Archive for June, 2010

Military Ready To Defend Ghana’s Waters

Posted by on June 29, 2010 at 3:09 pm in News From Other Newspapers

Government is upbeat about the state of readiness of the Ghana Armed Forces to protect the country’s territorial waters ahead of the oil extraction expected to commence by the last quarter of the year. The Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. J.H Smith, said the military was ready, with its strategic plans to ensure the safety [...]

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‘Talented Kid’ Awal Finally Speaks

Posted by on at 3:08 pm in Entertainment, Music

With the likes of Mentor, Ghanas Most Beautiful, Hottest Host, just to mention a few under their belt, it is very clear that TV3 is second to non when it comes to unearthing talents in the entertainment industry through reality shows in Ghana. Barely a month ago, the station organized another reality show called Talented [...]

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Dede Ayew: Black Stars Can Achieve History

Posted by on at 3:07 pm in Football, Sports

Black Stars midfielder Andre Ayew says he believes the team can achieve the historic feat of becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals at the World Cup. The Black Stars defeated USA by 2-1 at extra time to reach the quarter-final, the farthest an African team has reached so far in the history [...]

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World Cup Trophies Stolen From FIFA Offices In South Africa

Posted by on at 3:05 pm in Football, Sports

Police in Johannesburg have confirmed replica World Cup trophies have been stolen from FIFA’s temporary headquarters. National police commissioner Bheki Cele said: “We knew that there was a theft and we are investigating.” La Repubblica claims the trophies were replicas of the cup that will take centre stage at the Soccer City final in Johannesburg [...]

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‘Revisit ban on mobile phones’

Posted by on at 3:04 pm in Education, Local News

Mr Chris Ackumey, a legal practitioner, on Saturday called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reverse its recent decision to enforce a ban the use of mobile phones in second cycle institutions. He said that cellular phones had Internet and other facilities that could facilitate the learning of Information and Communication Technology among students [...]

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‘My Fan Sponsored Me to South Africa’-Grace Ashey

Posted by on at 3:04 pm in Entertainment, Music

Fans of ubiquitous Obaa Yaa Grace Ashey who is well known in the gospel music arena for composing powerful Black Star cheer songs has been forced and convinced to attend to the historical tournament ever on the soils of Africa, FIFA World Cup 2010 at South Africa by her fans. When it was reported that [...]

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Gov’t moves to curb drug abuse

Posted by on at 2:49 pm in Local News

The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Patrick Timbila, says government is working assiduously to stem the increasing use and abuse of narcotic drugs and related substances among young people. To this end, he said government has resolved to maintain dialogue, collaboration and cooperation with the international partners on drug issues to [...]

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Black Stars “Sharp, Sharp” in South Africa

Posted by on at 2:48 pm in Feature Articles

I decided on the morning of the game not to shave, write, nor pontificate about the prospects of the Black Stars. As it turned out, the traffic to Royal Bafokeng Stadium was miles deep as every living breathing African was on that road. Vuvuzelas were blowing as the cars patiently inched their way to the [...]

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