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John Dramani Ababio Mahama? We have Ridge Hospital to show We have Dodowa Hospital to show  We have Bolgatanga Regional Hospital to show  We have Wa Regional Hospital to show  We have University of Ghana Medical Centre to show  We have Fomena District Hospital to show  We have Maritime Hospital to show  We have Bank of Ghana Hospital to show  We have Bekwai Hospital to show  We have Wamfie Polyclinic to show  We have Gomoa Dawurampaong Polyclinic to show  We have Bomaa Polyclinic to show  We have Techiman Polyclinic to show  We have Nkrankwanta Polyclinic to show  We have Kwatire Polyclinic to show  We have the Police Hospital expansion project to show  We have the operating theatre and surgical unit and paediatric centre as well as equipment supply at Korle Bu to show  We have 37 Military Hospital in Kumasi to show  We have Ashanti Regional Hospital to show  We have the Fluoroscopy machine at Cape...

GRA Partners NLA in Revenue Mobilization and Jobs Creation The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and National Lottery Authority (NLA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in pursuant to Section 5 of the Revenue Administration Act, 2016(Act 915) aimed at improving the revenue mobilization for the Consolidated Fund and national development.  This collaboration between GRA and NLA would be beneficial to both parties and the Central Government in the following ways: 1. Increase visibility, availability and accessibility of GRA and NLA services across the country mainly through the platform of NLA-Private Sector led Solar-powered E-Kiosks. 2. Organize training  programmes aimed at developing and empowering NABCO recruits as well as ensure the deployment and monitoring of the NABCO beneficiaries to undertake TIN Registration exercises in order to broaden the tax base. 3. Ensure the  implementation of Voluntary Tax Compliance especially in the informal sector of the economy. 4....

Ghana Can Generate More Income From Recycled Waste  ―UNDP Ghana’s capacity to generate income from waste materials is one that should not be underestimated as it has been revealed that over GH¢83 billion can be pooled in annually through recycled waste product. According to the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP), the country is estimated to generate 30,000 tonnes of solid waste daily and 86 per cent of the wastes are recoverable through recycling. The forum which brought together over 100 stakeholders from the waste management sector, government institutions and agencies, as well as development partners, was aimed at stimulating partnerships to accelerate the delivery of tangible solutions for plastic management in Ghana. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the event, Dr. Dzidzo Yirenya-Tawiah, lecturer at the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana, urged Ghanaians to avoid single use plastics. This she said would help reduce t...

Hon. Kofi Osei-Ameyaw Easter Message The crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the most significant festive seasons for the Christian Community. As we celebrate the Holy Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday in honour of Christ, I would like to entreat the Christian Community to show compassion and do good to the poor, needy and vulnerable in Society, and most importantly win souls for the kingdom of Christ since the heart beat of Christ is about  Souls Winning. On behalf of the Board and Management, I humbly wish all Staff of the Authority and Ghanaians at large a Happy Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. *Sponsored by: Public Relations Unit, NLA*

NPP & NDC COMMUNICATORS EXCHANGE BLOWS IN A STUDIO Assin Central Constituency New Patroric Party (NPP)  communicator Mr. Fredrick Assumang popularly known as Uncle Attoh, and the Assin Central Constituency National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicator Mr Lawrence Dankwa a.k.a monney has today 18th April 2019 exchanged blows in the studio of splash fm Assin Fosu in the central region during a morning show segment dubbed "Maakye" hosted by Kofi Tease. As the curtains was about to drown down, Monney who is the communications member of the biggest opposition party (NDC)  made a signing out statement that, the current government abandoned all the projects the former government was working on, where he did mentioned one Day Senior High School building located in Adanse Apadwa in the Adase south District which has been abandoned and uncle Attoh debunked the allegation by saying, the said project was not fully completed but NDC government intentionally painted the outer side o...

Multi-Stakeholder Waste Resource Platform” Initiative launched for Ghana ". The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a new initiative to promote waste recovery in Ghana, through the creation of  a digital and one-stop shop solutions platform that will connect all stakeholders along the waste management chain. Speaking at the inception workshop, Ms. Gita Honwana Welch, UNDP Country Director emphasized the importance of effective waste management for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and encouraged stakeholders to view waste as a resource that present opportunities for economic development, job creation and technological innovation. “We call on you to partner with us and start a journey that will see us working together in the coming months to co-design tools and solutions […] as we continuously think through the deliverables of this initiative to ensure that they adequately meet the expectation of all stakeholders, and offer the country th...

KUSI BOAFO IS SIMPLY AN APOLOGY OF ACADEMICS - GROUP .  The aggrieved customers of Global Investment Bankers Ltd. are worried over the content of an interview granted Fox Fm, a local radio station in Kumasi  by Mr. Thomas Kusi Boafo, who doubles as CEO of Public Sector Reforms and a Director of the defunct Global Investment Bankers Ltd and wish to describe him as an apology of academics .  In the said interview on the said station on Monday, 15th April, Mr. Kusi Boafo stated that, he resigned as board member to serve in the NPP government as CEO of Public Sector Reforms. The interesting twist is that, our certificates still  bear his name as a director of Global Investment Bankers Ltd among other people such as an astute politician in the shape of the mayor of Kumasi, a powerful pastor, Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng and others and with his (Kusi Boafo) calibre in Accounting and finance, we expect him to know the legal implications of his name on a certificate as a directo...

Kofi Osei-Ameyaw Enskinned as Pieri Naa of  Sankana Traditional Area Hon. Kofi Osei-Ameyaw has been enskinned as *Pieri Naa* by the Sankana Traditional Council for his selfless devotion towards development of the Sankana Traditional Area.   *Pieri Naa* means, the *King of Rocks*.  According to the history, customs and traditions of the people of Sankana, Pieri Naa is the highest Development Title given to a distinguished personality who possesses the qualities of permanence, resilience, strength and creativity. The enskinment of Hon. Kofi Osei-Ameyaw took place at Sankana in the Upper West Region of Ghana during the 2019 Kalibi Tigri (Festival). The overlord of the Sankana Traditional Council, *Naa Pagranige Saakoe Mornah III* showered praises on Hon. Kofi Osei-Ameyaw for his enormous support  to the people of Sankana.  Sankana Naa urged Kofi Osei-ameyaw to continue his good works of providing jobs and financial support to the deprived communities in Ghana....

MINORITY IS LOWERING THE INTEGRITY OF GHANA'S 7TH PARLIAMENT To us, a true citizen is the one who speaks truth to authority and challenges the foundations of a weird status quo which keeps demeaning humanity and increases the vulnerability of the ordinary people.  Concerned Youth in Politics, have observed with keen objectivity that, Ghana's Democracy has been dominated by the most minutest proportion of its population called Parliamentarians.  Out of the estimated thirty million (30,000,000) population, only two hundred and seventy five (275), which is less than one percent of the population (0.0009 %) represents us at the house of records.  The irony is that, instead of that privileged insignificant numbers to accord Ghanaians some level of respect for enjoying our mandate, they have rather resorted to irresponsible antagonism for political expediency.  These 275 people, are enjoying privileges and unparalleled comfort under the guise of Common Fund, Getfund, NHIA ...

A WOMAN OF ABOUT 40 YEARS FOUND DEAD IN A GUTTER AT KINTAMPO. A woman believed to be in her 40s has been found dead in a gutter at Kintampo North this morning. The woman who's name withheld was spotted in a gutter in a sad way and it is believed that, she is a caretaker of one of the KVIP's in Kintampo Township (Sawaba). The Police in Kintampo have taken the matter pending investigation as to what happened to her but the body has been deposited at the Kintampo Municipal Government Hospital morgue. Call: Odehye3ba Profkay of NKOMODE FM on: 0207-893706 0277-725073, for details. Story filed by: Odehye3ba Profkay. photos of the deceased

POLICE DECLARES WOMAN WANTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFRAUDING  A COMMUNITY . The Assin Praso Police has declared a self acclaimed business woman who is in her 40s wanted for allegedly defrauding residents, chief and his elders claiming to offer them loans. According to the victims of Assin Akyeano community, the alleged fraudster only gave her identity as Abigail who resides at Kumasi in the Ashanti region when she converged with the community in the mid of March this year. The residents told Owusu Aduomi a local reporter at the area that, the self acclaimed loaner came to Assin Akyeano of the Assin North municipal in the central region with one police officer from Assin Praso police station who is popularly known as Tona which undoubtedly put trust in her to request for the loan from the said woman without fear. They further said, the whereabout business woman asked the interested natives to pay an initial deposits of 10% each per the requested amounts before giving out the loans to them,...

 NLA Takes the Lead in Renewable Energy with E-kiosk; Excited LMCs Petition Government to Assist with a Stimulus Package The Association of Lotto Marketing Companies (ALMC) which constitute the direct sales force and main backbone of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has petitioned President Akufo-Addo, Vice-President Dr. Bawumia, the Ministry of Finance, the Board Chairman and Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to assist members of the Association with a Stimulus Package to enable them acquire the laudable solar-powered E-kiosk Project introduced by the National Lottery Authority in Partnership with the Private Sector. The National Lottery Authority (NLA) in partnership with the Private Sector is seeking to modernize the operations and management of the Lottery Industry through the replacement of the wooden lotto Kiosks and the metal containers with modernized Solar-powered E-kiosks. The wooden lotto Kiosks and metal containers are not business...

ASSEMBLY BUDGET OFFICER FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM Assin south District Assembly (Central region) budget Analyst Mr. David Beiden in his 40s has been found dead in his own room this morning.  H is suspected to  poison himself with chemical (DDT),  currently the deceased have been sent to Abura-Dunkwa Hospital. photo of the deceased photo of the suspected chemical . Contact: Odiasempa Kwaku Ahiaku on 0241473557. Splash fm, Assin Fosu. C/R

DON'T SOLELY DEPEND ON COCOA PRODUCTION.... BEST FARMER ADVISES   The Assin Fosu Municipal 2018 best farmer Mr. Nicholas Asare-Kyere has called on the farmers to engage themselves in oil palm And coconut plantation and stop depending solely on cocoa bean. According to him, Cocoa is a seasonal crop which means, if you are a farmer and you rely  solely on cocoa productions, such farmer will definitely face financial difficulties when the cocoa season is over.    He said oil palm and coconut are such an income yielding cash crops but most farmers in Ghana do not know, but he can confidently say that, if you are a farmer and you have at least one acre of these crops, you will never call for financial support because when the cocoa season is over, the oil palm or the coconut will be available to help in the other way.  He finally called on the government to introduce a policy like the existing cocoa mass spraying and other policies that are support...

Mother in a Police grip for killing 3 year old son .  The Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Police command has arrested a 19 year old Mother for killing her 3 year old son by drowning  him in a bucket of water at Bremen Brakwa. Phyllis Arthur who is popularly known in Breman Brakwa as (Asi Agyanwah) is suspected to have committed this crime on  Yaw Brakye (3 year old child) on Sunday 31st March 2019 due to family economic crisis (poverty.) photos of the deceased photos of the deceased

NLA Cautions Public Against Lotto Fraudsters, Social Media Miscreants and Illegal Lottery The National Lottery Authority (NLA) wishes to caution the general public against the activities and operations of Lotto Fraudsters,  Social Media Miscreants and illegal Lotto Operators and Agents. Activities  and Operations of the Fraudsters and Miscreants These fraudsters and social media miscreants are using Radio, Television, Online, Newspapers, Social Media Platforms mostly Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat etc. and other Communication  Platforms such as Phone calls, Text Messages and Email to defraud unsuspecting people. Some of these lotto fraudsters and social media miscreants have set up Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media pages using pictures and names of the Director-General and Staff of NLA to defraud people. These fraudsters use clever tactics to convince the  staking public to make Mobile Money Transfers to them in exchan...