Ban looks forward to �concrete’ progress at upcoming meeting of Cypriot leaders

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with Greek Cypriot leader Dimitris Christofias (left) and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu (right). UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon is looking forward to ?concrete progress? when the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders meet in New York next week to discuss reunifying the divided Mediterranean island nation, his spokesperson said today.

The meetings on Monday and Tuesday between Greek Cypriot leader Dimitris Christofias and his Turkish Cypriot counterpart, Dervis Eroglu, will be the fifth time the Secretary-General will be present at the United Nations-facilitated talks.

?The Secretary-General looks forward to a productive meeting and concrete progress,? said a statement issued by his spokesperson, which added thHe believes that with political will and firm commitment the two leaders can and should reach a much-needed settlement on Cyprusat the UN chief has conveyed his expectations to the two leaders.

?He believes that with political will and firm commitment the two leaders can and should reach a much-needed settlement on Cyprus,? it added.

The UN-facilitated talks began in 2008 with the aim of eventually setting up a federal government with a single international personality in a bi-zonal, bi-communal country, with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot constituent states of equal status.

Earlier this month, the Secretary-General?s Special Adviser on Cyprus, Alexander Downer, told reporters in Nicosia that Mr. Christofias and Mr. Eroglu will continue to make efforts to reach agreement on core issues, including governance and power-sharing, property rights, territory and citizenship.

The UN has maintained a peacekeeping mission (UNFICYP) in Cyprus since 1964 after an outbreak of inter-communal tensions.

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Greece, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia wrap up UN-mediated talks

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Matthew Nimetz, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for the talks between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. UN Photo/Paulo FilgueirasRepresentatives of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have wrapped up two days of United Nations-mediated talks on the dispute over the official name of the latter country, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General announced today.

Matthew Nimetz said the discussions in New York were helpful and focused on the optimal way to move the process forward in a constructive manner. He added that he was given firm assurances that each Government is sincere in its interest in finding a solution and that they fully respect the UN process.

A UN-brokered interim accord in 1995 details the differences between the two countries over the name of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It obliges both Athens and Skopje to continue negotiations under the auspices of the Secretary-General to try to reach an agreement, but so far they have not succeeded.

Mr. Nimetz met separately with Ambassador Adamantios Vassilakis of Greece and Ambassador Zoran Jolevski of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia over the two days. Both sides presented the positions of their respective Governments on the name issue as they stand at the present time.

He said he will consult further with the representatives regarding arranging a visit to the two capitals to continue the discussions.

?As we move forward, I have asked the parties to demonstrate their commitment to the resolution of their difference by promoting a positive atmosphere through their actions and public statements,? he stated.

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UN officials mourn passing of former Turkish Cypriot leader

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the buffer zone in Cyprus and crossed to the north via Ledra Street in February 2010Top United Nations officials have voiced sadness at the passing of Rauf Denktash, the former Turkish Cypriot leader who died on Friday in Nicosia.

Mr. Denktash was a “long-serving and historic” Turkish Cypriot leader with whom the UN had a long relationship in the framework of UN-facilitated talks for the reunification of Cyprus and related to its peacekeeping responsibilities on the island, Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said in a statement.

The Secretary-General, his Special Adviser on Cyprus, Alexander Downer, and his Special Representative for Cyprus, Lisa Buttenheim, expressed their condolences to the family of Mr. Denktash as well as to all Turkish Cypriots.

Mr. Downer and Ms. Buttenheim described the former leader as “a pre-eminent figure” whose dedication to the Turkish Cypriot community was steadfast through decades of leadership.

They reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to reaching a comprehensive solution on Cyprus for the benefit of all Cypriots.

The leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities are set to continue efforts to reach agreement on core issues when they meet in New York later this month for talks aimed at reunifying the island.

Cyprus was among several issues discussed today between Mr. Ban and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu of Turkey during their meeting in Beirut, where the Secretary-General is currently on an official visit. They also discussed the situation in Syria, as well as Iran.

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Raquel’s performance on Dodi Princess postponed to February 3

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The much anticipated ‘Candle in the wind’ performance of buzzing Ghanaian songstress, Raquel on the famous Dodi Princess Cruise Boat has been postponed from the advertised January 27 date to February 3. The performance on the famous Volta Lake had to be postponed for a week due to technical challenges.

Tickets purchased for January 27 will still hold for the February date and tickets are still available for 60 GHC(inclusive of food and drinks) and are available at YFM, HITZ FM, TEMA COMM 7 SHELL and ROYAL RICHESTER HOTEL. The Management of the singer and organizers of the event have apologized for the inconvenience, assuring guests of an even better experience on the new date.

Guests will get up close and personal with the singer as she performs her hit songs ‘Odo’, ‘This Is Me (Sting In A Tale)’, ‘Sweetio’ and many more.Guests will also be treated to an entrée of delicious and tasty food and drinks, as they enjoy an hour of musical intimacy with Raquel and De Genius Band. After the music, food and drinks, it would be time to shake it off on the dance floor alongside special guest artists at the After-Party inside the Dodi Princess Club.

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Mensah Available For Guinea Game

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There is a refreshing wind blowing in the camp of the Black Stars and that has heightened optimism among the playing body and the technical team alike.

It has now emerged from the quarters of the team’s doctor that team captain John ‘The Rock’ Mensah will miss just a game- the Ghana-Mali on Saturday- as a result of the red card offence he committed in Ghana’s opening game against Botswana last Tuesday.

The Black Stars captain, according to team Doctor Percy Annan, suffered a slight injury-muscle contusion, and not muscle tear as was widely speculated.

And indications are that the defender is responding to treatment-making him a possible first team player when Ghana take on Guinea in their last group game on Wednesday.

“John is doing well, by way of recovery. It is not muscle tear as people speculated, rather it is a muscle contusion, a condition which rules him out for a short period,” Doctor Annan told this writer in an interview.

“The good news is he will be available for the Guinea game fully fit on Wednesday,” the doctor added.

  Mensah suffered the muscle contusion injury in his attempt to slide a Botswana forward which led to his exit in the 66th minute in their Group ‘D’ opener.

 From Kofi Owusu  Aduonum,Franceville,Gabon

CASTRO & STAY JAY JOIN SCIENTIFIC’S CAMPUS TOUR IN TAMALE

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This week end, Scientific heads to Tamale with Stay & Castro to perform at the Face of UDS (Tamale) pageant. The trip to tamale is the second destination of (da New era Campus Tour) train. Demand for amazing hip hop album (Da New Era) by Scientific has fast peaked among university students in Ghana since its release last year.

Scientific chooses to give his fans in Ghana, especially students a chance to experience his thrilling live performances with support from top artistes who are featured in the album. Before the impending trip to Tamale, University for Development Studies in Wa had preceding opportunity of having the tour train at their campus last year October and next will be KNUST where Scientific promises a mega showdown for his fans.

Motive behind initiation of the tour is to enhance promotion of hip hop music among young people and grant them opportunity of free live performances.

Call 0262304069 or E.mail: [email protected] to invite the tour team to your university.

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EX-STV PRESENTER ADAURE ACHUMBA JOINS E-NEWS TV AFRICA IN JO’BURG

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Ex STV presenter,Adaure Achumba has stepped up her game big time by becoming one of the beautiful presenters of E-News Africa TV in Johannesburg,South Africa.

She is the official correspondent in Nigeria who relates the day to day happenings in the entire country especially Lagos and Abuja to the channel.

E.TV is the South Africa’s first 24 hours news channel which airs on DSTV Channel 403.It is also the 5 TV channel in South Africa and first privately owned but free to air TV station in the country.

Source: http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/15529/23/ex-stv-presenter-adaure-achumba-joins-e-news-tv-af.html

Nadal Beats Federer To Reach Finals

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Rafael Nadal produced some scintillating tennis to come from one set down to beat Roger Federer and reach his second Australian Open final.

The world number two, who won the 2009 title, lost an opening set tie-break but hit back to take the next three and win 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 7-6 (7-5) 6-4.

Third seed Federer saved one match point on Nadal’s serve but the Spaniard held his nerve to take it on the next.

Nadal will play either Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final.

It was another classic encounter in what remains one of sport’s greatest rivalries, with the 10-time Grand Slam champion Nadal extending his winning record over Federer to 18 victories in 27 meetings.

The Mallorcan gave his best wishes to his defeated opponent after what he described as “another fantastic match”.

Nadal, who injured his knee prior to the tournament, added: “Sunday afternoon, 24 hours to play my first match, I was in my room crying because I believed I didn’t have the chance to play in Melbourne.

“So it was a very, very tough situation for me.”

Sunderland Officials Meet Otumfuo

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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

REPRESENTATIVES OF Sunderland FC in England are currently in the country at the invitation of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, DAILY GUIDE SPORTS understands.

The Sunderland FC team has made the trip to deepen ties with league leaders Kotoko who recently sealed a deal with their visitors.

As part of the visit, the Sunderland team would pay homage to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, owner of Kotoko.

They also would visit the Kotoko Secretariat at Odeneho Kwadaso to monitor how Kotoko management runs the club on a day-to-day basis.

The Sunderland officials are expected to visit the Kotoko Adako Jarchie training park to watch the team train.

A source said the visit is in line with the Kotoko/Sundeland marriage which was brokered via the instrumentality of Kotoko Executive Board Chairman, Dr. K.K. Sarpong.

FROM I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr., Kumasi

‘Hellmett’ Premiers Tomorrow

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Come Saturday, January 28, the National Theatre in Accra will explode with non-stop musical performances from talented hipife music stars during the premiere of Slim Busterr’s movie, ‘Hellmett’.

The night, dubbed ‘Music and Movie Night’, will witness performances from Kwabena Kwabena, Wutah, Tinny, King David, 4×4, among others.

The producer of ‘Hellmett’, Slim Busterr, told BEATWAVES that the premiere was expected to attract a large number of movie enthusiasts, music stars and music lovers from all walks of life.

He stated that since the movie was very educative and entertaining, he would be happy if Ghanaians came to enjoy it at the National Theatre at 8:00pm.

Slim Busterr, who played the lead character in the movie, explained that ‘Hellmett’ was about love, relationships, married life and a little bit of sex.

The 1986 national dance champion told BEATWAVES that the premiere would be impressive because it would witness a lot of musical performances and an azonto dance competition.

According to him, the after party would take place at the Aphrodisiac Night Club located at Dzorwulu in Accra.

By George Clifford Owusu

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