August 2023 - Page 19 of 83

25 Aug

‘We Are Coming For You’ – Prince David Osei To Stations Airing Newly Released Movies

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Actor Prince Davis Osei has expressed concerns with how local TV stations illegally air movies that are newly released by filmmakers especially on YouTube. His concern stems from a recent case where a movie he starred in was being aired by a local station according to him, "within 24 hours" after its official release on YouTube. He challenged the sector ministries to take action to secure the hardwork of creatives before threatening legal action against the stations who are engaged in such acts. The film he was referring to is titled: “When Love Lies,” featuring Precious Akaeze, Princess Umeh and…

25 Aug

Halle Berry To Pay Ex-Husband $8K Monthly In Child Support After Finalizing Divorce

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As part of their divorce settlement, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry will pay her ex-husband Olivier Martinez $8,000 per month in child support. Per PEOPLE, the 57-year-old and Martinez finalized their divorce settlement after nearly eight years. The former couple were married for two years before deciding to go their separate ways in 2015. The pair, as part of their divorce settlement, will have joint legal custody of their 9-year-old son Maceo. The Monster’s Ball actress has also agreed to pay Martinez “4.3% of any income she receives above $2,000,000” as further support. Besides that, Berry will also foot the bill…

25 Aug

I Started Sleeping With Men At The Age Of 16 – Kisa Gbekle Reveals

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Ghanaian multi-talent Kisa Gbekle, renowned for her roles as an actress, football manager, and singer, has shared intimate revelations about her past and the realities of the entertainment industry. In a recent interview on Kingdom FM, Kisa delved into her early life experiences, touching on the impact of peer influences during her teenage years. Her candid insights also shed light on the disturbing trend of individuals resorting to extreme measures for fame and the complex dynamics between aspiring actresses and movie producers. In the interview, Kisa Gbekle offered a glimpse into her formative years, shedding light on her journey from…

25 Aug

Why Quamina MP Left Ground Up Chale

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Ghanaian musician and record producer Quamina MP has disclosed his reasons for leaving the Ground UP Chale record label. According to the artiste, he felt it was time to part ways with the record label as part of his growth process. He insisted that he left on good terms and not as a result of any conflict between him and the label. “I just thought it was time to go our separate ways. I saw it as life. As time goes on we meet people and part ways with them. There was a time we worked with them and now…

25 Aug

Government Denies Solely Relying On Treasury Bills To Service Coupons On New Bonds

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Government has denied that it is solely using funds raised from treasury bills to finance coupon payments of new bonds. According to government, it has been using other sources of funding to pay the new bonds. Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam disclosed this on PM Express Business Edition on August 25, 2023 with host George Wiafe. “We are collecting tax revenue, grants and pursuing expenditure controls. All these are avenues that government is depending on to finance its expenditure”, he explained. He stated that recent payment of bonds made on August 22, 2023 were…

25 Aug

Ghana’s Cocoa Bill Exchange Programme Gets Over 90% Participation

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The Government of Ghana's cocoa bill exchange programme has achieved significant success, with more than 90% of Cocoa Bill holders tendering for exchange under the new initiative. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, hailed this accomplishment, deeming it a major achievement for the state. The proceeds from this endeavour are earmarked to fund upcoming cocoa purchases. Dr Adam shared this news during the International Taxation Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Taxation. The government's announcement involves the exchange of nearly ¢8.0 billion to refinance cocoa purchases for the upcoming season, as COCOBOD…

25 Aug

Transfer JOHL Shares To GNPC Explorco – Parliament Orders

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Parliament has directed the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to take immediate steps to transfer its shares in the offshore company Jubilee Oil Holding Limited (JOHL) to its subsidiary company GNPC Explorco. This development follows mounting concerns raised by several key stakeholders, including the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) as well as civil society groups working on extractives, anti-corruption, and good governance on JOHL’s operations. JOHL, the offshore registered company in the Cayman Islands, was acquired by GNPC through over US$164million ‘share purchase agreement’ between Ghana and Anadarko WCTP Company in 2021, when the latter announced plans to offload…

25 Aug

BRICS To Control 30 Percent Of World’s GDP

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Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will officially become full members of emerging economies bloc BRICS, which stand for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, who announced the consensus decision during a Heads of State press briefing on the last day of the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, said membership of the six nations will take effect January 1, 2024. The addition now means that the BRICS economic bloc will cumulatively control at least 30 percent of the global GDP with China leading the pack with…

25 Aug

Ageing Farmer Population Worrying – MoFA

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A recent study by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has shown youth representation in agriculture and farming is less than five percent of the population. The study, according to the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture (Crops), Yaw Frimpong Addo, revealed that 95 percent of farmers in all districts across the country are between the ages of 55-65 years. Speaking to the B&FT at the maiden Agricultural Innovation for Africa (AIA) Conference hosted by the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) in Accra, the minister described the situation as worrying. “This age population of 55-65 years should have been nearing…

25 Aug

Mohammed Kudus Breaks Silence On West Ham Rumors

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As the transfer speculation surrounding Mohammed Kudus intensifies, the Ghanaian international has offered intriguing insights into his potential departure from Ajax. After his standout performance on Thursday, scoring a hat-trick against Ludogorets, Kudus was asked about his feelings towards leaving Ajax. He responded, "I answer that when everything is official." Kudus' statement adds an air of suspense to the ongoing negotiations, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the final outcome. Amid strong links with West Ham United, Kudus' words suggest that the chapter of his Ajax journey might be drawing to a close. The dynamic midfielder's brilliance on the field has attracted…