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President Akufo Addo has named Gina Blay, Anna Bossman, Papa Owusu Ankoma and Baffour Adjei Awuah as Ghana’s missions to some four countries as part of his appointments. These men and women would represent the government in those nations. The four were given their letters of credence on Friday June 2, 2017 by President Akufo Addo at the Flagstaff House. Madam Ginna Blay is heading to Germany, Anna Bossman, former head of the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) heads to France, Papa Owusu Ankoma, former Member of Parliament for Sekondi heads to the United Kingdom (UK) and…

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed worry over what it says is the emergence of unhealthy competition in the industrial sector, which it said could kill local businesses. Chairperson of the Ashanti/Brong Ahafo branch of the Association, Mrs. Gyamfua Owusu Achaw, observed the fear of competition is making some local industrialists adopt unhealthy campaign to kill other local competitors. “In one of AGI’s exhibition, a member from a sister body walked to a competitor’s shed and told a prospective buyer that, the product wasn’t good” she recalled. She recounted the recent case between Angel Group of Companies (producers…

Former Ghanaian international goalkeeper, Joe Carr, has expressed disappointment over the exclusion of George Owu from the senior national team, the Black Stars. He condemned the practice where players  considered to be old are exempted from playing for the national team, indicating that goalkeepers get better as they age, hence Owu ought to have been called to the Black Stars team. Joe Carr played for the Black Stars between 1978-1984. He told Connect FM in Takoradi that the former Asante Kotoko and Hasaacas goalie who now plays for Ashanti Gold, can stand the Ethiopian squad boot for boot in their…

Ghana is ranked among the least producers and consumers of milk in the world, despite the enormous health benefits of the dairy product. Addressing an event to commemorate World Milk Day, the Dean of Faculty of Agriculture at KNUST, Professor Joseph Sarkodie-Addo, said the deficiency in milk production affects the pattern of growth and productivity of the population. According to dieticians, milk is an important part of a healthy balance diet. Frequent consumption of milk is good for maintenance of blood pressure, strengthening of bones, maintenance of immune system, and skin health among other health conditions. But Ghana has been…

Ghanaian musicians EL, Cabum and Nero X have individually released music singles in memory of murdered soldier Maxwell Adams Mahama. This comes after controversial Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, released a tribute song for the military officer, who was gruesomely murdered Monday at the Central Regional town of Denkyira-Obuasi. Captain Mahama’s brutal murder has brought dark clouds across the country with some calling for a speedy prosecution of those found guilty of the barbaric act. Capt. Mahama, a member of the 5th Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces, was lynched and part of his body set ablaze while jogging…

Children who have TVs in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight than those who do not, a study by University College London scientists suggests. For girls in particular, they found the longer spent watching TV, the more likely children were to put on weight. Researchers say there is now an urgent need to see if similar patterns exist with laptops and mobile phones. Experts said high levels of screen time exposed children to a damaging combination of risks to health. ‘Watch and weight’ Published in the International Journal of Obesity, the study analysed data from more than 12,000…

Children who have TVs in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight than those who do not, a study by University College London scientists suggests. For girls in particular, they found the longer spent watching TV, the more likely children were to put on weight. Researchers say there is now an urgent need to see if similar patterns exist with laptops and mobile phones. Experts said high levels of screen time exposed children to a damaging combination of risks to health. ‘Watch and weight’ Published in the International Journal of Obesity, the study analysed data from more than 12,000…

One more person has been arrested at Domenase Ojobi, near Kasoa in the Central Region, in connection with the gruesome murder of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama. This brings to 14, the number of suspects arrested so far. Thirty-year-old Charles Akwasi Buah, who was seeking refuge at his wife’s home was arrested Friday dawn, and currently being held by the Kasoa Divisional Police Command. Police sources say the seven new arrest in Techiman in the Brong Ahafo Region, Asankragua in the Western Region and Domenasi in the Central Region are to be taken to the Police Headquarters in Accra. Captain Mahama, a…

An Accra High Court has granted bail to Aisha Huang and her four colleagues accused of engaging in illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the country. This was after the presiding judge, Justice Charles Ekow Baiden indicated that the prosecutors failed to prove how granting the accused persons bail will interfere in their investigations and the trial of the case. They were granted bail to the tune of GHS 500,000 with two sureties who must all be of Ghanaian descent and residing in the country. She and her four other colleagues are also to report themselves twice a week to the…

Wife of Sulley Muntari, Menaye Donkor has won the right for her MALZ Promotions outfit to organize Miss Universe Ghana this year. The model cum entrepreneur expressed her excitement as the new country director for the Beauty Pageantry Show weeks ago. The Former Beauty queen leading her MALZ Promotions outfit to start preparations for Miss Universe Ghana this year had a Press launch for the event and named stylish ace broadcaster Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) as the host of this year’s edition. Enewsgh further reported that women living in Ghana or abroad who are interested in the Beauty Pageantry Contest this year should visit www.missuniverseghanaorg.com to apply. The winner…