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02 Aug

Revealed: Why Michael Essien’s Move To Burnley In 1999 Fell Through

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Former Burnley Chairman Brendan Flood has revealed that the club missed out on signing Michael Essien in 1999 due to wage issues. Essien, who gained prominence at the U-17 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand in 1999, was pursued by several clubs despite Ghana’s elimination in the semi-finals after losing to Brazil on penalties. Burnley, then playing in the Third Tier of English football, came close to signing Essien after trials, but failed to secure his services due to wage demands. Reflecting on the missed opportunity, Flood shared in a 2009 interview with The People: “I discovered Michael Essien had…

02 Aug

Indian-Based Firm To Operate Komenda Sugar Factory Under Long-Term Lease

Wontumi1BusinessKomenda sugar factory

The government has announced plans to lease the Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited to West Africa Agro Limited, an Indian-based firm, for a renewable term of 15 to 20 years. According to Minister of Trade and Industry K.T. Hammond, this move is intended to revive the company’s operations to meet domestic demand. Established in 1964, the Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited, also known as the Komenda Sugar Factory, has been inactive for an extended period. In 2016, the previous NDC government secured a $35 million loan from the Indian Export-Import Bank and invested an additional $24 million to revitalize the…

02 Aug

Ghana Shippers’ Authority Bill, 2024, Approved By Parliament

Wontumi1BusinessGhana shippers Authority Bill

Parliament has successfully passed the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Bill, 2024, into law following its third reading on the floor of the House on Monday, July 29, 2024. This new legislation updates the Ghana Shippers’ Authority’s 50-year-old establishment law, NRCD 254 (1974), and introduces key regulations for the commercial activities of shippers. One of the primary aims of the law is to address the issue of unfair and excessive charges that burden traders using Ghana’s sea and air ports, as well as land borders for international trade. The law mandates transparency in determining port fees and charges, ensuring accountability in the…

02 Aug

Gold Exports To Hit US$10Bn By End Of 2024 – Minerals Commission CEO

Wontumi1BusinessGold Export, Minerals Commission

Gold exports jumped to a record gold in the first half of 2024. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi out of the total exports of US$9.2 billion for the first-half of 2024, gold alone accounted 54% of the total exports which amounted to US$ 5 billion. This was because of the surge in gold prices especially in the second quarter of 2024 and increase in production from both small- and large-scale operations. The gold price averaged a record $2 338 an ounce in the second quarter, 18% higher year-on-year and 13% higher quarter-on-quarter. The…

01 Aug

President Akufo-Addo Inagurates GNPC Operational Headquarters In Takoradi

Wontumi1Business, NewsGNPC headquarters

Takoradi, Western Region – In a landmark event that signifies a monumental step forward for Ghana’s oil and gas industry, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the new Operational Headquarters of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Thursday, 1st August. This event not only celebrates the culmination of a project that began four years ago but also underscores the government's commitment to decentralizing development and ensuring that all regions benefit equitably from the nation’s resources. In his address, President Akufo-Addo reflected on the significance of this new facility, describing it as a fulfillment of a promise he made…

01 Aug

Govt To Lease Komenda Sugar Factory For 15 To 20 Years

Wontumi1BusinessKomenda sugar factory

The government is set to lease Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited to an Indian-based firm, West Africa Agro Limited for a renewable term of 15 to 20 years. Minister of Trade and Industry K.T. Hammond states that this initiative aims to revive the company’s operations to meet domestic demand. The Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited, also known as the Komenda Sugar Factory, was established in 1964 but halted operations for an extended period. In 2016, the previous NDC government secured a $35 million loan from the Indian Export-Import Bank, followed by an additional $24 million investment to revamp the operations…

01 Aug

40 Shops Destroyed In Fire Outbreak At Kwadaso Market

Wontumi1NewsFIRE, Kwadaso Market

At least 40 shops have been destroyed at the Kwadaso Main Market in the Ashanti Region after a fire outbreak. The fire incident, which reportedly occurred around midnight, ravaged through the wooden and metallic shops, lasting for hours. The fire was extinguished in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, by personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service. Photos sighted on asaaseradio.com showed the extent of damage and the extent of the fire, which has caused huge losses to affected victims. Items including foodstuffs, cooking oil, confectionaries, wax prints and electrical appliances, among others were destroyed. Recounting their losses, some…

01 Aug

Man Whose Pregnant Wife Died From Medical Negligence Wins Case Against Ridge Hospital, Health Ministry

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An Accra High Court has awarded Mohammed Mustapha, the husband of a pregnant woman, Akua Nyarko Osei-Bonsu, who died after a Caesarean Section at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in November 2019, GH¢3 million in damages. This follows a lawsuit filed by Mustapha in 2020, accusing the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, the Ministry of Health, and the Attorney General of negligence that led to the death of his wife after a Caesarean Section at the facility, as reported by thelawplatform.online. Background The pregnant woman, Akua Nyarko Osei-Bonsu, had been receiving antenatal care at the Ridge Hospital since 2019. In November,…

01 Aug

How The French Embassy Responded To A Letter Calling For The Exclusion Of Sarkodie From Performing At The Olympics

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A letter from the French Embassy in Ghana responding to a petition from the New Ghana Social Justice Forum, an NGO which called for the exclusion of rapper Sarkodie from performing at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has surfaced online. The New Ghana Social Justice Forum in a letter dated July 8, 2024, had petitioned the French National Olympic and Sports Committee to exclude rapper Sarkodie from performing. The group claims that Sarkodie is "misogynistic," citing lyrics from the song "Jennifer Lomotey," where he referenced a folklore about Krobo women and promiscuity. They also referenced his recent conflict with actress Yvonne Nelson, who…

01 Aug

‘Kindly Rescind Your Decision To Quit Acting’ – Papa Kumasi To Dr Likee

Wontumi1ShowbizDr Likee, Papa Kumasi

Popular Kumawood actor Papa Kumasi has called on his colleague actor, Dr Likee, to reconsider and possibly rescind his decision to quit acting and creating comedy content for YouTube. According to Papa Kumasi, if Dr. Likee quits acting, it will negatively impact the Kumawood industry and may impede the growth of most up-and-coming actors and movie producers. In a recent interview, Dr Likee announced that he would end his acting career two weeks after returning to Ghana from the United Kingdom (UK). Explaining his decision in an interview shared on the Instagram page of GhKwaku, Dr Likee explained that despite…