Kumasi Girls SHS management gives in, permits protesting final year students to go home
The students had protested against the Ghana Education Service’s directive to disallow final year senior high school students from going home for the mid-term, all in an attempt to contain the spread and chances of the spread of the Coronavirus. He said the school authorities had decided that any student in the final year who wishes to go home can do so, reports citinewsroom.com. It is expected that by Sunday, all boarding students should return, while the day students follow up the following day. At the St. Louis SHS in Kumasi, a similar protest took place following which the police and the military officers were deployed to restore order. Later, it was reported that some of the students had alleged that they were assaulted by the officer, a claim the police has shot down.
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July 21, 2021 18:22 UTC
Fully accept and support nominees for chieftaincy positions - Hopeson Adorye entreats royals in Gt. Accra
Hopeson Adorye was speaking during the launching and the inauguration of the Anamase Royal Alliance Council, which is an alliance formed between the people of Anamase and the people of Obliman. The Alliance also hopes to be able to attract the right people to support their developmental agenda, while making the Anamase royalty a vibrant and culturally potent one. "Let us support our chiefs in their attempts for unity because without that, they cannot succeed. Let us support them and give them the reverence they deserve just as the people of the Ashanti region give to the Otumfuo. It's such a beauty seeing how orderly their chieftaincy is and we must desire same for our people," he admonished.
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July 21, 2021 17:26 UTC
Profile of incoming IGP, Dr. George Dampare
General News of Wednesday, 21 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• An incoming IGP has been announced• COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is the name that has been mentioned as the replacement for James Oppong-Boanuh• Oppong-Boanuh became IGP in October 2019News just coming in says that James Oppong-Boanuh will be replaced by COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). But who exactly is the new IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare? Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is the youngest Acting Inspector–General of Police (IGP) to be appointed in the Fourth Republic and the eighth youngest since Ghana gained independence. Specifically, Dr. Dampare has been Director-General for Administration and Director-General for Welfare twice. Aside from his policing, Dr. Dampare previously worked as a Research Fellow and lecturer at King’s College London, University of London.
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July 21, 2021 16:30 UTC
UPDATE: James Oppong-Boanuh removed as IGP
General News of Wednesday, 21 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAs earlier reported by GhanaWeb, the Jubilee House has confirmed the removal of Mr James Oppong-Boanuh as the Inspector General of Police. Sources within the corridors of power have confirmed to GhanaWeb that Mr James Oppong-Boanuh is to be removed as IGP. James Oppong-Boanuh has endured a torrid time as IGP and in recent months has seen a rise in persons calling for his removal, especially after an attack on a bullion van at Adedenkpo, a suburb of James Town in Accra which led to the shooting and death of a police guard and a trader. Dr Dampare has long been mooted as one of the people with the credentials to lead the police service. When confirmed, Dr Dampare will become the youngest IGP to be appointed in the Fourth Republic at age 50.
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July 21, 2021 16:25 UTC
I’ve had more road accidents than hit songs – Guru
Although he has to his credit a number of hit songs which include ‘Lapaz Toyota’, ‘Karaoke’, ‘Kpa Kpa Kpa’, ‘Alkayida’, ‘Bonsam Ani’, ‘Pooley Swag’, ‘Samba’, ‘Meeba Be Tia Wo’, ‘Mmaakuo’, ‘Democracy’ and ‘Mpaebo’, Guru said the number of times he’s been involved in road accidents surpasses the number of hit songs. The number of times is more than my hit songs,” he said on ‘Restoration With Stacy’. I’ve been involved in countless road accidents; my car could mangle. Not only has Guru been involved in road accidents; he has had metals removed from his throats and stomach, the rapper claimed. Although he did not mention persons behind the road accidents, Guru indicated that some members of his team were behind the metal incident.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 21, 2021 16:18 UTC
JHS pupil allegedly assaulted by teacher for reporting to school late
Regional News of Wednesday, 21 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Bono RegionA 17-year-old second-year pupil of Bodaa Presby Junior High School in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region, Konadu Desmond has allegedly been assaulted by his teacher. The incident was said to have occurred when Konadu Desmond was reportedly assaulted by one Mr Emmanuel Nnuvoy, a teacher under the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) Programme on Friday, July 16, 2021, for reporting to school late. With blood oozing from his forehead, he was rushed to the Adamsu Health Centre where he was treated and discharged. According to him, the teacher got angry by the order by the pupil and picked stones to attack him causing injuries to his face. “I was told that the teacher attacked the pupil after he insisted that the teacher addresses him by his real name.
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July 21, 2021 15:33 UTC
GUTA claps back at Alban Bagbin for calling Ghanaian traders opportunists
According to the President of the Association, Dr Joseph Obeng, his outfit does not deserve to be addressed as such by Parliament in another country. He noted that GUTA will not allow anyone to amend the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) law to favour other nationals at the detriment of Ghanaians. Dr Obeng said GUTA is prepared to face any consequences that come with their reaction for foreigners to invade the trading space. We deem it as an insult for us to be called opportunists in the foreign land". Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in early July announced a review of the GIPC Act 2013, Act 865 to exempt the capital requirement for Nigerian retailers to trade in Ghana.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 21, 2021 15:33 UTC
IMF commends Ghana for encouraging signs of economic recovery after COVID-19 setback
Business News of Wednesday, 21 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given Ghana's Economic Management Team thumbs up for its pragmatic steps towards economic recovery from the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. But the IMF had positive news, as its appraisals noted encouraging signs of recovery. The government response helped contain the pandemic and support the economy, but at the cost of a record fiscal deficit. The economic outlook is improving, even though risks remain, including from the evolution of the pandemic and rising debt vulnerabilities. While there are encouraging signs of an economic recovery, they noted that it remains uneven across sectors.
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July 21, 2021 15:33 UTC
Coronavirus 3rd wave: We warned months ago about third wave, but nobody listened - GMA
According to the Deputy General Secretary of the GMA, Dr Titus Beyuo, the advice on a possible third wave was given to the Health Ministry had fallen on deaf ears. Speaking on Joy News, Dr Beyuo said, “Yesterday, I heard the President say we have dropped our guards. Shortly, the Ministry and the people came out to say that we had enough capacity,” he said. Some 304 new cases have been confirmed while the death toll has risen to 817, according to the Ghana Health Service. Meanwhile, the Ghana Health Service has rolled out revised measures to control the worrying surge in cases.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 21, 2021 15:22 UTC
Court slaps 37 Hospital with GH¢1m in damages over 2015 negligence that killed a woman at childbirth
This, according to a report by citinewsroom.com, is for the negligence it caused the bereaved family of a 27-year-old woman during childbirth in November 2015. The baby, Yaw Nyamekye, is to receive GH¢100,000.00 in damages for pain and suffering, the General Jurisdiction 6 Division of the High Court ruled. Captain Nyamekye (Rtd), who is the husband of the deceased, as well as the father of the deceased subsequently sued the 37 Military Hospital for damages for loss of life, trauma and negligence, as well as general damages. The only logical confusion the court ought to come to is that the deceased died out of injuries caused her,” Justice Ackaah-Boafo said. By that, the court found the 37 Military Hospital liable for negligence of its staff which accounted for the death of the 27-year-old.
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July 21, 2021 15:15 UTC
Stand-off between contractor, landlords delaying progress of Asesewa-Dawa road
The stand-off is one of two reasons GhanaWeb gathered is delaying the progress of construction of the road which construction began in 2018 and is expected to take 18 months to complete. Compensations were however paid to the landlords for crops destroyed on their farms to pave way for the contractor to gather the laterite. Contract for the repair of the road was awarded to Banappi Company Limited in 2018 but not much progress has been made due to lack of funds and the stand-off. Though gutters and culverts have been laid, work has since stalled, leaving various portions of the road in terrible shape. This has become a big brother to the road users who are calling on the government to intervene immediately in order to fix the road.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 21, 2021 14:15 UTC
A spiritualist removed two metals from my throat – Guru talks juju in music
“It got to a time it was difficult to talk because of what I was experiencing in my throat and tummy. Another spiritualist told me same. Since then, everything went dark.”Due to the severity of the issue, Guru said steps were taken to avert misfortune. Without anesthesia, parts of his body were cut, a process the led to the removal of three metals from his body. The saddest part is I always wanted to project these guys but it takes time and they couldn’t wait,” Guru asserted.
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July 21, 2021 14:03 UTC
Withdraw case from court, let's focus on winning 2024 - Techiman South NDC executives to leadership
Leading this call, Kwadwo Adjei, one of the branch executives of the NDC in the constituency, urged the leadership of his party to call back the case that is currently at the Wenchi High Court. He explained that the continuation of this position by the party puts its future chances of winning elections in a difficult place. The NDC dragged Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, the substantive MP, and the EC to court to contest the results of the 2020 parliamentary elections in Techiman South. 3news.com reports further that some other branch executives present lamented that, they as the youth, who are at the grassroots, make up an integral part of the party and as such, their voices must be heard. The Wenchi High Court last heard the case on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, and will sit again on Friday, July 30, this year.
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July 21, 2021 13:41 UTC
6 University of Ghana professors earn slots among Ghana’s top lecturers
General News of Wednesday, 21 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• 6 Professors of the University of Ghana Business School have been ranked among top lecturers in Ghana• The professors who play roles in various departments of the school were recognised for their works• They were named among the top 100The World Scientist and University rankings 2021 has named 6 professors of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) as part of the top 100 lecturers in the country. Three of these Professors were ranked above 50 whilst the other three were between 50 and 100. These 6, according to a myjoyonline report, were recognized for their research works and the influence of their universities; UGBS. A statement by the University of Ghana Business School congratulated the lecturers, whilst stating that their feat is an indication of the school’s resolve to become a world-class one amongst its competitors globally. “These rankings are a testament to the Business School’s resolve to become a world-class business school that develops leaders for the global stage through the provision of superb management education, and dissemination of pertinent cutting-edge research that address national and global development needs,” parts of the statement read.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 21, 2021 13:30 UTC
Forestry Commission bans hunting and capturing of wild animals by August 1
Business News of Wednesday, 21 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Forestry Commission has announced the ban of wild animals• The 4-month period starts from August 1 to December 1, 2021• The closed season is a period used to revive the biodiversity of the countryThe Forestry Commission has stated that from Sunday, August 1, 2021, activities involving the hunting of wild animals must cease. The annual ban on hunting, capturing, and destroying of wild animals known as ‘Close Season’ will be a 4-month period and expected to end on December 1, 2021. “During this period, it shall be illegal for anybody to hunt, capture or destroy any wild animal except grasscutter (Akrantie), which can be done only under License issued by the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission,” a statement from the Forestry Commission read. According to the Forestry Commission, environmental degradation activities like illegal mining, encroachment, unbridled hunting, are the reasons Ghana is losing its wealth of biodiversity. Below is the full statement by the Forestry Commission:
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July 21, 2021 13:07 UTC