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278 companies established under 1D1F- Alan Kyerematen

Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen says the government has so far facilitated the establishment of a total of 278 companies and projects under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative. According to the Minister, 106 companies out of the 278 are currently in operation, 148 are under construction whilst 24 of the projects are at the mobilisation stage. This ...

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Kotoka International Airport readies for E-passport rollout

Immigration officers are undergoing training for the use of card-readable machines used to authenticate e-passports that have been installed at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The training, according to AviationGhana sources at the airport, is expected to be completed by the end of February for the roll-out of the Ghana Card e-Passport programme. For now, the Ghana Card e-Passport will ...

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Amsterdam introduces ‘self-residential obligation’ to cut off investors

The ‘self-residential obligation’, whereby home buyers in Amsterdam are not allowed to rent out their home, but must live in it themselves for the first four years, will come into effect on 1 April. The council announced this today. Domestic editors 03-02-22, 10:28 Last update: 03-02-22, 13:20 The new rule should ensure that fewer homes are bought by investors and rented out for high ...

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Man is believed to have been dead for years in a home in Southeast Amsterdam

A man in Amsterdam-Zuidoost has probably been lying dead in a house for years. The man was found by a bailiff. The Parool 10-02-22, 17:16 Last update: 10-02-22, 17:54 The body was discovered this week in a house at Nieuwlandhof. Police had previously received reports, but were unable to enter the home because nothing suspicious was seen. Local residents tell  city ​​broadcaster AT5  that they have also ...

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Cabinet wants to get rid of 1,5 meters on February 25, already full cafes and theaters next week

The old normal beckons: from February 25, the cabinet wants to completely let go of the 1.5 meters. The catering industry, culture and all other places where the corona ticket applies, will also be given much more space. More people are welcome there, without a distance rule. The closing time goes to one o’clock in the morning. Tobias den Hartog, Niels Klaassen 10 ...

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Adwoa Safo is holding NPP government to ransom – Kennedy Agyapong

Sarah Adwoa Safo absents herself from Parliament Adwoa Safo reportedly wants to be Deputy Majority Leader Ben Ephson tells Akufo-Addo to sack Adwoa Safo Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has reacted to the continuous absence of Dome–Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo from Parliament. According to him, the lawmaker’s conduct is tantamount to holding the governing New Patriotic Party to ransom. Speaking on Oman ...

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Ghana Card – e-passport: Foreign Minister was aware of ICAO event – Dep. Minister clarifies

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration was in the know about the event in Montreal where the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) okayed the Ghana Card as a valid travel document to over 190 countries across 44,000 airports worldwide. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kwaku Ampratwum Sarpong, who had been quoted as denying that the Ministry had any ...

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George Boateng named Black Stars assistant coach

Aston Villa Youth team coach, George Boateng, has been named as one of the assistant coaches for Black Stars by the Ghana Football Association on Wednesday. The former Middlesbrough and Villa midfield gem, Boateng will serve as an assistant coach for Otto Addo who has been appointed the new Ghana coach. A statement released on Wednesday evening by the Ghana Football Association confirmed ...

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Otto Addo, Chris Hughton, other appointments a ‘short term decision’ – GFA

Otto Addo to visit Black Stars players soon,GFA Mix reaction greets new Black Stars coach, technical team appointments Otto Addo takes charge of Ghana-Nigeria World Cup qualifier clash The Ghana Football Association has reiterated that the appointment of Coach Otto Addo and other members of the technical team is an interim measure as the Black Stars prepare to face Nigeria in the World cup qualifiers. In ...

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