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Renowned musicians, actors and politicians among others will on October 2 come under one roof to encourage reading culture at the second edition of Ghana Reads!. The event to be held at the new AMA office complex in Accra will also commemorate the International Reading Day. Former second lady Ms Matilda Amissah-Athur, Accra Mayor Mohammed Adjei Sowah,, John Dumelo; Samia Nkrumah, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Kofi Akpabli, Nana Kwasi Gyan Apenteng, Blakk Rasta, Prof. Lade Wosornu, Kwaku Elliot and a host of others will grace the event. Mr Adjei Sowah will serve as the chairman and Ms. Amissah-Arthur attend the event…

Some youth of Breman Jamera in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region have prevented the police in the area from arresting their members who allegedly physically assaulted the MP and the DCE in the area. Member of Parliament for Asikuma Odoben Brakwa, Anthony Effah and the DCE, Isaac Odoom, had gone to the town to ascertain the state of a 79-year-old concrete bridge over River Okye on the Breman Asikuma–Akyem Oda road which collapsed last Saturday after a downpour. The bridge, already showing signs of weakness, collapsed after the river overflowed its banks following the downpour. It has cut…

Aggrieved customers of insolvent microfinance company Goldman Capital have issued a two-week ultimatum to the receiver appointed by the Central Bank to pay all monies owed them or else they embark on a series of demonstrations across the country to get their demands met. Goldman Capital was among the many microfinance companies whose licenses were revoked by the Bank of Ghana after they were declared insolvent. Addressing a press conference in Tarkwa on Friday, September 20, spokesperson for the aggrieved customers Richard Hasford indicated that during the revocation of the licenses of microfinance institutions, government assured customers that it has…

Aggrieved customers of insolvent microfinance company Goldman Capital have issued a two-week ultimatum to the receiver appointed by the Central Bank to pay all monies owed them or else they embark on a series of demonstrations across the country to get their demands met. Goldman Capital was among the many microfinance companies whose licenses were revoked by the Bank of Ghana after they were declared insolvent. Addressing a press conference in Tarkwa on Friday, September 20, spokesperson for the aggrieved customers Richard Hasford indicated that during the revocation of the licenses of microfinance institutions, government assured customers that it has…

Babies born by Caesarean section have dramatically different gut bacteria to those born vaginally, according to the largest study in the field. The UK scientists say these early encounters with microbes may act as a “thermostat” for the immune system. And they may help explain why Caesarean babies are more likely to have some health problems later in life. The researchers stress women should not swab babies with their vaginal fluids – known as “vaginal seeding”. Our bodies are not entirely human – instead we are an ecosystem with around half our body’s cells made up of microbes such as…

Babies born by Caesarean section have dramatically different gut bacteria to those born vaginally, according to the largest study in the field. The UK scientists say these early encounters with microbes may act as a “thermostat” for the immune system. And they may help explain why Caesarean babies are more likely to have some health problems later in life. The researchers stress women should not swab babies with their vaginal fluids – known as “vaginal seeding”. Our bodies are not entirely human – instead we are an ecosystem with around half our body’s cells made up of microbes such as…

Former Chief Executive of the now defunct UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has revealed he turned down several invitations to seek the assistance of two ‘big men’ in the country in getting back his bank. According to him, people he knew suggested that he sought the intervention of former President John Kufuor and Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu when the Bank of Ghana in 2017 revoked the licence of UT Bank. The businessman explained he refused the suggestions on the basis that the two were neither the governors of the Bank of Ghana nor the Finance Minister. “When the bank was…

The Ghana Railways Company Limited has vehemently refuted claims by the Ghana Manganese Company that it has given a sum of $10 million to the Railways Development Ministry for rehabilitation works on the Kojokrom to Tarkwa narrow gauge rail line in the Western Region. Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Railways Company Limited in charge of Engineering Dr. Eng. Michael Anyetei challenged the manganese company to provide proof of payment of the $10 million. On August 23, 2017, a contract of $10 million was signed between the Ghana Railways Company Limited, the China Tianyuan Manganese Limited, the Consolidated Minerals Limited…

The Bissa Fitness Club GH has made a cash donation to 7-year-old George Owusu at the Child Health Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. George suffers from nephrotic syndrome, a condition where the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, resulting in the inability of the kidneys to filter waste and excess water from the blood. His plight was brought to the attention of the club by a female nurse, who is also a member of the BFC (GH). According to doctors at the facility, George needs a specific drug, to improve his situation. However, authenticated versions of…

The Bissa Fitness Club GH has made a cash donation to 7-year-old George Owusu at the Child Health Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. George suffers from nephrotic syndrome, a condition where the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, resulting in the inability of the kidneys to filter waste and excess water from the blood. His plight was brought to the attention of the club by a female nurse, who is also a member of the BFC (GH). According to doctors at the facility, George needs a specific drug, to improve his situation. However, authenticated versions of…