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US President Donald Trump’s campaign did not conspire with Russia during the 2016 election, a summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report says. The allegation clouded the first two years of Mr Trump’s presidency and his allies see the report’s finding as a boost to his re-election chances. But Attorney General William Barr’s summary is inconclusive as to whether Mr Trump obstructed justice. Opposition Democrats are demanding full access to Mr Mueller’s report. Having repeatedly described the inquiry as a witch hunt, Mr Trump said it was an “illegal takedown that failed”. Despite the inconclusiveness of the report regarding allegations…

Personnel of the National Service Scheme and Youth in Afforestation can now receive SMS alerts regarding their allowances starting April this year. The service, which is covering personnel currently paid through E- Zwich services, will reduce the stress many of them go through in getting firsthand information regarding their allowances. Allawadrop GH, the company which is poised to provide the service, has indicated its willingness to provide efficient services to subscribers. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Akane Adams, who is also the National Treasurer for the People’s National Convention (PNC), insists the company has come to solve a specific need…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has mourned the lives lost in Friday’s two separate accidents in the Central and Bono East regions. The first at Ampomakrom, near Techiman, at dawn left at least 50 persons dead while the one at Ekumfi-Dunkwa left eight lives lost. [Watch] At least 50 dead in gory accident near Kintampo; scores in critical condition [Watch] Reckless overtaking! 8 feared dead, others injured near Mankessim In a statement to mourn with the bereaved families, Mr Rawlings said “too many lives are lost on our roads due to indiscipline and sheer recklessness”. He therefore charged the Motor…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to government and the National Road Safety Commission (NDC), in particular, to take urgent steps to address the recent spate of road accidents. According to the largest opposition party, the recent spate continues to claim able-bodied and irreplaceable lives in the country. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday, March 22 by the National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi. The statement comes in the wake of Friday’s deadly accidents recorded separately at Ekumfi-Dunkwa in the Central Region and Ampomakrom near Kintampo in the Bono East Region. “The National Democratic Congress (NDC)…

There was a kenkey party at the inner court of the Ministry of Finance on Friday to celebrate what has been tagged Ghana’s “hat-trick”. On a banner sighted by 3news.com, the party is said to have been held to mark the successful Eurobond, the completion of the IMF-ECF programme and the appreciation of the Cedi. The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, was spotted in the photos eating what looked like local staple Waakye in traditional leaves that usually go with it. But most of the staff were seen eating kenkey. Source: 3news.com|Ghana

On March 22nd every year, the World celebrates “World Water Day” to draw everyone’s attention to the importance of freshwater to life and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme for this year’s celebration, which is ‘Leaving No One Behind’,   leaves one with a lot to ponder about, seeing the yawning gap that exists between demand and supply for potable water in many developing countries, including Ghana. Interestingly, this year’s theme is linked to the United Nations’ 2010 declaration that access to potable water is a Human Right, as well as the United Nations’ Agenda for 2030,…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has touted his prowess in delivering on promises he makes. Speaking at the 2018 West Africa Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA) at Burma Camp in Accra on Thursday, President Akufo-Addo said all the 2016 electioneering campaign promises he made to the military have been and are being fulfilled. He listed the recent presentation of vehicles to the Ghana Armed Forces as part of the fulfillment of his pledge to the military. President Akufo-Addo presents 140 vehicles to Armed Forces “So, you know, when I make a promise, I deliver on it,” he stressed. He mentioned that…

I do not purport to know much about forests but I know there is a saying, that when the last tree dies, the last man dies. I also do not know too much about the scientific linkages between the existence of water bodies and forests, but I know that wherever there are forests, freshwater bodies abound. I was therefore not surprised to learn that the Atewa Forest in the Eastern Region is home to the headwaters of three important rivers in Ghana. On 30th January 2019, I attended a public lecture and an exhibition organized by AROCHA Ghana, in which…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written back to the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over the call for an engagement with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in disbanding their vigilante groups. Signed by NDC’s National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the letter on Thursday made reference to the president’s latest letter on Thursday, March 14, raising concerns about the triggering of a legislation process to stamp out the menace. President Akufo-Addo had indicated in his letter that without prejudice to the dialogue, he had instructed the Attorney General to prepare and submit a legislation to Parliament. Political Vigilantism: Akufo-Addo snubs…

The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo, says government will soon sanitise the insurance industry. Speaking at the annual conference of the Ghana Insurance Brokers Association in Kumasi, Mr Osafo Marfo urged insurance companies to consider merging as a way of increasing their financial muscle to better serve their clients. “As government we are taking tough decisions to sanitize the banking sector. We will soon sanitize the insurance sector also because the two move together.” President of the Ghana Insurance Brokers Association (GIBA), Lena Adu-Kofi, tasked members to address their capital inadequacies to avoid unfavourable outcomes. She appealed to regulators to…