[ads3] The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye has responded to a video circulating on social media about the current state of the Saglemi Housing Project. This comes after a video going viral on social media, purportedly shot by one Hassan Ayariga with an accompanying commentary decrying the current state of the Saglemi Housing Project. In a press release, the Housing Minister has reacted to the video circulating on the various social media platforms, stating that, ” the Ministry believes that if the aim of the video was altruistic as the voice over narrator attempts to communicate, the thrust…
Author: Kwame Stephen Yeboah
[ads3] Minister for works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye has hinted of government’s resolve to promote and use locally manufactured building materials in its various housing projects across the country. This was disclosed when the Minister engaged the Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) in Accra on Monday, April 26 as part of his consultation with key stakeholders within the sector. The meeting focused on deliberations towards promoting and utilizing locally sourced raw materials which government intends to use in the construction of affordable housing projects at both district and national levels.[ads2] “It is the expectation that the use of…
[ads1] Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Dr. Dominic Eduah, on an inspection visit to some Corporate Social Investment (CSI) projects currently being funded by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) in the Ashanti Region, has urged the Contractor working on the Manhyia Astroturf to expedite work on the project. The inspection, which took place on the sidelines of the handing-over of some other completed projects in the region was aimed at gathering, at first hand, the progress of work on various projects currently ongoing and to assure stakeholders of the Foundation’s commitment to their timely completion. Although work has…
[ads3] The Northern Region Rugby Association on Thursday, April 22, 2021, celebrated World Earth Day with a clean up exercise and a competition at the Sakasaka Community Park Tamale. About 40 youth from the Community participated in the cleanup exercises which was followed by Barbarian 7s boys fun games. Speaking after the event, Ephraim Adjei and Hudu Musah who where the main organizers of the event was grateful for the efforts and turn out of the youth to clean and play rugby and the success of the day. Mrs. Inusah, President of NRRA and a Board Member of the Ghana…
[ads2] The Ghana Rugby Football Union on Thursday, April 22, 2021, celebrated World Earth Day with a cleanup exercise and a competition at the St Thomas Aquinas School Park in Accra. About 200 individuals from the Ghana Rugby Football Union participated in the cleanup exercises which was followed by Barbarian men’s 7s games, a coaching clinic and Boys /Girls 7s fun games. The coaching clinic was done by Rafatu Inusah and Lovemore Kuzerera who are both Educators and assisted by Jason Dzata.[ads1] Speaking after the event, Rafatu Inusah who was the main organizer of the event was grateful for the…
[ads1] The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has, today, handed over a newly constructed Astroturf facility at Beposo in the Sekyere Central District. At a short ceremony to hand over the facility, the Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Dr. Dominic Eduah, said GNPC’s Economic Empowerment module seeks to provide opportunities for Ghana’s youth. This, he said, is highly attainable through the harnessing of sporting talents of which football remains a critical agent.[ads2] He thanked the community for their support throughout the construction phase and tasked them further to take care of the facility to ensure its longevity. Nana Boamah…
[ads2] Ghana Rugby female player, Dorothy Owusu Ansah has had a successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching in Accra last Thursday. The surgery which was done by highly-revered surgeon Dr. Oklu went smoothly. Miss Owusu Ansah expressed her profound gratitude to the President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Mr Herbert Mensah, other Board Members, sponsors and also her colleague players for their overwhelming support. Speaking just after the surgery, the President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Mr Herbert Mensah expressed his delight in seeing Dorothy go through the…
[ads4] Twitter’s mission is to serve the public conversation, and it’s essential, for the world and for Twitter, to increase the number of people who feel comfortable participating in it. To do this, we need to make it easier for everyone to join in and provide more relevant experiences for people across the world. Today, in line with our growth strategy, we’re excited to announce that we are now actively building a team in Ghana. To truly serve the public conversation, we must be more immersed in the rich and vibrant communities that drive the conversations taking place every day…
[ads3] Nigerian Twitterattis were downcast on seeing Ghana trending, preening, and basking in the euphoria of their win. Their win is our loss. Nigeria is the market, Ghana is the hub. Nigeria has 25 million Twitter users, while Ghana’s combined social media presence is a measly eight million. How did that uppercut feel? “Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you Ghana and Nana Akufo-Addo”. Those were the words of the co-founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, in a tweet yesterday. Within two minutes, yes two minutes, the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo tweeted: “The choice of Ghana…
[ads3] Precept Sports Consult, a sports research and talent identification consult would organize ‘The Coaches’ Webinar’ on Friday, April 23, 2021 via zoom at 2pm. The event would be held under the theme; ‘Sustaining female athletes’ participation in sports through coaches’. The webinar is aimed at increasing female participation in sports and the orgnaisers believe the timing is right as Ghana seeks to engage more women in sports and as the world’s sporting fraternity is also looking gender equality in sports. ‘[ads4] Speakers for the webinar will include Dr Kyle Pierce who will touch on considerations for men coaching women.…