Michael Jackson Dies at 50
June 26, 2009 by G.O
Filed under International News
Michael Jackson died Thursday afternoon (June 25) at the age of 50 after suffering cardiac arrest, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Reports say the legendary pop singer suffered cardiac arrest at his home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills and was not breathing and had no pulse when paramedics arrived after a 911 call around 12:26 p.m. PT. They administered CPR in the ambulance but were unable to revive him. At the hospital, staff attempted to resuscitate Jackson, but he was unresponsive.
From his early career in the 1970s with his family group the Jackson 5 to his decades-long career as a solo artist, Jackson stood as one of the most successful and beloved pop artists of all time.
2nd Annual AFrican Football Tournament
On behalf of Africana Futbal Association (AFA), you are invited to this year’s Soccer Tournament taking place at Eglington Flats soccer field, which main intersection is Jane and Eglington, Toronto. The official date for this year’s event is July 1, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The reason for this tournament is to bring our community together and play the game we all love.
We held our first tournament in 2008, it was fun and successfully. We want to take this opportunity to invite you and your team to join this year’s tournament. The registration deadline is June 20, 2009 and the cost is $250.00 per team.
Electronic Waste In Ghana
Ghana — The latest place where we have discovered high tech toxic trash causing horrendous pollution is in Ghana. Our analysis of samples taken from two electronic waste (e-waste) scrap yards in Ghana has revealed severe contamination with hazardous chemicals.
The ever-growing demand for the latest fashionable mobile phone, flat screen TV or super-fast computer creates ever larger amounts of obsolete electronics that are often laden with toxic chemicals like lead, mercury and brominated flame retardants. Rather than being safely recycled, much of this e-waste gets dumped in developing countries. Previously, we have exposed pollution from e-waste scrap yards in China and India. Nigeria has also been identified as a dumping ground for old electronics.
Ghana vs Sudan Highlights
Ghana are firmly in the driving seat for a second successive World Cup appearance after another emphatic away performance that gave them a thoroughly deserved 2-0 win over Sudan in Omdurman on Saturday.
SUDAN – GHANA HIGHLIGHTS
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Microsoft to partner Ghana in ICT development
The Ministry of Education and the US-based Microsoft Corporation, on
Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build the
Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) capacity of teacher
trainees in Ghana.
The MOU will also enable Microsoft to develop a software to support
teaching and learning in all schools.
The signing was in recognition of the importance of ICT in school development and teaching and learning.
Sway – Blackstar (tribute to Ghana)
Presidents Mills and Obama Cloth Has Been Produced
June 18, 2009 by G.O
Filed under Business, International News, News
Ahead of the touted US President Barrack Obama’s visit to Ghana, cloths branded with portraits of Presidents Mills and Obama have been produced and would soon be on the market.
Ghana To Play Sudan on Saturday
June 17, 2009 by kwameAfrika
Filed under Sports
Ghana cannot afford a slip-up in their quest for a second successive FIFA World Cup™ appearance when they play Sudan in a Group D qualifier on Saturday, head coach Milovan Rajevac said on Tuesday.
The four-time African champions have pitched up camp in the Kenyan town of Naivasha, about 90 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, to acclimatise for the steamy heat of Omdurman where they will face the Desert Hawks.
Ghana have won their last two matches against Benin and Mali and another win in Sudan will virtually secure their place in the 2010 finals in South Africa.
“We have the same team that played Mali in the camp apart from defender John Paintsil who is suspended for the weekend game,” said Rajevac. “Sudan are a good team, especially when they are playing at home but we are confident of getting the three points we need,” he added.
The Black Stars, who are scheduled to play a local premiership club in a warm-up game on Wednesday, will be without their inspirational captain Stephen Appiah for the second international match due to family commitments.
Notable players in the camp include Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, Rennes striker Asamoah Gyan, Lyon defender John Mensah and goalkeeper Richard Kingson of English Premiership side Wigan.
Source: www.fifa.com/worldcup/news
Liverpool Eyeing Muntari
English side Liverpool are being linked with Inter Milan‘sGhanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari. The Daily Mail says Liverpool considered an approach for the 24-year-old in January.
But they are expected to revive their bid for Muntari as a replacement for Xabi Alonso, who has been linked with Real Madrid.
Liverpool made the approach in January when Juventus and Arsenal enquired about Xabi Alonso, and may make another move should Alonso leave.
Imposer steals Ex Pres. Rawling’s ID On Twitter
Stories of identity fraud have dominated the international media and indeed the crime has been at the heart of internet fraud, known locally as ‘sakawa.’
The latest revelation made by Joy FM’s Kobby Graham is a tale of internet fraud taken to another level.
A user posing as former president Jerry John Rawlings on the popular social networking site Twitter could easily deceive a visitor and lead them into thinking that Mr Rawlings is an interesting subscriber to the platform.
