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GCD Hospital appeals for absorption into public system

The Senior Medical Officer in-charge of the Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Limited (GCD) Hospital at Akwatia in the Eastern Region, Dr. John Bello has made an urgent appeal to the Ghana Health service to expedite action on the process of absorbing the facility in the public system. The absorption, which he claimed received cabinet approval under the previous government will go a long way to... 

Supreme Court to take fresh evidence on Peki, Tsito-Awudome land dispute

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday unanimously ruled that evidence in the land boundary dispute between the Peki and Tsito-Awudome Stools, be taken afresh at the High Court which is hearing the matter. The unanimous decision of the SC which went in favour of the Tsito Awudome Stool, was read by Mr. Justice Steve Allan Brobbey. The hearing of the stool land boundary dispute between the two... 

Mobile Number Portability is long overdue – Kasapa

Mr. Robert Palitz, Managing Director of Kasapa, on Thursday told the Ghana News Agency that the implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was long overdue. In a written answer to a questionnaire on the readiness of telecom operators for MNP, he said the underlying legal basis for the service had been in place since 2004, and “we believe this momentum is long overdue”. Mr Haruna... 

…a US$115,000.00 summer hut for the President

Who says that being the President of Ghana is all about hard work and sacrifice? The kufuor administration spent a whooping US$115,000.00 on a plant room and summer hut for the swimming pool at the presidential palace now christened“Golden Jubilee House” According to the INSIGHT newspaper documents available show that soft furnishing bought for the Villa cost their Ghanaian tax payer US$1,115,900.00. Art... 

Attuquayefio Calls For Change In Stars’ Tactics

Cecil Jones Attuquayefio Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio, Technical Director of Liberty Professionals, has urged Coach Milovan Rajevac to vary his tactics to ensure a successful CHAN tournament for the Black Stars. The celebrated coach, who was named African Coach of the Year 2000, also urged Coach Rajevac to play two players on top of attack, instead of the one man upfront. He again challenged players... 

Joe Tex Frimpong back from long lay off

Ghanaian international Joe Tex Asamoah Frimpong has returned from injury after a long lay off. Information gathered by GNA Sports indicates that the Black Stars striker has in recent times actively participated for his Swiss side’s exploits and banged in some memorable goals. Swiss based Frimpong, currently on a short loan with Luzern FC from Young Boys FC was on target against FC Sion in the... 

Association to raise funds for retired footballers

By GNA Accra Hearts of Oak and Liberty Professionals will on Sunday,, March 8, engage in a charity match at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, Accra to raise funds for members of the Retired National Footballers Association (RENFAG). City rivals Sekondi Eleven Wise and Hasaacas will similarly also battle for honours at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi on Friday, March 6, also in line with the scheme to... 

Stars Face Libya

By Daily Guide Abdul Rahim Ayew The Black Stars of Ghana will continue their quest for glory in the African Nations Championship, slugging it out with Libya today in Bouake, Cote D’Ivore. The Stars will be keen to inflict a second defeat on the Libyans, to atone for their first match draw against Zimbabwe. Milovan Rajevac was able to see the positive side of what many believe was a bad opener... 

Michael Essien: I am ready

By Goal.com Optimistic battling midfielder Michael Essien has been a notable absentee for all of Chelsea’s season, however, he has revealed he expects to stride out in a Blues shirt as early as March. The tireless Ghana international has been out-of-action since suffering a complicated cruciate ligament injury in August but has been taking part in light training. Indeed, he has been included... 

Tetteh still regrets Stars snub

By Ghanasocernet. Ghana’s Under-20 head coach Sellas Tetteh has revealed that he felt disrespected after being bye-passed for the national team coaching job five months. The former Liberty Professionals trainer had served as assistant coach with the Black Stars to seveal expatriate coaches and felt embarrased after failing to land the substantive job with Claude Le Roy’s departure in May...