According to these farmers in areas such as Abom, Doublekrom, Pakyi Banko, and other villages, one of their main worry is the poor road network. They explained that the deplorable road makes it difficult for them to access their farms, as well as transport farm produce for storage. They said the poor roads has become a threat to the success of the Planting for Food and Jobs programme. These farm produce ]were left on the farms due to the lack of transport and storage facilities. “Vehicles cannot access the farms to convey our farm produce to the market for sale and this is leading to lot of loses”.

Asante started his footballing career with One World Football Club, a talent development academy in Accra, where he distinguished himself among his teammates and was awarded a role to handle the junior side of the club. "I was playing for the junior side but it got to a time, my coach asked me to be a supporting coach whiles playing as well. That was where I started having interest in coaching and playing at the same time,” he told Ghanaweb in an exclusive interview. According to Justice Asante, giving up should not be an option for a footballer hence they must think about other ventures after hanging their boots. Watch the ‘Business of Football’ documentary below:

General News of Saturday, 29 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Christian Council of Ghana has commended the Speaker of Parliament for being morally strong in his decision to help develop the nation• Rt. Prof. Mante said this when he led a delegation of the Christian Council of Ghana and representatives of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference to pay a courtesy call to Speaker Bagbin in Parliament on May 28. The Christian Council of Ghana Chairman further stressed the importance of religious tolerance and the need for the different faiths in the country to co-exist peacefully. For his part, the Speaker of Parliament expressed gratitude to the Christian Council and the Church for their role in ensuring harmony in the country. There is no state without the Church and there is a lot the two can efficiently do together,” Speaker Bagbin said.

GhanaWeb monitored comments Kweku Baako Jnr made to the effect that the country had enough laws to combat the illegality of galamsey without resorting to actions that were themselves illegal. “I disagree with the president. That is clear,” he added whiles speaking on Joy FM’s news analysis program, News File on Sunday, May 29. “I strongly disagree, and I would advise those who take a contrary view to go to court to vindicate their position, if they so wish. That is what the rule of law is all about,” he stated.

While they continued, others contacted the Eastern region Ghana Fire Service to come to their rescue when they realised their help proved futile. The residents were thrown into a state of shock when the Fire Service personnel arrived at the scene with a fire extinguisher instead of a fire tender. They explained that the fire tender was faulty and the Service is still raising funds to fix it. According to the residents, the Fire Service officers said the fire tender broke down about a week ago. Watch below how the Fire Service personnel went to the scene in a taxi

Mr Terkper said the country’s economy cannot be stabilized during a crisis because much money is needed to save the situation. You prepare before the crisis and during the crisis, you utilize the resources, so we built the stabilization fund. Meanwhile, Mr Terkper has indicated that the decision to set up a new development bank is a misplaced priority as a nation. According to him, the money should rather be given to the National Investment Bank (NIB) to make it productive. “They should have given the money to NIB, it was established as our investment bank by Nkrumah, there is no need for any new development bank.

General News of Saturday, 29 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAmerican-based Ghanaian social commentator, Twene Jonas recently incurred the wrath of some traditional leaders for allegedly insulting the King of Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II. With his constant heavy criticism of leadership coupled with sometimes harsh and abusive language, Twene Jonas has divided opinions over his method of social commentary. There are those who also believe that the so-called systemic failure brought about by bad leadership is enough grounds for Twene Jonas to pick and choose whichever uncensored language to use against such leaders. Some prominent Ghanaians including the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prapram, Samuel Nartey George and the founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Chapel International, Prophet Nicholas Osei AKA Kumcahcha have justified the heavy criticism of Ghanaian leaders by Twene Jonas. Some Ghanaians share their opinions on Twene Jonas below:

Fashion of Saturday, 29 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comEntertainment events such as award ceremonies, movie premier, grand finale of reality shows are mostly characterized by pomp and pageantry. The Red Carpet has undoubtedly become a critical element for high-profile events as attendees, especially, celebrities, storm the designated areas and pose for the cameras. At this year’s edition of the 4Syte Tv Music Video Awards organized in Accra on May 28, actress Salma Mumin, Nikki Samonas and musician Deborah Vanessa were among the celebrities who stormed the Red Carpet. A shiny purple bodycon dress and fringe bobcat wig were enough for Salma Mumin. Nikki Samonas dazzled in a flowy pink cosset bustier gown while Debora Vanessa wore a purple ankle-tie trouser with a suede top.

General News of Saturday, 29 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Information is holding a press briefing to talk about the extraordinary ECOWAS summit President Akufo-Addo and some government delegates attended days ago. The press conference is being addressed by the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on Saturday, May 29, 2021. The discussion is about the Mali situation after the interim vice president Assimi Goita forced the transitional president, Bah N'Daw from power. The press conference was addressed by the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Authorities of ECOWAS Heads of State and governments will be convened for a decisive action on recent political developments in Mali.

From the Pokuase area through to Anyinam, the traffic on Friday night was more severe between the Bunso and Anyinan stretch. According to GhanaWeb sources, some commuters had to spend over three hours in the traffic jam which started around 5:00 pm. Despite the heavy traffic on the Kumasi bound side of the road, the Accra stretch was relatively better. Several commuters who were caught in the situation could not help but take to social media to express their frustration. It however not know yet what contributed to the Friday evening situation on the Accra-Kumasi highwayTraffic situation on the Accra-Tema motorway has constantly been heavy especially on Fridays and weekends.

The purpose of the visit was to officially congratulate the Minister on her recent appointment by the President and to also deliberate with the Minister on issues surrounding the fishing industry. Presenting their mission, the leadership of the fishermen noted the effects of illegal fishing practices on their industry and urged the Minister to ensure her tenure sees an end to such practices. On her part, the Minister assured the delegation of her absolute commitment in ending the menace of illegal fishing practices which she noted was harmful in addition to being illegal. Light fishing, using of dynamite, DDT and all those things will not be tolerated. The Minister hinted that the closed season on fishing for the year 2021 will be observed between July and August.

According to him, there is no law that backs the act and called out on the president to pinpoint a particular law in the country’s law codes and constitution. Some evidence or material must be provided to show that burning excavators is sanctioned by the laws of Ghana and I wait to see that law,” he said. Haruna Iddrisu, like many other critics, also bashed the president for asking complainers to go to court on the burning of excavators. Meanwhile, the burning of excavators has become the norm for the military and the team that is in charge of fighting against galamsey operations in the country. So far, about 8 out of the 11 excavators that were confiscated recently have been burnt into ashes by some military operatives.

General News of Saturday, 29 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Minister says she is fully committed to eliminating illegal fishing• She reveals that the European Union has threatened to sanction Ghana if it fails to tackle illegal fishing• According to the Minister, she is going to ensure the prosecution of persons involved in illegal fishing activities to deter those involvedThe Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson has reaffirmed her commitment in stomping out the activities of illegal fishing practices in the Ghanaian fishing industry. According to the Minister, the warning by the European Union will serve as another motivation to tackle illegal fishing which she had personally committed to dealing with even before assuming office. In the Minister’s view, practices including light fishing and the use of chemicals are not just illegal but harmful. She emphasized that her pursuit for sanity in the fishing industry will be without fear or favour and thus cited an ongoing case where a fisherman is facing prosecution for engaging in illegal fishing. What is the ‘EU Yellow Card’The “yellow card” is an official warning issued by the European Union to trading partners falling short of tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

A Joy FM report on free SHS discusses the challenges bedeviling the implementation of the pro-poor policy. He also denied allegations that teachers and students who speak out on challenges in their schools are victimized. I don’t believe that story because that guy who claims to be a headmaster was making serious contradictory statements. On victimization of students and teachers who speak out, he said "this is a Gestapo kind of thing. In the Fourth Republican Constitution of Ghana, there is a security apparatus that spy on school heads.

General News of Saturday, 29 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comControversial radio personality, Godsbrain Smart (Captain Smart) has finally arrived at a decision on his future with the Angel Broadcasting Network. Owing to the circumstances surrounding his suspension, Captain Smart after establishing his own media brand had given public indications of an unlikely return to the ABN group, and he confirmed the suspension on Friday night during a broadcast of his Smart Show on Facebook Live. Captain Smart who sounded resolute about his decision said he was no longer interested in returning to Angel FM where he moved from Adom FM almost a year ago. While revealing attempts by his employer to get him back at Angel FM, Captain Smart noted that his decision was to save Dr Oteng from being targeted by political elements and putting the jobs of others at risk. Watch Captain Smart make the announcement below: