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Provide Us With 111 Documents: Ernest Thompson’s Lawyers To State
Lawyers of former Director General for the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr. Ernest Thompson, have requested the state to provide them with about 111 documents in the case where he is accused of causing financial loss to the state . The lawyers, led by Samuel Cudjoe, made the request at the High Court explaining that the documents were essential and crucial to the defence of the accused.
Paris monuments to close on Saturday amid fears of protest violence
The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre museum and many other shops on the Champs-Elysees are set to close on Saturday as authorities warned of fresh violence this weekend during protests which have ballooned into the biggest crisis of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. The government is scrambling to stave off another Saturday of burned cars and running street battles with police by Yellow Vest protesters furious over rising costs of living they blame on high taxes.
Glitz Fashion Week: Comedienne Jacinta Hits The Runway In Full Glamour + Photos
There's constant buzz, convoluted movement and ending exchange at the backstage of the ballroom of the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. Women are pushing skin into clothes, men are fitting suits, dabbing sweat off their wet bodies and a lot more women smoothening their faces to pleasant appeal. It has been the situation in the past 3 days, and for the purpose of a memorable climax, this year's Glitz African Fashion Week is saving the best for a good final lap.
Ga North Residents To Enjoy GAME At Achimota Retail Centre
The popular general merchandise store, GAME, opens its fourth outlet in Ghana at the Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) in November, according to management sources at the Ga North Municipality’s busiest destination for shopping and recreation. “Everything’s underway for a grand opening of GAME here (at Achimota Retail Centre) following the store’s taking of B/O occupancy last Thursday,” Jonathan Lotter, the Broll Portfolio Executive for AttAfrica, told reporters today.
500,000 children face 'immediate danger' in Libya capital: UN
Half a million children are in "immediate danger" in Libya's capital Tripoli due to fighting, the United Nations children's fund UNICEF said on Monday. Clashes that broke out between rival militias in late August had killed at least 115 people and wounded nearly 400 by Saturday night, according to Libya's health ministry. UNICEF said Monday that "over 1,200 families have been displaced in the past 48 hours alone as clashes intensified in southern Tripoli".
TV License Fee Payment Crucial For Public Broadcasting
Professor Abeku Blankson, Vice President of the Ghana Technology University on Tuesday attributed the reluctance of the public towards the payment of TV License Fee to lack of understanding. The public understanding of TV License policy is crucial to the success of its implementation, Prof Blankson stated at the Ghana Institute of Journalism Media Dialogue Series, which was held at the Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence, in Accra. The dialogue was on the theme, 'If not the TV License Fee, then What?
Death And The Politics Of Tribute In Ghana: Focusing On The Akan
I have spent much of today (July 27, 2018) behind my computer watching the obsequies of the former vice president of Ghana, Kwesi Bekoe Amissah Arthur. His death came as a shock to many Ghanaians, who thought he was such a robustly healthy person. I felt deeply moved by the many glowing testimonies that were said in his memory. A lot of issues came to my mind when I was listening to all the tributes. But the one said by his widow, Matilda Nana Manye Amissah-Arthur, struck me most.
Rawlings, Bawumia Pay Tribute To Late JH Mensah
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has eulogized the late Joseph Henry Mensah, describing him as a humble and probably the best economist Ghana has produced. Dr Bawumia also extended his condolences to the family of JH Mensah and his political allies. “My sincerest condolences go to his family, Government, People of Ghana and the fraternity of the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition,” he wrote on his Facebook timeline.
Badu Krontihene Busted For Possessing Ganja
A Techiman Circuit Court has remanded in police custody a traditional leader in the Tain district of the Brong Ahafo Region for illegal possession of indian hemp. Nana Kwasi Dapaa, Krontihene of Badu-Adamu was arrested by Wenchi District Police Command for possessing substances suspected to be ‘weed.’ The Regional Crime office Chief superintendent Lele Kwaku Duah confirmed the arrest and prosecution to Joy News' Anass Sabit in an interview.
Danish Foreign Affairs Minister Advocates Free Trade
The Danish Foreign Affairs Minister, Anders Samuelsen, has emphasized the importance of free trade in the eradication of poverty in developing countries like Ghana.According to him, great strides have already been made to reduce world poverty in recent years on the back of limited restriction of trade between nations.“Free trade is very important for small countries like Denmark, but I guess that goes for all countries around the world as well.
How Vigilant Are You When You Visit the Hospital?
News broke on an alleged medical negligence at the Tema General Hospital which led to the death of a ten year old boy. According to a narration from the mother of the boy, she took her son to the Tema General Hospital after he complained of pain on his leg. According to her, her son was prescribed 50 milligrams of Naklofen but when she got to the pharmacy she was however given 75 milligrams of Naklofen.
Aviation Authority To Punish Airlines That Fail To Protect Consumer Rights
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) will from October 2017 severely punish all airlines that fail to protect consumer rights and interests of marginalized groups in their operations.It follows the completion of the Directives on Passenger Rights and Consumer Protection which is now applicable to domestic airlines.The move is also in compliance with the ratification of the Montreal Convention which protects passengers and cuts back on protracted litigation in instances of abuse of...
Charlie Puth fetes Kenya hygiene innovator
New York (AFP) - Charlie Puth, the pitch-perfect singer who has become a viral star, Tuesday played an intimate set to recognize an entrepreneur who has turned sanitation needs in Kenya into an eco-friendly business.Puth, who said he had become more accustomed to playing arenas, sang before little more than 100 people at a New York award ceremony of Global Citizen, the anti-poverty activist organization.The group honored David Auerbach, the founder of Sanergy, a start-up that designs...
Christian Atsu provides assist to hand Newcastle win over Andre Ayew's West Ham
Ghana winger Christian Atsu was influential for Newcastle United as he registered an assist in their 3-0 win over West Ham United at the St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon.The nimble footed winger has been impressive for the Magpies in their previous two games despite their poor start to the campaign.The 25-year-old speedy winger kept up his place in the side's line up against Andre Ayew's West Ham United and continued his superb form in the encounter by creating the side's first goal when...
“Balls In Danger”: Why Are Doctors Still Castrating Men With Knives And Toxic Chemicals To Destroy Their Testosterone? (2)
At the famous Tenovus Institute in Wales 222 prostate cancer patients were studied. They again found that the men with the lowest testosterone levels had the poorest prognosis and died the soonest. "Low concentrations of testosterone in plasma at the time of diagnosis related to a poor prognosis.
PLB postpones WAFA vrs Kotoko match day 24 fixture
The Premier League Board has postponed the Premier League match day 24 fixture between WAFA and Kumasi Asante Kotoko due to a medical report declaring Kotoko players medically unfit to play following their accident last week.Below is a copy of a statement issued by the PLB after its meeting on Tuesday.PRESS RELEASE PLB POSTPONES WEEEK 24 FIXTURE BETWEEN WAFA AND ASANTE KOTOKO The Premier League Board (PLB) has postponed the Ghana Premier League match day 24 fixture between WAFA and Kumasi...
South Africa's ANC ally bars Zuma from its congress | Modern Ghana
Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa's Communist Party, a key ally of the ruling ANC, has banned President Jacob Zuma from addressing its congress this week, an official said Tuesday, highlighting his political troubles.The South African Communist Party (SACP) has been increasingly critical of Zuma's corruption-tainted leadership, which has seen the ANC suffer a sharp drop in public support.It will be the first time that Zuma, who came to power in 2009, has not addressed the congress, held...
Mining Companies Demand VAT Refund
John Peter Amewu (right), Minister of Lands and Natural Resources confering with Kwame Addo-Kufuor President of GCMPresident of the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), Kwame Addo-Kufuor has bemoaned the inability of its member companies to recover VAT refunds, which continue to be a major drain on their cash flow, especially in the wake of high inflation and significant depreciation of the local currency.According to him, statistics from the member companies showed that mining companies were owed...
ABL Marks World Safety Day
Osmond Annum explaining a point to some staff of ABLAccra Brewery Limited (ABL) recently joined the rest of the ABInBev Africa Zone to commemorate World Safety Day (WSD) marked annually worldwide on 28th April.Themed, 'Safe Behaviours – Safe Work, Safe Road and Safe Families,' the interactive programme took participants through an array of safe behaviours, including road safety awareness activities within the company.ABL has over the years intensified its safety education with numerous...
Critics of islands accord suffer blow in Egypt court
Cairo (AFP) - An Egyptian court ruled Sunday that a judicial decision to block the transfer of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia was invalid, lawyers said, in a blow for opponents of a handover.The urgent matters court in Cairo invalidated a verdict by Egypt's highest administrative court that went against the islands' transfer.Saudi Arabia has been a main financial backer of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi since the former army chief toppled his Islamist predecessor in 2013.The deal to...
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