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I Fought WW2 At Age 16 – WO1 Hammond Shares At Memoir Launch
WO1 Joseph Ashitey Hammond GHANA’S WORLD WAR II veteran, ex-Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Joseph Ashitey Hammond, has disclosed that at the tender age of 16, he took up
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Sports
World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24: Meet Team Ghana’s representatives
Team Ghana is set to participate in the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24, a qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Ghanaian team consists of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Isaac Botsio, Ibrahim Fuseini, and Edwin Kwabla Gadayi, who will compete in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. The qualification process for the World […]
Business
Fuel price hikes: Strengthening Cedi must be top priority – COPEC
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged the government to focus on strengthening the Cedi to ensure a reduction in the prices of petroleum products. Prices of petroleum products have been on a free fall in the past weeks and further worsened with the reversal of the suspension of the […]
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I dare Bawumia to name a successful policy he initiated – Joseph Amoah
A member of the Movement for Change, Joseph Amoah, has issued a challenge to Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to name a single successful policy that he has initiated. In an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM, Amoah expressed his skepticism about Bawumia’s ability to […]
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Business
Transport Ministry has no power to determine fares – COPEC
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has chided the Ministry of Transport over its directive to the Ghana Police Service regarding the implementation of new fares. The Ministry, on Monday, April 15, directed the Ghana Police Service to be on the lookout for commercial drivers who are charging fares exceeding the approved rates. Executive Secretary […]
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Kwabena Boateng elected Ejisu parliamentary candidate
A private legal practitioner, Kwabena Boateng, has beaten eight other persons who competed in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primary held at Ejisu on April 13 to become the parliamentary candidate. The contestants in last Saturday’s NPP primary included former Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss, Kwesi Nyantakyi, Dr. Evans Duah, Klinsman Karikari Mensah, Helena Mensah, […]
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Music
Organizers of Ghana Music Awards must double up their game – Joseph Matthew
Ghanaian UK-based Afro-Gospel Musician, Joseph Matthew has urged the organizers and board of Ghana Music Awards to double up their game. According to him, with regards to coming up with GMA-UK and GMA-USA, Ghana Music Awards has the potential, however, a lot of things have to be checked. He draws his conclusion on the fact […]
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Royary Club honours Asantehene
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has received the Paul Harris Fellowship award from the Rotary International in recognition of his demonstrable interest in the promotion of development. Rotarians and large crowd of people watched the ceremony which coincided with the first conference of Rotary District 9104 in Kumasi. Rotarians from across the globe including […]
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Joseph Paintsil suffers racial abuse after LA Galaxy defeat
Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil experienced racial abuse from a Los Angeles Football Club fan after LA Galaxy’s recent Major League Soccer match, which ended in a 2-1 loss. Despite a strong performance from Paintsil, who played the full duration of the game and showcased impressive statistics, he became the target of racial slurs on social […]
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GPRTU puts 30% adjustment in lorry fares on hold
Threat by the Western Regional Secretariat of Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) to increase transport fares by 30 percent in the region has been averted, following a quick intervention by the National Secretariat. Though, the Regional Secretariat had served notice through a press statement that it was going to increase fares by 30% […]
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Celebrity News
I’m the originator of Afro-Gospel music – Joseph Matthew boldly claims
Award-winning Ghanaian gospel singer Joseph Matthew has claimed to be the originator of Afro-Gospel music. Afro-Gospel is a vibrant blend of African rhythms and instrumentation with Christian themes. Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeekend, Joseph Matthew said,” I’m the originator of Afro-gospel music…Afro-Gospel genre never existed… When I released my first song ”Nyame Ye” […]
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Business
Akufo-Addo appoints Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as CEO of GNPC
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Prior to his appointment, Dadzie served as the deputy chief executive (DCE) responsible for Commerce, Strategy, and Business Development within the corporation. He assumes the role following the tenure of Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, who assumed […]
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Akufo-Addo reassigns Stephen Amoah as Deputy Finance Minister
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassigned the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Hon. Stephen Amoah, as Deputy Minister for Finance. Hon. Stephen Amoah, until his redesignation, was the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry. He takes over from the late Hon. John Kumah, who passed away on […]
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Anti-gay bill: We’ll engage Akufo-Addo to fast track assent – Methodist Church
The Methodist Church of Ghana has expressed its intention to discuss with President Akufo-Addo the status of the anti-LGBTQ bill. The Church voiced concerns over the prolonged delay by President Akufo-Addo in assenting to the law, saying it is causing discomfort among Ghanaians. During the annual Methodist Church Easter Media Engagement, Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, […]
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Athletics
Joseph Paul Amoah: Ghana’s swashbuckling 200m sprint champion leaving a legacy
Swashbuckling. This is the adjective that best encapsulates the life of Joseph Paul Amoah, the former national record holder in the 200m sprint. At 27 years old, his very presence exudes a sense of divine grace. With an athletic build, towering stature, and captivating charisma, he effortlessly commands attention, leaving a lasting impression on all […]
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Business
GRA mgt celebrates Ammishaddai for rolling out extensive digitalization agenda at the authority
The management of the Ghana Revenue Authority has celebrated its outgone Commissioner-General Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. They commended him for his exceptional leadership and immense contribution to the operations of GRA, especially in the area of digitalization and wish him well in his future endeavours. President Akufo-Addo on March 28, 2024, appointed Madam Julie Essiam […]
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Business
GSE seeks tax incentives to boost investor participation
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ebenezer.njoku@thebftonline.com The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is pushing for the reinstatement of the capital gains tax exemption on listed securities, with Managing Director Abena Amoah confident it would deepen investor participation and solidify the bourse’s gains. She believes the tax break, coupled with tax incentives for listing companies, would significantly […]
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