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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States to remain united, and fight for a fairer world economic order. According to Nana Akufo-Addo, the rich nations of the world are not prepared for an equitable and fair-trading order, as a result of the desire for hegemony. “We have, thus, to depend on ourselves, and continue to fight for a fairer world economic order,” he stressed. The President made this known on Monday when he delivered an opening statement, on behalf of the Africa Group, at the 9th Summit of the ACP Group,…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States to remain united, and fight for a fairer world economic order. According to Nana Akufo-Addo, the rich nations of the world are not prepared for an equitable and fair-trading order, as a result of the desire for hegemony. “We have, thus, to depend on ourselves, and continue to fight for a fairer world economic order,” he stressed. The President made this known on Monday when he delivered an opening statement, on behalf of the Africa Group, at the 9th Summit of the ACP Group,…

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New Zealand police have confirmed that five people have died and eight are missing after White Island volcano erupted on Monday as tourists visited. Thirty-four people survived, with 31 still receiving treatment in hospital. Two British women were among those receiving treatment, said the UK High Commissioner to New Zealand, Laura Clarke. Also among those listed as missing or injured were Australian, US, Chinese, Malaysian and New Zealand citizens. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she shared the “unfathomable grief” of those who had lost loved ones. In a press conference on Tuesday morning, she said further rescue efforts were now…

New Zealand police have confirmed that five people have died and eight are missing after White Island volcano erupted on Monday as tourists visited. Thirty-four people survived, with 31 still receiving treatment in hospital. Two British women were among those receiving treatment, said the UK High Commissioner to New Zealand, Laura Clarke. Also among those listed as missing or injured were Australian, US, Chinese, Malaysian and New Zealand citizens. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she shared the “unfathomable grief” of those who had lost loved ones. In a press conference on Tuesday morning, she said further rescue efforts were now…

More youth in the Amansie South District in the Ashanti Region appear to be showing keen interest in agriculture following government’s numerous interventions in the sector.  This was evident at the district’s celebration of the 2019 farmers’ day where the award winners were predominantly youthful and energetic. In an era where farming is perceived to be the reserve of the elderly, all top three best farmers in the district were below 45 years. Mr. Suleiman Hamidu who was adjudged the overall district best farmer for 2019 is only 36 years old and owns several acreages of cocoa, cassava, plantain and…

More youth in the Amansie South District in the Ashanti Region appear to be showing keen interest in agriculture following government’s numerous interventions in the sector.  This was evident at the district’s celebration of the 2019 farmers’ day where the award winners were predominantly youthful and energetic. In an era where farming is perceived to be the reserve of the elderly, all top three best farmers in the district were below 45 years. Mr. Suleiman Hamidu who was adjudged the overall district best farmer for 2019 is only 36 years old and owns several acreages of cocoa, cassava, plantain and…

Government is determined to take the fight against corruption another notch by employing various techniques, including the building of anti-corruption systems and greater application of technology, Vice President Bawumia has indicated. Speaking in Accra on Monday, 9th December, 2019, Vice President Bawumia outlined the benefits of Government’s digitisation agenda in the fight against corruption, emphasising that “We are putting in place digital systems to reduce the opportunities for corruption. Such measures are beginning to yield positive fruits, and we are confident that this is the way to go.” The Vice President, who was speaking at the closing ceremony of this…

Media personality and comedienne, Afia Schwarzenegger has debunked rumours that she together with some other celebrities were invited for a ‘meet and greet’ session with American rapper, Cardi B. There was a lot of buzz on social media Sunday night after the comedienne and others went on a spree with short videos expressing their frustration over being kept waiting by the rapper whom they were supposed to meet. According to them, Cardi B who was in Ghana for a concert scheduled for Sunday, December 8 snubbed them and was rather cooling off by the poolside at the Kempinski Hotel where…