Eighteen [18] persons have received training and certification in solar thermal energy at the Koforidua Technical University [KTU] at Koforidua in the Eastern Region. The 18 persons include lecturers and professionals from School of Mines, University of Development Studies and the Gratis Foundation. Other renowned tertiary institutions in the country took part in a three ... The post KTU
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A Professor of Law at the University of Ghana Law Faculty, Raymond Atuguba, has warned that Ghana could be shortchanged in the ExxonMobil Petroleum Agreement if Parliament goes ahead to ratify it without recourse to due diligence. He argued that, Parliament has not been thoroughly effective in carrying out its oversight responsibilities, hence the need ... The post Atuguba
A Professor of Law at the University of Ghana Law Faculty, Raymond Atuguba, has warned that Ghana could be shortchanged in the ExxonMobil Petroleum Agreement if Parliament goes ahead to ratify it without recourse to due diligence. He argued that, Parliament has not been thoroughly effective in carrying out its oversight responsibilities, hence the need ... The post Atuguba
The Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, has said that failings within Attorney General’s office contributed to Alfred Agbesi Woyome’s initial acquittals between 2012 and 2015, in the midst of the GHc 51 million judgment debt saga. Without naming any individuals, Mr. Amidu was of the firm belief that Mr. Woyome should have been prosecuted alongside ... The post ‘Woyome
Former Attorney General and now Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, has said he is a very harmonious person, but the only kind of people he cannot live peacefully with are corrupt individuals. He said this at his vetting today [Tuesday], by Parliament’s Appointments Committee for the position of Special Prosecutor. He made the comment when ... The post ‘I cannot live in
Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, has debunked suggestions that his office will fight to have all guilty persons imprisoned for their various crimes of corruption. He said he is appreciative of clauses in the Special Prosecutor Bill that made provision for his office to allow convicted persons make restitution. Martin Amidu, who appeared before Parliament’s Appointments ... The post ‘I’m
A 25-year illegal chainsaw operator identified as Kofi Antwi, has been killed by a falling tree in the Tano Forest Reserve at Biaso in the Asutifi North District of the Brong Ahafo Region. The Brong Ahafo Regional Police Public Relations Officer in the region, Chief Inspector Kingsley Oppong, confirmed the incident which happened on Sunday ... The post Tree falls on ‘illegal
The Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, has revealed that President Nana Akufo-Addo convinced him not to reject the offer despite his reservations with the law that set up the office. After discussions between him and President Akufo-Addo, he came to the conclusion that the fundamental purpose of the Special Prosecutor’s office to eradicate corruption has not ... The post Martin
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has said his appointment as Special Prosecutor does not compel him to resign from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr. Amidu believes his appointment automatically makes him impartial. As a result, he failed to give a specific answer when he was asked whether he had resigned from the NDC or ... The post I don’t have to formally resign from NDC –
The Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, stirred controversy at his vetting on Tuesday when he subtly indicated in a brief biography submitted to Parliament’s Appointments Committee that he does not have children, but rather adults. In addressing a question about the number of children he had as indicated on his CV, Martin Amidu stated that ... The post I
Nominee for the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has told Parliament’s Appointments Committee that although he has been called to receive awards for his activism against corruption and contribution to public service, he has always rejected such awards because for him, he joined government only to serve. His response follows a question asked ... The post I
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has said Parliament’s Appointments Committee could disapprove of his nomination as Special Prosecutor if they have reservations. Mr. Amidu threw the challenge while answering a question by Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Muntaka, on specific functions he played as Chairman of the Public Agreement Board between 1983 and 1993, during his ... The post ‘You
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has formally asked President Jacob Zuma to resign, a senior party official has confirmed. The decision to “recall” him “urgently” followed marathon talks of the ANC’s top leadership body. Mr Zuma, 75, agreed to step down, but only in the next three to six months, the official added. ... The post South
For Martin Amidu, accepting the nomination to be the country’s first Special Prosecutor, is not about attaining a high status, but about continuing his mission to rid Ghana of corruption. In his opening statement, during his vetting, Mr. Amidu recalled that, he even turned down an invitation to the Supreme Court in 1999. Attempts by ... The post I’m not about
The Health Insurance Service Providers Association of Ghana [HISPAG], has threatened to return to the cash and carry system if arrears owed its members by the National Health Insurance Authority [NHIA], are not paid immediately. According to HISPAG, most of its members are owed about 20 months of claims, a situation that threatens their operations. ... The post HISPAG threatens
Actor and comedian Super OD, born Asonaba Kwaku Darko, has passed away. He died on Tuesday, February 13 at the Agona Swedru Government Hospital in the Central Region. The actor who has been off the movie scene for some time due to old age and ill-health, was taken to the hospital on Saturday, February 10, ... The post Veteran actor Super OD dies at 84 appeared first on Ghana
The impending increase of the U.S Fed rate should encourage government to diversify the sources of its next Eurobond— that is an advice from Economist, Dr. Lord Mensah. His assertion follows a press release announcing that the Minister of Finance, is leading a government delegation on a non-deal road show in Asia to attract Asian ... The post Gov’t must diversify sources
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