January 2023 - Page 16 of 81

26 Jan

GUBA To Host Brunch Event For African Nominees At 65th Grammy Awards

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Grow Unite and Build Africa (GUBA) will host the ‘Africa Nominee Brunch’ in California on Saturday, February 4, 2023, to celebrate African artists nominated in various categories for the 65th Grammy Awards. The brunch is scheduled to take place on the eve of the 2023 Grammy Awards, which is slated for Sunday, February 5, 2023. The event will honour nominated artists, including 2021 GUBA Awards winner – Angelique Kidjo, Rocky Dawuni, Burna Boy, Tems, Zakes Bantwini, Eddy Kenzo, Nomcebo Zikode, Wouter Kellerman, among other African musicians. The Recording Academy’s CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., and President of the Recording Academy, Panos…

26 Jan

Finance Ministry Prepares Guidelines For Emergency Expenditure

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The Ministry of Finance is preparing an Emergency Expenditure Management Guideline that will provide government with administrative protocols in times of emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This is to ensure compliance with relevant Public Financial Management regulations, while at the same time providing timely responses to pandemics. The Emergency Expenditure Management Guideline is being prepared, following recommendations by the Auditor General in its report on Government’s COVID-19 Expenditure for the period March 2020 to June 2022. The ministry in a press release said it would continue to apply its best efforts to enforce and enhance expenditure management and accountability…

26 Jan

Why Chamber Of Bullion Traders Detest Gold For Oil Policy

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The Chamber of Bullion Traders say they are against the Gold for Oil Policy because it will breed smuggling. Ghana took delivery of its first cargo under the gold for oil policy. The delivery, handled by BOST is to test the readiness of BOST and other state agencies in their efforts at seeing the efficient handling of the policy. The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has assured Ghanaians that the Gold for Oil policy will make fuel cheaper in the country. However, speaking to the media, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bullion Traders, Daniel Krampah indicated that most of…

26 Jan

We’ll Address Issues Raised In COVID-19 Auditor General’s Report –Finance Ministry

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The Ministry of Finance has assured that it will address all issues raised in the report on the audit of the government’s Covid-19 expenditure by the Auditor-General. The report revealed some infractions in government’s expenditure for Covid-19 from March 2020 to June 2022. Some of the corrupt practices that were uncovered include; paying a total of $607,419.02 out of $4,049,460.12 for the purchase of 26 ambulances that were never delivered, paying an unapproved amount of ¢151,500 by the Information Ministry to its own staff as Covid-19 insurance, and paying for $80 million worth of vaccines by the government that was…

26 Jan

Tullow Oil Challenges GRA Over $300m Tax Imposition

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Oil exploration and production firm, Tullow is challenging the Ghana Revenue Authority over $300 million advanced tax imposed on the company by the authority for its 2023 operations. Tullow is also raising issues on a similar assessment conducted in 2022, after a review by the GRA. These concerns were captured in Tullow Oil’s January Trading Statement and Operational Update released on January 25, 2023. According to Tullow Oil, “these assessments are without merit”. It, however, added that it will continue to actively engage the Government of Ghana to resolve the disputes on a mutually acceptable basis. Tullow to invest $300m…

26 Jan

From The Hennessey Mansion To An NBA Game: M.anifest’s Trip To Paris

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“Go where the love is, even if it’s in France” is an oft-quoted line from M.anifest’s hit single Azumah Nelson Flow. The rapper practiced what he preached when he visited Paris and experienced all the love in the city, if his social media handles are anything to go by. While in France, M.anifest was hosted at the Hennessy estate in Cognac where he toured the cellars and distilleries that produce the famous Hennessy cognacs many rappers name-drop. He also joined a list of VIP guests from across the world for dinner at the Château de Bagnolet: the Hennessy family home soaking in all the rich history…

26 Jan

Oscars 2023: Till Director Chinonye Chukwu Calls Out Misogyny And Racism After Snub

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Director Chinonye Chukwu has accused Hollywood of “unabashed misogyny towards Black women” after her film Till missed out on an Oscar nomination. Till is based on the true story of the mother who pursued justice after her son Emmett Till was lynched in 1955. The film’s star Danielle Deadwyler had been widely tipped to be named in the best actress category on Tuesday for her portrayal of Mamie Till-Mobley. But she was absent, and no black stars were on the lead acting shortlists. Jalyn Hall as Emmett Till and Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till Bradley in Till Chukwu, who wrote…

26 Jan

Lil Win Surprised With Citation From Prison Service On Set

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Kumawood actor Lil Win received a warm surprise from personnel of the Ghana Prison Service while he was filming on set. Lilwin, who is a cast and producer of a yet-to-be-released series, Asase Yaa, was in his elements when at least three officials joined him on set. Their motive was to present a citation of appreciation for his benevolent act to some inmates of the Kumasi Central Prison. Lil Win bought time off his busy schedule to fete with some inmates and offer donations for their upkeep. As part of his philanthropic activities during the Christmas season of giving, Lil…

26 Jan

Rioting Students Of Krobea Asante Vocational Institute Remanded

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Thirty-nine students of the Krobea Asante Vocational Institute at Effiduase have been remanded into Police custody by the Asokore-Mampong District court. The students, made up of 27 juveniles and 12 adults, will reappear before the court on February 2, 2023. They were arrested by the Police during the violent demonstration in the school on Sunday dawn, which resulted in extensive damage to many school and private properties on campus. The Police have charged them with conspiracy to commit crime, unlawful entry, causing damage and stealing. Their pleas were not taken. The court presided by Mr Samuel Buabin Quansah asked them…

26 Jan

Court Orders Arrest Of 2 In $100k Gold Scam Case

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An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the arrest of two persons allegedly involved in a $100,000 gold scam case. The Court presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah issued the bench warrant when the prosecution led by Inspector Wisdom Alorwu prayed for the warrant. When the matter was called before the Court, the two accused persons namely; Yahaya Bin Yahaya and Ibrahim Ba, were absent. Meanwhile, two other accused persons, Iddrisu Yakubu and Zongo Yakuoba, are said to be at large. The four accused persons were alleged to collect $100,000 from one Lloyd Beckford, under the pretext of supplying him with 50kg of gold…