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
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
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
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
India lobbies Ghana for CPA chairmanship
Harivansh Narayan Singh, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, which is the Upper House of Indian’s Parliament, led his team to the meeting with Ghana. International parliamentary work he said is one area that India will want partnership with Ghana, hence his request for Ghana to support India’s bid for the chairmanship of the CPA. Mr Osei-Owusu traced the strong relations between Ghana and India to the pre-independence era, when President Nkrumah and President Nehru, both former presidents of Ghana and India respectively had a close collaboration. Mr Osei-Owusu pledged that Ghana’s Parliament will discuss Indian’s interest in the CPA chairmanship and determine how the two countries can continue to collaborate within the CPA. The Ghanaian parliamentary delegation, which has since returned home, had earlier met with delegations from Zimbabwe and Hungary.
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September 15, 2021 15:11 UTC
Position tourism to become lead contributor to economy – Dr Awal
Others are Mr Mohammed Abdul-Karim, Madam Cecilia Sheitu Nyadia, Mr Gbati Jacob Najombe, Mrs Dentaa Amoateng MBE and Madam Comfort Yamoah as members. Dr Awal noted that the vision of the ministry was to make the tourism industry the number one contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product within the next two years. But, Dr Awal said this could be achieved if the board initiates measures to drive investments into the creative arts and culture sub-sectors. Dr Awal charged the board to work as a team to achieve the aim of the ministry. He said the tourism sector had the potential of influencing the development of the other sectors of the economy and pledged his outfit’s commitment to work assiduously to promote the sector.
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September 15, 2021 15:00 UTC
RGD to complete validation of dormant companies by end of September 2021
Business News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The RGD will end its validation exercise of dormant companies in September 2021• This is after the Department earlier notified companies to file their returns• Dormant companies in default risk being delisted from the Companies RegisterThe Registrar-General’s Department (RGD), has announced it will by the end of September 2021 complete the validation of companies in line with the directive for dormant companies to file their returns. This comes after the Department had earlier notified dormant companies to file their returns or risk being delisted from the Companies Register. “These dormant Companies were Public/Private Companies Limited by Shares, Public/Private Companies Limited by Guarantee (Associations, Fun Clubs, Churches etc. The RGD further said companies which are due for a strike-off and still in default of filing their returns after the end of September 2021, would be published in the national newspapers and the Department’s website. The Department however advised Companies still in default to take necessary steps in order to ensure they are in good standing.
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September 15, 2021 14:37 UTC
Tell Dampare to forgive me – Rev Owusu Bempah breaks silence
Isaac Owusu Bempah was admitted to the Police Hospital Outpatient Unit and was examined by a Doctor all without handcuff. Owusu Bempah bailed out the Dansoman police station was refused by the police based on “orders from high above” in the police service. Owusu Bempah. Several police officers deployed to Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah did confirm that the Acting IGP is the one giving the orders on the Rev. Owusu Bempah case.
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September 15, 2021 13:52 UTC
PNC writes to IGP to investigate Janet Nabila's threats of violence, terrorism
In an earlier report, Janet Nabla said she will not be cowed into silence after she was suspended by the party. “Those small, small boys that he has, I have boys from Walewale who are well-built, macho. Reacting to this through their statement, the PNC said that these are threats that the police should not overlook. “It is indeed true that Ms. Janet Nabla is from Walewale and was our Party General Secretary until her suspension by the Party on August 28th, 2021 for various acts of misconduct and insubordination. “Attached below is an online headline link publication and necessary documents to assist you retrieve the threatful and potentially treasonable comments made by Ms. Janet Nabla to assist your investigation,” the statement said.
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September 15, 2021 13:41 UTC
PUMA kits for Black Stars, other national teams locked up at KIA
This is because official kits sent by PUMA for the Black Stars and the other national football teams have been locked up at the airport for over a month now. Usually, the GFA would write to the Sports Ministry who then write to the Finance Ministry to give it a waiver since the kits are meant for the national teams. While that usual process has been done, our checks say the Finance Ministry has yet to respond to the request of the Sports Ministry. PUMA first entered into a sponsorship deal with the Ghana Football Association in 2005 and have remained proud of the African side since the agreement was signed in Accra. The German kit manufacturers are the official supplier of equipment to all the senior national side of the Ghana Football Association but some of the kits are used for all the other teams including the women’s national sides.
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September 15, 2021 13:41 UTC
Malik Abubakari features in Malmo's heavy UCL defeat to Juventus
Sports News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhanaian forward Malik Abubakari climbed off the bench to play the final 30 minutes of the match between Malmo and Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Group H opener. A first-half rampage by the Old Ladies condemned the hosts to a 3-0 defeat in front of their fans at the Eleda Stadion. Juventus opened the scoring after 23 minutes through wing-back Alex Sandro, before two quickfire goals right at the stroke of halftime put the game beyond Malmo. Malik Abubakari replaced Veljko Birmacevic in the 59th minute as the Swedish giants held their fourth and created chances but could not just get a consolation. He has scored two goals in seven Swedish Allsvenskan games.
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September 15, 2021 13:30 UTC
WAEC closely monitoring these schools over tip offs to cheat
General News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• WASSCE 2021 is underway• WAEC has tip offs that some schools plan to cheat• The Council is closely monitoring these schoolsThe West African Examination Council says it is closely monitoring a number of schools in the ongoing West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The schools, scattered across the country, are on the Council’s radar because they were identified as being schools with the likelihood of cheating. Additionally, the following schools in respect of which tip offs were received on intents to cheat are being closely monitored for evidence to validate the claims,” he said. The accused schools he listed includes Ejisu Senior High Technical School, Anlo-Afiadenyigba Senior High School, Tepa Senior High School, Yeji Senior High Technical School and King David College, Somanya. The others are Christ the King Senior High School, Obuasi; Modern Senior High School, Kpong; Modern Senior High School, Kintampo; Oyoko Methodist Senior High School; and Klo Agogo Senior High School.
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September 15, 2021 13:29 UTC
St. Monica R/C JHS appeals for support to repair damaged school building
Authorities said even though only one classroom is visibly affected, the rest of the building leaks whenever it rains. The cost of renovation of the entire building according to the school authorities has been estimated to be about Gh¢ 21,300.00. Mr. Sylvester Kpiebaya, the PTA chairman of the school indicated that the situation is affecting academic activities in the school. He, therefore, called on them to see it as an urgent and important need of the school and come to their aid. “We will be very grateful if anybody can come and make the school great for us, we would be very grateful."
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September 15, 2021 13:07 UTC
ECOWAS tried to stop Alpha Conde from usurping constitution - Ayorkor Botchwey
General News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: starrfm.com.ghGhana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has revealed that ECOWAS tried on several occasions to stop Guinea’s deposed President Alpha Conde from usurping that country’s constitution to seek a third term. Addressing journalists at a Press Conference on Wednesday, Ayorkor Botchwey said claims that ECOWAS stood aloof and failed to prevent Mr Conde from going ahead to change the constitution are inaccurate. The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the coup that overthrew President Alpha Conde, the third coup in West and Central Africa since April. The bloc suspended Guinea from the decision-making bodies of the organization last week and sent a mission to meet the coup leaders. Ayorkor Botchway, who chairs the ECOWAS council of ministers, told a news conference in Accra that the mission would report back to ECOWAS leaders on Thursday.
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September 15, 2021 13:07 UTC
How John Mahama, Hawa Yakubu fought extradition of Grace Coleman to US
Barbara Coleman who was a wife to Mr. Blackwell, was a daughter of one of Ghana’s minister then. A report by the Chronicle newspaper on the issue that occurred in 2004, highlights how John Dramani Mahama, who was then MP for Bole and Hawa Yakubu of Bawku Central, backed Grace Coleman and made appeals to the government not to extradite Grace Coleman for prosecution in the US. It also shares some details on how her mother, Grace Coleman, suffered pain before her death. Grace Coleman losing her job as Deputy Minister of Finance in the [New] Patriotic Party (NPP) regime under President J. These events are what eventually caused the death of her mother, Grace Coleman in 2009.
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September 15, 2021 12:11 UTC