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The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra spent more than GHC100,000 on Christmas bonuses for its management and staff members, 3FM investigations have uncovered. Each staff member received GHC100 as motivation while the management members received a total of GHC17,000 intramural allowance (extra allowances at the discretion of management). The management members who benefited from the amount included Director of Medical Affairs, Director of Administration, Ag. Director of Pharmacy, Director of Finance, Director of Nursing Services, Ag. Director of General Services and Director of Human Resources. Chief Executive of the Hospital, Dr. Gilbert Buckle, is said to have taken home GHC…

Day 3 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations saw champions La Cote d’Ivoire held to a goalless draw by Togo. It was the opening game of Group C. With a star-studded team that had the likes of Manchester United’s Eric Bailly, the Elephants could not break a Togo side that had clubless Emmanuel Adebayor as captain. The match ended without either side getting the ball at the back of the opponents’ net. The two West Africans, as a result, shared the spoils at the Stade d’Oyem. But the second match was not without drama. Two-time winners DR Congo pipped…

Ghana’s new president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, during his first week in office, announced some ministerial nominations through a series of press conferences at the Flagstaff House. At one of the events, he trotted out; “…The process of devolution of power will require that we look again at the regional structures of our country all with the aim of trying to promote rapid development of Ghana…We are now talking about a major exercise of political mobilization to be able to create a region”. These words, from the President, are supposed to explain his priority of reorganising the ten regions of…

President Akufo Addo has given indications that special policies and programs would be implemented within the next four years to better the life of farmers in the country especially women in agriculture. The president Akufo Addo bemoaned the poor state of Ghana’s agriculture indicating that the stressful and manpower based process makes it unattractive for the youth of the country who may be interested in the pursuing this path. In view of this the president has indicated that for the next four years his administration would modernize the profession which he says is a pivotal part of Ghana’s growth and…

The Electoral Commission will from Tuesday, January 17 begin processes for the election of 10 people as Council of State members to represent each of the 10 regions in the country. The elections of Council of State members are in line with Article 89 (2) (C) of the country’s constitution. Persons seeking to contest the elections, which have been scheduled for February 9 at the various regional capitals, are expected to pick nomination forms between January 17 and 19 at the regional offices of the Commission. A statement issued by the Head of Communications at the EC, Eric Dzakpasu, said…

Some opinion leaders in zongo communities in the Central Region are in high expectation that the Inner City and Zongo Development Ministry will address educational and job challenges in zongo communities. Central regional Chief Imam, Yusif Mohammed Gamagatey and the Central Regional Mossi Chief, Osman Amadu, are for instance optimistic the ministry could fast track development in the zongos. Several initiatives have been passed by successive governments towards the development of the northern part of Ghana, where most zongo dwellers hail from. Under the Kufuor-led NPP government, parliament in November 2008, passed the Northern Development Fund Bill to provide a…

The incoming Gender, Children and Social Protection minister has been urged to consider the five year development agenda, drafted by the immediate past minister or else the ministry may not make desired progress in good time. The five year strategic plan(2017-2021) which was created after wide consultation with interested stakeholders captures issues regarding the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program, concerns over persons living with disability, the school feeding program amongst others. These according to Awo Aidam Amenyah, a gender activist and head of J-Initiative, are the key priority areas in the strategic plan which are similar to promises made…

Neymar is the most valuable player in Europe – worth about £216m – according to a new study which values 10 players at more than 100m euros. The Barcelona striker is ahead of team-mate Lionel Messi, who is valued by academics at £149m. The only England players in the top 10 are Tottenham duo Harry Kane (worth £122m) and Dele Alli (£96m). Paul Pogba, who joined Manchester United for a record £89m in the summer, is worth £136.4m. The study has been carried out by a team of academics from the CIES Football Observatory, using a transfer value algorithm. They…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured stakeholders in the agricultural sector of Governments’ commitment to increase efficiency in agricultural production through valued addition, storage and enhanced marketing facilities. Consequently, for the next four years, government would aim its policy interventions in modernising agriculture at value chain addition and creating additional business that would generate job opportunities in the areas of storage, processing, packaging and marketing agric produce to ensure higher incomes for farmers and fisher folks. President Akufo-Addo gave the assurance in a keynote address at the 68th New Annual Year School which opened at the University of Ghana,…

Seven financial journalists have been shortlisted for various awards, including the ultimate, at the  IFEJ-Flamingo Awards 2016. They are Maxwell Adombila and Jessica Acheampong from Graphic Business, Famous Atsitsogbe, a freelancer formerly of  Multi Media, Rebecca Awuah of GBC 24,  Kofi Adu Dumfeh  of  TV3 Network, Adu Koranteng of New Crusading Guide, Adnan Adams Mohammed of Economic Times and Theophilus Kwasi Agyei Anim of KFS TV formerly Viasat Viasat One. A total of 35 entries were received from 14 financial journalists of which 25 were from the print media and 10 the electronic media. This year’s award is on the…