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The man behind the successes of DJ Switch, Ghana’s youngest female disc jockey, is set to take a new path in the showbiz industry with artiste management. Evans Tawia, who’s known in the industry as DJ Fuad, succeeded in thrilling the whole country with DJ Switch who emerged as the winner of TV3’s Talented Kidz season eight. DJ Fuad told 3News Ghana is yet to see more from him as he takes on artiste management under his record label, Blacknificent, which he said will offer the best for artistes from his camp. “I am going into artiste management fully because…

Justices of Ghana’s Supreme Court have commended Chief Justice Georgina Wood for her sterling leadership spanning a decade, and described her achievements as “unprecedented”. The Justices, who visited the CJ, who retired today on her 70th birthday, at her residence, presented her with a set of jewellery and a birthday card, for which she expressed her gratitude and delight. Mr Justice William Atuguba, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, including the nominated Chief Justice, Ms Justice Sophia Akuffo, said they were dealing with the departure of Ghana’s first female CJ from the Bench, as a matter of both joy…

The deputy minister of agriculture William Agyapong Quaittoo has hinted of government’s plan to agree with neighbouring Cote d’Ivoire on fixing cocoa price at the international market. The move he said would ensure that cocoa farmers in the two countries get value for their work. Mr. Quaittoo made the statement at Akim Oda when Nyonkopa Cocoa Buying Company presented a cheque for 2,338,976 cedis to Cocoa Horizons Farmers in Ghana. The regular premium paid to farmers by one of Ghana’s leading cocoa buying companies is to assist them (farmers) finance their farming activities. Deputy Minister of Agriculture praised cocoa farmers…

The month-long ban on drumming and noise making imposed by the Ga Traditional Council, on the Ga Mashie area of the Greater Accra Region elapses today. The sacred “odadaw” drum will be played by the Gbese Mantse to lift the ban.  This signals that the Homowo festival of the Ga people has arrived and the Nungua and Lante Dzan We clans will lead the pack to enjoy and sprinkle “Kpokpoi”, the festive meal. The festival will also be marked by beautiful, colorful, endearing ceremonies and of course breath-taking rituals. To this end, Accra will return to its noisiest and I…

The immediate past Chief Justice, Justice Georgina Theodora Wood has been nominated by President Akufo-Addo to fill the last place on the Council of State membership. The slot was a reserved for former Chief Justice of the country. Her appointment was announced by the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye whiles reading a communiqué from the presidency on Thursday. Mrs. George Wood retired as Ghana’s first female Chief Justice on June 8, 2017 after 47 years of public service. Her appointment to the Council will be in line with a provision of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which requires a former Chief…

Floyd Mayweather’s illustrious career in the ring was laid bare on Thursday when he showed off 19 of his world championship belts ahead of a trip to Ghana. The 40-year-old won his first world title when he captured the WBC super featherweight strap with victory over Genaro Hernandez in 1998. During an incredible unbeaten career that spanned 19 years, ‘Money’ went on to win world titles in four more divisions – lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight and super welterweight. P-REALA, who is part of Mayweather’s Money Team and CEO of his record label Philthy Rich Records, posted a video on Instagram showing Mayweather’s…

The Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta says the controversial bond raised by government earlier this year is a net debt neutral which does not add to Ghana’s debt stock. Responding to Parliament’s demand to furnish it with details of the the 2.25 billion dollar bond, he chronicled its benefits, saying it is impacting on the economy positively. According to the Finance Minister, the bond has brought great relief to the country, claiming that the cost of borrowing for Ghanaians, especially businesses, has gone down and “it is our expectation that this downward trend will continue and that by the grace of God…

The family of late Major Maxwell Mahama has condemned an audio report purportedly churned out by an Accra-based radio host suggesting that the slain soldier had spent three months in the Upper Denkyira West District before his death among other claims. The audio contradicts the police account which said he was in the area for just three weeks. A voice that appears to be that of a popular Akan broadcaster made several other revelations including a murder attempt on some soldiers, which the family of the late soldier considers as irresponsible. Spokesperson for Major Mahama’s family, Zakaria Sakara told 3FM…

The District Chief Executive for Wassa East, Wilson Arthur has directed residents in the area to immediately stop all mining activities in the area, especially on the Pra River. He was emphatic that all alluvial mining activities will not be tolerated as they pollute the Pra River which serves as a source of drinking water for several communities. The district chief executive gave the directive during a meeting with the chiefs and people of Sekyere Hemang in the Wassa East District of the Western Region. According to Wilson Arthur, government is not against small scale mining but wants to ensure…

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed a case manager for the petition filed by the Minority over government’s recent $2.25 billion bond issue. Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa, who filed the petition tells Joy News the case manager Jennifer Carr, has promised to deal with the matter expeditiously. “We have just received another communication from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. They have informed us that they have appointed a case manager who is going to be communicating with us on this matter and pursuing the investigations further,” said Okudzeto-Ablakwa. The Minority in…