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Cocoa production will be boosted in one of Ghana’s production hubs, Sefwi Wiawso, following the resolution of a dispute in a lease agreement as an integral part of sustainable cocoa land tenure and ownership security. Tenant cocoa farmers and the land committee of the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council have, for the first time, met to build consensus over provisions in a proposed lease agreement. The cocoa farmers, mostly non-natives, have for years resisted moves by the Council to implement a new land lease agreement without their consent. The dispute slowed efforts towards cocoa rehabilitation and intensification in the Sefwi area,…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called on the Electoral Commission to take a critical look at the concerns raised by the National Democratic Congress on the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. The former President said following concerns raised in a press conference by the NDC on Thursday, it has become necessary for the Electoral Commission to give the party a listening ear and review the process where necessary. “As I stated in my comments during the meeting with the Chairperson and members of the Commission on Tuesday, the sanctity of the electoral process has to be protected. It is…

Tanzania-based African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on Friday dismissed a suit filed against the state by embattled businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome. The 11-member panel decision on Mr. Woyome was unanimous. The court held that the applicant’s right to non-discrimination, his right to equality before the law, and equal protection of the law guaranteed under Article 2 and 3 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights was not violated by the state. Mr Woyome applied to the Continental court arguing that his human rights were being trampled upon by Ghana in relation to the case in which…

The offices of the online news portal, ModernGhana.com, in Accra have reportedly been raided by persons suspected to be from the National Security who took away working equipment, arrested three editors and locked the office up on Thursday, June 27. The arrested editors were reportedly whisked away and their whereabouts have since not been known to the management of the company nor close associates. “Nobody has any idea where they have been taken to and that’s scary,” Editor-In-Chief William Nana Beeko told some newsmen when they approached him with the news. According to him, their portal carried a story on…

Dedicated to ensuring decent development and discipline for deprived and destitute children, the Echoing Hill Village has descended into moral decrepitude that defies all description; descended into disheartening and deplorable depths of depravity, destitution and decadence. The hills only echo to the dreary din of debauchery; it’s the very definition of dereliction and desolation! Death Threat The General Manager of Echoing Hill Village Orphanage, Rev Lawrence Lamina, was captured in a secret camera attempting to stab one of the children of the orphanage, as caretakers restrain him. Knife-wielding Rev Lawrence Lamina was seen being held back and at a point…

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu is set to launch his biography in Accra in July 2019. The Chief Imam who is known as a symbol of peace with a modest lifestyle and humility turned 100-years in April 2019. The launch of his biography is to afford the current generation and those unborn to emulate the life of the Chief Imam and draw inspiration from a life well lived. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu disclosed the intention to launch his biography next month when Ghanaian music maestro, Kojo Antwi, paid a courtesy call on him at his residence in…

Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome has described as an error an order by the Supreme Court for his assets to be sold to defray part of the GH₵51million judgment debt illegally paid to him by the state. The apex court gave the Attorney-General the order on Thursday. Two Executive buildings and two other residential facilities at Caprice and Abelemkpe in Accra; are part of properties earmarked for sale under the court order. But the businessman, however, disagrees with the court. He said he will seek a review of the judgement since he believes that the judgement was unlawful and based on…

Have you ever asked yourself, why do I hate working? Is it the people, what I do, or is it something else entirely? Studies show that people are becoming less happy with their jobs and personal life. According to the General Social Survey. On a scale of 1 to 3, where 1 represents “not too happy” and 3 means “very happy,” Americans on average give themselves a 2.18 — just a hair above “pretty happy.” While that may not sound bad to some, it is considered a significant decline from the happiness levels of the early 1990’s. When you dive…

Democratic White House front-runner Joe Biden has come under fierce attack for his record on race in a televised debate with nine rivals. Senator Kamala Harris assailed him for touting his past work with bigoted senators and having once opposed a policy to foster diversity in schools. He said she had “mischaracterised” his position, insisting he had entered politics to champion civil rights. The candidates are vying to take on Republican President Donald Trump. Fireworks also flew in the first debate with 10 other Democrats on Wednesday. The top 20 contenders will be winnowed until a winner is picked at…

Sir Jony Ive, the Briton who over two decades helped turn Apple into the world’s most valuable company, is leaving to set up his own venture. Sir Jonathan, designer of the iMac, iPod and iPhone, leaves later this year to start a creative firm, LoveFrom, with Apple as its first client. “This just seems like a natural and gentle time to make this change,” he said. Apple boss Tim Cook said his “role in Apple’s revival cannot be overstated”. But the departure comes at a time of wider change at the tech giant. Retail chief Angela Ahrendts left in April…