Archive for February, 2011

Mad rush for NPP nomination forms

Posted by on February 28, 2011 at 4:07 pm in Top Story

Following the opening of nomination for primaries by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for prospective Parliamentary aspirants in the country, offices of the party were busy receiving candidates

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UNDP and Western Union join forces to channel remittances for development

Posted by on at 4:02 pm in Other Top Stories

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Western Union Foundation today announced a US$500,000 initiative to assist Filipino and Moroccan migrants living and working abroad to contribute to sustainable local development in their home countries. This contribution represents a portion of a $1.1 million grant from the Western Union Foundation to support the efforts [...]

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Andre Ayew scores twice to keep Marseille in French title race

Posted by on at 3:28 pm in Football, Sports

Ghana winger Andre Ayew snatched a late goal as Marseille came from behind to beat Nancy 2-1 on Sunday night and move to within a point of the Ligue 1 summit. The champions continued their strong recent form, notching a fourth straight league win, come as it did after their midweek stalemate with Manchester United [...]

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CAF President Issa Hayatou Wants To Quit

Posted by on at 3:22 pm in Football, Sports

African Football Confederation (CAF) chairman Issa Hayatou says he is stressed out and wants to stand down from his job. “I want to stop because it’s restricting; it’s not easy,” he told French radio station RFI on Sunday. “I’ve had 37 years in football, that’s a lot, and what’s more I am a member of [...]

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Sachet water to sell at 10 pesewas from Tuesday

Posted by on at 3:00 pm in Business, Other Business Stories

Though the National Association of Sachet Water Producers has been considering the price review for some weeks now, the new price which is double the current price was confirmed over the weekend. National President, Magnus Nunoo told Joy Business the review has become necessary because of increases in fuel price and other inputs. He said [...]

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Nyantakyi and the GFA must focus on the league now – Odotei

Posted by on at 2:49 pm in Football, Sports

Football administrator, Vincent Sowah Odotei says Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwasi Nyantakyi must cut short celebrations over his election to the CAF Executive Committee and focus on the domestic game. He said the GFA needed to provide leadership and direction to develop the local league. Newly-elected CAF Executive Committee member, Kwasi Nyantakyi himself said [...]

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2011 Ghana Music Awards nominations

Posted by on at 2:48 pm in Entertainment, Music

Musicians, Trigmatic, Cecilia Marfo and Kwabena Kwabena lead the pack with more nominations for this year’s MTN Ghana Music Awards released Friday at the Poolside of the Golden Tulip. Young musician Trigmatic had seven nominations including Hip Hop Song of the Year, Best Rapper of Year, Record of the Year and Song Writer of the [...]

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Flights to rescue Ghanaians in Libya Facing Landing Problems

Posted by on at 2:40 pm in Top Story

Government says flights dispatched to Libya to airlift Ghanaians who are stranded in Libya are facing landing challenges.

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