According to him, Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) needs someone with strong hands to be able to support the Regional Minister, Henry Quartey in beautifying the capital city. “Honestly Accra is not ready for a female Mayor,” Dr Quartey said in an interview with US-based Sinai Mountain radio monitored by GhanaWeb. “For a Mayor of a big city of Accra, 5 million people, honestly, that’s why I defer with a lot of people and she will be mad with me...,” Dr Quartey explained. He indicated that, the way things are in Accra, the city needs someone with strong hands “because things are worst now”. For the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, five persons are up for consideration to be the Metropolitan Chief Executive.

Regional News of Sunday, 30 May 2021Source: 3news.comThe Eastern Regional Minister Mr Seth Acheampong has announced measures to curb gridlock on the Accra-Kumasi highway which left commuters stranded for hours on Friday. According to him, these measures are aimed at resolving the increasing vehicular traffic on the Apedwa- Suhum stretch of Accra-Kumasi highway in the Eastern Region. Speaking to the media in Koforidua, the minister disclosed officials of the Ghana Highway Authority have been tasked to create emergency routes to decongest the road while the dualization of the Accra-Kumasi highway project kicks off. “A few weeks ago the minister responsible for Roads and Highway was in the region with us and all the agencies. “He has taken the Ghana Highway Authority and the Department of Urban Roads to create an emergency congestion reduction road at Osino.

The Uthman Bin Affan Senior High School was established in 2006 as a private school. The school which serves as the only Islamic Senior High School in the Western Region started with 28 students but currently has a population of 940 students. "This is our dormitory and one can see that our chop boxes and trunks are kept outside. "The school lacks infrastructure, currently every block that we see in this school was provided by the Kamgbunli and some Islamic communities around. The Assembly Member lamented that the community has been paying levies to manage the school and therefore appealing for support.

Despite the growing condemnation for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo calling for affected persons to lay their complaints before the law, Lawyer Oppong has said it is legitimate. “I sometimes get surprised at lawyers who tell colleague lawyers they are wrong on the law. But Yaw Oppong explained that, “One of the fundamental duties of the President is the maintenance of the law. Then others come up and disagree with his statement that no right passes for people who flout the law. The call to go to court is thus a right call.

He said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo deliberately refused to travel on the Presidential jet but found it necessary to hire Airbus ACJ320neo owned by Acropolis Aviation. Mr Ablakwa has filed an urgent question in Parliament to compel the Defence Minister to explain to Ghanaians, through their representative in Parliament, why President Akufo-Addo is not using the Falcon. “My checks show that the Falcon remains in a very pristine condition,” he said this in a press briefing in parliament. “Per Flightradar24, the G-KELT aircraft left Accra with the President to Paris on the 16th of May — a 6 and half-hour duration. Airlifted the President from Paris to Johannesburg for 11 hours on the 23rd of May.” Okudzeto Ablakwa explained further.

General News of Sunday, 30 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The body of the missing contractor of AngloGold Ashanti has been found• His body was retrieved two weeks when he went missing after the Obuasi mine caved in• The search party found him deadMining giant, Anglogold Ashanti has retrieved the body of its staff who went missing following a fall of ground in one of the operation’s mining stopes. The mining contractor at the Obuasi Gold Mine was trapped with three other workers some two weeks ago after the pit caved in. Revealing the news in a statement on May 30, the mining company said the body was discovered on Saturday, May 29 by mine rescue teams. AngloGold in the communique, commiserated with the family and loved ones of the deceased. It however, added that “a thorough investigation into the incident has been initiated.”The mining company maintains that underground mining activities remains suspended pending an “in-depth area-by-area assessment of the mine design, mine schedule and ground management plans, before progressively releasing mining areas for a phased resumption in production.”Read the statement below:

She added that it is important to intensify education on menstrual health to boost the confidence of women and by so doing to prevent the shame and stress they go through during menstruation. She made this call while speaking on the floor of parliament on Friday, May 28, 2021, to mark the World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration. “Mr Speaker, access to safe and dignified menstruation is a fundamental need for women and girls. It is important to ensure that every girl can learn, play, and safeguard her own health without experiencing stress, shame or unnecessary barriers to information or supplies during menstruation. Meeting the hygiene needs of all adolescent girls and women in all settings enables human rights, dignity and public health,” she said.

Hearts of Oak face Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Phobians come into this game on the back of 4 consecutive wins in their last five games. Berekum Chelsea are also 13th on the table after drawing with Karela. A win for Hearts of Oak in this game will see them move 2 points above Kotoko on the league table. All games start at 3:00 pm except for Hearts of Oak vs Berekum Chelsea which is at 6:00 pm.

The parents, while sharing their fond memories noted that the deceased would have turned 1-year-old in the coming month, June. We would have wished to mourn privately,” a statement from the parents said. A few days ago, a video clip which captured a 54-year-old preschool caregiver, Clara Ayani-Ampah's encounter with an 11-month-old baby emerged on social media. The baby who was feeling uncomfortable could be seen throwing her legs in the air but that didn't deter the caregiver to free the arms of the 11-month-old baby. They have therefore called on the media and the public to cease the sharing of the CCTV footage.

Entertainment of Sunday, 30 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian afro-beats musician, Gregory Bortey Promise Newman popularly known as King Promise has congratulated Chelsea’s striker, Callum Hudson-Odoi for winning the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League trophy. King Promise who is also a Chelsea fan called the English player of Ghanaian descent in a video call to congratulate the new Champions League winner. The two posted a picture of their video call online where Hudson-Odoi could be seen wearing his champion’s medal brimming with smiles. A lone goal from Kai Havertz in the 42nd minute secured Chelsea’s 2nd UEFA Champions League title glory. In another separate video, King Promise who was watching the game with his friends was over the moon in celebrating Chelsea’s glory after the final whistle.

Read Gabby’s full post below:A real story of a determined young Ghanaian mother. She turned up with her suckling baby at the WAEC Hall, Tamale, yesterday to write an aptitude test for selection to train as a Mechanical Technician under the Govt's Accelerated Oil and Gas Capacity Building Programme (AOGC). The programme, sponsored by the Petroleum Commission, has recruited 100 young people with a degree or HND in Engineering. The aim is to reduce the expatriate technicians in our offshore oil and gas industry. A fully sponsored training for 6 months in residence leading to the UK City and Guilds Qualification.

According to them, the video that captures the traumatic experience their baby went through before dying should not be discussed and/or shared any further as it haunts them. In a statement sighted by GhanaWeb, the family asked that their privacy is respected in these hard times. "Our daughter was an energetic and bubbly little girl who was looking forward to her first birthday next month [June]. The parents said they will share an accurate account of events as and when it becomes necessary. Meanwhile, the caregiver at Happy Bloomers Creche, Clara Ayani-Ampah, who was arrested over the death of the 11-month-old baby girl, has been remanded in police custody.

Sports News of Sunday, 30 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Andre Ayew is unsure about his stay at Swansea City• Andre scored 17 goals this season• The Ghanaian may fancy a transfer moveThe club future of Ghana captain Andre Ayew is uncertain after his Welsh club, Swansea City, failed to qualify for the 2021 / 2022 Premier League season. The Black Stars captain was instrumental in Swansea’s bid for promotion scoring 17 goals and helping with a couple of assist as skipper. However, the Swans chance of gaining promotion was dashed on the final day when they lost by 2-0 to Brentford aty Wembley in the Premier League playoffs. The former Marseille player who has been in England over the last decade was convinced by the club to stay after 2018 relegation and to help them with the fight to return to the EPL. But two years on and with the return still unattainable as yet, the Ghanaian may fancy a move elsewhere in a top league which is more competitive.

Sports News of Sunday, 30 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana remains the African country with the most UEFA Champions League winners on the continent. The West African country has five players who are Champions League winners. The only countries that come close to Ghana are West African neighbours Nigeria and Ivory Coast as well as Cameroon - all having 3 UCL winners each. The last time any Ghanaian won the UEFA Champions league winners was 9 years ago when Michael Essien lifted it with Chelsea. Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech and Senegal’s Edouard Mendy are the latest players to have won the prestigious European title with new 2020-21 champions, Chelsea.

According to him, years watching an American television programme known as Investigative Discovery (ID) means that he always thinks beyond what he sees. I watch ID every second I get. I use all my free time to watch Investigation Discovery,” Agyapong said on an online radio station based in the United States. He mentioned the Investigative Discovery series when he was speaking about firsthand information he gathered at the home of slain New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker; J. On the same show, Agyapong named the alleged murderer of investigative journalist with the Tiger Eye Investigative team, Ahmed Hussein-Suale.