Author: Krobea

The Asantehene, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, has directed all illegal small-scale miners in the Ashanti Region to comply with government’s ban on all forms of illegal small-scale mining popularly known as galamsey. The ban, which he says is a bold political step, is aimed at helping curb the menace. The Asantehene made the remarks on Friday, May 19 when the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John-Peter Amewu, his two deputies, government officials and the Australian High Commissioner paid a courtesy call on him as part of a working visit to galamsey sites in the Region. The Asantehene lauded the…

Sweden has decided to drop the rape investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Top prosecutor Marianne Ny said his arrest warrant was being revoked as it was impossible to serve him notice. Mr Assange, 45, has lived in the Ecuadorean embassy in London since 2012. He fears extradition to Sweden would lead to extradition to the US where he is wanted over leaks. Police in London said they would still be obliged to arrest him if he left. The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) said Mr Assange still faced the lesser charge of failing to surrender to a court, an offence…

Foundation of Orthopaedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS) held its first-ever fundraising dinner in Ghana last Saturday to support needy children, who require complex spine surgery. The maiden fundraising will sow the seed for the FOCOS Endowment Fund. The event, which had the former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor as Guest of Honour, brought together close to 250 guests, comprising CEOs and top executives of various organizations across the globe, to support a worthy cause of making children with complex spine deformities receive treatment. Also in attendance was the Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyeremateng. FOCOS, with the support…

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) recommends a firm action to be taken on persons involved in undermining the rule of the law in the Delta Force 8 case. The National Chairman of the party, Nii Allotey Brew Hammond, addressing a press conference in Koforidua on Thursday, May 18, said the party is in utter shock and dismay over the withdrawal of proceedings against the eight accused of setting free some 13 others standing trial for assault on a public officer. Flanked by some national and regional executives, Nii Allotey Hammond said the party condemns in the strongest terms “lawlessness in…

The footbridge at Adum in the Central Business District of the Ashanti Region is scheduled to be closed to hawkers and pedestrians on Monday, May 22. The footbridge is due for repair works based on the advice of engineers of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). The bridge has developed deep cracks which require urgent attention, the engineers have observed. During the repair works, pedestrians will be permitted to use the bridge “to commute from one end to another whilst the engineers are on site”. Hawkers have been ordered to vacate the place before Monday. Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh

Music producer Justice Oteng, known in showbiz as Wei Ye Oteng, who has come under serious scrutiny in recent times for what some people think was one of the bad productions for Obrafour, has apologized for his work on single ‘Aseda’. Wei Ye Oteng’s apology came after entertainment pundit Ernestina Afari also known as Silky Sweet criticized the song for its substandard quality. According to her, the first minute of the song sounds like a demo. She further pleaded with Obrafour to take the song back to the studio for it to be done well. In an interview on Accra-based…

The owner of Holy Trinity Medical Center, Dr Felix Anyah, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Dr Anyah, who also owns Holy Trinity Spa and Health Farm, is expected to officially begin duties from June 1, 2017. Dr Anyah’s appointment was contained in a letter signed by Minister of Health Kwaku Agyemang-Manu. He takes over from Dr Gilbert Buckle, who was appointed in 2014 by former president John Dramani Mahama. The new head comes with a wealth of experience some of which is in his profile below: PROFILE OF DR FELIX ANYAH Dr.…

The wife of Former Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, Matilda Amissah-Arthur, has encouraged children to learn hard and pass their exams in order to become future leaders. Mrs. Amissah-Arthur gave the advice on Wednesday, May 17, when she paid a visit to Multikids Inclusive Academy, an international school located in East Legon. The Academy has a specialised learning environment for typical learners who may have a specific learning challenges like Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Aspergers, Mild Autism and those with special educational needs like sufferers of Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Global Delay. Mrs. Amissah-Arthur, a friend…

At her family house at Osu, in the Greater Accra Region, 13-year-old Pamela Wayor sat on a wooden bench. From a distance, I could count her ribs when she lowered the piece of cloth tied to her chest. Little Pamela looks lanky and terribly emaciated with a pot belly. On her face are blisters and on her thighs are sores. On Thursday, May 11, 2017, when I paid her a visit, she looked as though she will not survive the next day. But, the pupil of Amasaman MA Primary School who is battling Type 1 diabetes [T1D] looked much lively…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) could languish in opposition until the 2028 general elections if they elect former president John Dramani Mahama as presidential candidate, a Political Science Lecturer has opined. Dr Isaac Owusu Mensah explains that the former president’s chances of returning to the presidency is slim even if he wins his party’s presidential primary. Speaking in an interview with www.3news.com, Dr Owusu Mensah suggests that the opposition NDC will be better off electing a new face to lead the party in the next elections. He said the likes Professor Joshua Alabi and Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah will perform better…