Accra, Aug. 27, GNA - The recent floods that took lives and property in parts of the country could have been better managed and it effects considerably reduced if the use of geospatial technology to foster early warning signs were employed. Minister of Land and Natural Resources, Collins Duada, said this in a speech read on his behalf at the 2009 Annual Land Surveyors Seminar in Accra.



"We have the advantage of the telecommunication industry in Ghana. With these networks and the help… Continue

The Trimble Navigation from USA has donated equipment worth $128,431.54 to the department of Geomatic Engineering. The equipment includes 1 Trimble Robotic Total Station, 2 Trimble GPS Receivers, 1 Trimble Data logger, Survey Software and other accessories.

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.K. Adarkwa expressed thanks to Mr. Bryn Fosburgh , Vice president Trimble Navigation, Julian Dann, Director of Strategic Management Account, Trimble and especially Mr. William Marbell… Continue

The LS Division of GhIS is organizing a two (2) Annual Seminar and the Chairman of the Planning Committee is Inviting all LS Members to attend in their numbers. Registration Fee: 180 ghc. Date: August 26 & 27 2009. Venue: Fiesta Hotel. GhIS homepage: www(dot)ghisonline(dot)org

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