August 2023 - Page 17 of 83

26 Aug

Government To Make Country Aviation Hub In Sub-Region

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The Tamale International Airport has been inaugurated by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. This follows the successful operationalisation of the terminal and the transfer of operations from the old to the new terminal. Dr. Bawumia indicated the project was part of government’s vision to expand the frontiers of the aviation industry and to make Ghana the aviation hub within the West African sub-region. According to Dr. Bawumia, the completion of the Tamale International Airport Phase II project and other ancillary facilities was expected to provide the needed impetus for increased economic activity and largely support programmes of Northern Development Authority…

26 Aug

GPHA Demonstrates Commitment To Fish Hygiene

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As part of efforts to continue to deliver on the mandate of providing suitable, safe, and hygienic facilities for fishing vessels and fish handling activities, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has refurbished the Fish Market Hall at the Tema Fishing Harbour. The refurbished Fish Market Hall which took 7 months to renovate cost the Port Authority 3 million Ghana Cedis. During the reopening ceremony with the various stakeholders of the facility, the General Manager of the Tema Fishing Harbour, Ing. Kwabena Asamoah said the investment ties into the objectives of the Authority to ensure that fish brought to the…

26 Aug

Live Coverage Of NPP Special Delegate Conference

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Dr Bawumia flaws Kennedy Agyapong with over 90% votes in the Nothern Region Vice President Bawumia, has outshined the presidential aspirants in the Nothern Region, by obtaining over 90% in the outcome of the super delegate conference. 97% For Bawumia at Ashanti Region Vice President Dr Bawumia, has secured an 97% win for himself in the Ashanti Region. This comes after the counting of votes from the just ended super delegates conference. Create your own party if you want Ghanaians to listen to you - Radio personality to Kennedy Agyapong Popular radio personality, Daasebre Agyei Dwamena, has asked Honorable Kennedy…

26 Aug

AGI Urges Industries To Reduce Carbon Footprint

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The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has pledged to partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure that industries in the country reduce their carbon footprint. This, the association said, is crucial toward the contribution to the global call on reduction of carbon emission, which is gradually becoming harmful to the environment. In this vein, the AGI is encouraging its members to adopt renewables, which are a more efficient and cleaner source of energy in their operations, to minimise impacts on the environment. It said clean energy sources – such as solar, biomass and wind – are fast becoming the centre of…

26 Aug

9 Players To Depart Hearts Of As Transfer Deadline Approaches

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Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are set to part ways with nine players who are deemed surplus to needs as the club looks to make concluding deals before the new season commences. The management of the Phobians are seeking to revamp the team as they aim to bounce back to a good performance in the forthcoming season after a disappointing campaign last season. Hearts of Oak had to work with three different coaches at different periods due to poor performances and ended up in the 12th position narrowly escaping relegation on the final day of the season. They…

26 Aug

Rubiales Refuses To Step Down As Spanish Football Federation President

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Luis Rubiales has refused to step down as president of the Spanish football federation following his behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday. Rubiales, 46, kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England. He had earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at the final whistle. “I will not resign, I will not resign,” he told an extraordinary general assembly called by the federation. “A social assassination is taking place.” Rubiales apologised for the kiss on Monday before Fifa, world football’s governing body, opened disciplinary proceedings against him on Thursday. On Friday he…

26 Aug

Black Queens Drop In Latest FIFA Rankings

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Ghana's national women's football team, the Black Queens, have dropped a place down in the latest FIFA Women's Football rankings. The Black Queens in the latest FIFA rankings are now 59th worldwide with 1428.37 points. This marks a decline from their previous 58th position, where they held 1419.63 points. Ghana achieved its highest ranking back in June to September 2008 when it held the 42nd position. The team's ranking recently is largely attributed to their failure to secure a spot in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Only Nigeria (32) and South Africa (45) are the African countries that managed…

26 Aug

Kudus Mohammed To Undergo West Ham Medical On Saturday

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Ghanaian international Kudus Mohammed will on Saturday, August, 26 have his medicals with English Premiership outfit West Ham ahead of his €45million move from Dutch side Ajax, according to Football Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano. According to Romano, West Ham have verbally agreed with the Dutch giants on the €45m total package including add-ons and a sell-on clause. The 23-year-old midfielder will pen down a five-year deal with the Hammers. It’s worth noting that Kudus attracted interest from other prominent clubs, including Chelsea, earlier in the summer transfer window. Additionally, Brighton & Hove Albion reached a preliminary agreement to secure his…

26 Aug

I Am Not Dead, Disregard Agradaa – Rev Owusu Bempah

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The founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah has asked Ghanaians to disregard any claims that he has died. According to the pastor, reports that he has passed away in the United Kingdom is utter falsehood and same is the claim that he travelled to UK for medical attention. “I’ve also heard it. Yesterday I received a lot of calls from my pastors back in Ghana, my elders and family were all calling that I had come for medical attention and that I had died but that is not true. "I didn’t come for medical attention.…

26 Aug

Live Extensive Coverage: NPP’s Super Delegates Conference

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Bawumia floors Kennedy Agyapong in his home region after 'bragging' of winning with 80% of the vote. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has defeated Kennedy Agyapong in his home region the Central part of the country. Counting has successfully ended and Dr. Bawumia obtained 23 whiles Kennedy Agyapong obtained 19 votes. Meanwhile, earlier during the day, Kennedy Agyapong told Journalist at the UCC voting center that he would win in his home region with 80% votes. However, it turns out the delegates in Central region have chosen Dr. Bawumia over their own candidate. FIND THE RESULTS BELOW KENNEDY AGYAPONG-19 ALAN KOJO AGYAPONG -4…