Prices of global commodities as of July 12
Business News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil went up on the commodities market today at a unit price of -0.48• Cotton dropped down on the market today to sell at a unit price of +0.08• Coffee also stood at a price unit of 0.00On the commodities market today, July 12, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-four dollars eight cents ($74.08) as compared to last Fridays’ trading of seventy-five dollars, fifty cents ($75.50) to open the 27th trade week of the 2021 fiscal year. Gold is trading at one thousand, eight hundred and three dollars ($1,803.00) as compared to last Friday’s trading of one thousand, eight hundred and nine dollars, five cents ($1,809.05). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and eighteen dollars ($2,318.00) as compared to last Friday’s trading of two thousand, two hundred and sixty-six dollars ($2,266.00). Coffee on the other hand is trading at one hundred and fifty-one dollars, thirty cents ($151.30) as compared to last Friday’s trading of one hundred fifty dollars, eighty cents ($150.80). Cotton is trading at eighty-eight dollars, seven cents ($88.07) as compared to last Friday’s trading of eighty-seven dollars, eighty-four cents ($87.84).
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July 12, 2021 09:22 UTC
55,000 students to benefit from GH¢ 84m government educational scholarship
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAbout 55,000 people will benefit from the government's educational scholarship scheme for tertiary education in the 2021/2022 academic year, Kingsley Agyemang, the Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat has announced. Speaking at a ceremony in Accra to open the online portal for the District level Scholarship Application Scheme, Kingsley Agyemang also announced that the government has allocated 85 million cedis worth of scholarship to the 55,000 beneficiaries, which will include applicants through the online District Level Scholarship Scheme. The District Level Scholarship Scheme, which commenced last year, is a digital initiative by the government to decentralise the scholarship application process and also to make the process accessible to needy students at the local level through online portals. Through the innovation, thousands of students were able to apply for scholarships successfully through the online portal from their local communities without travelling to Accra. Speaking on the innovative online application portal, Kingsley Agyemang commended Vice President Bawumia for the idea, and also highlighted its benefits to thousands of beneficiaries.
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July 12, 2021 08:15 UTC
Ghana’s Embassy in America partners GMA-USA
Entertainment of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s Embassy in the United States of America has announced its decision to officially partner with organisers of the Ghana Music Awards USA for this year’s ceremony. Over the years, highly talented artists and their timeless music have positively promoted Ghana on the global stage. we are not estopped todo more especially in the current global setting where a click of a button can transmit content in seconds”. In the letter signed by the embassy’s head of information and public affairs, Kofi Tonto finally relayed the good wishes of the ambassador to the organizers. In related news, BeReggae of Atlanta partners with GMA-USA to bring this year's Afro Caribean Music and Arts Festival coming off on August 13, 14 and 15th.
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July 12, 2021 08:14 UTC
Bawumia commended for paving way for thousands through online students scholarship application
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat, Kingsley Agyemang, has commended the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his role in the successful implementation of the online scholarship application portal, and the opportunity it has created for the youth. The online scholarship application portal, a digital initiative by the government to decentralise the scholarship application process and also to make scholarship applications accessible to needy students at the local level throughout the country, was launched last year. Speaking at a ceremony in Accra to herald the opening of the portal for the 2021/2022 academic year, Kingsley Agyemang said the online portal is a brainchild of Dr Bawumia, and commend him for ensuring its successful implementation. This goes to confirm that had it not been for the hardworking initiative of the Vice-President, those 47,000 students would not have benefitted from the programme,” Kingsley Agyemang said. This year's online student scholarship application, which will remain open until July 21, is expected to attract even larger numbers than last year, with 55,000 beneficiaries expected.
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July 12, 2021 07:52 UTC
Government exploring possibilities to sell diaspora bonds – Adu Boahen
According to him, the central government is carefully exploring a number of strategies to implement the best possible idea for the move. In an interaction with Business24 monitored by GhanaWeb, the minister of state said a preliminary analysis of the diaspora bonds has so far shown how challenging it could be. “The challenge about diaspora bonds is that to sell them, you have to have permission to distribute retail. So, if you are in America and you want to sell diaspora bonds to an investor base, you have to actually distribute or market it to every individual. “Each one of them has to abide by the rules to be able to sell the products to individuals and then try and generate the funds.
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July 12, 2021 07:41 UTC
Hearts' GPL triumph is a launchpad for CAF Champions League - Mustapha Hamid
Sports News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCEO of National Petroleum Authority, Mustapha Hamid has asserted that Accra Hearts of Oak’s success in the Ghana Premier League was the perfect stepping stone to relaunch their continental engagements in next season’s CAF Champions League. Hearts of Oak automatically earned a spot at next year’s African club tournament after being crowned champions of the local league. The Phobians opened a 4 point gap over second-placed Asante Kotoko to emerge as winners of the GPL ahead of the final round of games. Hamid revealed that the club is aiming to return to its glorious days in Africa with this victory serving as a first step. “We hope that we will use this as a launchpad to beef up our team to go to Africa,” the NPA boss said.
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July 12, 2021 07:30 UTC
My greatest achievement is providing for my family - Sarkodie
Entertainment of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMichael Owusu Addo, known in showbiz circles as Sarkodie, has revealed that his greatest achievement in life is his family. According to the 33-year-old, his daughter, son and wife are of utmost importance to him and that providing for them is "priceless." He made the disclosure in a wide ranging interview with Hester Lacey for the US-based FT magazine titled: "I want to change a lot of things for the coming generation." When asked what was the greatest acheivement of his life so far, Sarkodie responded: "My family: my daughter, my son, my wife. The album was initially to be released on 9th July, 2021 but due to a hold-up in clearing some samples, the album release date was rescheduled.
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July 12, 2021 07:07 UTC
Three times govt set up security probes: Ejura, Asawase, Ayawaso West Wuogon
The measure is more often directed at unearthing tensions that have led to violent incidents involving security agencies and civilians. The membership of the fact-finding committee was as follows:a) Justice Obeng Diawuo - Justice of the High Courtb) Rt. February 2019: Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of InquiryIn February 2019, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia swore-in members of the Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of Inquiry, a body tasked to look into the circumstances that led to violence at the by-elections in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in the Greater Accra Region. July 2021: Ejura disturbances Committee of EnquiryIt started as a presidential order to his Interior Minister issued on June 30 in a statement from Jubilee House. The Interior Minister is to provide a detailed report from the Inquiry with recommendations for appropriate action within 10 days, ie.
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July 12, 2021 06:33 UTC
Upper East Region: Police arrest three suspected armed robbers
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: GPSThe Upper East Regional Police Command on Sunday July 11, 2021 arrested three (3) suspected armed robbers alleged to be involved in several armed robbery cases in the Nabdam and Zebilla Districts in the Upper East Region. Upon interrogation, they admitted to have been involved in robbing some Mossi men at Takwa and Obuasi mining communities near Tongo and Gbane in the Talensu District of the Upper East Region. Meanwhile, two (2) victims of armed robbers on hearing of the suspects’ arrest reported at the Upper East Regional CID to identify the suspects. One identified two of the gold detectors as his property robbed from him during a rainy season some weeks ago. The Upper East Regional Police Command has thus called on hotel operators and other hospitality industry players in the region to support police in the fight against crime.
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July 12, 2021 06:33 UTC
Rape suspect under police guard escapes from hospital in Dzodze
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A rape suspect has escaped custody despite being under police guard• Mawuli Adzitso was on admission at a hospital in Dzodze when he bolted• The police guard has been given a 10-day ultimatum to search for and rearrest the suspect26-year-old Mawuli Adzitso is being actively sought by his police guard after he escaped from a hospital where he was supposed to be under guard. According to a Daily Guide newpaper, Mawuli was on remand at the Dzodze Central Police Station, where he was being held on rape charge. He was, however, admitted to the St. Anthony Hospital at Dzodze in the Volta Region's Ketu North Municipality on July 5 after he had complained of chest pains. Five days later, on July 10, his police guard admitted having allowed Mawuli to go and use the washroom but he has not been seen since. When contacted later, the guard admitted that around 9 am on July 10, he removed Mawuli's handcuffs to allow him attend to nature's call but found out later the suspect had escaped.
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July 12, 2021 06:22 UTC
No attendee at Sir John’s funeral contracted Coronavirus – Nsiah-Asare
According to Nsiah Asare, the GHS surveillance team had put a strong mechanism especially at Sakora Wunoo, which monitored all persons who attended the funeral. GhanaWeb monitored comments he made on Sunday (July 11) evening when he appeared on ‘The Probe’ programme which aired on Joy News channel. He stressed that from the team’s monitoring, there was no surge or outbreak of unusual COVID-like symptoms in Sakora Wunoo or for any persons who are known to have attended the funeral. Nsiah Asare added that family members of the late Sir John were particularly monitored by the team especially because most people who came to the funeral went to commiserate with them. The president and his vice as well as the Chief Justice and other high profile dignitaries were present at the event.
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July 12, 2021 06:00 UTC
'Fearful' Kumasi lawyers are refusing to represent Kaaka's brother - #FixTheCountry convenor
According to Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a convenor of the #FIxTheCountry campaign, all lawyers who have been contacted to give legal representation to Baba Iddi, have turned down the approach citing 'fear of political reprisals.' In a Facebook post sighted by GhanaWeb, the University of Cambridge researcher said he had unsuccessfully tried to get a legal counsel for the Kaaka family. "Baba Iddi has since been arrested, arraigned before court and remanded into Police custody and helping in investigations," the statement read in part. Kaaka's death triggered protests in Ejura which led to the killing of two young people by a military team deployed to quell the violent protests. A ministerial committee is currently sitting to unravel the circumstances around Kaaka's death and the subsequent violent incidents.
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July 12, 2021 06:00 UTC
Division One League: Hasaacas goalie goes unconscious after Unistar fans beat him up
Soccer News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comSekondi Hasaacas goalkeeper Anthony Brebo has regained consciousness after passing out just minutes after he was attacked by thugs of Unistar Academy in their Division One League fixture on Sunday, 11 July 2021. Brebo is reported to have been beaten up by team driver of Unistar Academy as he made his away to the pitch for the second half of the match. A club statement read: ''The Club assures all followers that goalkeeper Anthony Brebo has regained consciousness and is in a better situation. ''It is believed that the earlier incident affected Anthony Brebo and contributed to him going unconscious two minutes into the second half.'' Also, Sekondi Hasaacas head coach Mustapha Fudail was also rushed to the Otabilkrom Health Center after suffering attacks from the home supporters.
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July 11, 2021 23:15 UTC
Michy re-dedicates Majesty to God to mark his 6-years birthday
Entertainment of Sunday, 11 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Michy and Shatta Wale’s son celebrated his 6th birthday in church• Majesty was baptized on his birthday, July 11, 2021• Shatta Wale did not show up at the eventIn a bid to mark her 6-year-old son’s birthday, Michy has re-dedicated Majesty to God. Moving away from the usual plush birthday celebrations and parties, Michy took her son to church to be baptized. Clad in an all-white attire, the birthday celebrant was captured holding a lit candle as the pastors vigorously prayed for him. Majesty’s father, Shatta Wale was however missing at the event. Scores of celebrities including the likes of Yvonne Nelson and Selly Galley have since congratulated Michy for setting a good precedent for mothers to emulate.
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July 11, 2021 17:48 UTC