 400, suggesting every district should have at least one surveyor. The Commission is running a two-week refresher course for 73 private surveyors applying for licences to practise, with successful candidates to receive cadastral surveying licences after examination and interview.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Post-flood disinfection crucial to prevent disease outbreaks

    The Municipal Environmental Health Officer for Ayawaso North has stressed that post-flood disinfection and disinfestation exercises are vital to prevent disease outbreaks, noting that floodwaters carry contaminated material from public toilets, septic tanks, drains and waste sites. Zoomlion Ghana Limited is conducting a regional disinfection programme across Greater Accra in partnership with local assemblies to reduce disease-causing organisms, flies, mosquitoes and other health threats.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 24 August

  1. Foreign Affairs warns pilgrims against road travel to Senegal

    Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned members of the Tijjaniya Muslim Movement planning road travel to Senegal for pilgrimage, citing security concerns along certain road corridors to Dakar, and recommends air travel instead.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Kinbu Senior High School positioned as emerging global education brand

    Kinbu Senior High Technical School, established in 1874 as Government Boys' School and accumulated approximately 150 years of institutional memory, has the potential to become a globally recognised institution of knowledge, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and innovation by leveraging its authentic heritage and strong alumni network.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Miss Ghana 2026 auditions opening June 27 at Oak Plaza

    The 69th Miss Ghana pageant auditions will be held on June 27, 2026, at Oak Plaza Hotel, East Airport, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contestants aged 18–26 will compete for the chance to represent Ghana at Miss World and lead charitable initiatives through the Miss Ghana Foundation.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. National Media Commission appoints Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as New Times MD

    The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as Managing Director of New Times Corporation, which publishes Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. The appointment was made in consultation with the President and is effective June 5, 2026.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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