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Management of VLTC calls on NTC
Management members of the two companies after the meeting Photo Seth Osabukle
The leadership of the Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC) has called on the management of New Times Corporation (NTC) to explore partnership strategies for promoting their initiatives.
The move, according to Mrs Rose Appiah Okyere, Managing Director of VLTC, would be crucial in the company’s brand promotion efforts.
She said the company considered the corporation as a strategic partner and would be delighted to have a sustainable relationship with the corporation.
On their capacity, Mrs Okyere said the company has three barges with a capacity of 2,250 tonnes, each dedicated to the transportation of solid bulk cargo, as well as six additional barges with a combined capacity of 4,676 tonnes, adding that the company was capable of transporting bulk cargo across the Volta Lake to various destinations.
She added that VLTC operates two tugboats on the north-south commercial route.
She said using the Volta Lake to transport goods from the South to the North meant that over 2000 trucks would be moved off the roads annually as one voyage accounted for the goods about 140 trucks usually carry.
That, she added, would free the country’s roads, conserve as well as reduce the amounts of money used to rehabilitate same.
She, therefore, called on Ghanaians to tap into the advantages inland water transport presented, adding that if its commercial lines were significantly boosted by increased patronage, the company would be able to recapitalise with enough funds to subsidise its ferry operations.
She was accompanied by Mr Godwin Owiredu Yeboah, Commercial Manager, and Mr Daniel Peprah Agyei, Publicity Officer.
The Managing Director for the NTC, Mr Martin Adu-Owusu, pledged the outfit’s support towards their initiatives and assured the delegation of the corporation’s readiness to work with them.
“Our doors are always open, we are ready for you. Whatever information you want us to put out, it is our mandate to inform the public in a professional manner,” he stated.
According to Mr Adu-Owusu, it would be a solid relationship as the NTC was also committed to the growth of its partners.
The Editor, The Ghanaian Times, Mr David Agbenu, added that the relationship between the company and the Corporation had come to stay as it fell in line with the corporations objectives.
By Benedicta Gyimaah Folley
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
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