Apantubuom residents cry over lack of basic social amenities
The residents in an interview with GhanaWeb complained about the absence of health, education and toilet facilities. GhanaWeb's checks in the district revealed most of the communities in the area lack basic social amenities such as health, educational facilities and public places of convenience. Residents speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb indicated that the absence of public toilet facilities leaves them with no other options than to defecate in the bushes. "We face a lot of challenges when it comes to issues related to health, water and access to toilet facilities. We are therefore appealing to the government to help build a toilet facility for us,” Nana Ama Serwaa appealed.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 15:22 UTC
Here is how the Cedi is performing against major foreign currencies as of June 30
Against the Pound Sterling, the Cedi is trading at a buying price of 7.9731 and a selling price of 7.9817 compared to yesterday’s buying price of 7.9995 and a selling price of 8.0081. The Euro is trading at a buying price 6.8556 and a selling price of 6.8630 compared to yesterday’s buying price of 6.8701 and a selling price of 6.8769. The South African Rand is trading at a buying price of 0.4020 and a selling price of 0.4023 compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of 0.4078 and a selling price of 0.4081. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price 71.3381 and selling price of 71.3554 compared to yesterday’s buying price of 71.1758 and a selling price of 71.3183. For the CFA, it is trading at a buying price 95.5788 and a selling price of 95.6819 compared to yesterday’s buying price of 95.3856 and selling price of 95.4800.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 15:22 UTC
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US$1 billion fund to be established to support AfCFTA member states – AfCFTA boss
According to Secretary-General Wamkele Mene, the fund is an adjustment that will help build competitiveness among the countries as stipulated in the trade pact. Speaking to Accra-based JoyNews in an interview closely monitored by GhanaWeb, he said the initiative is part of efforts to support member countries come up with innovative ways to position Africa on the map and enhance competitiveness among the member states. “Well in the next six months, we should look out for an establishment of an AfCFTA business forum focusing on small medium enterprises to create connectivity for small medium enterprises, we should also look out for a launch of an AfCFTA adjustment fund of about one billion dollars which help countries that needs to adjust to the new competition that is to be presented by the AfCFTA,” he said. He also said special payment systems will be introduced to reduce the cost of converting currencies. Meanwhile, speaking on the way forward and how goods are moved across borders, Mr Mene said he is excited that Ghana, among other African countries, has custom procedures that allow free trade of goods.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 15:22 UTC
Goil to get a replacement for ExxonMobil - GNPC assures
ExxonMobil pulled out of its deep-water oil prospecting operation just two years after Ghana ratified an exploration and production agreement with the company. The company relinquished the entirety of its stake in the Deep-water Cape Three Points block and resigned as its operator after fulfilling its contractual obligations during the initial exploration period, according to a letter to the government of Ghana. In an interview with media at Goil's Annual General Meeting in Accra, Mr Osei-Prempeh said the likelihood of the country getting more shares in the new investment is high. So as at now, GNPC has assured us that people are knocking on their doors so now that Exxon is out that doesn’t mean their investments are gone. The work done so far included processing about 2,200 square kilometers (850 square miles) of seismic data, but Exxon didn’t drill any exploratory wells.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 15:22 UTC
Galamsey Menace: Let's get all hands on deck to curb it - Dr. Anthony Duah
He explained that stopping galamsey at all cost, will help improve the quality of water bodies in the country, which serve as sources of drinking water and other domestic uses for the citizenry. Furthermore, the heavy metals used in Galamsey operations such as Mercury for gold extraction adversely affects soil and water quality,” Dr. Duah stated. “For example, lead found in water can increase blood pressure in adults and it can also cross the placenta which results in miscarriages, still births and neurological damage,” Dr Duah said. It was on the theme “Galamsey and Water Security.”Dr. Duah added that it was sad that many of the country’s water bodies have become polluted due to the practices of illegal mining. He also added his voice on the call for Ghanaians to help protect the country’s water bodies.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 15:22 UTC
NDC youth to stage 'march for justice' on July 6
Politics of Wednesday, 30 June 2021Source: classfmonline.comThe youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written to the Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh to notify the Police Service that it will hold a demonstration in the coming days. The exercise, dubbed "A March for Justice" will be held in Accra on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. A letter signed by the NDC National youth organiser, George Opare Addo on 30 June 2021 indicated that "this protest is to demand justice for all persons killed and brutalised by state-sponsored thuggery and/or adventurism by police and military forces." It also aims at seeking social justice for the unemployed youth in the country. The letter noted that the protestors will follow four separate routes: Madina, Accra business district, Osu and Lapaz.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 15:22 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of June 30
xxxxxxxxxxx of Wednesday, 30 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil went up on the commodities market today at a unit price of +0.52• Cotton dropped on the market today to sell at a unit price of 0.00• Coffee also stood at a price unit of 0.00On the commodities market today, June 30, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-five dollars, twenty-eight cents ($75.28) as compared to yesterday’s trading of seventy-three dollars, ten cents ($73.10)Gold is trading at one thousand, seven hundred and fifty-eight dollars, twenty-nine cents ($1,758.29), compared to yesterday’s trading of one thousand, seven hundred and seventy-nine dollars, ninety-five cents ($1,779.95). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and sixty-one dollars ($2,361.00), compared to yesterday’s trading of two thousand, three hundred and fifty-one dollars ($2,351.00). Coffee on the other hand is trading at eighty-six dollars, forty-nine cents ($86.49), compared to yesterday’s trading of one hundred and fifty-nine dollars, eighty cents ($159.80).
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 15:22 UTC
Courtesy begins at home – Akufo-Addo tasked to ensure internal security
He said such protest and killings in other countries has led to the fall of those countries hence Ghana needs to watch out before things escalate. “I think what we see in other countries if it is anything to guide us, this is how countries go down in terms of it being engulfed by insecurities. so whatever our leaders need to do to is pay attention to this before it gets out of control. The two were among six persons who were shot during the clash and taken to the Ejura Government Hospital. The clash occurred when some residents pelted stones at the security personnel who were deployed around the burial grounds of the late social activist, Ibrahim Muhammed.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 15:11 UTC
Stone Gee drops much anticipated single ‘Bad Friends’
Entertainment of Wednesday, 30 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe dream of afrobeat/highlife artiste, Kwame Ayi Kwaw, to have his name become a household one in the Ghanaian music industry, is gradually coming to pass with the release of his latest hit single, ‘Bad Friends’ featuring Okyeame Kwame (Rap Docta). ‘Bad Friends’ is said to be quite different from anything the multi-talented artiste has released in a while and is sure to take over radio playlists. It is a mid-tempo song with danceable beats suitable for any social event. Stone Gee, who is sure to make a mark on the Ghanaian music scene, is optimistic about representing Ghana worldwide with his music. With the various hit songs he has released in the course of the year, Stone Gee is expected to drop a mega album next year.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 14:48 UTC
Coach Barreto has not been sacked – Kotoko management
Sports News of Wednesday, 30 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Following the defeat to Hearts on Sunday, there have been rumors that Barreto has been sacked• Management of Asante Kotoko have rubbished rumors that he has been sacked• Kotoko are second on the league with 56 pointsKumasi Asante Kotoko have dispelled rumors that head coach Mariano Barreto has been relieved of his post. But in a post on social media, David Obeng Nyarko, the Communications Director of the club said that Barreto remains the head coach of Asante Kotoko. “Kindly disregard misleading reports indicating that our head coach Mariano Barreto has been sacked from training. Coach Barreto is still at post discharging his duties accordingly and he has the full support of management,” he said. “With Kotoko, Barreto keeps changing the team.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 14:26 UTC
I don't have any information on Ahmed Suale's killers - CID Boss replies Kennedy Agyapong
He made the disclosure while answering questions posed to him at a press conference held at the CID headquarters in Accra today, June 30. Asked about claims by Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong who is on record to have said the CID knew about Suale's murderer, Mr Yeboah dismissed the claim saying he had no such information. I don't have that information and so I will want us to defer that one," the CID boss said. In March 2021, theheraldghana.com reported that the MP for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong had accused the police of shielding the killers of the journalist. He suggested that the Ghana Police Service, had details of the killers but are adamant to disclose it.
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June 30, 2021 12:33 UTC
2021 population census: I won’t line up for anyone to count me - Ayariga
Highlighting his thoughts on the 2021 Housing and Population Census, Mr. Ayariga described the exercise as primitive, ways by which citizens are being counted. When you’re in Ghana it counts, when you’re out of Ghana it counts. You won't count me. You will never count Hassan Ayariga. I won't line up for you to count me,” he stated.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 12:11 UTC
#FixTheCountry: Shatta wale incurs the wrath of fans over ‘insensitive posts’
What’s more, they have labeled him insensitive for not commiserating with Ghanaians over the murder of a FixTheCountry protester and two others who demonstrating over his the death of the campaigner. To him, the government should not be blamed for such things adding that, the protestors caused their own death out of sheer stubbornness. “Let us not disappoint our parents, boyfriends and girlfriends just to go and fight someone’s fight and go to prison. Boys and girl dey online dey make am. You dey there dey concentrate on politicians.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 12:00 UTC
Canadian High Commissioner calls on Minister for Lands and Natural and Resources
General News of Wednesday, 30 June 2021Source: Public Relations Unit - MLNRThe Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Kati Csaba on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 paid a courtesy call on the Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor. Welcoming H.E Kati Csaba to his office, the Minister described Canada as "a very important mining destination" and assured that the two countries will continue to collaborate closely to ensure mutual benefit especially in the area of mining. The Minister said under the leadership of the President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo "Government is ready and capable of partnering with Canada for the mutual benefit of the people of Ghana and Canada ". H.E Csaba on her part indicated that Canada will continue to partner Ghana to build and grow trade and investment opportunities. On the side of Canada was Mr. Peter Fiamor, the trade Officer at the High Commission.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 11:03 UTC
Social media users 'hijack' Akufo-Addo's post on Toyota assembly plant with attacks
For every five comments on the post, only one could be addressing the import of the post which is the arrival of Toyota in Ghana. Ghanaians want to believe that the same President Akufo-Addo who commented on the death of George Floyd should not maintain silence on things happening under his watch. These calls have been re-echoed by John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress in the 2020 elections. John Mahama in a statement said that President Akufo-Addo cannot look on unconcerned as security forces murder and brutalize people. I urgently call on President Nana Akufo-Addo to initiate an immediate de-escalation of the situation in Ejura.
Source:GhanaWeb
June 30, 2021 10:52 UTC