By Sheree O’Brien – 28/05/1982 – 16/02/2011 -With shock and sadness we learned of the death of a legend, brother, son and friend yesterday, Wednesday 16 February 2011. The time has now come for us to bid our departed brother farewell with a memorial service. Details as follows : DATE : Saturday 19 February 2011 TIME : 10am VENUE : Fourways Memorial Park, Memorial Lane, Craigavon It is with much sadness that we notify on the passing of a friend, a brother, a son & a legend – Deep House DJ – Brett Jackson. At 5:45am on Wednesday 16 February... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – Freemuse is looking for journalists, lawyers, academics, musicians and human rights activists who are already working on freedom of expression issues in west Africa to come together to form a network which will work for freedom of expression for musicians. Typically, members of the network could provide support in any of these areas, in the country of their residence: – Documenting cases (journalistically and legally) – Media assistance (awareness raising of musicians’ right to freedom of expression and human rights) – Provide legal advice and practical assistance (probono lawyers who can assist during court cases/asylum) –... Continue Reading
The World Bank’s African Diaspora Program is launching its Database of Professional Skills in the African Diaspora. This database will capture the diverse talents, skills and experiences of professionals throughout the global African Diaspora, so that they may be utilized to further Africa’s development agenda. Every year, innumerable young, educated Africans leave home to seek their fortunes abroad. Most of these immigrants never return home, though their abilities and knowledge are a priceless commodity that, if leveraged correctly, could contribute significantly to the development of their home countries. In addition to this group, millions of people of African descent, located... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – One of Ghana leading radio station ,Happy 98.9FM will on Valentine’s Day, host a colourful wedding ceremony for a record number of fifty (50) couples. The much anticipated event will be held at the auditorium of the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, February 14th 2011.This was made known in a released on Friday 4th February,2011 from the company signed the Station Manager . The Happy FM Valentine Mass Wedding has grown in number and prestige. This year’s event, the fourth in the series, has attracted 50 couples from across the country. This year’s event have... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – The Lakeside Marina – Happy Sports 5 km Run event has been launched for the second time after successful run last .At a short launching ceremony in Accra during the week, organizers of the event explained the rationale behind the run and the process for individuals and corporate organizations to be part of it . The ‘ 5 KM Run’ is slated for Independence Day, Sunday 6th March,2010 at ,this year’s event has been describe as a ‘celebration of life by the event organizers will mark the second in the series runs for the organizers. Speaking... Continue Reading
