[ads2] Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister of Works and Housing has admonished Ghanaians to stop disposing solid waste into drains to maintain drainage capacity and reduce the likelihood of flooding. The lawmaker believes disposing of solid waste into drains is one of the cause of flooding in the country hence the need to put a stop to it as soon as possible. He said, “while the government is making effort to ensure flood risk is minimised, it is important to highlight that government alone cannot achieve this goal, it must be shared responsibility.” In his address to commemorate the 7th anniversary…
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[ads2] In furtherance of its primary goal to impact the lives of Ghanaians through social and economic empowerment programmes, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), through its Foundation, is seeking areas of collaboration in Science and Technology education, and technical training with the Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan, USA. In a meeting hosted by the Board and the leadership of the University with 3 Ghanaian state agencies – GNPC, Ghana Digital Centers Limited (GDCL), and the National Service Secretariat (NSS), representatives of the State agencies took turns to present highlights of their operations in a bid to explore areas of…
[ads2]The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, through its Foundation, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Michigan based Non-Profit Organization, Youth Development Corporation (YDC) USA in Saginaw Michigan. The agreement, witnessed by the Mayor of Saginaw City Brenda Moore, YDC Board Chair, Gary L. Loster, and other dignitaries is aimed at collaborating to provide employable skills training, exchange programs to Ghanaian youths as well as sourcing for funding to support the various economic empowerment programmes designed and implemented by the GNPC Foundation. In a brief remark, the Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Dr. Dominic Eduah, said the Foundation…
[ads2] CONSERVERIA (Famous for GINO and POMO brands ) has donated cash and products through the May 9 foundation for families of victims of the Accra stadium. The donations form part of activities to mark the 21st anniversary of the tragic stampede which occurred during a soccer game between rivals Accra hearts of oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko on May 9 2001. The tragic stampede claimed at least 126 lives and left many football supporters injured and their families in despair. The May 9, 2001 Accra stadium disaster remains the number one sports tragedy in Ghana’s history. Even though the…
[ads3] The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye (MP) has inducted Sir David Adjaye OBE, one of the world’s most celebrated architect as a registered license member of the Architect Registration Council (ARC) to legally practice in Ghana today in Accra. The long-awaited induction ceremony comes after the ARC, the regulatory body for the architectural profession, completed the processes per its mandate, to ensure that the global icon in the architectural industry can practice as a licensed architect in the country. In his remarks, Asenso-Boakye said Sir Adjaye’s admission into the licensed Architects Register of the ARC will guarantee…
Wholly-owned Ghanaian airline, Goldstar Air on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 donated boxes of assorted items (T-shirts and PPEs) to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) as partnership towards the 2022 Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival. Mr. Eric Bannerman, Executive Chairman and CEO of Goldstar Air, and his team during donating the items, stated a continuous working relationship with the Ghana Tourism Authority to improve domestic tourism in order to boost the local economy and to attract more tourists to Ghana which will help create jobs, increase revenue, and strengthen national cohesion. Mr. Ekow Sampson, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Operations received…
The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye has called on Ghanaians to change their attitudes in the way waste are disposed off in drainages meant to enhance flow of storm water. This, the Minister observed, will go a long way to compliment government interventions against the perennial flooding in the capital and other parts of the country. Speaking at the launch of a Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) for the Greater Accra Resilience and Integrated Development Project (GARID) today in Accra, the Sector Minister stated that for the country to find a lasting solution to the menace of flooding,…
[ads2] The maiden edition of the Asenso-Boakye Under-14 Ball-paa tournament has commenced at the Bantama artificial turf in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The tournament organized by the member of Parliament for Bantama constituency and the Works and Housing Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye would be held every weekend in the constituency. According to the lawmaker, the purpose of the football tournament is to unearth the football talents in the constituency, and help create the much-needed platform for the kids in the constituency to exhibit their talents. The participating clubs include; Kotoko Babies, Hearts Babies, Obibini Blackman Zet Mineral Water FC, Kwaku…
[ads1] The Games Sub Committee of the Ghana Olympic Committe-GOC interacted with Federation Heads whose disciplines will represent in this year’s Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom between July and August this year and the Winter Olympics Games in Beijing February this year. The purpose of the meeting was to officially introduce the GOC Games Sub Committee and Beijing Winter Olympic Games CDM and Birmingham commonwealth CDM to the various Federations and to brainstorm on the necessary preparations ahead of the Games. The CDM of Beijing Winter Olympic Games is in the person of Mr. Bello Bella Bitugu, a Board…
[ads2] Ghanaian airline company, Goldstar Air has donated personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the Word of Life Church as part of efforts in the fight against the deadly coronavirus. Goldstar Air has brought its corporate social responsiblity to the doorsteps of faith-based organizations in order to keep people safe from the virus. The airline company donated 25 boxes of personal protective equipment (PPEs), to the Dansoman Branch of the Word of Life Christian Church, which is led by Reverend Dr Isaac Quaye.[ads4] Mr. John Ashong-Mettle, Cargo Manager for Goldstar Air, presented the items on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Mr.…