Ghanaians told to report criminals to police

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The Yendi Municipal Chief Executive Mr Issah Zakaria has called on Ghanaians to volunteer information to the security services to eliminate criminals in their communities.

He said until people volunteer information to the security services particularly the Ghana Police Service, criminals would continue to live with them and make their lives miserable.

Mr Zakaria made the call when he inspected the on- going work on the maintenance and extension of street lights in Yendi township.

He said checking of criminal activities in the area would be enhanced following the maintenance and extension of the street lights in Yendi and its suburbs in the Yendi Municipality of Northern Region.

Mr Zakaria said street lights in the Municipality worth thousands of Ghana Cedis is funded by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Yendi Municipal Assembly.

The Municipal Co-ordinating Director Alhaji Shehu Kadri expressed the Assembly’s appreciation for the good work Messrs Windy Rose, the contractor is doing.

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Samia Nkrumah champions Nkrumaist unity with PNC

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Dr. Kwame Nkrumah – Ghana’s first president

Ms Samia Nkrumah, National Chairman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), at the weekend stated the party’s readiness to commence unity talks again with the People’s National Convention (PNC).

This, she said, aimed at building a unified Nkrumaist force to unseat the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December General Election.

She therefore urged the leadership of the PNC to reconsider coming back to the negotiation table after its national congress to restart sincere talks to unify the two parties.

Delivering a solidarity message on behalf of the CPP at the National Delegates’ Congress of the PNC in Sunyani, Ms Nkrumah stressed the need for the two parties to forge a united front to capture power.

She said the two parties share the ideology of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, adding; “we have a common destiny to transform Ghana”.

The congress of the PNC was on the theme: “A United PNC for Victory in 2012.”

Ms Nkrumah paid tribute to members and the leadership of both parties for ensuring and sustaining the ideology and tradition of Dr Nkrumah, which she said had “survived the test of time”.

“Just last week, I was in Ethiopia to unveil the statue of our great father and founder Dr Kwame Nkrumah and this is a confirmation that (political) emancipation is still essential and possible today,” she said.

Alhaji Ahmed Ramadan, National Chairman of the PNC urged the party members not to be swayed by the internal wrangling and rather continue with their enthusiasm that had seen them through.

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Government equips 98 master craft persons

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Ninety-eight people, comprising 78 apprentices and 20 master craft persons (MCPs) were presented with machines and other equipment at Kukuom in Asunafo South District of Brong Ahafo Region at the weekend.

The items provided by the government under the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training of the Ministry of Education covered four trade areas.

These include auto mechanics, cosmetology, garment (dressmaking) and electronics (radio/television) repairing.

The NAP was designed by government as an intervention to reduce youth unemployment and improve the livelihood of early school leavers in the communities, besides serving as a pathway for the youth to engage in the trade areas of their choice and to promote industrial villages.

The items consisted 16 hairdressing equipment and accessories, 16 set of electronics and auto mechanic tools, 30 sewing machines for apprentices and 20 knitting machines for MCPs who were selected from Kukuom, Norbekow, Asufufuo and Sankore.

Speaking at a durbar organised by the District Assembly during which the items were presented to the MCPs, Mr Eric Opoku, Deputy Regional Minister said the items were meant to assist the beneficiaries to use them as start-up tools.

He said as part of government’s commitment to solve the unemployment problem in the country, 1000 dressmakers in the region had benefited from free distribution of sewing machines whilst 2,400 people had also been engaged as apprentices in dressmaking.

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Arts workers call on government to mitigate effect of fuel hike

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Mr Frank Boakye-Yiadom, Chairman of Arts Centre Workers Association (ACWA) in Accra on Friday called on government to institute measures to mitigate the effects of the recent increases in prices of petroleum products.

This, he said is affecting cost of production in the country.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, Mr Boakye-Yiadom said the hike in the prices of petroleum products had negatively affected the business of the ACWA because cost of production had increased to an “unbearable state” and demoralising producers.

He said the Arts Centre well known for the exhibition of African artefacts is one of Ghana’s most visited tourism sites but had not gain the prominence it was supposed to get.

Mr Boakye- Yiadom said the association in June last year organised a fair to revamp the centre but that was not beneficial because there had not been any significant increase in patronage of its services.

He appealed to the Ministry of Tourism to brand the country well, adding: “Ghana is known worldwide for Kente as Brazil is well noted for football.”

Mr Boakye-Yiadom asked the government to ensure that proper security measures are put in place at the borders to prevent individuals from importing inferior China made cloths into the country, which he said is killing the local textile industry.

He urged Ghanaians to be proud of made in Ghana products adding, “I wish all workers would wear Kente on Fridays… to portray the Africans that we are”.

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18 Useful Break Up Lines

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18 Useful Break Up Lines

BREAK UP LINES

Ummm so Valentines Day is right around the corner and we’re not insinuating anything but we know some folks might wanna call it quit with their partners….lol…OmgGhana has gathered some perfect lines as we believe these lines could make the break up a little less painful u knoooow! If you have others feel free to add them in comments section

1. “Something about us doesn’t feel right, and I have to act on that.”

2. “I don’t know what I want, and as long as I feel this way, it’s not fair to you.”

3. “I need something more.”

4. “We’ve really tried to make this work, now it’s time to let it go.”

5. “I have a lot more growing to do before I’m ready for something like this.”

6. “I love you but I’m not in love with you.”

7. “I wish I’d met you five years from now—I’m just not ready for this yet.”

8. “Someone out there is perfect for you, I promise. It’s just not me.”

9. “We are not each other’s one.”

10. “We’ve both changed and grown apart.”

11. “You’re my best friend, which is so much more important to me than a lover.”

12. “I just don’t see this working.”

13. “Love shouldn’t be this hard.”

14. “I love you enough to want something better for you than what I can give.”

15. “I think we need to work on ourselves before we can ever share a life together.”

16. “You deserve to find your perfect match. It’s just not me.”

17. “I’m not in a place to date someone right now, but I still love you.”

18. “I need to figure out myself before I can share my life with someone.”

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Actor, Clive Owen to host star-studded Laureus Sports Awards

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By now you know from my tweets and facebook updates that I am in the UK for the Laureus Sports Awards and I am happy that the hugely popular Golden Globe and BAFTA Award winning actor Clive Owen will host the awards to be staged in London on Monday, February 6. I just wish I get to meet Clive and all the stars lined up for the awards.

British TV and film star Owen, best known for films Closer and Children of Men, will be joined by other illustrious stars from the worlds of entertainment and fashion. Also present will be British actress Thandie Newton, who will be a segment host. Her films include Crash, Mission Impossible 2 and Run Fat Boy Run.

Popular Spanish actress Elsa Pataky and American Luke Wilson, brother of Owen Wilson, whose appearances include Legally Blonde, Old School, Bottle Rocket, and The Royal Tenenbaums will be present, along with Israeli actress and popular model Bar Rafaeli. Hair styling for guests at the Laureus Awards Ceremony is provided by the Daniel Galvin salon in the Corinthia Hotel London.

The 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards, which recognise sporting achievement, are the premier honours on the international sporting calendar.   The winners are chosen by the Laureus World Sports Academy, the ultimate sports jury, made up of 47 of the greatest sportsmen and sportswomen of all time.  The living legends of sport honouring the great athletes of today.

Proceeds from the Laureus World Sports Awards directly benefit and underpin the work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which supports 91 community sports projects in 34 countries around the world, including five in London. Since its inception, Laureus has raised €40 million for projects which have improved the lives of more than one-and-a-half million young people.

The 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards have had the support of Prime Minister David Cameron and Mayor of London Boris Johnson.  Mr Cameron said “I am delighted that the Laureus World Sports Awards are in London in 2012.  These Awards celebrate the world’s top sportsmen and women and highlight the incredible power of sport to make a real difference to individuals and communities around the world.  I can’t think of a better way to kick off our Olympic year.”

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Star Trek producer, Rick Berman rates ‘Ties That Bind’ highly ahead of Nigerian and UK premieres

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June 1, will see Ghanaian film maker, Leila Djansi’s ensemble drama, ‘Ties That Bind’ open in cinemas across Nigeria. Profiled by Rick Berman, producer of the Star Trek Series for Paramount Pictures as gripping film, Ties That Bind stars Kimberly Elise, Ama K Abebrese, Omotola Ekeinde, John Dumelo,  Ebbe Bassey, featuring Randall Batinkoff and David Dontoh.

“I see a good number of independent films each year and ‘Ties That Bind’ is one of the most gripping movies I’ve screened in a long time,” comments Rick Berman.

‘Ties That Bind’ tells the story of Adobea, Buki and Theresa, three women from different walks of life bound together by a similar pain; the loss of a child. In a destined meeting in a small village in Kroboland, the women journey together to redemption, love, life and forgiveness as they renovate a dilapidated clinic for the villagers.

Already making waves across the world, ‘Ties That Bind’ has honorably opened the Africa International Film Festival held in Lagos Nigeria and, the San Diego Black Film festival. In addition, the film will screen for the next couple of months at various film festivals among which are the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles in February, The Women of Color Arts and Film Festival, and the prestigious American Film Institutes’ New African Films Festival in Maryland in March 2012.

‘Ties That Bind’, winner of an unprecedented 9 Ghana Movie Awards to include Best Picture, screened in Ghana to a packed audience and went on record as the first Ghanaian made film to screen for over a month in the cinema circuit. It will be released in Nigeria by the Silverbird Group one of Nigeria’s foremost film bookers.

June is also the month in which ‘Ties That Bind’ will be released across the UK and Ireland via Odeon Cinemas. Meanwhile, Sinking Sands, another award winning film from Turning Point Pictures is currently on worldwide DVD release and goes on DVD in Nigeria March 5th 2012.

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It’s pure romance at Golden Tulip Kumasi City this Valentine dinner!

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It is the month of love once again and on Valentine’s Day, February 14 the plush Golden Tulip Kumasi City would be the toast of town as it gives true meaning to what love is all about. What more can you expect from your loved one on this special night than a memorable candle lit dinner at the state of Art restaurant and pool side of Golden Tulip Kumasi City. Patrons would be entertained by the evergreen William Band with a selection of the finest local and international tunes whiles enjoying a wide variety of sumptuous dishes.

To climax the event, a raffle draw would be done to determine which lucky couple spends the night at a special romantic suite reserved for the night. It’s the month of love so why not grab the opportunity to express your feelings and renew the bond of love you share with your valentine?

Rate: Couple; GHC 90.00/ Single; GHC 45.00. For reservations kindly call 03220 – 83777/0244 340 220(1)/0244 339666/0544351030

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Belinda Baidoo opens Beedagel, Accra’s latest must-visit-boutique

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Model Belinda Baidoo is photographed outside her new fashion boutique in Osu, Accra, Ghana..

My goodness …things are heating up in Ghana oOo!! The nations fashionistas aren’t messing about this year!! PoQua PoQu and Aisha Obuobi the designer behind the Christie Brown label have both opened boutiques in Osu and Phyllis Taylor the designer behind the Sika fashion label opened Bow Boutique late last year!!! And now Ghana Rising fave, international supermodel Belinda Baidoo has opened a new fashion boutique in Osu, on 17th Lane (the Daviva lane) called Beedagel. Already causing a buzz, fans of uber stylish Belinda love and want her look and are flocking to her boutique for the latest on-trend pieces from across the pond. Note, Beedagel boutique is the exclusive stockist of Pepe jeans in Ghana. 

Beedagel
17th Lane, 
Osu (off Oxford street), 
Accra, Ghana 
Tel: +(233) (0) 24 311 5518

Keep a look out for the Beedagel website, -it will be up and running soon at:http://beedagel.com/

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Life And Living It

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Brew Riversion Jnr, Chris Attoh, Adjetey Anang (pusher), Nana Osei Kwame Sarpong (M-Net Survivor Africa) team up to star in this witty, inspiring, movie about life. ‘Live and Living It’, is director Shirly Frimpong-Manso’s critically acclaimed look at four, thirty something year old friends who have to shed off their idealistic outlook on life and embrace the harsh realities of adulthood. Life And Living It is heart warming realistic movie that touches on life, sex, instant attractions, tough decisions, imperfections and insecurities, and the consequences of sometimes taking the easy road in life.

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