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A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the government of Ghana and The Boeing Company for three airplanes to start the new Ghana International Airlines. The MoU was signed on Tuesday, November 19 at the Dubai Air Show. According to a statement issued by Boeing, the three airplanes are with a list price value of $877.5 million. The deal was signed on behalf of Ghana by the Minister of Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda. “There is a growing demand for air travel to and from Ghana and we believe the advanced 787-9 Dreamliner gives us an efficient and flexible…

The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS), a non-profit organization that provides access to comprehensive, affordable orthopedic care, is hosting American actress, choreographer and fitness trainer Adrienne-Joi Johnson, popularly known as AJ Johnson, here in Ghana at the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Pantang for a two-day visit. The veteran actress, who was recently appointed a FOCOS Ambassador, will interact with senior members and heads of departments of FOCOS, including the CEO and Founder, Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei. Noted for her role in the hit 1992 movie, ‘Sister Act’, AJ expressed how exciting it is for her to be with FOCOS especially seeing all of these lovely kids. Expressing her excitement to work with…

After years of hiatus, TV3’s ‘Mentor’ is back with much more excitement and fresh new talents given a platform to showcase what they have. Dubbed ‘Mentor Reloaded’, the newly launched music reality show, which airs on TV3 every Sunday at 8:00pm, has outdoored 16 talented contestants for the maiden edition. From rappers to singers, all 16 contestants were carefully selected after weeks of rigorous audition. The contestants have been grouped into teams to be mentored by four experienced musicians who will take them through the nitty-gritty of music throughout the 13-week competition. TEAM ADINA Award-winning songstress Adina has Aemma, Missy,…

After years of hiatus, TV3’s ‘Mentor’ is back with much more excitement and fresh new talents given a platform to showcase what they have. Dubbed ‘Mentor Reloaded’, the newly launched music reality show, which airs on TV3 every Sunday at 8:00pm, has outdoored 16 talented contestants for the maiden edition. From rappers to singers, all 16 contestants were carefully selected after weeks of rigorous audition. The contestants have been grouped into teams to be mentored by four experienced musicians who will take them through the nitty-gritty of music throughout the 13-week competition. TEAM ADINA Award-winning songstress Adina has Aemma, Missy,…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Yedu Addison, is bereaved. He has lost his dad. Joseph Atta Addison died on Saturday, November 16 after a short illness. He was 97 years. Mr Addison was one time a Deputy Director and Engineer-in-Chief of the erstwhile Posts and Telecommunications Department. He was also the father of renowned lawyer Philip Addison. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, 3news.com gathers. Source: 3news.com|Ghana

A leading charity, Marie Stopes, says it has recalled more than a million condoms distributed in Uganda following concerns about their safe use. Tests had found some of the Indian-manufactured Life Guard brand contained holes or risked bursting, Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) said. Marie Stopes provides contraception and family planning services in more than 35 countries. Nearly 6% of adults in Uganda live with HIV, the UN says. Other research suggests that only 11% of people in the country have planned pregnancies. Marie Stopes supplies between 1.5 million and two million condoms to Uganda every month. “We can confirm…

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia[/caption] Ghana’s Deposit Protection Corporation is now operational, with the system going live on September 30, 2019. This was disclosed by Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, when he formally launched the take-off of the 2019 International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Africa Regional Committee Conference, being held in Accra. Speaking on Monday, November 18, 2019, Vice President Bawumia said the inauguration of the board of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation was the culmination of years of work, and an important step in boosting the confidence of depositors, who would be assured of getting some of their investments back…

Ghana’s Deposit Protection Corporation is now operational, with the system going live on September 30, 2019. This was disclosed by Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, when he formally launched the take-off of the 2019 International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Africa Regional Committee Conference, being held in Accra. Speaking on Monday, November 18, 2019, Vice President Bawumia said the inauguration of the board of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation was the culmination of years of work, and an important step in boosting the confidence of depositors, who would be assured of getting some of their investments back in the case…

A total of 39 individuals and nine media organizations have been nominated by the Ghana Journalists Association to be honoured at the 24th GJA Media Awards. The event has been slated for Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The chairperson of the 24th media awards committee, Mrs. Betty Apau-Oppong who announced the nominees at a news conference in Accra Monday said the nominees were selected from 368 entries submitted in various categories. The nominees, dominated by state-owned Daily Graphic and Ghana News Agency, had three journalists of Ghana’s leading private TV station, TV3: Portia…

President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV[/caption] The memorandum submitted by the Legal Committee of the National House of Chiefs did not exactly recommend or advocate for a “NO” vote in the upcoming December 17 referendum on partisan politics in district level elections. The President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV together with his Vice Daasebre Nana Kweku Ewusi VII authored a contentious document last week aligning with the proponents of a NO vote. The statement released on Friday made reference to a memorandum by the Legal Committee of the House, which it claimed,…