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As we get closer to Christmas festive seasons, many are busily making arrangements to travel to different corners of the world where they will have a peaceful and memorable moments with their love ones. But unfortuanately, UK airport staffs staged a strike, which leaves everyone confused. Members of the union in England and Wales were due to walk out on 28 December in an increasingly bitter dispute over pay and staffing. But, the good news reaching GreatNews Team indicates, following “incredible” support during industrial action by the union this week, the strike has been suspended, with a further date for action scheduled on January 11 2023. A strike by ground handling staff at Heathrow has ended, after they were offered and accepted a pay increase of 9.5% backdated to May, with an extra 1% from January. The head of one of Britain’s biggest trade unions has urged ministers to make a pay offer to striking workers, insisting it does not necessarily have to beat inflation. Since the stri

Across the globe , christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December yearly. It is a day christians including traditionalist and moslems believe Jesus Christ was born. But the question is how true is this date? Is Jesus really born on 25 December? The date of birth of Jesus is not stated in the gospels or in any historical sources but most biblical scholars assume a year of birth between 6 and 4 BC. Now lets look at the motive behind the 25 December Celebration. Foremost, The Roman Empire, before it recognized Christianity, celebrated the rebirth of Sol Invictus (Roman god of the sun) on Dec. 25, a date which coincided with the Roman festival Saturnalia, when people feasted and exchanged gifts. Secondly, The Roman Christian historian Sextus Julius Africanus dated Jesus' conception to March 25 (the same date upon which he held that the world was created), which, after nine months in his mother's womb, would result in a December 25 birth. These are the two main reas

Ghanaians are very optimistic of the outcome of the World Bank review program in the country. The world Bank representatives are currently reviewing some top flagship programs such as Free Education , School Feeding Programme, the Planting for Food and Jobs and its offshoots, the One district, One factory (1D1F) initiative and the Agenda 111. It is understood that the review is one of the actions that the government is undertaking to ensure and assure of fiscal prudence in the quest for a $3 billion support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to some Ghanaian citizens, they are happy about the review that is going. They lament though the government have good agendas, the implementation of them turns to be a disaster collapsing the whole state economy. They further disclosed, trust for this government is no more. Ghanaians are expecting the review to cut down excessive expenditures , to enable room for development in the country.

Mr. John Asiedu Nketiah who was the Secretary General of NDC party since 2005, is now contesting to be the chairman to lead the Party in its subsequent activities. Mr Asiedu Nketiah who was the Lover Boy for most party members and beyond had his basic education at Seikwa Presbyterian Primary School. He then proceeded to train as a teacher at St. Joseph’s College of Education in Bechem from 1974 to 1978 where he graduated a trainee teacher in 1978. He began his career as a professional teacher at Seketia Presby Primary in the Jaman North District of the Bono region. He gained admission to the University of Ghana Business School in 1983 to read a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Banking and Finance option). Nketiah was a member of the pioneer batch for a Post Graduate Training Programme in Stock Brokerage and Investment Analysis when the Ghana Stock Exchange was introduced. He obtained a Master of Science Degree in Defense and International P

The National Democratic Congress are currently at their National Congress electing executives who will lead the party in the coming years. The Opposition Party (NDC) lost to the incumbent NPP government two consecutive times in 2016 and 2020 elections respectively. The party (NDC) is very optimistic of coming back to power come 2024 to prevent the incumbent government from breaking the eight. Due to this motive, the party looks forward to elect competent and hardworking leaders. Below are the list of 2022 contestants: CHAIRMAN SAMUEL YAW ADUSEI - 1 JOHNSON ASEIDU NKETIA - 2 SAMUEL OFOSU AMPOFO - 3 NII ARMAH ASHIETEY - 4 VICE CHAIRMAN SHERIF ABDUL-NASIRU - 1 ABANGA YAKUBU ALHASSAN - 2 DR. SHERRY AYITTEY - 3 SETH OFORI OHENE - 4 AWUDU SOFO AZOURKA - 5 ALHAJI AMADU B. SOROGHO - 6 ALHAJI HABIBU ADRAMANI - 7 EVELYN ENYONAM MENSAH - 8 GENERAL SECRETARY ELVIS AFRIYIE ANKRAH - 1 FIFI FIAVI KWETEY - 2 DR. PETER BOAMAH OTOKUNOR - 3 DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY FRANCIS LANME GURIBE - 1 CA

Morocco Makes History as First African Country to Reach World Cup Semifinals. Morocco players celebrate with their supporters after they won the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar. A moment of history was created at the 2022 World Cup on Saturday as a fine header from Youssef En-Nesyri gave Morocco a nervy 1-0 win over Portugal and sent them through to the semi-finals of the World Cup. That makes Morocco the first African team ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Morocco became the first African country in history to reach the World Cup semi-finals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday. Morocco became the first African side to make the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday after a controlled victory over Portugal. They topped their group in Qatar (ahead of Croatia, Belgium and Canada) and then beat former world champions Spain on penalties in the round of 16. France, Croatia, Arge

Friday 2nd December was a very sad day for Coach Addo, Blackstar and Ghanaians at large where the embattle Team Uruguay defeated Ghana mercilessly. Vivid indications states it that Coach Otto Addo has officially stepped down as Ghana manager after their elimination from the FIFA World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 loss to Uruguay. Addo says he intends to concentrate on his role as a coach for Borussia Dortmund. This resignation draws mix reactions from Ghanaians and other sympathizers of Ghana. Some are not happy for his quick resignation at this crucial time. Suprisingly most people are happy for Coach Otto Addo leaving the coaching job. They claim he is not fit to manage a National team like Ghana especially in this era where politics plays it role in football. But according to Otto Addo himself, he disclosed, he needs to focus on his coaching job in Dortmund. He further disclosed he and his family's are not destined in Ghana but rather in Germany. We wish all

The question remain unanswered as to If Ghana Really avenge the Uruguay team , preventing them from entering into the Knock Out Stage, Round of 16. Though Ghana lost to Uruguay 2:0, both teams kicked each other from the tournament. It is a very sad moment for Ghana as We were preparing to Meet Brazil in Knock out stage. And it is equally very troubling day for the Uruguay team today. Before the start of the match between Ghana and Uruguay, most Ghanaians perceive the game to be a game revenge to the people of Uruguay. Most Ghanains expect win or draw to qualify for the next stage. But as Man proposes and God deposes, Ghana could not record a Single goal. Twelve years back in 2010, as Ghana pushed for a winner, Steven Appiah had a shot that Suarez blocked on the line with his knee. The ball was not cleared away and Dominic Adiyiah headed the rebound towards goal. Suarez was there again to block, but this time he did so with both hands, pushing the bal