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Former President Rawlings on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and later the Bantamahene, Nana Amankwaatia V, to seek their consent to hold a rally at Bantama.

Issues discussed included the role influential traditionalists had to play to ensure transparent, free and fair general election on December 7.

At Manhyia Rawlings appealed to Ghanaians to scrutinize presidential candidates before voting them into power as that will eliminate politics of lies and atrocities and ensure lasting peace and harmony.

He noted that choosing a national leader is quite different from the process leading to the selection of a traditional ruler where kingmakers vet the person to ensure that the right person is selected to lead them to glory and honor.

A statement issued by Kofi Adam, Special Aide to former President Rawlings quoted Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as advising the Electoral Commission not to connive with any political party to mar the December polls but prepare adequately to avoid technical challenges.

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Nana Bantamahene receives ex-President Rawlings to Bantama
“He also warned politicians against bad utterances and insults, which bring confusion.”

“At the Bantamahene’s palace, Barfuor Amankwatia V commended the former president for his exceptional role in the country’s democratic process, which according to the chief has brought the country to the point where it is now, a role model for all Africa.”

He said his palace was always opened to the former President.

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With Condoleeza Rice’s much-publicized visit to Libya, it looks as if the U.S. is going to turn over a new leaf in its ties with the African country it once called a pariah. Less well publicized is that the visit follows an amazing “colonization compensation” agreement with Italy – Libya’s former colonial master – that looks remarkably like the reparations some people have called for in the United States.

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But first, Rice’s visit to Libya, which of course, was not really about Libya at all:

The Secretary of State was in Libya primarily to show North Korea and Iran that the U.S. is ready to resume cooperation with any country that ditches and scraps its nuclear program, and that the U.S. isn´t arbitrarily down on some countries. Paula De Sutter, Assistant Secretary of State for Verification and Compliance and Implementation made it clear: “The Secretary´s visit is going to be a huge demonstration of the fact that by changing behavior, a country can change the nature of a relationship.”

In addition, she wants to officially and publicly pave the way for an expansion of cooperation in the trade, investment, political, cultural and security areas between the two countries. That´s why the White House stated that Rice´s trip was opening a “new chapter” in the relationships between the U.S. and Libya. Dana Perino, President Bush´s press secretary explained: "By improving our relations with Libya, we will enable expansion of bilateral cooperation in a number of areas, including education and culture, commerce, science and technology, and most certainly security and human rights."

For his part, Moumar Qaddafi opined: “The whole business of conflict between Libya and the United States has been closed once and for all. There will be no more wars, raids or acts of terrorism.”

The State Department , once again, is confirming the old axiom that there are no permanent enemies, just permanent interests.

But, as with recent policy changes in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Bush Administration, by it actions, is admitting that Barack Obama´s doctrine of direct diplomacy just might actually make sense. Libya’s progress due to enegagement, in fact, would appear to be a major rejection of the reactionary, hardliner stands of John McCain. If the Saddam Hussein of the 80s can turn into the Tony Blair of the new millennium, then what else might be possible?

Meanwhile Silvio Berlusconi of Italy seems to be learning a similar lesson.

The Italian Prime Minister and Qaddafi patched up a decades old colonial feud, crafting a free and mutual agreement that will put Italy in a position to compensate Libya for colonizing the North-African country from 1911 through 1943.

Berlusconi announced that his country would offer Libya 3.4 billion euros – 5 billion dollars – over the next 25 years for pains and worries inflicted on Libyans during the Italian occupation and colonization that lasted more than three decades. In his words: “The agreement will be about 200 million US$ each year during the next 25 years under the guise of investments in infrastructure projects in Libya.”

He added: “The agreement is designed to put an end to 40 years of misunderstanding. It´s a thorough and moral acknowledgement of any damage, injury and harm meted out to Libya by Italy during the colonial era. “

According to the agreement, Italy will fund the construction of a freeway from Tunisia through Libya to Egypt. Furthermore, Italy will finance the development of housing in Libya, grant scholarships to Libyan students studying in Italy, and pay damages to those maimed by landmines laid by Italians during the colonial era.
Libya pledged, as quid pro quo, to intensify its fight against terrorism and to stem the flow of non-traditional migrants who often invade Italian coasts.

But does Italy’s relationship in Libya open up the door to other European nations – particularly those instrumental in the international slave trade - to start looking for other ways to compensate the formerly colonized in other places around the globe?

The French squashed that idea immediately. After the Italy/Libya agreement was announced France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs quickly released a statement that the deal constituted “neither a precedent nor a reference,” for “each bilateral history gets along as it wishes, each history is specific.”

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MORE OLYPIANS SAY RAP MUSIC HELPS THEM COMPETE

Michael Phelps revealed last week that Lil Wayne's "I'm Me" from The Leak EP before reaching, literally, for gold medals [click to read], NBC's Today Show did a profile "iPod Investigation" with a number of olympians this morning.

Phelps further revealed that he might be the highest profile Def Jam supporter, revealing that Young Jeezy and Jay-Z join Lil Wayne among his favorite artists.

Jamaican track star Dwight Thomas added that since hearing of Phelps' success, he has begun listening to "I'm Me" as well.

Mary Wineberg, the United States' 400 Meter specialist stated that she's an avid Beyonce fan, citing B'Day album as the soundtrack to her one hour warm-up.

Other athletes cited Garth Brooks and Shania Twain in their iPods.

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Ghana and Italy on Wednesday signed an additional 22-million Euro credit line to support the growth of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), following the successful implementation of a first phase of the project.

The funds made available under the Ghana Private Sector Development Facility consist of a soft loan of 20 million Euros and a grant element worth two million Euros.

The Italian Ambassador to Ghana Mr Fabrizio De Agostini and Mr Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu Finance Minister signed the agreement for the respective countries.

It is the second time the Italian government is making funds available to support Ghanaian SMEs. In 2003, it committed eleven million Euros to the project.

About 29 SMEs, mostly in agro-business, construction and hospitality industries, received between 97,000 and 450,000 Euros to finance their expansion plans and undertake installation of equipment to further their development activities.

Under the current deal, the soft loan of 20 million Euros will be channelled to qualified SMEs through local commercial banks and leasing companies to finance capital goods, consumables production inputs and services, as well as construction works.

The grant component is designed to facilitate the use of the credit through the activity of the project Management Unit, run by Italian and Ghanaian experts, which will assist the SMEs in preparing and in implementing their business plans.

The grant will also finance technical assistance through initiatives of institutional and decentralised capacity building, ICT development, metal works and building of capacity of staff of the Ministry of Trade.

Mr Baah-Wiredu underscored the importance of the SMEs sector to Ghana’s development and welcomed any initiative that would make it more vibrant and competitive.

The sector currently accounts for about 70 percent of all industrial establishments and generates about 85 percent employment.

He said the focus of the credit would be to support SMEs in the Brong Ahafo and the three Northern Regions.

Mr Agostini said the Italian government was encouraged by the successes chalked in the first phase of the project and would continue to share its experiences in the SMEs sector with their Ghanaian counterparts.

The loan will be repaid in 56 years with no interest.

SOURCE :-CHARLESONS JOURNAL

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Egyptians in Ghana celebrate 56th anniversary

The Egyptian community in Ghana on Tuesday marked the 56th anniversary of the 23rd revolution which took place in their country in 1952 and expressed their country's desire to maintain security and deepen bilateral cooperation with Ghana.

Mr. Allah Mustafa Nosseir, Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, who invited some Ghanaians to share in the celebrations, said Egypt and Ghana were ready to promote and enhance economic and trade ties. "The two countries have shared common goals, targets and policies...politically, economically, commercially and in the field of technical cooperation," he said.

He said Ghana is benefiting from the Egyptian Fund for Technical Cooperation with Africa (EFTCA) in the areas of health and agriculture among others with the aim of promoting developmental issues. Under the EFTCA programme, medical doctors would benefit from training courses in Egypt while agricultural officers would also have the opportunity to train in different fields.

The Ambassador commended Ghana for hosting the 2008 African Cup of Nations where the Egyptian National team retained the cup. Mrs. Angelina Baiden Amissah, Deputy Minister in charge of pre-tertiary education at the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports, who represented President John Agyekum Kufuor expressed hope that the two countries would enjoy sustainable peace and stability, development and socio-economic progress.

"It is significant to note that Egypt was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations on the attainment of independence in 1957," she said. She noted that Ghana and Egypt played crucial roles in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement, an organization in which both countries still remained active members.

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Mr. Annan,the Nobel Peace Laureate, is the Chancellor of UG


Busumuru Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary General, has been appointed Chancellor of the University of Ghana, the University Council announced on Wednesday.

President John Agyekum Kufuor would perform his investiture and swearing-in on August 11 at a Special Congregation in Accra.

Mr. Annan succeeds the late Nana Wereko Ampem II, former Omanhene of Amanokrom and Gyasehene of Akuapim Traditional Area in the highest office of the University, formerly occupied by the Presidency until the coming into force of the 1992 Constitution.

The position had been vacant since the death of Nana Ampem II in 2005.

Mr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi, Chairman of the Council, told newsmen at a press briefing in Accra that the Council was proud to have such a distinguished personality to work with.

He said the Council had the confidence that working with Mr. Annan would add credibility to the University.

Mr. Oteng-Gyasi stated that the appointment of the former UN Secretary General had come at a crucial time as the University celebrated its 60th Anniversary, describing his appointment as "an anniversary gift".

He therefore entreated the entire population to accept the appointment and to join the University to celebrate this illustrious son of Ghana.

On other decisions by the Council, Mr. Oteng-Gyasi said as part of efforts to improve systems within the University, it had adopted some recommendation of a Visitation Panel.

The panel was tasked to review the academic programmes, infrastructure, resources, administrative and governance structures of the University to meet national development needs and international accreditation standards.

He said an implementation committee would soon be inaugurated to implement some of the recommendations, which include the amendment of the University's basic law and the development of a human resource policy.

Other developments, the Chairman of Council mentioned were the construction of a central science laboratory to house the Department of Biochemistry and 12 specialised laboratories funded with the GETFund to be completed by December.

An over 6,000 bed capacity students hostel, being funded by Ghana Commercial Bank was also expected to be ready by May next year, Mr. Oteng-Gyasi said.

Other ongoing projects include a new Physics laboratory and a new complex for Performing Arts.

Professor Clifford Nii Boi Tagoe, Vice Chancellor, assured the public that the University was working at addressing accommodation needs of students.

He said it had entered into agreements with some banks to provide 26 million Ghana cedis for construction of hostels, adding that, it had also given lands to private developers to provide hostels of between 10,000 and 30,000 beds.

Prof. Tagoe also gave the assurance that the University would do its best to ensure that students graduate soon after completion of their courses.



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Duties will include: printing match comps and table numbers, check people , explaining the event regulations (we will provide all info), collecting cards at the end of the night.
You will be compensated for your time and in addition, for printing match cards (about 60 sheets of paper needed in B&W).
Prior event hosting experience is a plus. Please e-mail a short resume and a head shot if interested.
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We are currently seeking extras (male & female) Ages 21 thru 45 to come out and be a part of the atmosphere as we film the opening club scene {sex in the city look a like }for the feature film.
EXTRAS WILL RECEIVE FILM CREDIT/ PAY WILL BE DISCUSSED IN PERSON includes Food and beverages will be made available to all that is chosen.

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A major performing artist and producer with Central Park Musical Drum Circle is looking for 1-2 subjects for a student documentary. The film will document the experiences of performers and artists in Central Park during the summer of 2008. In and around the summer center stage
A potential subject will preferably be one of the following:
1) experienced drummer that participates in the Drum circle of the central drummers group
2) novice drummer that wants to learn and drum regularly in the music drum circle
3) member of the central park skating group

Subjects will be asked to:
1) be available for several (3 -5) days throughout the summer (July - August 08) - either weekends or weekdays
2) allow their performances to be filmed
3) participate in interviews

When finished, this documentary will be submitted to student film festivals and distributed on the internet. You will have credits to this movie , and a minimum compensation if chosen . There will be food and beverages during the performance

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.