Public Agenda (Accra)
Ghanaian weekly independent newspaper
September 24
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Ghana: Amissah-Arthur Targets Bawumia Clash
The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) delivered the clearest message so far to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) last Tuesday when it predictably confirmed Paa Kwesi... Read more »
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Ghana: Nkrumah's Dev. Projects Make Him Never Die! [column]
Last Friday September 21, Ghana marked the 103th birth of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah with a public holiday but little did we as a nation pause for a little while to really and... Read more »
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Ghana: Local SMEs Want Islamic Banks to Boost Business
Despite the policy by Bank of Ghana (BoG) not to license Islamic Banks to operate in the country, there are good reasons for the central bank to permit these no-interest-on-loans... Read more »
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Ghana: Ghana Gas Ignored Petroleum C'ssion's Orders
In the coming days, citizens' groups are expected to mount pressure on the Petroleum Commission of Ghana to ask it to enforce directives it gave the Ghana National Gas Company... Read more »
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Ghana: Examining Ghana's Democracy and Governance [column]
We publish an edited version of the final report of a study sponsored by United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Ghana titled "Ghana Democracy and Governance... Read more »
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Ghana: Vulco to Rid Ghana of Used Tyres
The General Manager of Vulco, Mr Vinay Kapoor, has initiated a campaign to rid Ghana of used tyres and wrong fitting of wheels as a measure to prevent road accident. Mr Kapoor... Read more »
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Ghana: Current Politicians Endanger the Youth's Future [opinion]
When one reads and listens to arguments on national issues by the current breed of Ghanaian politicians, one is compelled to ask: Where are they dragging the country to? Are they... Read more »
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West Africa: Don't Sign EPA Without ECOWAS - Chambas
The Secretary General of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has asked Ghana to co-operate with the Economic Community of West African States... Read more »
September 18
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Ghana: Creation of New Constituencies Now Threatens Peace [opinion]
Thank God our nation is still in peace. This peace has come about through the blessings of God and the dedication and commitment of all the social classes of our society to walk... Read more »
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Ghana: Rule of Law Central to Overcoming Challenges
Rule of law is central to overcoming many of the developmental challenges currently facing many countries in the world. At the national level, strong, inclusive and accountable... Read more »
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Ghana: Majority Pledge Violence-Free Elections
Majority of Ghanaians have pledged not to use force or violence for a political cause in the upcoming elections but a few say they would engage in violence if given the chance,... Read more »
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Ghana: Two Nigerians Not Igbo Chiefs
Two Nigerians who are claiming to be the chief of the Igbo community in Ghana are apparently not recognised as such, states Chief Onyema Ndaraku, president of the Igbo Community... Read more »
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Ghana: Vulnerables Empowered to Hold Gov't Accountable
Vulnerable people, especially non-literate women and girls, have been empowered to hold traditional authorities, government officials and public servants accountable to provide... Read more »
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Ghana: Fresh Concerns Over Gas Plant
The Director of Coastal Resources Ghana, Kofi Agbogah, has warned that the decision by the Government of Ghana to contract Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation of... Read more »
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Ghana: Daniel Kaufmann Becomes President of Revenue Watch
Daniel Kaufmann, a renowned expert on governance and anti-corruption issues worldwide, officially became president of the Revenue Watch Institute on 14 September, 2012. Read more »
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Ghana: Ghana Gas Must Come Clean On Chinese Deal [editorial]
The tenets of democratic governance oblige duty bearers to transparently manage public resources which are entrusted to them. This is even more imperative when it comes to the... Read more »
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Ghana: Jehovah's Witnesses Hold Convention
Starting this weekend, and continuing for the next 11 weekends, Jehovah's Witnesses will put forth extra effort to extend a personal invitation to everyone in Accra, Tema, and... Read more »
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Ghana: Nana Akufo-Addo Urges Police to Be Impartial
The flag bearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has urged the Ghana Police, and other the security agencies, to do their work impartially... Read more »
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Ghana: Chinese Cheat in Gas Project
The corridor of power is quaking over suspected underhand dealings in the gas sub-sector, where China's Sinopec International Petroleum Services Corporation (SIPSC) has allegedly... Read more »
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Ghana: PPP Wins Heart of Women
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) aspiring Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa North, Mrs Agnes Chigabatia, has commended Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, flag bearer of the Progressive People's... Read more »
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Ghana: COCOBOD Signs $1.5 Billion Finance Facility
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has signed a US$1.5 billion one-year receivables-backed trade finance facility in Accra last Wednesday. Proceeds from the facility will be used to... Read more »
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Ghana: COPAL Cocoa Day Slated for First Oct.
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in conjunction with stakeholders in the cocoa industry, will celebrate the Cocoa Producers Alliance (COPAL) Cocoa Day on Monday October 1, this... Read more »
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Ghana: Why Ghana Failed At the Olympics [analysis]
With the dust settled over the London 2012 Olympic Games, it is appropriate to put Ghana's performance under the microscope. It did not come as a surprise to me that Ghana came... Read more »
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Ghana: Top UK Politician Lauds Ghana's Democracy
A member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom (UK), Lord Gus O'Donnell, has extolled Ghana for its commitment to democracy and urged Ghanaians to hold firmly the niche the... Read more »
September 17
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West Africa: Ecowas, AU Must Stop Jammeh's Human Rights Abuses [opinion]
On 22 July, Gambia celebrated its so-called "Freedom Day" - a day introduced by Gambia's President of 18 years, Yahya Jammeh. "Freedom Day" marks the anniversary of Jammeh's rise... Read more »
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