Entertainment of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe former General Manager of Angel TV, Sally Akua Amoakowaa Mensah, who is popularly known as “Akua GMB” has sent a caution to Ghanaian websites and bloggers who are known for publishing defamatory contents about her. In a statement sighted by GhanaWeb, her management issued a stern warning to persons who have targeted Akua; adding that “henceforth they will take legal actions against persons who are found culpable. “We have her instructions to issue a very stern warning to bloggers and writers who seem to have taken the hatchet journalistic job of defamation and mercenary work contrary to journalist standards to immediately put a stop to it,” parts of the statement read. Adding: “Management has henceforth resolved to take all the necessary legal steps against bloggers, writers or a journalist who writes a story that is defamatory or not in accordance with the ethics of journalist and this is inclusive of all media houses that will carry such stories.”In line with an earlier publication by Ghpage with the headline: “Humble yourself, arrogance won't take you anywhere – Akua GMB”, Lawyers of Akua Amoakowaa have served the editor of the website with a suit demanding the retraction, apology and deletion of the said article which was published on June 3, 2021. Below is the statement from her Management:

These initiatives are designed to provide the youth with access to finance and skills in entrepreneurship, agriculture, small scale industries, tourism, trade, etc. Participants at the event were drawn from tertiary institutions, young entrepreneurs, start-up business owners and prominent youth in the Bono Region. On Ghana CARES, the Minister said, the programme has been designed to stimulate economic growth through increased investment in selected sectors including Agriculture. Ken Ofori-Atta also underscored the need for the youth to grab the opportunities in technology as the world has now become more advanced technologically. He challenged them to reposition themselves for available opportunities in the coming decades as the future belongs to them.

But Springfield in the statement noted it has always been cooperative with this move but the same cannot be said of ENI. The letter was dated October 14 and was addressed to the managing director of ENI Ghana Exploration and Production and the CEO of Springfield. ENI began producing oil on the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) block in May 2017, starting up a non-associated gas project in August 2018. Springfield made its Afina discovery in late 2019, on the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2). It maintained that as far as it’s concerned, it has been and will remain a willing, cooperative party to the unitization of the Afina-Sankofa fields.

Press Releases of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: UMB BankUniversal Merchant Bank (UMB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nii Amankra Kwashie Tetteh as Executive Director of Business. Nii Amankra is a proven leader in the banking industry with a deep, diverse and impactful career track spanning over 19 years across markets in Africa. Nii Amankra began his banking career at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana, within its Trade Operations unit in 2001. Nii Amankra holds an advanced degree from the China Europe International Business School, Shanghai and Post-Graduate Certificates fom the University of Leicester, UK and IESE, Barcelona. We are an indigenous Ghanaian Bank focused on being the best and helping our customers achieve the best of their aspirations.

Against the Pound Sterling, the cedi is trading at a buying price of 8.1383 and a selling price of 8.1470 as compared to last Friday's buying price of 8.1067 and a selling price of 8.1154. The Euro is trading at a buying price of 6.9892 and a selling price of 6.9961 as compared to last Friday's trading of buying price of 6.9723 and a selling price of 6.9792. The South African Rand is trading at a buying price of 0.4264 and a selling price of 0.4268 as compared to last Friday's trading of buying price 0.4224 and a selling price of 0.4228. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price of 71.3416 and a selling price of 71.5156 as compared to last Friday's trading of buying price of 71.3346 and a selling price of 71.5034. For the CFA, it is trading at a buying price of 93.7604 and a selling price of 93.8529 as compared to last Friday's trading of a buying price of 93.9874 and a selling price of 94.0804.

General News of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe then National House of Chiefs President, Togbe Afede XIV in June 2018 urged the government to not lift the ban on illegal mining in the country. He made this call at a sensitisation workshop for traditional authorities on illegal mining in Accra. President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIVThe National House of Chiefs have called on government to maintain the ban on illegal mining. President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV made the call at a sensitisation workshop for traditional authorities on illegal mining in Accra on Monday, 18 June 2018. “Among others again is a suggestion that the state should include security agencies in the fight against illegal mining.

Business News of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko in June 2018 announced the government's decision to make Ghana a petroleum hub in Africa. He said this at the 2018 Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GhipCon) held in Accra. Boakye Agyarko in his address said, “Government is very committed to realizing this vision of making Ghana a petroleum hub. Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko delivering his address at the 2018 GhipConEnergy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, has reiterated government’s vision of transforming Ghana into a boisterous petroleum hub on the African continent. “Government is very committed to realizing this vision of making Ghana a petroleum hub.

Business News of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFour years ago, the Ghana House of Port Agents (GHOPA) asked shipping companies at the Tema port to stop what they termed as unnecessary charges at the port. According to the group, after President Akufo-Addo announced the abolition of 1% Special Import Levy at the port, owners of shipping lines have introduced new charges on imported goods. Shipping companies have been asked to stop charging exorbitant feesThe Ghana House of Port Agents (GHOPA), a group of importers, has asked shipping companies at the Tema port to bring an end to excessive charges on imported goods. According to the group, since the announcement of the abolition of the 1% Special Import Levy by the Akufo-Addo-led government, owners of shipping lines have introduced new charges at the port. “Some of those charges that we [GHOPA] believe are unnecessary are: cleaning of container charges, container security charges, demurrage on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.

General News of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: 3news.comThe Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed shock at the manner in which COVID-19 protocols were totally disregarded during the funeral of the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, last week. Describing the funeral as a potential super spreader of the deadly viral disease, the GMA said investigations must quickly be launched into the organization and the perpetrators dealt with. The statement on Monday, June 7 said the surge in cases early this year was undoubtedly due to activities of mass gathering occasioned by election campaigns and the Christmas festivities. “The GMA condemns such activities that violate our protocols and has the tendency to reverse all the gains made in our fight against Covid-19. “We call on the law enforcement agencies to investigate and deal with the organizers of this and any similar events to serve as a deterrent to others who intend to endanger the public health of our nation.

Business News of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil went up on the commodities market today at a unit price of +0.36• Cotton also dropped down slightly and stood at +0.40• Coffee also dropped down to price of -0.40On the commodities market today June 7, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-one dollars, five cents ($71.05) to open the 23rd trade week of the 2021 fiscal year as compared to last Friday's trading of sixty-eight dollars, seventy-five cents ($68.75). Gold is trading at one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-three dollars, thirty-one cents ($1,883.31) as compared to last Friday's trading of one thousand, eight hundred and seventy one dollars, seventy three cents ($1,871.73). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and ninety-three dollars (2,393.00) as compared to last Friday's trading of two thousand, four hundred and fifteen dollars ($2,415.00). Meanwhile, Cotton is also trading at eighty-six dollars, fourteen cents ($86.14) as compared to last Friday's trading of eighty four dollars, thirty nine cents ($84.39). Coffee on the other hand is trading at one hundred and sixty-one dollars as compared to last Friday's trading ofone hundred and fifty seven dollars, sixty cent ($157.60).

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General News of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The late T.B Joshua married his wife Evelyn Joshua in 1990• They had two children; Serah Joshua and Promise Joshua• Joshua died on June 6, 2021 after a church serviceFounder of Synagogue Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly known as T. B. Joshua died on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 57. Following his demise, photos of his wife and children have surfaced on the internet. The late televangelist married his wife, Evelyn Joshua in the year 1990. They had two children; Serah Joshua and Promise Joshua. His first child, Serah Joshua is a lawyer by profession while his son, Promise Joshua is a musician.

Entertainment of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comEntertainment analyst Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has expressed dissatisfaction with Shatta Wale’s ‘state of the industry address’ on the grounds that the dancehall musician’s speech was not comprehensive. Although he commended Shatta Wale and his team for the initiative, Arnold maintained on GhanaWeb TV’s entertainment review show Bloggers’ Forum that his expectations were not met. Shatta Wale who had been off the scene for close to a month returned with an encounter dubbed ‘State of the Industry Address’ on June 2. Let’s all get involved now to make it happen.”But Arnold mentioned in his submission that Shatta Wale could have done better with his speech. If you’re coming to give state of the industry address, it should be well-researched.

Chadians after this queued up Saturday in N'djamena for their first doses of China's Sinopharm. The coronavirus vaccine was donated to Chad, one of the latest African countries to receive vaccine doses, and the batch of Sinopharm arrived earlier in the week. He also urged all Chadians to get vaccinated as the coronavirus does not discriminate. As you know the coronavirus does not recognise religion or ethnicity. To date, Chad reports 4.938 confirmed coronavirus cases and 174 deaths, according to the figures published on the official website of the World Health Organization.

Sports News of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA delegation of the African Union Technical Committee for the Organisation of African Games (TCAG), has, on Saturday, June 5, called on the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif at his office in Accra. Led by the Chairman of TCAG, Stanley Mutoya, the AU delegation discussed with the Sports Minister and the Ghana 2023 African Games LOC, Ghana's preparations towards hosting the Games. Speaking at the meeting, the Sports Minister briefed the AU delegation on Ghana's preparations and steps being taken by the government of Ghana towards a successful hosting of the African Games. The AU delegation also expressed delight at Ghana's commitment to delivering a successful tournament and urged Ghana to do everything possible to stage a memorable tournament. The delegation also reiterated the AU's confidence in Ghana to deliver the best games in the history of the African Games.