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Accra, June 8,
GNA - The following is the level of water in
the Akosombo Dam as issued by the Management
of Volta River Authority on Monday, June 8,
2009.
Current
Level (June 8, 2009) - 254.48 feet
Previous Level (June 7, 2009) - 254.53 feet
Drop in water level - 0.05 feet
Same time last year June 8, 2008) - 245.80 feet
Maximum Level - 278.00 feet
Minimum Level - 240.00 feet
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June
30,
2009
- British economy sinks at fastest rate in 50 years - Telegraph, UK
We are not broke - NPP Finance Committee Chairman - Audrey Micah
Journalists pledge to support regional integration efforts
Afreximbank, HSBC, AFC - Win Landmark Trade Finance
EC to expunge non-functioning political parties - Mr Adeenze-Kangah
“High numbers of school children selling by the road side is worrying”- Obeng
Feature
- Fuel prices to go up again -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Feature
- Curfews in Bawku, Gushegu renewed -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Feature
- AFAG calls off demonstration, blames Prez Mills for interfering - Audrey Micah
Ghanaian passport to be changed soon
IGP-The police is ready for Obama’s visit
NPP should elect Nana Akufo Addo as party’s flagbearer- Mr Nyarko
KMA to rehabilitate Kumasi Central Market
Mfantseman Assembly prepares for Obama’s visit
Education
- 70 pupils at Akuapem South to participate in E/R Regional cultural contest
President Mills in Libya for Heads of State and Government of the AU summit
Ghanaians mark Republic Day on 1st July
Press Release
- NPP-USA Exposes NDC Deceptions
Pan Africa
- African roots - DNA testing helps African Americans find their origins- BBC
Ghana to start issuing ECOWAS passport next year
June
29,
2009
Sports
- National Sports Council to announce membership of Associations on Monday
President Mills must set up committees to probe all ministries -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
June
27,
2009
Pan Africa
- Emergency powers for Niger leader - BBC
World
- Los Angeles Police Interview Jackson’s Doctor - NYTimes
World
- Jesse Jackson: Family wants 2nd autopsy - MyWay
World
- Obama eyeing new order on Gitmo detainees - Washington Times
Some Anti-Aids Campaign Organisations misuse Funds - Minister
Police call for halt of sale of dangerous implements on the street
Aliu to visit US
Armed robbers attacked filling station at Suhum
Regional Commanders Parade is re-introduced
Personality
- Michael Jackson - A Sequined Glove That
Mesmerized the World - NYTimes
World
- Michael Jackson police search for drugs doctor - Guardian, UK
President Obama’s Visit to Ghana Will Be Historic
June
26,
2009
Sports
- Musicians set to beat foreign-based stars on June 27
Future
- Biofuels production: a threat to global food
security -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
DEA (US) answers questions about Michael Jackson and prescrition drug abuse
Foe Amoaning leads casualty shake up at National Sports Council
I have resigned-Muntaka Mubarak - Audrey Micah
Mills accepts embattled Sports Minister resignation, wishes him well -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Accra-Tema Motorway robber jailed
Feature - Africa should deepen regional integration to build stronger and more resilient economies -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Forty-one houses within Lafa stream basin to be demolished
World - Michael Jackson, Pop Icon, Is Dead at 50
Regional integration essential for sustained development - UNCTAD
June
25,
2009
World
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Michael Jackson -- Cardiac Arrest...
Poverty compounding problem of Anxiety
Executive interferences hindering effective decentralisation- Kyei-Baffour
Feature
- 1.02 billion people to go hungry in 2009 - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
GNA General Manager not paid for several months
Health
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National Health Insurance Authority flouts review of drug tariffs
West Africa health exhibition slated for September -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Ghana’s economy remains static-Nii
Moi Thompson - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Volta region has highest child labourer
Feature
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50 MMDAs to receive $31.9m under the
District Dev’t Facility - Masahudu Ankiilu
Kunateh
Pan Africa
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Somali 'thieves' face amputation
- BBC
June
24,
2009
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Nigeria may lift bank ban
- BBC
Pan Africa
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Monkey urinates on
Zambian president...
World -
NKorea threatens
annihilation of USA; World anticipates missile...
Feature
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The irony of
press conferences in Ghana - Samuel Dowuona
President Mills returns from Abuja
World
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'Hole in clouds' as
astronauts witness volcano eruption from space!
Woyongo asks coordinating directors to show loyalty
Current economic condition require commitment-President
Mills
Girl, 20, dies in a street fight over a mobile phone
Most Road accidents are caused by working conditions of
drivers – Consultant
NYEP to organize headcount for its beneficiaries
NPP to widen its Electoral College members
I’m not under political pressure –
says AMA Boss
Ayariga: Floods in Accra needs more
than demolition - Audrey Micah
June
23,
2009
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Rawlings: I have not received US$3.5
million from any Nigerian governor - Audrey Micah
Sports
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Joshua
splits with manager
Set up
Commission to investigate violence and intimidation in 2008
elections
Kwesi Pratt: choosing Wereko Brobby
was Kufuor's greatest mistake
World Bank
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African Diaspora Program (ADP) Of the
World Bank Group
Press statement of NPP/USA on
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UNITED STATES PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S
VISIT TO GHANA
Feature
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Global private capital inflows to
decline to $363billion in 2009 -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
June
21,
2009
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Two DC (USA) Metro trains collide
during rush hour...6
dead..
State funding political parties, gov't
assures support
CDS assures soldiers of government support
World -
Sarkozy says burqas are 'not welcome'
in France...
Kulikuli” gradually losing popularity in Bolgatanga
Car dealers storm Ghana’s Parliament
over GH¢50,000 loan - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Africa Export-Import Bank ready to assist Ghana's trade and
industry
Ghana can lose investors through cyber fraud – DSP Baah
UBA Growing Businesses Entrepreneurial
Workshops target Africa - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Sports
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Ghana thrashes Sudan 2-0
Sports
- Ghana thrashes Sudan 2-0
Relocate from flood-prone areas-NADMO
- Audrey Micah
JICA, Sony for the next generation in
Ghana 2009 -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Private foreign capital inflows to
Ghana in 2007 hit GH¢1.5billion in 2007
June
20,
2009
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Health Insurance is important investment in people-CEO
Court rewards four policemen for refusing to take bribe
President Mills holds talks with Nigeria on gas supply
Drivers refusing to wear seat belts
Nigeria to give Ghana more crude oil, extend credit days
NPP chairman shot dead
- Audrey Micah
African Tax Administration Forum ends in Accra
Feature
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Auditor-General exposes massive rot at
Ghana@50 - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Government prepares framework for sustainable land
management- Minister
Government takes closer look at Right to Information bill
Town Country Department to issue building permit in three
months
VRCC to organise trade and investment fair in November
June
19,
2009
World
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Tens of Thousands Join Iran Opposition
Rally - VOA
US Students Become Honey Entrepreneurs
with Villagers in Ghana - VOA
Mutinous Congo troops fire at UN
- BBC
Government’s fiscal stabilization is on course - Finance
Minister
Health
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Fire guts Korle-Bu Hearing Centre
Patronise Made-In-Ghana goods
Veep inaugurates 3-member commission of inquiry into
Ghana@50 celebrations
June
17,
2009
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National athletes cry foul
Health -
Maternal and newborn health: a
worldwide problem -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Sports
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Sowah
fights McAllister for Commonwealth title
Government’s fiscal stabilization is
on course - Finance Minister
Mills stresses Godly values for better
Ghana
Kwaku Bonsam constructs orphanage
TOR to start operations on Thursday
Fire outbreak at korle-bu -
Andrew Zugah
Authorities of KNUST to begin a programme in Petrochemical
Engineering
Future of ETI is bright - Ekpe
Commercial charcoal producers, exporters to obtain permit
Feature
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Gov’t to set up Computer Emergency
Response Team to combatc cyber Crime in Ghana - Masahudu
Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
June
16,
2009
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Oil Prices Rebound - VOA
Rashid Pelpuo replaces Muntaka Mubarak as Sports Minister
- Audrey Micah
Cloths to commemorate
President Obama Visit to Ghana Out
Review 1992 Constitution - Meissner
Teshie dump site to become community
recreational ground - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Public sector unions, government to
negotiate salary adjustments this week -
Masahudu
Ankiilu Kunateh
“We can adapt the 1992 constitution for the better”
he said
Ghana, Germany collaborate to train
more PhD Students in Health sciences, others
Tema Oil Refinery to resume operations
on Thursday -
Masahudu
Ankiilu Kunateh
GNPC boss sacked, Mr. Asafo Adjei
takes over
BNI to sue Asamoah Boateng’s wife
- Audrey Micah
June
15,
2009
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Prostate
cancer is the second deadly illness afflicting Ghanaian men
No More Power rationing in Accra Metropolis
- Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Sports
-
Kotoko
beat Hearts to break 16-year jinx
Child sex abuse in Schools: a barbaric
crime in Ghana -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Social
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Management of GRC ordered to check encroachment on their
lands in Ashanti Region
Social
-
Prosecute former Speaker –
Odododiodioo NDC Chairman
Health
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National Health Insurance Authority
Board inaugurated
Personality
-
Legon Philosophy Department honours Kwame Gyekye
Ghana's Inflation drops to 20.06% for
the first time in 2009
Global
Economic crisis Threatens Gains made in HIV prevention,
treatment -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
More Cuban doctors arrive in Ghana
Five wee sellers and smokers arrested by Winneba Police
Government alone cannot provide the educational needs of
Ghanaians- Essuman
Feature
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Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports sector
records 32.54% growth in first quarter 2009 - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
June
14,
2009
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Cotto
retains WBO title with win over Clottey
Land guards
invade University of Ghana lands at Nungua
Pan Africa
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Guinea ex-chief on drugs charge
- BBC
CPP asked to adopt 21st century
political strategy
Pan Africa
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Libyan leader plays to the gallery
- BBC
NADMO Coordinator justifies directive for employees to
re-apply
Residents urged not to lease lands for the construction of
masts
Government to step up monitoring of Bulk Road Vehicles
Tribute
-
Farewell, our brother Annor Odjidja
- E. Ablorh - Odjidja
Personality
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The passing of Colonel Winfried Annor
Odjidja (rtd)
June
12,
2009
World
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UN sanctions punish North Korea
- Guardian, UK
“Reportage of accidents worrying”- MTTU Commander
Government orders Controller and
Accountant General to pay former President Kufuor
immediately - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Finance Minister inaugurates COCOBOD, SSNIT Boards
Health
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WHO Raises Swine Flu Alert to Highest Level - VOA
Government spends GHC 200,000 a month
for peace-keeping in the Northern Region - Awudu Salami Sule
Economic and Health Potential of Africa’s Shea Nut
- By William Eagle, VOA
Health
-
Polio Virus Spreading in West Africa
- VOA
Education
-
Committee Presents Report on Clashes
between Bawku Schools
June
11,
2009
Feature
-
Aftermath of June 4th, matters arising
in Ghana -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
AFAG to go on nationwide demonstration
- Audrey Micah
Newmont corrects $950 million figure quoted in media report
Minority parties question need for
fuel price hike, demand apologies from President Mills
Kofi Annan: Keep an eye on people in
authority to ensure accountability - Audrey Micah
GAF recruitment suspended, Defence
minister explains action - Audrey Micah
Frank Agyekum and others face BNI
today
Feature -
Osu
RE becomes a ritzy area for banks
- Andrew Zugah
Afrifa's family demands compensation
Government determined to fix ailing
economy - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
June
10,
2009
World
- Security Council Set to Tighten Sanctions on North Korea - NYTimes
Ghanaians should discuss how the nation could benefit from its natural resources -
Awudu Salami Sule,
Ghanadot
Commentary
- COMESA Customs Union Good for Africa But... -
James Shikwati
June
9,
2009
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Ghana’s HIV prevalence rate drops by 1.7% - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Education
- Nation's education faces challenges - Professor
Civil servants appeal to government to increase salaries
Government to relocate businesses to make way for Korle Lagoon Development
BOOP marks second tree-planting week
Sports
-
Black Stars
set for
camping in
Kenya
- Andrew
Zugah
Cabinet approves budget for repair of Nkrumah Memorial
Park
-
Awudu Salami Sule,
Ghanadot
GUTA demands immediate review of Rent Act
Sports -
President
Mills, COSUA
congratulate
Ghana Black
Stars
Masahudu
Ankiilu
Kunateh,
Ghanadot
E/R Minister
to the
rescue of
Afram Plains
-
Awudu Salami Sule,
Ghanadot
Ex-President Kufour moves out of Ridge office - Awudu Salami Sule,
Ghanadot
Ghana Black Stars teaches Mali a big lesson
Feature
- Is Bawku turning into Ghana's Somalia? -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
June
7,
2009
Commentary
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The new democratic thoughts of
Rawlings Kofi Akosah Sarpong
Africa
- Gabon's Omar Bongo confirmed dead - BBC
I'm disappointed in gov't - Kwesi Pratt Jr.
About Sports Minister's abrupt leave of absence
A Doctor and a Nurse in a fight - Andrew Zogah
Ghana Black Stars teaches Mali a big lesson -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Sports Minister asked to go on leave - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Human activity main cause of climate change - Sandow Ali
Radio presenters asked to assist police in fighting crime
Personality
- A memorable experience awaits you at Royal Richester Hotel - Audrey Micah
June
6,
2009
- Piano prodigy from Ghana soaring in S.F. - San Francisco Chronicle
Pan Africa
- Bissau military kills politicians - BBC
Information Ministry hands over Osagyefo’s “head”
Six plead innocent in Tema Port cocaine case
Court throws out STC’s motion
Minister response to questions on roads
Ministry to soon create forum to review payment of compensation
Fuel price increased by 30%, CJA angry - Audrey Micah
Lack of employment, bane of social stability – Thompson
VRA boss sacked, Kweku Awotwi takes over - Audrey Micah
June
5,
2009
- Hopes for US recovery grow as job losses ease - Guardian, UK
Oil earnings - BBC
Zita appeals to telecom companies -
Put effective mechanisms for
customer feedback -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
We will provide fully guaranteed security, Printers assure mobile phone operators - Abdul Salam Sule, Ghanadot
Mills sets up Commission to probe Ghana@50 activities
Sports
- "I don't fear Ghana" - Stephen Keshi -
Andrew Zugah
Drivers demonstrate against permit under Urban Transport Project
Pastors blamed for moral decadence among the youth - Abdul Salam Sule, Ghanadot
Vice President Mahama lauds Ghana and Nigeria’s commitment to democracy
Women urged to inculcate good moral practices in children to ensure peace
Minister rubbishes financial allegation
Sports
- Young footballers advised to consider higher education alongside soccer -
Abdul Salam Sule, Ghanadot
Political parties urged to field more women
New National Oil and Gas Security to police Oil industry - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh
Lecture held to commemorate this year's June 4 - Audrey Micah
June
4,
2009
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GRIDCo would soon rectify power interruptions- PRO
Trial of alleged killers of Mobilla transferred to Accra
NPA suspends fuel price increase - Audrey Micah
Feature
- Corruption impedes Ghana’s socio-economic development -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
The only justifiable coup in Ghana was the one against Nkrumah -. Arthur Kennedy - By Abdul Salam Sule, Ghanadot
NPP ministers demand whereabouts of Mpiani at BNI
Commentary
- Africa should learn to create wealth -
James Shikwati
National Petroleum Authority set to increase fuel prices this week - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Planning Committee for Nkrumah’s 100 years celebration named - Audrey Micah
June
2,
2009
Sports
- Tragedy hits Ghana Black Stars— three key players to miss titanic march against Uganda - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Feature - Vice president inaugurates 18-member committee to plan Nkrumah’s 100th birthday anniversary -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Feature - More children dropping out of school to work - Audrey Micah
Health -
Tema General Hospital Maternity
Ward cry for attention - Audrey Micah
News analysis - Fire outbreaks in Ghana, any lessons learnt? - Audrey Micah, Ghanadot
Ghana's total mineral revenue up by 28%
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Decongestion of Accra begins tomorrow - Audrey Micah
Tema Port Workers on sit down strike -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
14 people arrested in Bawku over the death of three -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
May
31,
2009
Sports
- South Africa’s Amajita shine past Ghana’s Satellites
NDC Government to guarantee press freedom
Vice President Mahama returns from SENSAD meeting
President Mills urges the religious bodies to preach virtues
West Africa border officials blamed for torpedoing ECOWAS protocol on movement
Feature
- Minister appeals to Mining Companies to redeem their bad image - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Sports
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Tumultuous welcome for Black Stars to Tamale
Feature
- ECOWAS to implement Common Mining Code by 2012 - To harmonize mineral resources for dev’t - Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Nominations for GJA elections open on Monday
Workshop issues communiqué on Single Spine Pay structure
Feature
- Single currency for the West African sub-region proves elusive -
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
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The G8: Africa Must Rethink
Development Model
Commentary, July 1, Ghanadot -
Adding value to African raw materials
enables importing countries to grow their industries,
financial and knowledge sectors while the African is
left with hoe in hand scratching the soils for minerals
and crop... even chicken scratch the soil. Little
ingenuity is needed in the scratch the soil model!
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World Bank approves US$ 535million package for Ghana
Accra, July 1, Ghanadot - The
Board of Directors of the World Bank today approved a total
of US$535 million to support three credit facilities aimed
at helping improve economic governance and stabilizing
Ghana’s economy.
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Development and the holiday mentality
Commentary, July 1, Ghanadot -
We celebrate our achievements to date with holidays. Thus,
today, July 1st, is our Republic Day. Then there is Independent
Day and the funeral days, not counting other celebrative days.
That must add up to a lot of non-working days in a year.
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Fraud, abuse and waste in Ghana’s
public services
Feature, July 1, Ghanadot - Marking 50th Anniversary
of public services workers in Ghana, Ghanadot’s Financial
and Economic Journalist, Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh takes a
look at some of the audit reports of the public sector in
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