A professor at the University of Cape Coast has decried the state of tourism centres and facilities in the country, describing them as deathtraps rather than leisure centres. Professor Francis Eric Amuquandoh observed the poor nature of the roads leading to these places, poor maintenance of the facilities coupled with the neglect of ministries mandated … Read more
Four Ghanaian Premier League clubs Wa All Stars, Berekum Chelsea, Inter Allies and Ebusua Dwarfs have secured bumper sponsorship deal with online betting firm Soccabet on Friday, two weeks after GHANAsoccernet.com broke the news. The official announcement which include sponsorship for two other unnamed second-tier sides will take place at the company’s headquarters in Osu, Accra. … Read more
President Donald Trump is pretty handy with a golf club, but his prowess appears to have just received a significant upgrade courtesy of the official White House transcript. When top aide Anthony Scaramucci recently boasted of Trump’s sporting ability, it seemingly underwhelmed this ultra-competitive White House. “He’s the most competitive person I’ve ever met, okay?” … Read more
The BigJulyGetAway leisure trip is living up to expectations as patrons say they have been treated to a thrilling ride so far. As the maiden edition of the BigJulyGetAway enters day three today [Wednesday], the team will be embarking on a full day excursion of some interesting scenic places on the Mauritius Island. The 38 … Read more
William Finnegan tested the patience of his publisher in the 20 years it took him to write his remarkable memoir of his lifelong obsession with surfing, “Barbarian Days”. “I gave up a couple of times, but she always believed,” the laconic American writer told AFP. Her zen attitude paid off. The book has been heaped … Read more
Fantasy sports websites DraftKings and FanDuel announced Thursday they were calling off their planned merger, following opposition from US antitrust regulators. Last month, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the deal, arguing the merger would allow a single operator to control more than 90 percent of the US market for paid daily fantasy sports … Read more
China’s Feng Shanshan fired a bogey-free six-under-par 66 Thursday to grab a one-stroke lead over South Korean Amy Yang early in the opening round of the US Women’s Open. Sixth-ranked Feng, seeking her second major crown after the 2012 LPGA Championship, had two runs of three consecutive birdies to seize command at the third major … Read more
Fifa says “it is still investigating allegations” that footballers were involved in a state-sponsored doping programme in Russia. At least 30 sports, including football, covered up samples involving more than 1,000 athletes between 2011 and 2015, according to the McLaren report. The Mail on Sunday has said Fifa was investigating if Russia’s 2014 World Cup … Read more
The AKWAABA Forum, designed to address challenging issues in the tourism and hospitality industry will come off this morning at the Alisa Hotel, 9:30am. The forum which is part of the Citi Business Festival will bring together all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry. This will include regulators, policy makers and the private sector … Read more
The next outdoor event on the calendar of the Citi Business Festival is the AKWAABA Forum, designed to address challenging issues in the tourism and hospitality industry. The forum which will come off on Thursday June 22, will bring together all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry. This will include regulators, policy makers and … Read more
US regulators announced Monday legal action to block the merger of fantasy sports websites DraftKings and FanDuel, which allow fans to create teams for virtual matchups in cyberspace. The Federal Trade Commission said the merger would allow a single operator to contol more than 90 percent of the US market for paid daily fantasy sports … Read more
The next outdoor event on the calendar of the Citi Business Festival is the AKWAABA Forum, designed to address challenging issues in the tourism and hospitality industry. The forum which will come off on Thursday June 22, will bring together all stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry. This will include regulators, policy makers and … Read more
Christopher Jarvis says his motivation to make a game that tackles fake news is reenergised each time he leaves his home in New York. “I live in Trump Tower. This is how I reconcile it with myself,” he jokes, before turning a little more serious. At E3’s indie game corner, where the multi-million dollar budgets … Read more
Ali Kassem had never seen the sea before he fled his home in Syria for Lebanon, but now he’s a regular in the waves and dreams of his own surf school. Dressed in a purple wet suit, the 17-year-old confidently coats his board with wax and smears sunscreen on his face before dashing into the … Read more
For decades, Route 66 captured the imagination of travelers the world over, offering a glimpse of a bygone era of American history, when people hit the road in search of adventure and a better life. The two-lane highway established in 1926 and coined the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck seemed to encompass the essence of … Read more
Mimis Group golfers Benny Mimis and Sailesh Chudasama put up a sterling performance to win the maiden edition of the World Corporate Golf Challenge, Ghana at the Celebrity Golf club on Saturday May 13th. Over 40 Golfers in Ghana participated in the well-attended event with featured numerous of foreign players. Benny and Sailesh scored 44 … Read more
Hearts of Oak coach Frank Elliot Nuttall has expressed delight with his charges convincing win over Liberty Professionals but cautioned them against complacency as the first round comes to a close. The Phobians delivered a scintillating performance at the Karl Reinhorf Park in week 15 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday as they thump … Read more
The Art of Leadership By Dag Heward-Mills … be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Matthew 10: 16 Snakes are called wise because they overcome their many handicaps. Snakes are the most severely handicapped animals on earth because they do not have limbs. Snakes have poor eyesight, and so they have heat … Read more
Retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will test his golf skills as he tries to qualify for the 2017 US Open championship. Romo is among more than 9,000 players who signed up for the US Open qualifying. He is scheduled to play an 18-hole local qualifier on Monday at Split Rail Links and Golf Club, … Read more
Just when you think you’ve seen and heard it all from controversial nudist, Maheeda, she comes with something even more interesting. In an exclusive chat, Maheeda reveals her love for masturbation. According to her,’I always say I love sex, I’m addicted to sex but honestly I can do it anytime as much as 6 times … Read more