Author: Trendy Ghana 🇬🇭

Agents destroy crops during raids, but know that the growers will be back soon enough. Photo: Robyn Beck/AFPSource: AFP”Sheriff’s Department! Search warrant,” shout armed officers as they enter an estate in the heart of the California desert, where they soon find hundreds of illegal cannabis plants.Marijuana was fully legalized in the state in 2016 after a public vote, in a move that advocates said would end a huge black market and the crime and nuisance associated with it.In fact, the sector has grown, with illegal growers lured by the promise of fat profits for operators who don’t have to worry…

Deputy Foreign Minister Kwaku Ampratum Sarpong said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has no intention of reconsidering the recently adjusted passport fees, amid criticism from Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a senior member of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee. he claimed.In response to Ablakwa’s pledge to request a review of the fees after parliament resumes, Ampratum Sarpong maintained the ministry’s position and insisted that the revised fees would remain in place.”If the President wants us to come before the committee, we will respect the committee, appear before the committee and discuss the reasons behind the request and the passport…

If the world is to stay on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, then artificial intelligence (AI) in sport can be harnessed and leveraged to achieve those goals faster. This was the conclusion at the 8th Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development held recently in London.The debate honors the memory of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace which is celebrated every year on April 6. This year, a panel of experts discussed the proposal, “Artificial Intelligence is the answer to accelerating the power of sport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The…

Famous Ghanaian singer Kuami Eugene has shared an update on his recovery after a near-fatal car accidentShe shared photos and noted that she is recovering quickly with God’s helpMany people were delighted with the news as they wished him a speedy recoveryMulti-award winning Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has shared an update on how he is doing after his near fatal accident on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at CP, near DSTV office in Accra.Kuami Eugene accident update. Image credit: @kuamieugeneSource: InstagramKuami Eugene has updated his fans on his well-being following a horrific car accident he was involved inKuami Eugene shared photos…

We follow up last month’s list with another set of drops for the month of April. There was a bit of a stir last month when Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana asked the courts to stop the documentary series TThabo Bester shelf from viewing on Showmax. Their reason was that doing so would interfere with the judicial process, as some of the participants were serving as witnesses in their case. The streaming company argued that the content of the documentary series was already in the public domain and that the representatives’ requests amounted to a violation of the public’s right…

A photo taken on April 3, 2024 shows the logo of US online social media and social networking service Facebook on a smartphone screen. Photo: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFPSource: AFPFacebook giant Meta on Friday asked a federal judge to throw out a case by a powerful US antitrust authority that could see the social media giant forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.The lawsuit, filed in December 2020 by the Federal Trade Commission, focuses on Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, which the FTC says stifled competition in the social networking market.In its usual practice of trying to get the case…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has finally issued two letters of appointment covering 27 months in office to former Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner Dr. Amishadayi Owusu-Amoah upon the expiration of his term. It became clear. employment contract.The then GRA boss remained in the job for around 27 months after reaching retirement age without a contract in his name, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has revealed.The President then removed Pastor Amishadai Owusu-Amoah from his post as GRA Director-General on March 27, 2024, following some public concerns over his tenure.However, the president subsequently issued two separate letters…

Eric Annan is the founder of the Blockchain Builders Association of Ghana (BBAG) The Blockchain Manufacturers Association of Ghana (BBAG) has called on political parties and aspiring leaders to harness blockchain technology in Ghana.According to the Association, blockchain technology, which is an advanced database mechanism that enables the transparent exchange of information across a business network, holds the keys to unlocking global financial tools and enabling agile young minds to create value without borders .To this end, they have advocated for continued dialogue with stakeholders in Ghana to promote a deeper understanding and initiate the formulation of key policies, regulations…

Leicestershire164 for 5 (Harris 56; Hill 3-25)) vs YorkshireSeamer George Hill claimed three key wickets, including Australian opener Marcus Harris for 56, as Yorkshire got the best of a shortened opening day of the Vitality County Championship season against Leicestershire at Headingley.Heavy overnight rain meant a wet outfield and a delayed start until 3.40pm, with Division Two title favorites Yorkshire opting to bowl when they won the toss.The Foxes, led by the marginal Test left-hander Harris, started brightly as they reached 89 for 1. But the skilful Hill began to turn the tide of proceedings and left the closing score…

The maiden Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Composers Competition was held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyAmong the dignitaries in attendance were Otumfuo Osei Tutu and his familyThe event was part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo’s accession to the throneA musical event was held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology as part of activities to mark the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo’s accession to the throne.Dubbed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Composers Composition, the event saw the grand and mighty hall of KNUST as music groups from all over the country enthralled them…