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26 Aug

GTA Unveils December In GH 2024: A Spectacular Kickoff To The Festive Season

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The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially ushered in the most anticipated season of the year with the launch of the sixth edition of the ‘December in GH’ events and festivities calendar. Held at the Castle Gardens in Osu on Friday, August 23, 2024, the event marked another milestone in the ongoing success of the Beyond The Return initiative, which debuted in 2019. This year’s edition promises an array of activities that are not just concentrated in Accra but spread across various regions, ensuring that everyone has a piece of the action. The Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Andrew Agyapa…

26 Aug

Mahama’s Return To Power Is Like An Insult To Ghanaians – Prince David Osei

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Ghanaian actor and NPP supporter,Prince David Osei, has voiced strong opposition to the potential return of John Dramani Mahama as president. Speaking in an interview on GhOne TV on August 23, 2024, Osei argued that bringing Mahama back into office would be “like an insult” to Ghanaians. He pointed out Mahama’s extensive political history, including his roles as an assemblyman, minister of information, parliamentarian, vice president, and president, questioning the need for his return when Ghana has a population of over 30 million people. “Why must it be that one man becomes a president, goes through all the runs and comes back…

26 Aug

NEIP Creates Over 100,000 Jobs Since 2017-CEO

Wontumi2NewsKofi Ofosu Nkansah

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has proudly announced that the NEIP has created over 100,000 jobs since its inception in 2017. Mr. Nkansah made this statement at the season 5 of The Presidential Pitch, held at Movenpick Hotel in Accra, on Friday, August 23, 2024. The event was graced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and other distinguished guests. In his speech, Mr. Nkansah reflected on the journey of NEIP, emphasising the impact the program has had on the lives of young entrepreneurs across the country. “Since 2017, we have…

26 Aug

Detained Ghanaian Migrant Dies In Brazil Airport

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A 39-year-old Ghanaian migrant has died while in detention at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, raising concerns about human rights violations in the airport’s handling of migrants. The man, whose cause of death remains undisclosed, passed away on August 13 after receiving medical care at the airport. Reuters reports that he was among a group of “inadmissible travellers” held in a restricted area of the airport due to a lack of proper documentation or visas to enter Brazil. These migrants are confined to a space with limited access to basic necessities such as food, water, and showers. The Public…

26 Aug

We’ve Fulfilled 80% Of Our 2020 Manifesto Promises – Bawumia

Wontumi2NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asserted that the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration has delivered on 80% of the promises outlined in their 2020 manifesto. In a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the government’s dedication to fulfilling its promises. He contrasted this achievement with the record of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, alleging that Mahama only fulfilled 28% of his 2012 manifesto commitments. Dr. Bawumia emphasised that the NPP government has a stronger track record, referencing Mahama’s reported failure to deliver on 203 out of 280 promises made…

26 Aug

DRIP Will Improve Our roads – Eastern Regional Minister

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The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Kwame Achaempong has touted the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) as a significant milestone that will improve the road infrastructure within the region and improve the lives of its people. "Our roads are the lifeblood of communities which government has today given a aignificant boost. They connect our towns and villages, facilitate the movement of people, goods and services, and are vital to the economic and social development of our region", he indicated He made these statements at the commissioning of road construction equipments which were delivered to the region under the DRIP initiative…

26 Aug

Jospong Group Explores New Frontiers At India-Africa Conclave

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The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), a leading conglomerate in Ghana and West Africa, has sought to establish partnerships with Indian businesses at the recently concluded 19th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India-Africa Business Conclave 2024, held in New Delhi from August 20 to 22, 2024. The summit, themed "Creating one future," aimed to strengthen ties between India and Africa to boost economic growth. The Head of Delegation and Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Noah Gyimah, emphasised the importance of Ghana-India partnerships, stating, "Our participation demonstrates our commitment to building strong, lasting relationships with Indian counterparts." He added, "We believe that…

26 Aug

NDC Manifesto Is ‘Apɔ’ Manifesto…They Copied Bawumia- Chairman Wontumi

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The Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has discredited the validity of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto by describing it as a direct copy of what the manifesto team of Dr. Bawumia has produced. Speaking on the Wontumi Morning Show, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi referred to the NDC manifesto as ‘Apɔ’ manifesto to wit a carbon copy of the NPPs’. “Mahama’s manifesto is apo manifesto”, Chairman Wontumi said. According to him, the former President and current flagbearer of the NDC promised Ghanaians that he won’t make any promise to us with regards to…

26 Aug

Chairman Wontumi, Abronye Combine Powers On The Wontumi Morning

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26 Aug

EASCF: An Initiative To Transform Rural Areas and Local Economic Growth – Kumawu Presiding Member

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The Presiding Member of the Sekyere Kumawu Assembly, Hon. Ofori Fareed, has commended the Dr Bawumia for his vision to introduce the Electoral Area Share of the Common Fund (EASCF) initiative. According to him, this move has the potential to transform rural areas and boost local economic growth. Speaking in an interview with Evans Manasseh, Hon. Ofori Fareed noted that the EASCF initiative is a game-changer for rural development. He explained that the direct allocation of funds to electoral areas will enable assembly members to tackle specific challenges and priorities in their communities. "He said this initiative will bring development…