Author: Krobea

The Director General of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Paul Asare Ansah, has been relieved of his post by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In a letter written and signed by his secretary Nana Asante Bediatuo on Tuesday, President Akufo-Addo thanked Mr Asare Ansah for “your service to the nation”. The appointment was terminated in accordance with a clause in his contract. Mr Asare Ansah is expected to receive his three months salaries in lieu of notice and is expected to get any “other terminal benefits or facilities due you under relevant law on contract”. Director of Tema Ports…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged contractors working on the 2nd phase of the Kumasi Airport to ensure that the project is completed within 24 months. With funding having been secured for the project, President Akufo-Addo stated that “there should be no excuse for any delays by contractors to generate cost overruns. Delivery of the project on schedule should be the watchword of the contractors.” President Akufo-Addo made this known on Wednesday, June 6, when he cut the sod for the commencement of work on the 2nd phase of Kumasi Airport project. Describing the project as a seminal moment…

The Black Stars will train Wednesday in Reykjavik for their international friendly game against Iceland scheduled for Thursday June 7. The senior national team travelled from Japan where they defeated World Cup-bound Blue Sumarai 2-0 with goals from Thomas Teye Partey and Emmanuel Boateng. Coach Kwesi Appiah then travelled to Iceland where they will face another World Cup-cup who will also use the game as part of preparations for the mundial which will begin next weekend. Iceland are in the same group which African side Nigeria, Argentina and Croatia and the game will help them test themselves against another side…

The Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Alfred Obeng Boateng, has been relieved of his post. This was contained in a letter signed by Secretary to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Nana Asante Bediatuo. In the stead of Mr Obeng Boateng has been appointed George Mensah Okley. Mr Obeng Boateng is a legal practitioner with specialisation in oil and gas. Until his appointment in January, 2017 by President AKufo-Addo, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Approachers Group of Companies and has over 20 years industry experience. He studied at the University of Buckingham…

Residents of Airport Ridge, a suburb of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region, have expressed grave concerns about an abandoned story building occupied by squatters in the area. The weak story building, which was meant for a hotel, has been abandoned by the owner for several years now. The owner of the structure, 3news.com gathers is outside the country, with the structure currently being occupied by some squatters. A section of the structure, including some pillars has collapsed. What remains are the beams with the remaining pillars just being supported by weak iron rods. The structure is sited close to the…

Novak Djokovic is out of the French Open after Italy’s Marco Cecchinato beat him to reach the semi-finals in a huge shock in Paris. Djokovic, 31, saved three match points and missed three set points before the world number 72 finally won 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 1-6 7-6 (13-11). Cecchinato, 25, had never won a main-draw match at a Grand Slam before this year’s Roland Garros. He will face Austria’s Dominic Thiem in the last four. Their meeting on Friday means there is guaranteed to be at least one first-time Slam finalist. Seventh seed Thiem reached his third Roland Garros semi-final…

Former President John Agyekum cannot wait for Anas Aremeyaw Anas’s investigative movie to be shown to Ghanaians on Wednesday. “I want the nation to be shocked of this practice…this evil.” But he also wants the consequences of the documentary to be tackled “strictly according to law”. The latest investigative piece by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas is said to be centered on football administration in Ghana. It is titled ‘Number 12: When Misconduct & Greed Become the Norm’. The premiere of the documentary will start at 3:00pm on Wednesday. Speaking in a video posted by Anas Aremeyaw Anas on Tuesday, Mr…

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius was referred to medical experts in Boston after contacting the club while on holiday in the United States. The 24-year-old German visited Massachusetts General Hospital and was diagnosed with concussion five days after the Champions League final. Karius made errors for the first and third goals his side conceded in the 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid on 26 May. Dr Ross Zafonte said it was “possible” the injury “would affect performance”. Shortly before his mistake for Real’s opening goal, Karius collided with Spanish defender Sergio Ramos – but in a statement released with the player’s permission,…

Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has formally pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges. His appearance in New York Supreme Court on Tuesday came after he was indicted last week by a grand jury. Mr Weinstein, 66, has previously insisted via his lawyer that he has never had non-consensual sex. He could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted of either offence, which relate to two women. The identity of one of the women whose accusations prompted the charges has been confirmed by her lawyer. Lucia Evans, a former actress, had already publicly accused Mr Weinstein…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given a directive to the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) to ensure that 50 per cent loans disbursed are given to women engaged in small-scale farming and businesses as part of his government’s goal of reaching gender equality. According to President Akufo-Addo, Government has also put in place a deliberate policy of strengthening the capacity of local businesses by ensuring that 70% of all government-funded contracts or projects are awarded to local contractors. “Out of this, initially 30% of the contracts or projects are being awarded to women,” he said. President Akufo-Addo made…