| 14/12/2009 |
| ORGANISATIONAL AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT WORKHOP ON HIV COMME |
| The Organisational and Capacity Development Workshop for Regional HIV Network of Military Forces in West and Central Africa has commenced with an opening ceremony at the Fiesta Royal Hotel in Accra on Monday, 14 December, 2009.
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| 07/12/2009 |
| US MILITARY ADVISOR CAUTIONS AFRICA LEADERS ON H5NI |
| The United States Africa Command Military Advisor at the US International for Development (USAID), Lt Col Nancy Jean–Louis, has cautioned Senior Africa Military leaders to be vigilant about the threat of H5NI pandemic influenza.
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| 01/12/2009 |
| LET’S STOP STIGMATIZATION AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE |
| The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Michael Samson-Oje has stressed that the issue of stigmatization and discrimination against people living with HIV must be stopped |
| 21/10/2009 |
| SUSTAINABLE PEACE CANNOT BE BUILT ONLY ON PEACEKEEPING |
| The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Honourable Alhaji Mohammed Mumuni, has stated that sustainable peace cannot be built through peacekeeping alone.
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| 09/10/2009 |
| LAND COMBAT POWER DEMONSTRATION HELD AT BUNDASE |
| The annual Land Combat Power Demonstration to test the state of combat readiness of a cross section of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) was held at the Bundase Training Camp on Friday, 9 October, 2009.
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| 07/10/2009 |
| GAF LAUNCHES GARRISON SANITATION PROJECT |
| As part of efforts to keep the surroundings of military barracks in all the Garrisons clean, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in partnership with a leading waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has launched an initiative to improve on sanitation.
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| 06/10/2009 |
| NETHERLANDS AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON DEFENCE MINISTE |
| The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Alida Petronella, has called for strong economic ties between Ghana and the Netherlands to promote economic growth and development.
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| 05/10/2009 |
| KAIPTC BEGINS LOGISTICS AND TACTICAL COURSE |
| The Partnering Integrated Logistics Operational Tactical (PILOT) Course commenced at the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) on Monday, 5 October, 2009.
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| 04/09/2009 |
| PROMOTE PEACE AND STABILITY – HON AVOKA |
| The Minister for the Interior Mr Cletus Avoka has called for the need to develop more effective and integrated approaches to promoting peace and stability.
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| 29/08/2009 |
| MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INAUGURATES MINISTERIAL ADVISORY BOARD |
| The Minister for Defence, Lt Gen Joseph Henry Smith (rtd) has inaugurated the Ministerial Advisory Board at the GHQ Conference Hall at Burma Camp during which he challenged the Advisory Board live to up to expectation in the light of the current global developmental challenges confronting the nation.
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| 28/08/2009 |
| OFFICERS OF GHANA MILITARY ACADEMY INTAKE 6 MAKE DONATION TO |
| The Association of Ghana Military Academy (GMA) intake 6 has presented a number of books to the Military Academy and Training Schools (MATS) Library.
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| 27/08/2009 |
| PRESENTATION OF VEHICLES TO MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| The Hon Minister of Health, Dr George Sipa Yankey has on behalf of government, presented 15 Nissan and VW Polo saloon cars to the Ministry of Defence at a ceremony in Burma Camp as part of the hire purchase scheme for health professionals.
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| 25/08/2009 |
| THE LEVEL OF QUALITY LEADERSHIP IS IMPORTANT – AVM SAMSON-OJ |
| The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshall (AVM) Michael Samson-Oje has stated that the performance and safety of personnel of the Ghana Air Force were directly linked to the level of quality leadership provided. He, therefore, called on all, from the basic airman to the seniormost officer, to use the numerous opportunities offered to exercise exceptional leadership. |
| 19/08/2009 |
| FIDELITY BANK PRESENTS CHEQUE TO GHANA ARMED FORCES |
| Fidelity Bank has presented a cheque of GH₡ 50, 000 to the Ghana Armed Forces in support of a water project at the Military Academy and Training Schools, (MATS) Teshie. |
| 18/08/2009 |
| GHANA NAVY GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS LAUNCHED |
| The Minister for Defence, Lt Gen JH Smith (rtd), has stated that government was committed to the realization of its constitutional responsibility and will not renege on its function of sufficiently equipping and maintaining the Armed Forces.
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| 15/08/2009 |
| VEEP INAUGURATES JUNIOR DIVISION ACCOMMODATION FACILITY |
| The Vice-President, Mr John Dramani Mahama inaugurated a new accommodation facility for the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Junior Division, on Friday 14 August, 2009.
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| 14/08/2009 |
| GROWING POPULARITY OF DEMOCRACY IS CHALLENGE TO ARMED FORCES |
| The Vice-President, Mr John Dramani Mahama has said the growing popularity of democracy as a preferred model of governance was a challenge to the Armed Forces of many developing nations including Ghana, hence the need to act responsibly.
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| 10/08/2009 |
| DEFENCE MINISTER LAUDS PARTNER CONTRIBUTION TO THE RUNNING O |
| The Minister for Defence, Lt Gen Joseph Henry Smith (rtd), has lauded efforts of partners’ contribution to the establishment and running of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC).
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| 07/08/2009 |
| OUR DEMOCRATIC CULTURE NEEDS TO BE CONSOLIDATED-W/R MINISTER |
| The Western Regional Minister, Honourable Paul Evans Aidoo, has stated that Ghana’s democratic culture needs to be consolidated to make it possible for socio-economic development to reach all corners of the country.
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| 04/08/2009 |
| CDS COMMENDS SOLDIERS FOR THEIR ROLE IN COMBATING CRIME |
| The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Maj Gen Peter Augustine Blay has commended soldiers participating in “Operation Calm Life” for their immense contribution to the fight against armed robbery in the country.
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| 22/07/2009 |
| CONSTRUCTION OF BASKETBALL COURT FOR TEMA NAVAL BASE BEGINS |
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A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Basketball Court and the renovation of the existing Handball Court, took place at the Eastern Naval Command, Naval Base, Tema on Wednesday 22 July, 2009.
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| 17/07/2009 |
| SOLDIERS SENSITIZED ON HIV\AIDS |
| The Programme Manager of the Ghana Armed Forces AIDS Control Programme, Dr Jane Ansah has reiterated the need for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces to lead a healthy lifestyle in order to live longer. This she said will help individuals to prevent acquiring certain diseases, especially HIV\AIDS.
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| 16/07/2009 |
| MASSIVE QUICK IMPACT PROJECTS SCHEME FOR SUPPORT SERVICES BR |
| The Support Services Brigade Group is embarking on a massive quick project scheme in order to alleviate some of the challenges facing the Brigade. |
| 15/07/2009 |
| DEFENCE MINISTER CALLS FOR NEW DEFENCE POSTURE |
| The Minister for Defence, Lt Gen Joseph Henry Smith (rtd), has called for the re-organisation of the country’s defence posture to confront newer challenges that come with economic development such as oil wealth and the demobilization in war zones in the sub-region.
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| 14/07/2009 |
| FRANCE READY TO ASSIST GHANA ARMED FORCES IN ACQUISITION OF |
| A three-man delegation from the Directorate of Armament (DGA) of the French Ministry of Defence led by Mr Pierre Mayoudon, the Deputy Director-General, has assured the Ghana Armed Forces of his country’s preparedness to assist in the procurement of armament and other equipment.
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| 06/07/2009 |
| UNAMID 4 & 5 POLICE PRE-DEPLOYMENT COURSES COMMENCE |
| The Pre-Deployment Training and Trainer of Trainees (ToT) courses have commenced at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Teshie, Accra for the police contingents which are scheduled to be deployed to the United Nations African Hybrid Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID).
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| 29/05/2009 |
| BAN KI-MOON URGES NATIONS TO STRENGHTEN WOMEN’S PARTICIPATIO |
| The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, has urged nations to strengthen women’s participation in peacekeeping operations. |
| 27/05/2009 |
| ARMED FORCES HONOUR JAMES COLE |
| The Chief of the Defence Staff, Maj Gen Peter Augustine Blay, has stated that “an organisation that does not honour its heroes is not worth dying for”. He said the Ghana Armed Forces was right to honour Chief Warrant Officer James Cole for his long, distinguished, dedicated and loyal service to Ghana.
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| 24/05/2009 |
| FPO DONATES TO WEIJA LEPROSARIUM |
| The Forces Pay Office of the Ghana Armed Forces has donated various assorted items worth GH¢1500 to the Weija leprosarium.
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| 23/05/2009 |
| FPO DONATES TO WEIJA LEPROSARIUM |
| The Forces Pay Office of the Ghana Armed Forces has donated various assorted items worth GH¢1500 to the Weija leprosarium.
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| 23/05/2009 |
| DEFENCE INDUSTRY FOR GHANA ARMED FORCES |
| Lt Gen JH Smith (rtd), the Minister for Defence, has called for the need to set up a defence industry in Ghana.
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| 22/05/2009 |
| GCB DONATES PAVILLION TO THE BUNDASE TRAINING CAMP |
| Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), Burma Camp Branch, has donated a pavilion worth GH¢5,000 to the Bundase Training Camp.
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| 21/05/2009 |
| CHINESE SEEK FURTHER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WITH GHANA ARMED |
| A delegation of the Chinese company Poly Technologies Incorporated is in Ghana to seek ways of further cooperation with the Ghana Armed Forces.
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| 20/05/2009 |
| IGP PAYS COURTESY CALL ON THE CDS |
| The New Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Maj Gen PA Blay, at his office at Burma Camp. |
| 19/05/2009 |
| SWO FREMPAH MOSES NOW SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY |
| Senior Warrant Officer Frempah Moses is Sergeant Major of the Ghana Army (SMA). He took over from Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Adu-Yaw, who has been appointed Forces Sergeant Major (FSM).
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| 15/05/2009 |
| NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD ADJUTANT GENERAL VISITS GHANA |
| The Adjutant General of the North Dakota National Guard, Maj Gen David Sprynczynatyk, has assured the Minister for Defence, Lt Gen JH Smith (rtd), of America’s interest to grow the state partnership programme in Ghana.
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| 08/05/2009 |
| GHANAIANS MUST ENSURE ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE, |
| The Chairman of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Larry Bimi, has stated that it was imperative for citizens of Ghana to keep government on its toes and work as one people with one common destiny to ensure stable democratic governance.
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| 07/05/2009 |
| GHANA ARMED FORCES COUNCIL HOLDS MAIDEN MEETING |
| The Ghana Armed Forces Council has held its maiden meeting at the Ministry of Defence, Burma Camp. The meeting comes barely three days after the Council was inaugurated by the President, Prof John Evans Atta Mills.
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| 05/05/2009 |
| Mills charges Armed Forces Council to focus on welfare of se |
| GNA - President John Evans Atta Mills on Tuesday tasked the reconstituted Ghana Armed Forces Council to work towards improving the welfare of servicemen, while at the same time engendering a high sense of accountability, sacrifice and hard work in the forces |
| 05/05/2009 |
| IRANIAN AMBASSADOR CALLS FOR STRENGTHENING GHANA-IRAN RELATI |
| The Iranian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Mr Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi, has called for the strengthening of bilateral relations between Ghana and Iran for mutual benefit especially in the areas of trade, agriculture and energy. He said both countries are endowed with human and natural resources that could be harnessed for the benefit of the two countries. |
| 28/04/2009 |
| THE HIGH COMMISSIONER OF INDIA CALLS ON DEFENCE MINISTER |
| The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Ruchi Ghanashyam, has stated that Ghana’s peaceful elections, transition and growth in democracy were a shining example to Africa and the rest of the world.
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| 22/04/2009 |
| CHINESE GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER MOD OFFICE COMPLEX CERTIFICATE |
| The Ministry of Defence has received the certificate for the Ministry of Defence Office Building complex project from the Chinese government.
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| 22/04/2009 |
| GHANA IS A ROLE MODEL IN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS |
| A three-man delegation from the Canadian Joint Programmes of Africa and Peace Support Operations on Wednesday, 22 April, 2009 called on the Defence Minister, Lt Gen JH Smith (rtd), and the Chief of Staff, Commodore GM Biekro, at their various offices in Burma Camp |
| 20/04/2009 |
| ADOPT GOOD EATING HABIT – CDS |
| The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General PA Blay, has urged soldiers to adopt good eating habits so as to stay healthy.
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| 17/04/2009 |
| CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER CALLS ON DEFENCE MINISTER |
| The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency, Darren Schemmer has said that Ghana was one of Canada’s most important developing partners in the world and that the two countries have built a strong relationship over the years.
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| 17/04/2009 |
| BURMA CAMP GCB BRANCH INTRODUCES NEW CREDIT SCHEME FOR SOLDI |
| As part of Ghana Commercial Bank’s routine sensitization of troops on their services and programmes, a four-man team from the Burma Camp Branch on April 17, 2009 interacted with troops at the Bundase Training Camp on Credit Schemes the Bank offers to its customers especially soldiers embarking on peacekeeping duties. |
| 14/04/2009 |
| BRAZILIAN AMBASSADOR CALLS ON MINISTER FOR DEFENCE |
| The Brazilian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Mr. Luis Fernando de Andrade Serra, has paid a courtesy call on the Defence Minister, Lt Gen Joseph Henry Smith (Rtd), in his office at Burma Camp.
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| 06/04/2009 |
| MAJ GEN JN ADINKRAH BIDS FAREWELL TO PERSONNEL OF HEADQUARTE |
| The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Maj Gen Joseph Narh Adinkrah, has advised troops to steer away from politics as this has the tendency to divide their ranks. He said he had observed that a number of troops were deeply involved in politics and thereby compromising their professionalism and decision making.
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| 03/04/2009 |
| NEW TOP MILITARY CHIEFS TAKE OFFICE |
| The new top military Chiefs recently appointed by President JEA Mills have taken office effective today |
| 02/04/2009 |
| NO TRIBALISM IN MILITARY - DEFENCE MINISTERWARNS |
| Officers and men of the Ghana Armed Forces have been advised to eschew any act that could constitute tribalism or fan political sentiments among the rank and file of the security set up.
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