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Iona Reine holds EP listening session, drops new single “Man Down”
Friday 13th August was explosive at the Cockpit Pub in Accra as the shining star of Ghanaian music, Iona Reine, held fans to what one can only describe as a night to remember. It happened at an EP listening session organized to launch Iona’s new hit song called “Man Down.” featuring King Maaga. The colourful event was graced with performances from some of Ghana’s best young talents namely Abochi, Jayana, Dead Pepol, Dharmie, and Eva Maria.
IGP Oppong-Boanuh gets a Lifetime Achievement award
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Center for Strategic and Defence Studies. The award was presented by Ambassador Dr William Brandful at the Police Headquarters, Accra. Lifetime Achievement Award is meant for people with at least 10 years of documented accomplishments in the field of higher education sustainability who have had a significant impact on a large number of individuals and organizations.
BAWUMIA VRS MAHAMA
“THE GRASSHOPPERS” FIGHT Nyaba, Our elders say “by trying often, the monkey learns to jump from tree to tree”, I used to draw several folds of inspiration from what I thought was the wisdom of the elders, until only a few cock crows ago. When the elders talked about “monkey” and “trees”, were they perhaps, insinuating that those of us who “try often” to become better at what we do are actually “monkeys”?
We have been delivering on our mandate without sustainable funds - GBC DG pens emotional letter to concerned citizen
The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Professor Amin Alhassan, has responded to a letter written by a concerned citizen concerning the operations of the state Broadcaster – GBC. In a letter addressing the Director General and titled: ‘A letter to Prof. Amin Alhassan, DG, GBC’, the writer raised concerns with GBC’s set designs, lighting and general production of the state media and questioned why the standards. A letter to Prof. Amin Alhassan, DG, GBC.
Use Media to Help Build, Not to Destroy Nation - Affail Monney
Dr. Affail Money, second from left, receiving his citation President of Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Dr Roland Affail Monney, has underscored the need for journalists to be circumspect and God-fearing in their reportage, especially in the election year. He made this call during a church service held in his honour for championing the cause of responsible journalism practice.
President Kufour leads delegation to Amematekpor’s funeral at Agbozume
The former President has led dozens of past and current government officials and members of Parliament to attend the final funeral rites of Tommy Amematekpor at Agbozume, Sukladzi in the Ketu South of the Volta Region. Some of the personalities who accompanied him are Kwadzo Npiani, for Chief of Staff, Addai Nimo for MP for Asante Mampong, Boakye Agyako, former Energy Minister, Kwabena Adjei Agyapong and others.
Accra: Enrollment Of New Lawyers
The Chief Justice, Justice Anin Yeboah says the General Legal Council is considering opening up legal training to other institutions, provided they meet the set criteria captured in the new Bill before parliament. He said there is pressure on the Ghana School of Law as the sole institution offering legal training with fourteen faculties of law offering the LLB Course. Justice Anin Yeboah said this at the enrolment of 49 new lawyers in Accra.
Asphalting of 23.5km of Okaikoi North inner roads begins
The Contractor, Resources Access Limited has begun works on Okaikoi North Municipality of the Greater Accra Region Inner Roads today. The fully-funded 23. 5 Kilometers Government of Ghana project, to the tune of over Forty Million Cedis (GHS40,000,000.00), started on 27th January 2020 and will cover from Lapaz Nii Boi Junction on N1 Highways toward Fishpond. The project is expected to be completed in 18 months.
GSS unveils five-year Corporate Plan
Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has launched five-year new Corporate Plan to support and speed up national development as it promises to provide accurate data. The new Corporate Plan sets out how the GSS will lead the efficient collection, production, management and dissemination of quality Official Statistics to provide Ghana with the needed data for the achievement of the tenets of “The Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies, 2017 – 2024”.
Police picks two Financial Officers during PAC public hearing
The Ghana Police has arrested two persons who have appeared before a live Public hearing of The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament upon orders from The Chairman, James Klutse Avedzi for allegedly presenting fake documents. The two are a Former District Finance Officer (DFO), Isaac Akowaah and the current District Finance Officer, James Esilfie of Sefwi Akwantambra Assembly in the Western North Region.
Dismissal of Prof. Avoke, 5 others not linked to EOCO report- Rawlings replies UEW
Former President Jerry John Rawlings. Former President Jerry John Rawlings has denied claims that the dismissal of former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education (UEW), Prof. Mawutor Avoke, and five other senior officers had to do with any work or report of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) or any other state agency. A statement issued from his office and signed by Director of Communication, Kobina Andoh Amoakwa, said it is absolutely untrue.
First Atlantic Bank Donates Fully Furnished Classroom Blocks to Cape Coast School of Deaf and Blind
As part of the Bank’s commitment to positively impact our communities, a fully furnished and equipped classroom block commissioned and handed over to the unit for the Blind at the Cape Coast School for the Deaf on Monday 30th December 2019.
JOURNALISTS LEARN NEW SKILLS TO AVERT CONFLICT
The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council (NPC), Mr George Amoh, says for the first time in the country’s history a former president will be competing against a sitting president in next year’s elections. It is for this reason that the Peace Council is again engaging all interest groups and partnering the media to prepare the minds of Ghanaians for a violence-free election.
Giving Your Cocoa Farms Out For Galamsey Will Affect Our Cocoa Road Plans For You
Giving up cocoa farms to galamsey operators for their mining activities will negatively affect the Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) capacity to continue its development projects in cocoa farming communities, says the Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Hon. Joseph Boahen Aidoo. Beyond its business of regulating Ghana’s cocoa industry and marketing cocoa beans, COCOBOD undertakes development projects and provides amenities in cocoa communities to improve the living conditions of people in those areas.
Takoradi: Ghanaian Companies Capture Only 18.3 Percent Of Upstream Oil and Gas Business In 2019.
Of the 420 million dollar upstream oil and gas contracts issued in 2019, local companies’ share stood at 77 million dollars representing 18.3 percent. Despite a continuous rise in the quantum of contracts that go to local oil and gas companies, the Petroleum Commission still wants to step up its capacity building role to ensure that Ghanaians, not foreigners, benefit from the country’s oil find.
Government to review Oil and Gas Local Content Laws
Government is to present proposed amendments of the country’s Oil and Gas Local Content laws to parliament next year. The changes seek to make it easier for International Oil Companies to enter Joint Ventureships with local indigenous companies hustle – free. Local Content Regulations LI 2204 stipulates than a foreign oil company offers 10 percent of its business to a local company before commencement of operations.
Petroleum Commission to establish Local Content Fund
Regulator of Ghana’s upstream Petroleum sector, Petroleum Commission is to set up a Local Content Fund by the first quarter of next year. The fund will provide concessionary loans to local oil and gas companies to accelerate the country’s local content drive. Ghana’ local content Regulations, LI 2204, passed in 2013, seeks to promote the maximization of value addition and job creation through the use of local expertise, goods and services, business and financing in the petroleum industry.
Microsoft Azure Boot Camp to be hosted in Ghana
The Sixth Edition of the Microsoft Global Azure Bootcamp is set to come off for the first time in Ghana on 27th April, 2019. This was disclosed by Mr. Abou Conde, the founder of Microsoft User Group Community in Ghana. The Boot camp is a one-day world-wide event, driven by Microsoft Azure experts and community enthusiasts, to help developers who are new to Azure as well experienced developers to learn and share knowledge.
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