Accra, March 30, GNA The National Executive Council of the Zongo Caucus of the National Democratic Congress on Saturday held a special meeting aimed at revitalizing the caucus in readiness for the 2016 elections. A statement signed by Alhaji Alhassan Bene, National Secretary of the Zongo Caucus and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Sunday said, measures taken includes the setting up of additional constituency offices across the country and the holding of elections to elect its officers.
Takoradi, March 30, GNA The Minerals Commission of Ghana has been urged to supervise the activities of small and large scale miners, whose work poses economic problems for the people living in their operational communities.Mr. Alfred Ekow Gyan, Western Regional Deputy Minister, who made the appeal, said some of the miners only had either exploratory or prospecting licenses, yet they were doing real mining at the expense of local farmers, whose farmlands are being destroyed by their activities.He
Accra March 30, GNA - Nokia Company on Saturday unveiled its maiden 6-inch Lumia 1520 and 1320 phones in Accra. The device comes with new application that tells a story, allowing the user to share inspirational stories with friends as well as office applications solutions like word, excel and power point.Mr Kolawole Osinowo, Head of Customer Care and Logistics, Nokia West and Central Africa speaking at the launch said, the device has an enhanced start screen, featuring an additional 3rd column of
Kintampo, (B/A), March 30, GNA People with Disabilities in the Kintampo Municipality of the Brong-Ahafo Region have appealed to government to provide them with a rehabilitation Centre at Kintampo. They observed that the establishment of the Centre would help the 183 registered members to acquire formal education and other skill training. Mr Godwin Agyarko, Deputy Director, Human Resource, Monitoring and Evaluation of Mission of Hope Society (MIHOSO), a non-governmental organization, made the appeal
New Takoradi, March 30, GNA - The former Metropolitan Chief Executive for Sekondi-Takoradi Mr. Kobena Pra Annan has called for the review of the basic education curriculum with emphasis on Mathematics and English Language. He noted that when children are given quality foundation in these two subjects, it enable them to perform excellently in other subjects and propels them higher. Mr. Pra Annan, who is an Educationist, made the suggestion over the weekend, when he chaired the 57th Anniversary ceremony
Sunyani, March 30, GNA A man suspected of murdering two people at separate locations has confessed to the crime after his arrest by the Police. Victor Amewugah, 27, a chainsaw operator, told newsmen in Sunyani that he killed his victims and took their taxi cabs away because of greed and the desire to acquire wealth and material possession instantly. Crime is not good because no matter how one committed it under cover, there is no secret location for it, one would be exposed, Amewugah, a native of
Tamale, March 29, GNA A bill to amongst others curtail the creation of districts after every population census is being finalized. The draft Consolidated Local Government Bill, which is being championed by the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralization (IMCC), seeks to replace the hitherto absolute minimum population thresholds for the creation of districts (75,000 for districts, 95,000 for municipalities and 250,000 for a metropolis) with a formula based on the percentage of total
Tamale, March 30, GNA Alhaji Limuna Mohammed Muniru, Northern Regional Minister has warned that he would not tolerate lateness to events or programmes and called on organizers to stick to time. He said time management was important for the countrys development and urged the people to adhere strictly to deadlines to ensure progress. Alhaji Muniru gave the warning when addressing the 20th Speech and Prize Giving Day of Tamale Senior High School (TAMASCO) at its premises over the weekend. Over 100
Accra, March 30, GNA Ghanas sole campaigners in the Confederation Cup (CC) Competition, Medeama Sporting Club, has progressed to the group stages of the competition, despite losing by a lone goal in the second leg game against Zesco United of Zambia. The Tarkwa based club, qualified on a 2-1 aggregate after winning the first leg 2-0 at the Essipong Stadium. Medeama, will be staging their first ever campaign in the league stages of the competition in an attempt to restore Ghanas glory, after Ebusua
Kumasi, March 30, GNA King Faisals Franklin Osei scored a brilliant goal in the 89th minute to snatch victory for his side as they beat bottom-placed Ebusua Dwarfs 2-1 in their First Capital Plus Premier League match at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, on Sunday. The well-struck goal, coming from the left-foot of substitute Osei, could ostensibly compete for goal of the season, considering the distance and the technique used in the process. It was a counter attack adopted by Faisal, which found the
Hearts who were seeking to cut down the eight-point lead of league leaders Kumasi Asante Kotoko, conceded the first goal during injury time of the first half, when Micheal Appiah raced through the Hearts defence before putting the ball beyond the reach of Philemon McCarthy.
She gave the advice when she launched the Association in Sekondi, and said it can achieve a lot for the Western Region if it concentrates on its core objectives, instead on party politics.
Kwame would serve a six-month prison term if he fails to pay the fine.
Rev. Dr. Daniel Tamakloe Doe, General Overseer of the New Jerusalem Healing Church with its headquarters at Dunkwa-On-Offin, was speaking at the closing of a Bible Week organised by the Youth of the Akim Oda branch of the church.
She said any aggrieved parent should report their grievances to the educational secretariat, rather than taking the law into their own hands.
Mr Gershon Keti, Assembly Member for Dzalele told reporters that the storm occurred at about 1730 hours and lasted for about half an hour on Thursday.
Mr Bernard Justice Tekpor, Chairman of the Senior Staff Association (SSA) of the Company disclosed this at the opening of their Second Biennial Congress at Abesim near Sunyani.
She said: Feedback is like a bitter pill we take. Nobody who is reserved and quiet, thrives in a corporate environment, you need to be known. Please welcome feedback, it will shape your life. You will also need to learn how to work well with people and get the best out of them.
She stated this in an address read for her at the maiden speech and prize-giving day of the Benso Basic School at Benso.
He said the new strategic plan would put the University of Ghana on the path to become a world class research University.
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