[ads1] A team of officials from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) led by the General Manager, Sustainability & Stakeholder Relations, Dr. Kwame Baah-Nuakoh, with the Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Dr. Dominic Eduah, has paid a working visit to the Chief of the Juaben Traditional Area and Chairman of the Council of State, Daasebre Otuo Siriboe II, on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee as Omanhene. The meeting with Daasebre discussed areas of partnership for the development of the Juaben Traditional area among other issues of National interest.[ads2] The team assured the chief of GNPC’s commitment to engage…
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[ads3] The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye has sworn into office the Chairman and Members of the governing board of the Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL), an institution operating under the Ministry of Works and Housing. AESL is a multi-disciplinary institution providing services in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Geodetic, Water and Geotechnical Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Valuation and Quantity Surveying. Speaking at the sworn in exercise, Hon. Asenso-Boakye stated that he has no doubt that with the array of expertise available on the board, it will provide AESL the needed strategic leadership in attaining its goals.[ads4] Currently, AESL…
[ads3] The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye has disclosed plans by government to explore the possibility of prospective homebuyers to use their Tier 2 and 3 Pensions fund as initial deposit to support their mortgages plans. The Minister observed that the need to provide access to housing for Ghanaians requires putting in place sustainable policies and programmes aimed at ensuring that the issue of Affordable Housing no longer becomes a myth, but a possibility.[ads3] Delivering his address at the 2021 Business 24 Real Estate Conference in Accra today, the Works and Housing Minister said despite the enormous economic…
[ads2] The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye (MP) has revealed that Government is working on a framework that will absorb the cost of land and infrastructural services, which are key components in the provision of decent, secured quality and affordable accommodation for private developers in support of its affordable housing programme. This, the Minister believes, will be pivotal in addressing the supply-side constraints of the housing market. Speaking at the 2021 Business 24 Real Estate Conference today in Accra, the Minister said the Works and Housing Ministry has since identified each the cost drivers that contribute to the…
[ads3] Ugandan sports photographer, John Batanudde has been crowned the best rugby photographer in the just ended Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards. The awards ceremony held online on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions saw the sagacious Batanudde winning the topmost award with his breathtaking shot. The awards honoured the glorious game in Africa captured through the creative eyes and words of those that promote rugby in every corner of the continent. As part of Rugby Africa’s work to grow the culture of sport across the continent, the criteria for the awards was cognizant of submissions that…
[ads3] The winners of the inaugural Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards has been announced on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. The winners John Batanudde of Uganda and Dave Mwaura of Kenya were announced winners in an online ceremony today. With applications to the awards running from 17th May to 31st July 2021, the competition was open to journalists and photographers who have remarkably captured the love of the game on and off field. Both John Batanudde and Dave Mwaura were announced as winners in an online awards ceremony where they both walked away with US$1,500 in prize money. The jury…
[ads2] Asante Kotoko received a fabulous visit in Dubai from the Minister of Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye on Wednesday. The Porcupines are in the United Arab Emirates’ luxurious city for the third phase of preseason as Coach Prosper Narteh finalises his plans for the upcoming 2021/22 season. Hon. Asenso-Boakye, who is also in the Eastern Asian country took time off to visit the squad at the S-Hotel in Al Barsha to fraternise with the players. The Member of Parliament for Bantama and staunch fan of the club, urged the players to give their best on the field, reminding…
[ads2] The Northern Region Rugby Association (NRRA ) begun the 7s club competitions league match on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Tamale Sports Stadium training pitch. The participating teams were the Northern Lions RFC, Tamale Warriors RFC and Rocks RFC. The competition begun with Northern Lions RFC annihilating Tamale Warriors RFC 42:5 in the opening game. The second match was between Temale Warriors Vs Rocks RFC which also ended with Rocks RFC winning by 47 – 0. Northern Lions then locked horns with Rock RFC and Rock RFC vehemently beating Lions by 35:5 in the competition. The Northern Reginal…
[ads1] The Minister for Works and Housing, Hon Francis Asenso-Boakye today inspected the progress of works at the ongoing Police Housing Project and the Redevelopment of Government Residential properties at Tesano and Roman Ridge in Accra respectively. After touring the site, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and progress of the Police Housing Project which he said is the Phase III of the Security Services Housing project being undertaken by the Ministry.[ads2] Hon. Asenso-Boakye disclosed that even though the ongoing housing project may not cause a significant reduction of the housing deficit estimated at 2 million, it…
[ads1] The Executive Board of the Ghana Olympic Committee-GOC has officially endorsed the Games Committee of the former to steer affairs of both local and international competitions on its calendar. The Games Committee, spearheaded by the able and affable Taekwondo Association President and an astute sports administrator, Mr. Frederick Lartey Otu submitted its detailed proposals of nominations to the Board last week and has been duly endorsed by the Executive Board. The proposals sought to nominate accomplished sports administrator and treasurer of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Frederick Acheampong, noted in sporting circles as “Archie” as the Chef de Mission for…