An Australian mining firm has found a 404-carat diamond worth an estimated $14 million dollars in the southern African country of Angola. Executives of the Lucapa Diamond Company said Monday, miners discovered the white diamond in the Lunda Norte province in northeastern Angola. Company chairman Miles Kennedy said “We’re not used to valuing 400-carat diamonds, […]
In an article written by James Annan and I quote: “Initially, I was reluctant to write this article because of the reaction of some disgruntled Rastafarians, following my publication on Haile Selassie I titled, ‘The myth about Jah Rastafari’. However, I was encouraged by the overwhelming feedback from some readers who flooded my e-mail with
Culled from The Star, Jamaica Ever since he was 11, recording artiste John Q was inspired by reggae music and the songs of the legendary Bob Marley. “My whole interest in Jamaica came from reggae music,” said the recording artiste born John Kwesi Quansah in the West African nation of Ghana. “Without the Rasta man,
In the first of our series on motivational speaking, we are elated to present to our cherished readers VICTOR SEGUN SANYA. We will be bringing you a topic a week on various topics. Enjoy.
By Kwesi E. Baako Come Again Selekta Luciano I was prompted to write this piece based on a video I saw of reggae superstar Luciano on social media. I am sure a lot of folks have seen this video too judging from the level of engagement it has engendered on social media. But for those
A Member of Parliament in Ghana has led a group of local youth to demand the immediate eviction of Fulani herdsmen and their cattle from his constituency. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, MP for Asante-Akyem North joined a group of citizens to hold a press conference to bare their teeth at the traditional authority who they blame
In the heat of the exchanges over the transfer of 2 former detainees of the notorious Guantanamo Bay Prison, the Rastafari community has chimed in calling for calm. A statement issued by the Rastafari Council, a representative body of the different ‘mansions’ of the faith in Ghana, said the country must be the first factor
REJOINDER: The Rastafari Council of Ghana would like to respond to an article published on the center page in the November 2nd 2015 edition of the Daily Graphic. The title of the article is ‘The myth about Rastafari’ written by James Annan. We would like to appeal that you publish this rejoinder also in a center
In an agreement that seems to have been sprung up on Ghanaians, the country has taken custody of 2 former detainees of the notorious Guantanamo Bay Prison who are being freed by the US under President Obama’s plan to shut down the prison. Ghanaians expressed different shades of opinion but what was markedly obvious was the
Retired Ghanaian diplomat and statesman Dr. KB Asante says the transfer of 2 Guantanamo Bay detainees to Ghana is not strange. He says it is a normal diplomatic transaction that could take place between any 2 friendly nations. He however criticized the Ministry of Information and Media Relations for not being on top of their game by making
