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Deputy Information Minister Pius Enam Hadzide says Ghana has been “hoodwinked” and “deceived” by the previous government into thinking the Komenda Sugar factory was operational. According to the deputy minister, it was “unthinkable” for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to borrow $35 million and “sink all into building a factory which true value is less than half the amount”. He expressed dismay at the erstwhile government for what he says was a problematic planning and execution of the Komenda Sugar factory. “We were all hoodwinked and deceived into thinking that this factory was operation. In fact, a huge public funfair…

Six pupils standing trial for the murder of their teacher at Asiakwa in the Eastern Region have been remanded into prison custody. The accused persons allegedly assaulted their 55-year old teacher who died a few days after he was sent to the hospital. The suspects Hezekiel Boadu, Evans Aboagye, Richard Anani, Emmanuel Mireku, Philip Okodie and Paul Boadu have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and murder. The deceased teacher, George Somuah who is a Twi and Religious and Moral Education teacher at the Asiakwa Salvation Army Basic School was assaulted by the accused persons on April 25, 2019,…

An impressive ceremony has been held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh to inaugurate Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) International, a union of all PENSA institutions across the globe. The event, which took place on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, during the Heads’ Session of the 16th Extraordinary Council Meeting of The Church of Pentecost, was heralded by drama, choreography and musical performance. Under the Vision 2023, PENSA, which operates under the Youth Ministry, shall be organised to have a worldwide focus of possessing the campuses and equipping them to be agents of transformation in the society. Addressing the…

Customers of  Gold Coast Fund Management have threatened to storm the seat of government if state authorities do not intervene to help retrieve their investments which they say have been locked up at the firm. The firm has for some time been going through some challenges, having difficulty in meeting their obligations to customers, but it assured customers to exercise patience while it works things out. But some of the customers in Kumasi who took to the streets Tuesday morning say they are running out of patients. The aggrieved customers marched through some principal streets in Kumasi to express their…

Customers of  Gold Coast Fund Management have threatened to storm the seat of government if state authorities do not intervene to help retrieve their investments which they say have been locked up at the firm. The firm has for some time been going through some challenges, having difficulty in meeting their obligations to customers, but it assured customers to exercise patience while it works things out. But some of the customers in Kumasi who took to the streets Tuesday morning say they are running out of patients. The aggrieved customers marched through some principal streets in Kumasi to express their…

Since its introduction over a decade ago, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) red carpet is always characterized with excitement, trolls and discussions that linger on even after the main awards ceremony is over. Most music lovers and the general public always look up to how their favourite celebrities will show up for the awards night. From who nailed it, to who wore the most ‘awful’ cloth on the red carpet: social media  always goes agog  with debates and discussions on who dressed best or not to the awards show. Over the years, the red carpet has had different personalities…

Since its introduction over a decade ago, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) red carpet is always characterized with excitement, trolls and discussions that linger on even after the main awards ceremony is over. Most music lovers and the general public always look up to how their favourite celebrities will show up for the awards night. From who nailed it, to who wore the most ‘awful’ cloth on the red carpet: social media  always goes agog  with debates and discussions on who dressed best or not to the awards show. Over the years, the red carpet has had different personalities…

A total of 81 pupils have successfully graduated from Pre-Primary and Primary Level to the higher levels in the Tema-based Delhi Private International School (DPS). The short but colourful graduation ceremony was held in the School’s auditorium on Friday, May 10, 2019. It brought together parents and guardians who celebrated in the success of their wards. There were a total of 28 pupils who graduated from the Preparatory to Grade I. A total of 53 students graduated from class 5 to class 6. Certificates were presented to each pupil on the occasion by the Chairman’s wife , Madam Tanya Thakwani.…

A total of 81 pupils have successfully graduated from Pre-Primary and Primary Level to the higher levels in the Tema-based Delhi Private International School (DPS). The short but colourful graduation ceremony was held in the School’s auditorium on Friday, May 10, 2019. It brought together parents and guardians who celebrated in the success of their wards. There were a total of 28 pupils who graduated from the Preparatory to Grade I. A total of 53 students graduated from class 5 to class 6. Certificates were presented to each pupil on the occasion by the Chairman’s wife , Madam Tanya Thakwani.…

At least four Sudanese protesters and a member of the security forces have died in clashes in the capital, Khartoum. They were killed in gunfire at a sit-in outside military HQ where demonstrators are demanding full civilian government. Protesters said soldiers were responsible, but the army blamed it on “unidentified elements”. Sudan has been governed by a transitional military council since the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir last month. Demonstrators have been occupying the square in front of the headquarters since 6 April, five days before the president was toppled by the military. Initially, talks between the ruling generals and…