Ghana To Get More Oil

Ghana has the potential to obtain eight billion barrels of oil, equivalent to $560 billion at an average of $70 per barrel, if its submission to extend its continental shelf is approved by the United Nations Commission of the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Collins Duada, who disclosed this at a press conference in Accra last Friday, said that the Ministry has finally prepared to submit to the CLCS for the extension of Ghana’s continental shelf, in line with Article 76 of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the sea.Ghana is seeking to extend its continental shelf beyond the existing 200 nautical miles. He said, according to a report by the international Seabed Authority (ISA) in 2000, an additional 1.23 billion tonnes of oil and 650 billion cubic meters of gas can be obtained from the offshore basin alone, if the country is given the approval to extend its maritime territory to approximately 15,000 square kilometres. He stressed that the right to explore and exploit the resources within that zone shall be exclusive to Ghana if the outer limits of the area are established and deposited at the office of the secretary-General of the United Nations before May 13, 2009.

Read more

Swine Flu poses No Threats to Us

By Francis Asamoah Tuffour

The outbreak of Swine Flu in parts of the world will not pose any threat to the country, the Veterinary Services Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, has assured the public. Speaking to the Times yesterday on Ghana’s state of preparedness against any possible outbreak, the acting Director of the Department, Dr Enoch Boye-Mensah Koney said there is a surveillance system in place that conducts routine exercises along the country’s entry points.

In the exercise, live or dressed birds and animals imported into the country are critically examined and those suspected of having flu are vaccinated.

Dr Koney said the main job of the department is to control and prevent animal diseases that are likely to be introduced into country, adding that this core function enjoins it to be proactive in its surveillance, monitoring and evaluation roles.

“We have surveillance system that will detect anything within our territory in the shortest possible time,” he said.

Besides the department collaborates with the port authorities, the Customs Excise and Preventive Service, the Ghana Immigration Service, Ministry of Health as well as the Wildlife Department among other agencies, to constantly check, particularly, people entering the country.

Read more

Sarkodie ft Guru & Niii – Bra be hwe (Come and see)

Rawlings and Others Honoured

Former President Jerry John Rawlings of Ghana and other four former African Heads of State were honoured by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on sunday for their contribution towards the deepening of democratic governance on the Continent.

The others were Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria; Ahmed Tejan Kabbah of Sierra Leone and Festus Mogae of Botswana.

They received beautifully designed kente clothes and citations.

Former Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Maria Aznar, who was also present, was honoured by the Asantehene for his love and support for Africa. He also received a kente cloth and a citation.

Top UK Gospel Star Visits Ghana

Top UK-based Nigeria gospel musician, Muyiwa Adebayo whose music has gone down well with gospel music lovers in Europe, America and some parts of Africa, is visiting Ghana.

Muyiwa is in the country to study the trend of Ghanaian gospel music and also to do collaboration with some seasoned gospel musicians, as well as build a healthy relationship with the gospel music industry in Ghana.

Muyiwa, who burst onto the Christian music scene seven years ago with his maiden album ‘Restoration’ featuring Riversongz, a dynamic chorale, has been inspiring listeners across the UK and beyond with his music.

He told journalists that his visit to Ghana was to hook up with his colleagues in Ghana to promote the work of God.

Read more

Reggie Rockstone – Me na me kae (I said it)

Reggie Rockstone – Me na me kae (I said it)

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Ghana Climbs three spots in FIFA World Ranking

Ghana moves three places up on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World ranking table released today by the sport governing body, Fifa.

The Black Stars now occupy the 31th position from the 34th place it held during the March’s ranking.

Ghana gathered 62 points to record a total of 779 points as the team still maintains a strong place among the top five sides in Africa.

The Black Stars with 779 points this month leapfrog African champions, Egypt to third place on the continental table and closely trail the second side by just two points.

Cameroon remains Africa’s top-rated national side followed by Nigeria in that order.

European Champions, Spain still unbeaten in 31 matches cling onto top spot followed by Germany and Holland.

A total of 109 “A” matches (77 FIFA World Cup preliminary matches and 32 friendly matches) were taken into account in the latest world ranking.

www.ghanafa.org/blackstars/200904

Benin down, Mali next! Essien and Muntari delighted

Ghana got what they wanted as the Black Stars earned a perfect start in the joint 2010 African Nations Cup and World Cup qualifying, beating Benin 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars, pre-match favourites could have finished the game with at least three goals but had to settle for the lone goal which came just under a minute into the start of the game when Prince Tagoe stabbed in a cross from the left.

Michael Essien who captained the team as play went on following the substitution of Stephen Appiah says the scoreline did not reflect the trend of the game but admits that Benin were a tougher side.

“We are happy with the win. The most important thing was to win this game and we did exactly that. We knew we had to score early to calm things down though we could have scored more.

“But Benin was a good side. We didn’t underrate them. They came in strong and we were up for the match.

“Now we can look ahead to the next game and God willing, we can get a good result,” Essien said afterwards in a post match interview.

The opening game anxiety is now out of the way as Ghana looks up to the next game away to Mali on June 7. Mali, described as the main threat to Ghana’s World Cup qualifying chances drew 1-1 away to Sudan on Saturday.

Sulley Muntari who set up Ghana’s goal and saw his shot at goal rattle the crossbar expects another difficult game for the Black Stars. The Inter-Milan midfielder says reaching the World Cup will not come easy for Ghana.

“We are happy to have beaten Benin. We played them in Accra before the Cup of Nations and it was a bit tight so we knew they were a good side. We were expecting this. They are a good side and were here to play. The most important thing is we got our three points.

“The path to the World Cup will be difficult and we have to play well in our remaining games.” Muntari said.

Ghana seeking a second successive World Cup appearance sit at the summit of the four-team table after an opening weekend of World Cup qualifiers on the continent.

www.ghanafa.org/blackstars/200904

Sarkodie – Husslin’ (remix)

Ghana’s U-20 opponents revealed

The wait is finally over as Ghana’s group opponents for the FIFA U-20 World Cup has been revealed at Sunday’s final draw in the historic surroundings of the Luxor Temple in Egypt.

Ghana, not seeded, take their place in Group D alongside, England, Uzbekistan and Uruguay.

“For eight years we have not been to the U-20 World Cup so to return as champions of Africa is remarkable. It’s gratifying to me that we’re not just winning but also doing so by playing beautiful football,” Ghana coach, Sellas Tetteh said ahead of the draw.

The Black Satellites, African champions will be based Ismailia where five of the six group matches will be played.

Ghana, two-time silver medallist at the world event will open their campaign with Uzbekistan in the opening game on September 26.

England will be Ghana’s second game opponents on September 29 with the final group game against Uruguay on October 2.

A total of 24 nations were entered into the draw with Fifa dividing the teams into six groups of four.

Africa has five representatives – Ghana, hosts Egypt, Cameroon, South Africa and Nigeria – at the tournament which kicks off on 24 September and ends on October 16 in Cairo.

All five teams from the continent will be bidding to become the first African winners of the tournament in its 32 year history.

Hosts Egypt will meet Trinidad and Tobago in the opening match on Thursday 24 September at the Egyptian Army Stadium in Alexandria.

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2009 groups:

Group A                                        Group B                             Group C

Egypt                                              Nigeria                               USA
Trinidad & Tobago                    Venezuela                         Germany
Paraguay                                       Tahiti                                  Korea Republic
Italy                                                 Spain                                  Camaroon

Group D                                 Group E                                 Group F

Ghana                                      Brazil                                     United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan                            Costa Rica                            South Africa
England                                  Czech Republic                  Honduras
Uruguay                                 Australia                              Hungary

source: www.ghanafa.org/blackstars

Next Page »