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Achimota School Risks Closure
Friday January 29, 2010
Achimota School considered the pride of Ghana’s pre-tertiary education system faces imminent closure following the collapse of its sewerage system.
A number of the sewerage pipes have burst, resulting in the spillage of human excreta in the open and into gutters.
An Accra Metropolitan Assenbly (AMA) notice of summons dated January...read more
Review Annual TV Licence Fee - TUC
Friday January 29, 2010
The Trade Unions Congress (TUC) of Ghana has supported the call for the upward review of the annual television licensing fee to enable the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to raise enough revenue for its activities.
It said the current annual fee of 30 Gp was woefully inadequate and suggested the GH¢15 proposed by the corporation...read more
Rawlings Eulogises late Robert Ocran
Friday January 29, 2010
Former President Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings (rtd) has described the late Chief Executive Officer of Mankoadze Fisheries, Robert Ocran, as a man whose native intelligence exceeded some academic, letter-wielding intellectuals.
He said Mr. Robert Ocran was not afraid to expand his business horizons and was the first Ghanaian to breakthrough in...read more
Most Cars Have Faulty Speedometers
Thursday January 28, 2010
Most commercial drivers plying they Accra-Tema motor-way have tampered with the speed control checks (speedometers) of their vehicles, a research conducted by the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has revealed.
Out of a total of 90 cars inspected at the 37 Military Hospital, Kwame Nkurmah Circle and the Achimota Stations, the speedometers of...read more
Electricity Grid Code Now In Force
Thursday January 28, 2010
The Energy Commission has launched a national electricity grid code which spells out guidelines and responsibilities for power producers to promote efficiency.
The grid code establishes the requirements, procedures, practices and standards that must govern the development, operation, maintenance and use of high voltage transmission by...read more
India High Commissioner Holds Republic Day Reception
Thursday January 28, 2010
Mrs Ruchi Ghanashyam, Indian High Commissioner in Ghana on Tuesday held a reception to mark India’s 61st Republic Day Anniversary at the High Commissioners residence in Accra.
The reception was attended by former President J. A. Kufuor, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ministers of State, Parliamentarians and a cross section of the...read more
Don\'t Take Alcoholic Beverages - Pregnant Women Advised
Thursday January 28, 2010
Women, especially pregnant women have been advised to desist from taking alcoholic beverages to prevent disabilities in their babies.
The Chief Executive officer(CEO) of the Ghana Organisation on Feotal Alcohol Syndrome, Ms Amanorbea Dodoo said this in an interview with the Times Women on the Move in Accra.
She said out of 10,000 babies...read more
WESGOSA Presents To Alma Mater
Thursday January 28, 2010
THE Wesley Grammar Old Students Association (WESGOSA),has presented various educational materials to the Wesley Grammar High School with the aim of promoting the academic performance of students and improve the teaching and learning skills in the school. The materials including were in fulfillment of a pledge made by the association...read more
Work Hard To Restore Image Of Land Administrators - Dauda
Wednesday January 27, 2010
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has called on the staff of Land Administration to work hard to rebuild the lost image of the Administration and to restore public confidence in the Land Administration system in the country.
He noted that the land sector agencies did not have good public image as there is...read more
Pupils In VR Receive Free Uniforms, Textbooks
Wednesday January 27, 2010
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council has received 1,000 school uniforms and 474,000 exercise books for distribution to needy pupils in public basic schools in the region under the government’s free uniform and exercise book policy.
At the launch of the programme at Ho, the Regional Minister, Mr. Joseph Amenowode, handed over the...read more
