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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun apologized to the loved ones of passengers killed in Boeing jet crashes during an appearance on Capitol Hill. Photo: SAMUEL CORUM / AFP/FileSource: AFPThe U.S. Justice Department is considering a deal with Boeing that would see the aerospace giant avoid criminal prosecution but may appoint a federal watchdog to oversee the company’s progress on safety improvements, the New York Times reported Friday.People familiar with the discussions told the newspaper that the terms of the potential alternative settlement, known as a deferred prosecution agreement, or DPA, are still subject to change.The Department of Justice (DOJ) is determining…

Minister of Works and Housing Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (KON) said government would make public all tenders received from developers for the Saglemi Housing Project. He said the evaluation report would also be made public so people could know how various bids were evaluated. Oppong Nkrumah said government had been transparent in the process of engaging private developers for the Saglemi Housing Project, and further urged the developer to be transparent and stand up to scrutiny over time. He said as part of a transparent process, the government would make public all bids received for the development of the Sagremi affordable…

Photo Penguin Alert website As international tourism has boomed in the Western Cape, reaching R1.9 billion by December 2023, concerns are growing for the future of South Africa’s iconic African penguins. With their population plummeting by 99% over the past century, conservationists are warning of their possible extinction by 2035 without immediate intervention. Environmental groups such as BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB have stepped up their efforts, pushing the Minister of Forests, Fisheries and Environment to impose protective measures, especially around penguin colonies that are vulnerable to gannet fishing. This practice threatens the penguins’ food supply, exacerbating their decline unnoticed…

News Jun-21-2024 DJ Marshmello to Rock the Stage at the 2024 Major League Rugby Championship The International Music Star will make a rare appearance at the Snapdragon Stadium SAN DIEGO, CA – Major League Rugby and the San Diego Legion are proud to announce that internationally renowned music artist, DJ Marshmello, will perform live at Snapdragon Stadium as part of the 2024 Major League Rugby Championship festivities. The annual match championship title is scheduled for August 4, 2024, at 1 p.m. (PT) / 4 p.m. (ET) on FOX, marking Marshmello’s first live music performance at the iconic Snapdragon Stadium. Christopher…

Yaw Sarpong’s wife Maame Pinamang appeared on Auntie Naa’s show on Oyerepa FM about their marriageAccording to Pinamang, she has been sidelined from caring for her ailing husband because of his singer partner, Maame Tiwaa.She exchanged words with Tiwaa and accused the backup singer of grabbing her manLegendary gospel singer Yaw Sarpong is in the news for all the wrong reasons. His wife, Maame Pinamang, has lured him to Aunty Naa’s show on Oyerepa FM.Yaw Sarpong has suffered a stroke for two years now and is being treated at Bishop JY Adu’s New Jerusalem Chapel in Kumasi.In a dramatic twist,…

Tourists crowd Las Ramblas in Barcelona. Photo: PAU BARRENA / AFPSource: AFPBarcelona, ​​one of Europe’s most visited cities, said on Friday it plans to ban renting apartments to tourists by 2029 to reduce homelessness in Spain’s second-largest city.Permits for the 10,101 apartments currently approved as short-term rentals and available on platforms such as Airbnb and Homeaway will not be renewed when they expire in November 2028, Barcelona’s leftist mayor Jaume Collboni told a news conference.”The city cannot allow such a large number of apartments to be used for tourist activity at a time of difficult access to housing and when…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that it will issue free Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) to Ghanaians applying to travel to Kenya. The initiative recognises the existing Visa Waiver Scheme agreement between Kenya and Ghana. The ministry in a statement on Wednesday, June 19, advised Ghanaians planning to travel to Kenya to submit and get approved their ETA applications via almetakenya.go.ke before departure. The ministry urged Ghanaians to take note of the new development when planning travel to Kenya. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to inform its citizens that it has recognised…

Canada Soccer says it is “deeply disturbed” by racial abuse directed at one of its players after Thursday’s Copa America opener against Argentina.Canada did not name the player, but defender Moise Bombito received racist comments on his Instagram page after his team’s 2-0 loss. The 24-year-old had attracted attention after a tackle on Argentina captain Lionel Messi, where he caught the 36-year-old on the ankle.Messi received treatment after the challenge but was medically cleared to continue, assisting Argentina’s second goal of the game in the 88th minute.Canada condemned the racist abuse in a statement that read: “Canada Soccer is aware…

Legendary foodsa food start-up from Ghana came in second place in the just completed FoodTech World Cup where applications pitched their solutions to address challenges in the food system. Details In the competition, 9 start-ups representing all regions came together to participate in the Lausanne final at this year’s HackSummit. Legendary Foods unveiled its solution that uses advanced insect farming to deliver meat nutrition at the price and sustainability of plants. The company presented its solution as an opportunity for expansion while addressing waste and circularity through its breeding process. The company lost out to the eventual winner Foreverland Food…

Retired professional boxer Bukom Banku featured in an upcoming movie with socialite Shatta Bandle and other underrated actorsShatta Baddle revealed on Instagram that the video was from one of the scenes of the movie titled Send Make I SendThe video made many people laugh out loud in the comments section as they applauded their excellent acting skillsPetite actor and socialite Shatta Bandle made many laugh out loud when he shared a scene from an upcoming movie in which he and other petite actors engaged in a fight with retired boxer Bukom Banku.Bukom Banku, Shatta Bandle and other minor actors. Image…