Dietician warns public on excess oil intake
“These are good food preservation practices that we have to still continue if we have the means to do them and get them done well,” he said. Mr. Antwi emphasised that traditional food preservation methods were safe but should be approached with caution when modern alternatives are also available. He expressed concern that, due to adulteration, it could be challenging to distinguish between correct and incorrect traditional methods. “Understanding expiration dates, practising good hygiene in the kitchen, and utilising appropriate preservation methods can significantly reduce food waste,” he said. He encouraged those who can confidently and skilfully employ traditional methods to continue doing so.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 02, 2023 14:09 UTC
AGAM, ILO to revitalize Ghana’s small-scale garment manufacturing sector
Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana’s textile and garment manufacturing industry will soon be positioned as front-liners for transformative development, decent job creation, and environmentally friendly practices. This follows the validation of a strategic action plan to promote SMEs in the textile and garment sector by the Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The two organisations validated the action plan at a workshop in Accra on Wednesday, where a website was launched to increase the sector’s digital presence and tell the story of Ghana’s thriving garment sector. Mr. Marcos explained that the needs of the textile and garment manufacturing SMEs were similar: technology transfer, modern equipment, finance, advocacy, and improved working conditions. Addressing those challenges, he added, required collaboration and a shared strategic plan, which the ILO was ready to support.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 02, 2023 08:26 UTC
NPP race: Ghana's future may be compromised under 'president' Bawumia – Clergy for Ken
Politics of Thursday, 2 November 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comA group of pastors identified as 'Clergy for Ken' have questioned the competence of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in leading Ghana as president. According to the group, who endorsed the candidature of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race, Bawumia’s leadership remains questionable hence the future of Ghana may be compromised under him. Look at all the leaders who have gone to support the other side, it is not that they don’t know Ken is capable of governing well. Kennedy will contest for the flagbearership slot along with three other contenders including Dr Bawumia, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and Francis Addai-Nimoh. NPP Presidential Race: Ghana's future may be compromised under Dr Bawumia's leadership, as his experience is questionable.
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November 02, 2023 07:38 UTC
How Sammi Awuku was ‘embarrassed’ by delegates at a campaign event for Bawumia
The candidates for the primaries and their campaign teams are traversing across the country canvassing for votes from the party’s delegates. It was not all rosy for the Director General of the National Lottery Authority, Sammi Awuku, a member of the campaign team of NPP flagbearer hopeful and Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at one of these campaign events. Sammi Awuku was captured in a viral video telling some of the party delegates that it would not be good for them to give Dr Bawumia less than 70 of the votes in their constituency. “That is what you think,” the man can be heard saying in response to Sammi Awuku's suggestion as the crowd burst into laughter. Another man can be heard screaming "20 percent, 20 percent, 20 percent!”TWI NEWSThe NLA boss, however, remained calm and composed and went on to finish his statement.
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November 01, 2023 16:21 UTC
More than 1000 delegates to vote at Bia East and West constituencies in NPP primaries
A total of 1,219 delegates from Bia East and West constituencies in the Western North Region are expected to vote on November 4, to elect a Presidential candidate for the party ahead of the 2024 general election. Eight hundred and thirty delegates made up of 775 polling station executives, 28 electoral area coordinators,17 Constituency executives and the district chief executive would be voting at the Bia West constituency. While, 399 delegates comprising of 17 Constituency executives,11 electoral area coordinators, 379 polling station executives and the district chief executive for Bia East would vote in the Bia East constituency. Mr Richard Ben-Dadzie, Bia West constituency secretary and Mr Assefuah Goode, Bia East constituency research and elections officer both told the Ghana News Agency in an interview that all was set for the conduct of the Presidential primaries on Saturday and that all aspirants would be given equal playing field to save guard the unity of the party.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 01, 2023 15:33 UTC
Cut prices to make life easier for customers – Trade Minister
Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has implored members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other business owners to reduce their prices and help make life a little bearable for the consumer. He said this was for the sake of their corporate social responsibility to their consumers and the country. The President said this would help to reduce inflation given the contribution of food prices to inflation in the country, without employing further monetary tightening. He said the government must cut down drastically on the budget deficit to avoid competing with the private sector for funds. The President said the Chamber expected the government to use the impending budget to initiate policies that would stimulate private sector growth.
Source:GhanaWeb
November 01, 2023 15:24 UTC
Why Do You Want To Lead A Failed Party? – Ashanti Regional Minister To Ken Agyapong
Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah has questioned New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong over his desire to lead the ruling party. According to the regional minister, the Assin Central Member of Parliament cannot claim to want to lead the party when he has made assertions that the current government has failed. “If the government has failed, I have also failed, I am a part of the government. If you are a board member and your institution is not able to help the government succeed in general you are also part. “You see after saying all these things which party do you expect to lead again?
Source:GhanaWeb
November 01, 2023 15:14 UTC
LIVESTREAMING: Parliament resumes sitting
General News of Tuesday, 31 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comMembers of Parliament have resumed sitting today, Tuesday, October 31, 2023, after being on recess for over two months. This will be the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Watch live streaming below
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October 31, 2023 13:01 UTC
Did you know that all vice presidential candidates of the NPP have come from the north except in 1996?
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), one of the country's major political players, has a remarkable tradition of choosing its vice presidential candidates from the northern regions of Ghana, with one notable exception in the year 1996. The year 1996 saw John Agyekum Kufuor leading the NPP's charge, accompanied by a unique choice for a running mate, Kow Nkensen Arkaah. For the NPP, whose core support base lies within the Akan community, the choice of a northern running mate holds strategic importance. Therefore, selecting a running mate from the Volta Region, which is electorally hostile to the NPP, may not yield significant gains. Over time, the north has emerged as a reliable supplier of vice presidential candidates for both the NDC and the NPP.
Source:GhanaWeb
October 30, 2023 22:07 UTC
'8 is written!' - PRESEC Legon secures 8th victory as NSMQ champions
General News of Monday, 30 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC Legon) have been crowned winners of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz competition. The record winners on Monday, October 30, 2023, beat competition from Opoku Ware Senior High School and Achimota Secondary School to clinch the title for the 8th time in the history of the competition. Achimota had 28 points, while Opoku Ware trailed with 23 points. In addition to winning this year, PRESEC had won the competition in 1995, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2020 and 2022. #NSMQ2023 #NSMQ30 #NSMQGrandFinale pic.twitter.com/Db6Y1M9KA1 — National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 30, 2023GA
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October 30, 2023 19:53 UTC
Bawumia Supporters In Ashanti To Foot Bills Of Delegates And Party
Announcing the good news to party faithful, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP Bernard Antwi Boasiako known widely as Chairman Wontumi explained that the gesture is to show love to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the party as a whole. This is the kind of love the people want to show to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia,” Chairman Wontumi, a key supporter of Dr Bawumia announced. During the Super Delegates Conference of August 26, Dr Bawumia’s supporters picked up the bills of delegates to the letter as had been promised, gaining the trust of the party in the region. The announcement has been met with praise by supporters of the party in the region. Dr Bawumia enjoys overwhelming support from the rank and file of the party in the region.
Source:GhanaWeb
October 30, 2023 18:12 UTC
‘You are delusional’ - Nana Aba fires NDC critics claiming she was forced to resign as EIB general manager
“Ah some NDC peeps and their followers say they gave who pressure for me not to be GM for GHOne TV again? Nana Aba Anamoah announced her resignation from the role of General Manager for EIB Network, which includes GhOne TV, Starr FM, and Agoo TV. “I am happy to introduce Nana Yaa as the new general manager or GhOne TV, Starr FM and Agoo TV. ah some NDC peeps and their followers say they gave who pressure for me not to be GM for GHOne TV again? — nana aba (@thenanaaba) October 29, 2023SB/BB
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October 30, 2023 15:50 UTC
Please don’t show up at the NSMQ finals – Nana Aba tells Akufo-Addo
Entertainment of Monday, 30 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comBroadcast journalist, Nana Aba Anamoah has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to rescind the decision to attend the grand finale of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz, NSMQ. However in an X post sighted by GhanaWeb, Nana Aba Anamoah has urged President Akufo-Addo not to attend the event. “Please please please and please again @NAkufoAddo don’t show up at the NSMQ finals tomorrow. The 2023 NSMQ finals will be between Achimota School, Legon PRESEC and Opoku Ware School. Please please please and please again @NAkufoAddo don’t show up at the NSMQ finals tomorrow.
Source:GhanaWeb
October 30, 2023 14:34 UTC
I’ll Block Your Convoy Any Time You Use Dawhenya Road - Sam George ‘Threatens’ Akufo-Addo Over Poor Roads
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has served notice to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over the deplorable state of roads in his constituency, particularly the roads in Dawhenya. We begged for seven years; is it because it is Sam George?” he questioned. Additionally, Sam George highlighted the difficulties in getting the Road Minister and the Finance Minister to construct the roads. “We have complained about this road, we have complained and even the minister of roads literally said he has given up. Because we don’t know whether the problem is the road minister, or if the one whole is always wearing white and quoting bible but killing all of us and refusing to release money.
Source:GhanaWeb
October 30, 2023 13:21 UTC
Deadly clash as Nkwanta residents fight over Yam festival rites
Regional News of Sunday, 29 October 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comDisagreement regarding venue and ceremonial practices for this year's edition of the annual Yam festival resulted in conflicts between two tribes in Nkwanta in the Oti RegionThis resulted in several residents sustaining injuries, with one individual reportedly in critical condition after being stabbed. The disagreement also extended to property damage, with houses and shops being targeted and destroyed during the discord. The root cause of the confusion appears to stem from the differences in opinion between the two tribes involved. The dispute primarily revolves around the selection of the venue for the Yam festival and the ceremonial rites associated with the event. In response to the escalating tensions, a number of residents have chosen to leave the area in search of safety.
Source:GhanaWeb
October 29, 2023 19:03 UTC