Mahama vindicated as Agric Ministry makes U-turn on possible food shortage
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Agric Ministry has admitted Ghana faces a possible food shortage• This comes days after calling former president Mahama a 'scare-monger' over similar calls• Ghana has banned export of food in order to stock national reservesDeputy Agric Minister, Yaw Frimpong, has admitted that Ghana faces a possible food shortage days after slamming former President John Dramani Mahama as a scaremonger for raising the issue. “Food security is national security, because it is everybody’s responsibility to ensure that we have food in the system. Late last week, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture via a statement dated 10 September 2021, urged Ghanaians to ignore comments by John Dramani Mahama regarding a possible food shortage in the country next year. Mahama had specifically stated that the shortage was because the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs Programme (PFJ) has failed. The PFJ was introduced in 2017 by the Akufo-Addo led administration which is to ensure sufficient food supply in the country.
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September 16, 2021 06:11 UTC
All you need to know about the new GBA President
But who is Yaw Acheampong Boafo? Yaw Acheampong Boafo is the Partner in charge of the Kumasi office of S.K Boafo and Co. He has served as the President of the Ashanti Region branch of the Ghana Bar Association and also a member of the General Legal Council from 2013 to 2016. Since January 2013 he has been a member of the Legal Service Board representing the Ghana Bar Association and was the Head of the Legal Department of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club. He is the outgoing National Secretary of the Ghana Bar Association and now its President.
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September 16, 2021 06:00 UTC
Kamal Sowah glitters on UCL debut as Club Brugge hold star-studded PSG
Sports News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhana forward Kamal Sowah gave a wonderful account of himself on his UEFA Champions League debut against star-studded Paris Saint Germain at the Jan Breydel Stadion on Monday. Sowah has swiftly established himself as a mainstay at Club Brugge since joining from Leicester City this summer. Sowah was one of the most exciting players on the pitch as the visitors found it difficult to keep him at bay. His scintillating debut outing in Europe’s elite club competition overshadowed PSG’s all-star attacking front which consisted of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe — who had an early shower as a result of injury. Club Brugge meanwhile began the game on the back-foot as Ander Herrera shot the visitors ahead in the 15th minute.
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September 16, 2021 02:15 UTC
MMDCEs: Akufo-Addo submits finalised list to Dan Botwe to announce
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: 3news.comPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has finalised the list of metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs) to be nominated to serve in the next three-and-a-half years. The list is expected to be received by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Daniel Botwe, Thursday morning for onward announcement. “Expect the list to be announced by the Minister very soon,” he wrote on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, September 15. Delay in nominating chief executives for the various metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) has been a matter of concern to many groups and individuals. In July, the Chamber for Local Government (ChaLoG) accused President Akufo-Addo of employing “unnecessary” and “unproductive” processes in nominating MMDCEs.
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September 16, 2021 00:56 UTC
KLM blocks Ghanaian couple from travelling over meat protest
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: Tarlue Melvin, ContributorA Ghanaian-Dutch couple has allegedly been blocked from flying to Amsterdam, Holland onboard a KLM plane. According to him, they had registered their opposition to KLM's attempt to stop serving meat from their economy class flights meals worldwide with an exception for destinations such as Argentina and Texas. In protest to the attempted cancellation of meat serving, which might affect travellers from Ghana, Mr van Staalduinen said he and his wife took on board KLM, urging other passengers to oppose the cancellation of meat from meals. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, September 15, 2021, leaving the couple stranded. A flyer shared with African Entertainment by the aggrieved couple read in part: "Respect Ghana and Africa and our choices by giving us our meals with meat!
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September 16, 2021 00:33 UTC
Let’s end plastic menace with 1D1F industrial hub - PWWCA
Business News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: GNAThe Pure Water Waste Collector Association (PWWCA) has called for an industrial hub in the plastic programme yet to be out-doored by Government to end the plastic menace in the country. Mr Oppong indicated that generating plastic waste had become part of everyday life and that setting up a hub under the One-District-One-Factory initiative to “recycle, reuse and reduce” would create employment and halt plastic pollution. He said some neighbouring countries, including Togo, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast had been bringing their plastic waste to Ghana for recycling and that Government's ability to set up an industry could make Ghana a plastic recycling hub in the sub-region and create jobs for the youth. Plastic waste can be equated to gold mines. Plastic waste has found its way into surface water and marine environments with negative impacts on the ecosystem.
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September 15, 2021 19:41 UTC
Three nabbed at Akatsi for engaging in recruitment fraud
Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: GNAThe Volta Regional Police Command has arrested three persons at Akatsi in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region for their alleged involvement in recruitment fraud. The three, Bernard Amenya, 18, Godsway Adzikah, 23, and Godson Wemegah 21, were arrested on September 14, 2021. The release said the said publication was advertising to assist potential applicants to be enlisted into the Ghana Police Service. It said the Command remained resolute in pursuit of recruitment charlatans in the Region and has arrested a total of five suspects in the past weeks. The release urged persons who had fallen victim to the said scam to report to the Command to assist in investigation and prosecution.
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September 15, 2021 19:30 UTC
Achimota School lists rasta student in NSMQ team while appealing his admission
Oheneba Kwaku Nkrabea and Tyrone Iras Murghuy were asked to either do away with their dreadlocks or forfeit their admission into Achimota School. The school and other defendants argued in court that the dreadlocks of the two rasta students was in variance with its rules and regulations. The court held that Achimota School and other respondents in the case failed to justify the position of the school in denying the students admission. The Attorney General in support of the school’s appeal is arguing that the decision by Achimota School does not interfere with the right to the education of the boys. It has, however, come to light that Oheneba Kwaku Nkrabea has transferred from Achimota School to Ghana International School where he has been offered full scholarship worth $160,000.
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September 15, 2021 19:18 UTC
KNUST students asked to vacate campus by Saturday
General News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: 3news.comStudents of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been warned not to remain on campus after midday on Saturday, September 18. Only foreign students and students permitted by management can stay, the regional minister has directed. According to the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), it has picked intelligence that some “unruly” students are planning some disturbances on campus on Friday, the eve of vacation. In a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of REGSEC, Simon Osei-Mensah, who is also the regional minister, the campus is still a security zone as declared in 2018. “It is instructive to remind the student population that the declaration of the University Campus as a security zone in November, 2018, is still in force and, therefore, it is an offence to demonstrate within the security zone,” he stated.
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September 15, 2021 18:33 UTC
Henry Quartey pledges GH¢1,500 monthly support to Psalm Adjeteyfio until 2025
General News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Psalm Adjeteyfio has been receiving a wave of financial assistance• The latest is coming from Greater Accra regional minister Henry Quartey• Quartey has pledged to give ‘TT’ a GH¢1,500 monthly stipend until 2025The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey has pledged to support legendary actor Psalm Adjeteyfio of the Taxi Driver ‘fame’. The actor has recently been making rounds in a viral video pleading for financial support to assist him pay his monthly rent of GH¢3,000. The regional minister has pledged to give a monthly stipend of GH¢1,500 to the ace Ghanaian actor, starting this month, September till 7th January 2025 when his tenure in the eighth parliament expires. A statement issued from the Minister reads, “inspired by the positive impact in the film and entertainment industry where you distinguished yourself, I have equally decided to support you with a monthly stipend of GH¢1,500.00 from my Parliamentary salary”. Following the video which was widely circulated, Businessman and entrepreneur, Daniel McKorley has made a donation of GH¢5,000 to support Psalm Adjeteyfio.
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September 15, 2021 18:33 UTC
Ghana Badminton Association presents medals won at Benin 2021 to Sports Authority
Sports News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The National Sports Authority has been presented with 19 medals won by the Ghana Badminton team at the 2021 Benin Internationals• The team at the competition won 18 bronze medals and 1 silver medal• The Presentation was held at the head office of the NSA on TuesdayThe Ghana Badminton Association on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, presented 1 silver and 18 bronze medals it accumulated at the 2021 Benin International Badminton Games to the Secretariat of the National Sports Authority in Accra. Ghana’s participation in the 2021 edition of the competition saw the nation attain great feats including the 19 medals in total. Aside the medal haul, all of Ghana’s participants in the tournament made it to the quarter-finals stage. Also, Racheal Quarcoo, a 12-year-old silver medalist female member of the team based on her performance won her and her team a five-year scholarship to participate in the Benin Internationals annual event. “I want to address a separate thanks to your coaches, management team and our indefatigable High-Performance Committee of the Association.
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September 15, 2021 18:30 UTC
Ghana Pentecostal Council's message of condolence to Dr Bawuwia
The mother of the Vice President passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, after a short illness. In a statement copied to GhanaWeb, the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council described the death of Hajia Bawumia as a big loss to the country. "On behalf of the President and members of the National Executive Council of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), we convey our deepest condolences to the Vice-President, the children, family and the New Patriotic Party in this most difficult time. This loss is not only to the Bawumia family but to Ghana as a country and it is our prayer that the Lord will strengthen and comfort the bereaved family in this most difficult time. Below is the statement by GPCC:MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO THE BAWUMIA FAMILYThe Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) received with shock and sadness the news of the passing of Hajia Mariama Bawumia, mother of His Excellency Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana on Monday, 13th September 2021.
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September 15, 2021 18:22 UTC
Sentiments aside, local coaches are not competent for Black Stars - Sowah Odotei
General News of Thursday, 16 September 2021Source: starrfm.com.ghBoard member of Accra Hearts of Oak Vincent Sowah says local coaches should stop being sentimental since they are all not competent to handle the Black Stars. The Ghana Football Association is set to name a replacement for Coach CK Akonnor who was sacked together with his two assistants. But the former Chief Executive officer of King Faisal says local coaches should not attach emotions in their quest to land the job. “I find it really really worrying when people are just sentimental. “We have some fantastic Ghanaian coaches but coaching has gone beyond just your tactics on the field of play.
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September 15, 2021 18:11 UTC
Ghana chosen as benchmark for effectiveness of new grants – World Bank
Business News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The World Bank has selected Ghana for a pilot to ascertain the effectiveness of new grants• This was revealed by the Country Lead Economist for the World Bank, Aurélien Kruse• The analysis will measure the effectiveness of support given out to developing countriesThe Country Lead Economist for the World Bank, Aurélien Kruse, has said Ghana has been chosen as a benchmark to assess the effectiveness of new grants for developing countries. In Ghana’s case, these measures are allowing the country to leapfrog to the frontier in terms of its development path,” he explained. Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said government is keen towards establishing an enabling environment for the private sector to strive. He adds that government also remains committed to straightforward and open communication with the private sector for their prosperity. We will continue to strengthen engagements with the private sector towards realizing this goal.”“The thematic areas and sectors selected for this summit have been carefully chosen to ensure that the outcome would be an actionable business plan with clear commitment from both government and the private sector,” he added.
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September 15, 2021 18:11 UTC
You’re the most disappointing AG in any of Ghana’s democracies – Godfred Dame told
General News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA member of the legal fraternity, Lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has described the current Attorney General, Godfred Dame Yeboah, as the most disappointing Attorney General in the history of Ghana’s democracy. In a Facebook post made by Mr. Barker-Vormawor, he described Mr. Dame as a puppet master whose reputation of putting his political party’s interest ahead of national interests has been cemented. He has listed some developments that have emerged only months following Mr. Odame’s appointment as Attorney General and Minister for Justice to back his assertion. “He the Attorney General has joined Achimota School to appeal the Rastagate decision. The convener of #FixTheCountry Movement, in his blistering criticism of the Attorney General, also accused Mr. Dame of being pretentious.
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September 15, 2021 18:00 UTC