Spio faces his critics Oct 28, 2009
STATEMENT BY DR. EKWOW SPIO-GARBRAH TO THE MEDIA IN RESPONSE TO RECENT MEDIA ATTACKS ON HIS PERSONALITY, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE, TEACHERS HALL, ACCRA, GHANA, on 27TH OCT.2009 ... If NDC members wish to know who in their Party cares for their leaders when they are not well, they should find out which senior Party or government officials have bothered to visit the Regional Chairman of the Party from Brong Ahafo, who has been on admission for 4 months at Korle Bu hospital, right here in Accra,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Guinea gold scam Oct 27, 2009
Page last updated at 10:20 GMT, Saturday, 24 October 2009 11:20 UK. Guinea scam cost a year of my life. (BBC News -- Africa)
Maintaining Church Membership and Sustaining Commitment Oct 25, 2009
Besides lecturing on some MBA programmes, he is currently Director of School of Business and Ag Executive Vice President of African University College of Communications, Accra, Ghana. Contact email samuel@strategicresourcers. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
No show in court for 3 high-profile cases Oct 23, 2009
Trial judge on leave Three high-profile cases, involving 10 personalities, which had been slated for hearing at the Fast Track High Court in Accra, could not be heard because the trial judge is on leave. The cases, which involve a former Minister of Information, Stephen Asamoah-Boateng, his wife, Zuleika, and six others over the GH86,915. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Delta to fly Accra and Atlanta Oct 22, 2009
Delta to fly Accra and Atlanta. Delta Air Lines today announced it will launch the only nonstop service between Accra's Kotoka International Airport and Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, effective 2 June 2010, subject to government approval ... The flight will complement the airline's existing nonstop service from Accra to New York JFK.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, The Unsung Emerging Leader Oct 21, 2009
Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the recent past C.E.O. of the premier hospital, Korle Bu, Accra, is the first African and Ghanaian heart transplant surgeon who successfully conducted heart surgery in far away Hannover, Germany, in 1987. This spectacular feat by a black African was said to have been an unparalleled world record time of three hours. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bucknell Men's Soccer Hosts Penn State Wednesday, Game to Air on Bison Vision Oct 21, 2009
Accra, Ghana native has also started every game, and he recently scored game-winning goals in back-to-back wins over Holy Cross and Marquetter. missed three games due to illness, but otherwise has been a regular on the back line. (Bucknellbison.com)
MMT introduces "Weekend Drive" Oct 20, 2009
Accra, Oct. 19, GNA - The Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT), is to introduce a service called "Weekend Drive" to support government's quest of encouraging the growth of domestic tourism and making it the number one foreign income earner ... Mr. Henk Visschers, Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited, said these in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Monday in Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Patriot League Men's Soccer Release 10.19.09 Oct 20, 2009
M, Accra, GhanaKumah notched a three-point effort, including the game-winning goal, in the Bison's 2-1 double-overtime win at Marquette. Kumah scored the game-winner against the Golden Eagles with two minutes left in the second overtime. (Patriotleague.com)
The Short-Term Mentality Culture in Ghana Oct 19, 2009
Isnt it an irony that the President, a noble-looking man like Kufuor, who never thought of libraries for the children in the capital city of Accra and the children of other towns, asked for or approved a grant by a committee he appointed, for $1 million in his ex-gratia emoluments package for him to set up a library ... The day after I called the Chief Director and took him to task on the conditions of the East Legon and other roads such as the Suhum to Accra road, there was a small crew with... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana Imposes U.S. $1 Million On Nationals, Others Oct 16, 2009
Prevailing rate then was put at N48 million, the GIPC went into action, sealing up thousands of Nigerian businesses in Accra, the countrys capital and other Ghanaian cities. More than 20 months afterwards, the businesses and shops have remained shut. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vodafone, CWU reach amicable deal Oct 16, 2009
Accra, Oct. 15, GNA - The management of Vodafone Ghana and the Communications Workers Union (CWU) have finally reached a deal that would= end the standoff between the two parties. A copy of a joint communiqu=E9 of the Standing Joint Negotiation Committee (SJNC) made available to the Ghana News Agency by reliable sour= ces indicates that the two parties, at a meeting on October 6, 2009, amicably= reached the deal after previous interventions of government and the Natio= nal Labour Commission... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria/Ethiopia: Marooned in Search of Opportunities Oct 16, 2009
After six days, they said the visa and ticket are ready and early in the morning of the 15th; we travelled very early to Accra Airport ... " At the airport, the trio plus the Ghanaian were told that their return tickets were not genuine and so could not be used. Anthony however had no problems and left for Nigeria immediately, while the Ghanaian went to his country's embassy. They went to lodge in a cheap hotel, while they contacted the coach in Nigeria. Coach Muhammed told them he had contacted... (allAfrica.com)
Airport Security in Massive Extortion Oct 15, 2009
Sleuth investigations conducted at the Accra International Airport, the nation's premier airport, has revealed that Security Officers at the Airport harass and extort monies from tourists and other travelers. Our sources at the airport revealed that security officers deployed mainly at the traveling and other entrance points are the main culprits in such corrupt practices. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Accra Shopping Mall- Right Solution: Wrong Location. Oct 15, 2009
Accra Shopping Mall- Right Solution: Wrong Location ... Accra the capital city is experiencing a period of deep and widespread transformation stemming from the distribution of wealth and investment, and the use of the car ... For the sake of coherence, this article about Accra is not an exercise in politics and therefore do not let your capricious instincts judge me yet. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kufuor returns home Oct 15, 2009
Accra, Oct. 14, GNA - Former President John Agyekum Kufuor arrived home on Tuesday night after four weeks travel abroad which took him to the United States, Europe and Asia during which he received an honorary doctorate degree and assumed chairmanship of the international peace group, Interpeace. The Inje University in Seoul, South Korea awarded him an honorary doctorate degree (PhD) in Political Science for his exemplary leadership as President of Ghana for two terms and for his contribution to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mabey and Johnson, Resignations are not enough Oct 13, 2009
This could very well have been done from the British High Commission in Accra. Even if this was funded by the SFO in the UK ( though I doubt it), it will still be a blot on our balance sheet somehow, in cash or in kind, one day. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010: Tunisia, Nigeria go to the wire Oct 13, 2009
The leading scorer in the qualifying competitions, Qatar-based Moumouni Dagano, raised his tally to 11 with the first goal as Burkina Faso ended a two-match Group E losing streak courtesy of a 2-1 win over Guinea in Accra. This story has been viewed 366 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
M&J Scandal: Akufo Addo draw sword Oct 10, 2009
Making his first comment on the allegation, during an interview with Citi FM, in Accra yesterday, Nana Addo said if after the investigation no evidence of guilt is found against the Ministers, then they should be reinstated, but if the opposite is the case, then they must be dealt with according to the law ... Addressing a news conference in Accra yesterday, the Spokesperson for the group, Mr. Anthony Karbo accused President Mills and his National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
HardTalk With Busia: Sex, Drugs, Corruption, Assassins ... Oct 6, 2009
When I think of familial love I think of TAIN and the youth of Badu and Wenchi who did Kofi Busia so very proud and sent Kufour /NPP back to Accra stunned in Brong stupor. The irreverence of my fathers anti Busia maternal household that publicly displayed wicked dysfunction has been forgiven. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
FIFA World Cup trophy arrives Oct 6, 2009
Accra, Oct. 5, GNA - The FIFA Coca-Cola World Cup trophy, the world football's greatest prize is expected to arrive in Ghana on Wednesday, October 14 for an expected thrilling two-day trophy tour. The tour, arranged by FIFA and beverage producers, Coca-Cola Company Limited will take the solid-gold trophy to a tour of 86 countries during its 225-day journey. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Effah-Dartey declares bid for NPP General Secretary position Oct 6, 2009
Accra, Oct. 5, GNA - Mr Nkrabeah Effah-Dartey, a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member ... Declaring his candidature at a press conference in Accra on Monday, the 56-year-old Barrister at. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Provide us with ECOWAS railway lines - CSO leader Oct 6, 2009
Accra, Oct. 5, GNA - Mr. Prince Bagnaba Mba, President of Forum for National Equity, a civil society organization (CSO), on Monday called on ECOWAS member-countries to expedite action on the implementation of their aims and objectives to improve on movement of citizens who travel within the region ... Mr Mba, who was speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra, expressed regret that years after the drafting of those aims and objectives, leaderships of member states were... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, N.P.P's Compromise Candidate For 2012 Sep 30, 2009
His trip to Chereponi for the funeral of the late lady MP, Doris Seidu, who was his patient at the Cardio Centre, Accra, served a dual purpose; first, to attend the funeral and console the bereaved family and secondly, to save the lives by removing bullets from the bullet-ridden people at the Yendi Hospital. These victims, according to eye-witnesses, were gunned down by an ex MP of Gushiegu, in the Northern Region, who, probably angered by the huge turn up at the funeral, disliked the near rally... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Honouring Nkrumahs Legacy Of Urgency: A Challenge For The NDC Sep 26, 2009
A man in a great hurry for Ghana, the building of Akosombo, an upgrading of Tema Harbour, the establishment of the University of Science and Technology, the construction of the Accra-Tema Motorway, the establishment of the Ghana Education Trust, were amongst his many enduring legacies ... Is the distance from New York to Accra farther than that from Accra to New York. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tourism Celebrating Diversity Sep 25, 2009
Accra, Sept. 22, GNA - "Brighten the Corner where you are." This was the slogan of some Christian student groups and it sought to encourage them to do their best wherever they found themselves ... Mr Teslim Braimah, Manager of Africana Guest House in Accra, at a symposium organized by the Greater Accra Regional Office of the Ghana Tourist Board, said it was through tourism that we learn not to look down on frog legs eaters. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Million cedis realised from ecotourism annually - GREET Sep 25, 2009
Accra, Sept. 24, GNA - Over one million Ghana cedis is derived from ecotourism annually, Mr Douglas Nanka-Bruce, Deputy Director of Ghana Rural Ecotourism and Travel (GREET) said on Thursday. He explained that average revenue earned per visitor or tourist to an attraction site before the Ghana ecotourism project started was three Ghana cedis but that amount had increased over the years to about five Ghana cedis. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rawlings calls for combined efforts to eradicate poverty Sep 25, 2009
Accra, Sept. 24, GNA - Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called for "a combined and renewed effort" by all to find answers that would ensure the growth required to eradicate poverty, while minimising the adverse social effects that go with globalisation. He noted that the challenges facing the world to resolve poverty, which was the economic plight of Africa, were daunting. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
TOR For Sale Sep 25, 2009
So far, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, the Minister of Finance of President John Evans Atta Mills, who as the opposition leader went on demonstrations on the streets of Accra carrying placards saying that Ghanaians are capable of managing their own affairs, has written to Ecobank Development Corporation and Ecobank Ghana Limited authorizing them to take over as transaction advisors ... The letter of authorization intercepted by this newspaper, courtesy Oman FM in Accra, is dated 7th September this year... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Prosperous, Peaceful Africa Vital to World Community, Obama Says Sep 25, 2009
In a briefing for journalists following the luncheon, Michelle Gavin, special assistant to the president and senior director for African affairs at the National Security Council, described the event as an effort to foster dialogue and build on the themes that President Obama addressed in his speech in Accra, Ghana, in July. In particular, Gavin said, Obama highlighted the importance of partnership and creating opportunity in Africa, through creating jobs, encouraging investment and strengthening... (allAfrica.com)
Disappointed NDC Musicians Release Anti-Mills Song Sep 24, 2009
Before, he could travel from Accra to Nsawam in two hours. But today things are just too slow, he does same journey in four hours he steps on full throttle, but the car is still not pulling. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Liberia: Sirleaf Addresses Obama's Luncheon Sep 24, 2009
Besides putting African issues in the spotlight, White officials told journalists in a post luncheon briefing that the idea behind the luncheon was to foster a dialogue and build on some of the themes that President Obama articulated when he was in Accra, particularly ideas about the importance of partnership and creating opportunity, which was one of the big themes in his speech to parliamentarians in Ghana. "It focused on kind of three topics: job creation, particularly for youth; then... (allAfrica.com)
Consultant calls for Presidential oversight on salt iodisation Sep 24, 2009
Accra, Sept. 23, GNA - A Consultant on the Universal Salt Iodisation (USI) programme on Wednesday called for high level political commitment to ensure that Ghana achieved the 90 per cent target of household consumption of iodated salt by 2011 ... He made the call at the opening of a two-day workshop to disseminate findings on the supply chain of potassium iodate, monitoring and enforcement of USI regulations in Accra ... Mr. Mikkelsen, who touched on some key findings in the potassium iodate... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Travel writers tour Accra Sep 23, 2009
Accra, Sept. 23, GNA - Around 698,069 tourists visited Ghana last year, generating about $1 ... Mrs. Gifty Quansah, Acting Marketing Manager of Ghana Tourists Board (GTB), announced this at a pre-tour briefing for a group of foreign and local travel writers in Accra on Tuesday ... The 12 writers from Ghana, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia and the Netherlands toured some sites and communities in Accra as part of the on-going United Nations World Tourism Day... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Nigerian "Re-invasion" Of Ghana (II) Sep 23, 2009
On any given day, one is likely to find a person-laden car having a number plate with 'State Of Lagos' heading towards Accra and beyond from areas adjoining the recently computerized border post at Aflao. Their curiosity about Ghana in general and Accra in particular is fueled by tales of stability and tranquility but more importantly by the relatively lower levels of crime and the upholding of personal security by the good people of Ghana and the security apparatus of state ... Some have even... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why The NPP Lost Election 2008 - My Opinion Sep 23, 2009
Some Campaign team members especially those from Bawumias team who often came from Accra to the North to campaign, really cost the NPP a lot of votes ... These guys would come from their Accra and stay in expensive hotels, always eager to mention and stress on the hotels they were staying. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rural tourism destinations could place Ghana on the international map - GREET Sep 22, 2009
Accra, Sept. 21, GNA - Rural ecotourism destinations are important elements in the promotion of Ghana's tourism potentials, Ms Urji Ebba, Director of the Ghana Rural Ecotourism and Travel Office (GREET) project, said on Monday. The GREET office has therefore set up efficient and reliable booking and advance payment systems covering 14 community-based rural ecotourism destinations in Ghana to make it easier for tourists to visit sites in rural areas. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Effects of Globalization on the Ghanaian Child Sep 22, 2009
If we continue to teach our children what I call the chicken-and-chips" culture, we are going to end up with children who do not eat local dishes, and therefore cannot even pound fufu or cook kenkey, but will be quick to run to the fast-food joint for some chicken and chips. Parents are making excuses that their homes are far from work and therefore are caught in traffic for hours and do not get home early to do the cooking. Especially in this age where both parents have to work to make ends... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nkrumah, The Myth, His Mission & Vision Sep 21, 2009
In 1935, young Nkrumah, desirous of pursuing higher education, and with money raised from family relations, set out on a journey from Accra to New York ... With the promised land clearly in sight, Nkrumah kept his foot on the accelerator and at the Old Polo Grounds in Accra on March 6, 1957, he stood before an enthusiastic crowd and proclaimed, "At long last, the battle has ended, and Ghana, your beloved country, is free forever." The spontaneous applause that greeted the proclamation... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prosecution would not invite Joy FM as witness in Asabees case Sep 19, 2009
Accra, Sept. 18, GNA - The prosecution on Friday told an Accra Circuit Court that it was no longer interested in inviting Joy FM, an Accra Radio station to give evidence in the case involving Jennifer Zuleika Lori, wife of a former Information Minister Mr. Stephen Asamoah Boateng, who allegedly insulted a public officer ... The facts as presented by Superintendent Boye are that Nana Kwame Osei on June 14, the complainant received instructions from the Greater Accra Regional Director of the BNI... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Re-Branding The North Sep 19, 2009
Suffice it to say, there are many policy makers and politicians who were born, bred and schooled in Accra, yet these people take decisions for the whole country ... If someone for example asks you how many days it takes to travel say from Accra to the north, you must be able to educate them, that any of the three northern regions is not that far as they erroneously know it to be. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana Hosts World Tourism Day Celebrations Sep 18, 2009
Accra, Sept. 18, GNA - Ghana would on behalf of Africa partner United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to celebrate this year's World Tourism Day, a release from the Ministry of Tourism said on Wednesday. The day had previously been celebrated in Europe, South East Asia and the Americas and Ghana was selected because of her long standing relations with the UNWTO, as well as the active role she plays in the activities of the world body. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
ECO-Tourism - The Marine Turtles of Nzema Sep 17, 2009
Accra, Sept. 15, GNA - Between the months of August and March thousands of different species of marine turtles come to lay their eggs along the about 70 kilometre stretch of the coast of Eastern and Western Nzema (Jomoro) Districts in the Western Region of Ghana. Perhaps the entirely clean environment and the scenic beauty of the white sunny sandy beaches are a source of attraction for the turtles that travel thousands of kilometres from the other parts of the Atlantic Ocean to nest at these... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Defence Minister inspects Diagnostic Imaging Machine Sep 15, 2009
Accra, Sept. 14, GNA - The 37 Military Hospital on Monday introduced a diagnostic imaging machine to speed up medical analysis. Defence Minister, Lt Gen Joseph Smith who inspected the machine after its installation, said it would help the hospital to deliver proper medical care to patients. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Netcom Africa Signs Deal with SES WORLD SKIES to Expand Broadcast Television and Telecom Services across Nigeria Sep 15, 2009
The company comprises a world-class team of customer care and technical professionals located in Princeton (NJ), The Hague, Washington D.C., Singapore, Beijing, London, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Sydney, Accra and Johannesburg. Visit for more information. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nigerian Senator Denies Report Of Humiliation In Ghana Sep 14, 2009
Senator Kachako added that he arrived Accra on the August 6 and left on the 28th, saying he was there as a diplomatic guest and special guest of honour at the anti-corruption event. He, therefore ,wondered how with all these ,he would descend so low as to commit something wrong. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Homosexual arrested Sep 13, 2009
Prosecuting, Police Chief Inspector Mohammed Agumah told the court presided over by Gilbert Ayisi Addo that on September 6, 2009, the accused person, who lives in Accra, attended a funeral with the landlady of the victim, who is the complainant in the case. According to him, the accused returned to the house with the landlady after the funeral rite and did not travel back to Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Ghanaian Way: Starve the Living, Splurge on the Dead!! Sep 13, 2009
Auntie Adwoa, as she was affectionately known, was born in the 1940s in Sekondi-Takoradi, but she was whisked to Accra on the wheels of marriage. She was the kindest, altruistic and decorous person to ever walk the Earth, according to those who knew her intimately. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Arrest of drug couriers hits headlines again in GhanaAccra, Ghana (PANA) - Arrest of narcotic drug dealers was one of the major stories in Ghana for the second week running, as the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB)and other security agencies step up their vigilance in the West African country and the government pats them on the back for doing a good job. 12/09/2009 Full Text... Sep 12, 2009
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Arrest of narcotic drug dealers was one of the major stori es in Ghana for the second week running, as the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) a nd other security agencies step up their vigilance in the West African country a n d the government pats them on the back for doing a good job ... t be narcotic trade haven " Ablakwa? and quoted Ablakwa as saying the government was on course to redeeming its campaignpledge that it would not allow the country to be turned into a haven... (Panapress.com)
Three American Drug Suspects Picked at KIA Sep 10, 2009
Confirming the arrests to the Daily Graphic in Accra yesterday, the acting Executive Secretary of the Narcotics Control Board, Mr Yaw Akrasi-Sarpong, said Abena and his boyfriend, Abu had earlier visited Ghana in May this year. He said information gathered by NARCOB indicated that Abena and Shadrack knew they were coming to Ghana for the drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama Girls' Outsized Summer Travel Fun Sep 10, 2009
After touring Cape Coast Castle in Accra, Ghana, a holding cell for Africans shipped into slavery, Obama said he hoped seeing the former slave fortress would help his daughters "who are growing up in such a blessed way" understand their obligation to fight oppression and cruelty. Fun and serious, overseas and closer to home, summer travels have given Sasha and Malia a window on the world that opens to few youngsters. (Click2Houston, TX)
How the Obama girls spent their summer vacation Sep 9, 2009
After touring Cape Coast Castle in Accra, Ghana, a holding cell for Africans shipped into slavery, Obama said he hoped that seeing the former slave fortress would help his daughters, "who are growing up in such a blessed way," to understand their obligation to fight oppression and cruelty. Fun and serious, overseas and closer to home, summer travels have given Sasha and Malia a window on the world that opens to few youngsters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Contempt application against Director of BNI Sep 4, 2009
Accra, Sept 3, GNA - The state has initiated processes at the court so that a contempt application filed against the Director of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) and two other officials be heard in chambers. The BNI Director, Mr Yaw Donkor, Mr Yaw Abrokwa and Ms Josephine Gandayiri were hauled to court for contempt following an application filed by Mr Stephen Asamoah Boateng, former Information Minister, and his wife, Jennifer Zuleika Lawria, for preventing them from travelling... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bursting At The Seams: Health Or Wealth? Sep 4, 2009
This perfect condescension and determined deprivation of the northern people would make Kimble wince: Since 1901 the Northern Territories had been legally as well as territorially attached to Gold Coast, their trade had been directed towards the sea rather than the desert, they had been governed at least on paper from Accra, and they became subject to a similar pattern of British influence ... Yet in Ghana majority of medical practitioners work in the two largest cities of Accra and Kumasi... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Unnecessary 'safety' concerns are hampering farming Sep 2, 2009
George, Accra, Ghana. Rob, he's not "[their] reporter". (BBC News -- Science)
New Director for NCA Sep 1, 2009
All the same lurking just an arm's length away is that old major, JRK Tandoh, the former Campaign Manager for ex-sector Minister Professor Mike Ocquaye, who is now making a second living using his old connections as former director-general, somewhere around the confines of the African University College of Communications in mainstream Accra. Tandohs heap of hell, the Voice of Internet Protocol (VOIP), his clandestine visit to President Mills ostensibly to test his pulse over his past... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
PIC launches Life Assurance Company and three others Aug 28, 2009
Accra, Aug. 27, GNA - Provident Insurance Company Limited on Thursday launched its Life Assurance Company dubbed "ProvidentLife" and three new products to give its clients a wider variety of services. The products, ProvidentLife Educator Plan, ProvidentLife International Travel Health Insurance, and 50 Plus Security Plan are tailored to suit the current needs of the society. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama's Visit As A Signifier Of Ghanaians 'Colonial Mentality' Aug 26, 2009
In 1997, I was traveling from Sekondi-Takoradi to Accra when we were told that a portion of the Beposo Bridge on the route had partially collapsed so all vehicles on both sides of the bridge had to stop for the necessary repairs to be made. After waiting for several hours, a team of engineers arrived to repair the bridge. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana International Airline: Exploring new flight routes Aug 25, 2009
A Ghana International Airline (GIA) the nations flag carrier is reported to be having problem getting passengers on its London Accra route. According to GIA reports there is a massive drop in figures for passengers plying London to Accra for the last few years ... GIA is attributing the decline to errant sale agents bent on sabotaging the activities of GIA. Well a decline in passengers on the Accra London route doesnt sound good and its very necessary GIA put in the necessary... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana, UK NGOs team up for development Aug 22, 2009
Accra, Aug. 21, GNA - Two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) - Projects Abroad United Kingdom and Projects Abroad Ghana, have teamed up to offer development lifeline for rural communities in Ghana ... Presenting educational material to the chiefs and people of Oduman, a deprived community in the Ga West District of the Greater Accra Region, on behalf of 10 volunteers from the UK, Mr Davis called for rejuvenation of the spirit of self-help and volunteerism. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Attorney General Under Pressure Aug 21, 2009
Mr Asamoah Boateng, his wife Zulieka Asamoah and seven other public officers on Monday appeared before an Accra Fast Track High Court charged with conspiracy to defraud the state. The accused are alleged to have conspired to defraud the state of GH86,915. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Health Ministry to decentralize administrative processes Aug 21, 2009
Accra, Aug 20, GNA- Dr. Benjamin Kumbour, Deputy Minister of Health on Thursday stated that a ministerial directive had been instituted to decentralize all administrative processes that had over the years compelled health workers to travel to Accra. As a result, he said, activities such as promotion interviews, processing of papers for retirement benefits and other administrative processes would no longer be done in Accra, but in the regions where workers are ... The Deputy Minister said it was... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mobile Phone Masts Are Dangerous - The Plain Truth Aug 21, 2009
Accra, Aug. 20, GNA - The skyline of Accra and other major cities in Ghana is dominated by telecommunication masts of various sizes and colours. Some have red warning lights while a few others flash daylight beams at night. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Continent's Airlines Ill-Prepared for World Cup [analysis] Aug 21, 2009
And to maximize their exploitation of the African market, the carriers plan to drop excess passengers on medium haul flights all over Sub-Sahara airports (such as Nairobi, Accra, Douala and Lagos), from where SAA is expected to forward them to the games. Further, Oliver Tambo Airport in Johannesburg can now handle the new Airbus A380, 500-passenger carriers, clearing the way for the aircrafts' operators, such as Singapore Airlines and Emirates, to deploy the huge machines. (allAfrica.com)
Is this Obamas Ghana? Aug 20, 2009
The NPP leadership who went to boost up their candidate from Accra was met by anything but hospitable Akwaaba. The outnumbered policemen looked on helplessly as road blocks were illegally mounted and any car displaying any sign of NPP support was fair game for serious assault with intent to kill. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
