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Flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Brigitte Dzogbenuku has assured Ghanaians that she is capable of leading the country as president. She said she has the right mentality and the qualities to become President of Ghana, hence Ghanaians should have confidence in her as well as the PPP ahead of the 2020 elections. Asked whether she is fully prepared for the task ahead of the elections and beyond, while speaking on the TV3’s Elections 360 hosted by Berla Mundi, she said: “I’m ready to be president of Ghana.” Touching on some of the policies that have been implemented by…

The Executive Director of the National Board for Small Scale industries (NBSSI), Kosi Antiwaaa Yankey-Ayeh, has disclosed that GH¢400 million out of the earmarked GH¢600 million Covid-19 stimulus package has been disbursed to small and medium-scale enterprises (SME) that applied for the government package. The government earmarked GH¢600million to support SMEs deal with the ravages of Covid-19. Speaking on TV3’s New Day Monday, September 14, Ms Yankey-Ayeh said “about GH¢400 million has been pushed”. She further indicated that “there were micro businesses categorized as the ADOM ranging from 1-2000 applicants”. “And if we look at that range, about 186,000 have…

Young boxer Joseph Awinongya Jr. has donated $500 to the Motherly Love Foundation, a non-governmental organisation which caters for orphans who by no fault of theirs have contracted HIV. The donation took place at the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly office. The MCE, Albert Okyere, commended the America-based boxer and his parents for their wonderful gesture. He said the young boxer has done very well to remember his roots and willing to share makes him special among his peers. He prayed that Awinongya will succeed in life and in his chosen discipline as a boxer. The immediate past Municipal Chief Executive, Ibrahim…

Professor Opoku-Agyemang has an insatiable desire for service. Her work ethic is in itself leadership elevated to an art. And I’ve witnessed this distinct quality she possesses, in abundance, from a front-row seat. The Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress — John Mahama’s seasoned co-pilot — has this profound ability to instantly establish an intimate connection with voters while on the move. It’s past sunset and Professor Opoku-Agyemang has been on the road since sunrise. We finally arrive at the Sekondi Palace and maneuver through the euphoric swam of patriotic citizens — many of them visibly seduced by her…

Presidential candidates for this year’s elections are required to pay GH¢100,000 as filing fees to enable them qualify to take part in the elections. Parliamentary candidates are also required to pay GH¢10,000. This was revealed by the Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, at a press conference in Accra on Monday, September 14. The EC Chair also announced that filing of nomination forms begin on Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9. She added that the nomination forms will be available on the EC’s website from 6:00pm Monday. But candidates can only access the forms via…

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has said it is going to undertake major replacement of transmission pipelines in Accra. The exercise will affect the whole of the capital city, a statement said. The project, according to the company, will affect the flow of water for four consecutive days from Tuesday, September 15 to Saturday, September 19. “Residents are by this circular served notice to store water against the shutdown.” By laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghana

The Northern Region’s representative in this year’s Ghana Most Beautiful (GMB), Zuzu Abdul Wahab, says that fistula cases in the Northern Region is her motivation for chasing the GMB crown. Fistula is an abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow or tubular organ and the body surface, or between two hollow or tubular organs. Fistulas can cause a lot of discomfort, and if left untreated, may cause serious complications. She says that as much as the crown and the car serve as a motivation, she is highly moved by the desire to use the platform to help solve problems…

Driven by the passion for a sport many consider unduly physical, there are young men in Ghana who are grinding through the sport with the kind of athleticism that reminds us of the physical levels required to participate. Rugby League is a full contact sport involving 13 players on opposing sides, with 7 substitutes on the bench. The game’s bottomline is to score more points than one’s opponent, and points are scored through tries, conversions, penalty kicks and drop goals. At the end of the game, if the scores are level, the game ends in a stalemate. A player can…

Volta Region’s representative in the ongoing edition of the Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB), Kafui Freeman, has stated that winning the competition would give her the needed support to make a mark in her community. The Region has already won the competition in the past, via Emefa, and a win for Kafui would be the second for the region. Speaking on her motivation to win, she says that “winning the competition would give me a good platform to embark on the education drive for my region”. According to her, poverty should not be a barrier to access to education anywhere in…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked residents of the newly-created Ahafo Region to renew his mandate in the December 7 elections, so his government can consolidate the gains chalked since his assumption of office in January 2017. Rounding up his 2-day tour of the Region, on Sunday, September 13, with visits to Hwidiem, Goaso, Dadiesoaba, Mim, Akrodie, Kukuom and Sankore, the President noted that the Ghanaian people have had an opportunity to witness at first hand the impact of the policies and programmes implemented by his government. “If you believe that the policies of my government have had a…