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GNAT Advocates for Relocating Students Affected by Akosombo Dam Spillage to Boarding Schools

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called for immediate action to relocate students whose education has been severely disrupted by the Akosombo Dam spillage to nearby boarding schools. The spillage has inundated numerous schools and homes, leading to the displacement of these students and hampering their access to …

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Ghana Revenue Authority Shuts Down Sol Cement Factory for GH¢709 Million Tax Default

In a significant move by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Sol Cement manufacturing company, situated in Tema, Greater Accra Region, has been temporarily closed down due to an outstanding tax liability amounting to GH¢709 million. The Compliance and Enforcement Unit of GRA, led by Joseph Annan, Assistant Commissioner in …

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Chief Executive Chairman of Constructora OAS Ghana Ltd, Andrew Clocanas Found Dead in His Apartment

According to ABC News, Andrew Clocanas, the Executive Chairman of Constructora OAS Ghana Ltd., the company responsible for executing the contentious Saglemi Affordable Housing project, has been reported to have passed away. Clocanas was found lifeless in his Airport Residential Apartment, possibly due to a heart attack in the bathroom. …

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 Tamale Technical University Graduates First Cohort under Ghana CARES OBAATANPA Program

The Tamale Technical University (TaTU) celebrated the graduation of 184 individuals from the hospitality and tourism industry in a special congregation held in Wa. These graduates represent the inaugural cohort of trainees from the Wa Training Centre under the Ghana COVID-19 Alleviation and Revitalization of Enterprises and Support (Ghana CARES …

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PRESEC and Achimota Finalists Return to Accra Aboard Special Alumni-Piloted Flights

  In a remarkable display of alumni support, finalists from Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC Legon) and Achimota School were flown back to Accra for the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) finals. The flight was piloted by dedicated old boys of the respective schools, creating a memorable journey …

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University of Education, Winneba Triumphs Over University of Cape Coast and KNUST in Tertiary Business Sense Challenge Version 5.0

In a gripping showdown that unfolded at the TV3 studios in Accra, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) emerged as the triumphant victor in the highly anticipated Graphic Business Tertiary Business Sense Challenge. This annual competition, co-hosted by the Graphic Business Newspaper and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, drew …

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Dubawa Shows Strong Support at UniMAC-IJ’s Media and Information Literacy Club Inauguration

In a significant display of support and solidarity, Maxine Danso, representing Dubawa, a West African independent fact-checking project, attended the inauguration of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Club at the University of Media Arts and Communication-Institute of Journalism (UniMAC-IJ) on October 20th, 2023. Addressing an enthusiastic audience at the …

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Volta Regional Chiefs Launch GHS50,000 Flood Relief Fund to Aid Victims of Akosombo Dam Spillage

  The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has initiated a Disaster Relief Fund with an initial fund of fifty thousand Ghana cedis (GHS50,000) to aid those affected by the Akosombo dam spillage. This effort aims to garner support from the public, charitable organizations, and businesses to provide essential assistance to …

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Health Accounting Union Threatens Nationwide Strike Following Dispute with Korle-Bu Management

In a recent development, the Health Accounting Staff Association (HASA) in Ghana has issued a stern warning about a potential nationwide strike, which is contingent on a recent decision made by the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). The dispute centers around the actions of the KBTH’s Chief Executive …

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Survivor of ‘Deadly Voyage,’ Kingsley Ofosu, Apprehended in €120,000 Fraud Scandal

Kingsley Ofosu, famously known as the lone survivor of the harrowing “Deadly Voyage” stowaway incident in 1992, has been taken into custody in connection with an alleged €120,000 scam, as reported by 3 News.com. According to the information presented, Ofosu was apprehended at his concealed location in Prampram, within the …

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