Month: September 2022

Why Togbe Afede rejected Ken Agyapong’s homage at the Asogli Palace

Mr Agyapong left the palace peacefully into a waiting vehicle after waving a section of the crowd goodbye.The palace spokesman for Togbe Afede XIV has told Graphic Online why the Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s homage and gift was rejected at the Asogli Palace… Continue reading Why Togbe Afede rejected Ken Agyapong’s homage at the Asogli Palace

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that all official flags in the nation fly at half-mast for seven days in honour of the late Queen of England.

Mr Akufo-Addo in series of tweets mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8, said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, I extend deepest condolences to the new British monarch, King Charles III, the @RoyalFamily the Prime Minister, and the Government and people of Great Britain on the death,… Continue reading President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that all official flags in the nation fly at half-mast for seven days in honour of the late Queen of England.

Queen visited Ghana 1961,1999

Dr Kwame Nkrumah dancing with Queen Elizabeth when she visited Ghana in 1961As the Head of the Commonwealth and the longest-serving British monarch, Queen Elizabeth, during her reign, was the most travelled. She travelled over 500 times, visiting 116 countries.Two of those visits were to Ghana, which gained independence from the British just three years… Continue reading Queen visited Ghana 1961,1999

ECG installs 20MVA at Volta,Oti

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has installed a 20 Megavolt Amperes (MVA) transformer at the Kpando Bulk Supply Point to boost power supply in the Volta and Oti regions.The GH¢2.5 million facility, which replaced the old 5MVA transformer, will benefit Kpando, Hohoe, Golokwati, Fodome, Nkonya, Alavanyo, Jasikan, Nkwanta, Dambai and surrounding areas.“This will bring… Continue reading ECG installs 20MVA at Volta,Oti

Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen’s artwork to sell for $1bn at largest art auction

An estimated $1bn (£847m) worth of art belonging to the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen will be sold at the largest art auction in history. Christie’s auction house said proceeds of the November sale would be given to charity, as Mr Allen wished.The collection includes masterpieces by Botticelli, Renoir, David Hockney and Roy Lichtenstein.Mr Allen,… Continue reading Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen’s artwork to sell for $1bn at largest art auction

Before the IMF team return

ALMOST everybody is sick but only a few are courageous enough to seek help for their conditions.When you see people in hospitals for treatment, it may not necessarily mean that their health conditions are worse than those not in health facilities for care.It could even be that those seeking medical treatment are prudent, forthright and… Continue reading Before the IMF team return

South Africa: Protest Imminent, Ghanaians urged to be vigilant

Ghanaians resident in South Africa have been advised to be vigilant and restrict their movements to safe areas as a result of potential danger arising from imminent protests against foreigners in the country.The Ghana High Commission in a Travel Advisory to the Ghanaian community said “In the last month, individuals claiming to represent various groups… Continue reading South Africa: Protest Imminent, Ghanaians urged to be vigilant