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  Galamsey Fight: Government Must Tread Carefully to Avoid Judgement Debt -- Rev Dr. Worlanyo Mensah The Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Peoples Congress (APC) and renowned economist, Rev Dr. Worlanyo Mensah, has cautioned the government to exercise restraint in addressing illegal mining activities, popularly known as "galamsey." Dr. Mensah warned that hasty actions, driven by calls from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), could lead to substantial judgement debts. "Many Ghanaians are advocating for drastic measures, including 'shoot and kill' operations and burning excavators at galamsey sites, under the guise of executive directives, which lack legal backing," Dr. Mensah said. While acknowledging the need to stop illegal mining, Dr. Mensah emphasized that such actions must be grounded in law to achieve their intended purpose. "The government must not forget that foreign and local mining firms with prospective mining licenses from the Ministry o...

  Sustainable Research Mentorship is the Best Model to Connect Academia to Industry.... Professor George Kofi Amoako A renowned and one of the top 3% leading marketing scholars in Africa, Professor George Kofi Amoako has stated that, "Sustainable Research Mentorship is the best model to connect Academia to Industry for national socioeconomic development and advancement" .  Sustainable Research Mentorship leads to synergies between academia and industry which has a resultant impact on innovation, knowledge sharing, advancement and collaboration across all the spectrum of national economy.  According to Professor George Amoako, a lot of students who complete postgraduate studies at the Doctoral and Master's level are unable to conduct top-notch research both in academia and industry largely due to lack of sustainable research mentorship model across almost all the Universities globally.  He said that, this huge gap has created a disconnection between knowledge acquisit...

Eagle Eye Movement Condemns Assin Central NPP Chairman Over His Venomous Utterances Against NDC PC In The constituency.  Leadership of a vibrant pressure group who call it's self "Eagle Eye movement" at Assin Akropong Assin Central constituency of the Central Region has expressed it's dissatisfaction about news going viral from the outfit of the Assin Central Constituency New Patriotic Party Chairman,  Attakora Amanianpong peddling lies and false allegations against the National Democratic Congress (NDC)parliamentary candidate, Hon. Nurein Shaibu Migyimah.  Addressing the media, the chairman for the group Mr. Oheneba Tutu Samuel emphasized that Chairman Attakorah on record described NDC parliamentary candidate (Hon. Nurein Shaibu Migyimah) as ' a madman ' in the viral video.  'Chairman Attakorah by this unsavory, venomous utterances has brought the image of NPP Assin Central into disrepute', Mr Oheneba Tutu said.  According to Mr Oheneba Tutu Samuel, ...

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS KEY TO ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA- Alex Apau Dadey.    In a compelling speech delivered at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2024, Alex Dadey, Executive Chairman of the KGL Group of Companies, passionately emphasized the pivotal role that Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) play in Africa's economic transformation. Mr. Dadey highlighted how these partnerships can address key challenges and propel the continent towards sustainable development and prosperity. Alex Dadey, a renowned diasporan and entrepreneur commenced his address by emphasizing the significance of collaboration between the public and private sectors. He emphasized that both sectors possess unique strengths and capabilities that, when harnessed together, can drive economic growth and foster a conducive environment for investment and innovation. Public-Private Partnerships, he asserted, have the potential to unlock new opportunities and reshape the African economic landscape. He add...

“I Will Make Agro-industry The Backbone Of Assin Central” — Mr Kwaddwo Baidoo Assures NPP Delegates An aspiring parliamentary hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Assin Central Constituency, Mr Eric Kwadwo Baidoo popularly known as "Brother"  has promised to transform the area into an agro-industrial enclave if he becomes the Member of Parliament (MP). Well known in the area as “Brother”, the enterprising businessman in his late 40s is optimistic about harnessing the natural resource endowments of the area to make agro-processing the economic backbone of the area. “Empowering the citizenry to improve their welfare is my ultimate satisfaction. Assin Central is the heart of Assin and I’m well determined to oxygenate it for the betterment of all. “The topmost priority of my vision is to build factories in our constituency endowed with rich resources such as coconut, palm oil, and sugar cane through value addition,” Mr. Baidoo told NPP delegates at a meeting in Assin ...

Order for Substituted Service Against Abii National Savings and Loans, Joseph Ato Hewton and Henry Howard Ankai The High Court of Kumasi has ordered a Substituted Service on the 16th of January, 2024 against the Abii National Savings and Loans and two of its employees namely Joseph Ato Hewton and Henry Howard Ankai. The order for Substituted Service was granted in relation with a Court case with Suit Number GJ2/57/2023. Joseph Ato Hewton and Henry Howard Ankai who are employees of Abii National Savings and Loans illegally withdrew a total amount of GHS 4, 748, 801.00 from the Accounts of Frank Adjei(alias Dr. Frank Awuah Adjei) with duplicates of about twenty-six forged Cheques leaflets for their private consumption without the knowledge, consent or authority or permission or approval by Dr. Frank Awuah Adjei. According to an investigation by the CID of Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters, Joseph Ato Hewton and Henry Howard Ankai admitted the commission of the offence of unlawfully wi...

Ghana Journalists Network (GJN) condemns “barbaric attack” on Cape FM journalist, demands arrest of attackers.  The Ghana Journalists Network (GJN) condemns the unprovoked attack on a Cape Coast-based Cape FM journalist, Mr. David Kobbina by some hoodlums of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) on Thursday, January 4, 2024. The GJN demands the immediate arrest and prosecution of these social miscreants to serve as a deterrent to others. It further calls on the government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), the diplomatic community, international agencies, and all well-meaning Ghanaians to roundly condemn the attack. Such moves, the GJN believes, will significantly reduce the apparent political tension in the run-up to the 2024 general election. Mr. David Kobbina among other journalists, went to report on the ongoing NPP vetting of parliamentary aspirants at the Central Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in Cape Coast. Whilst sitting under the RCC...

  UNJUST DISMISSAL OF BOHYEBA FM'S NEWS EDITOR BY THE CEO, HON. JOHN NTIM FORDJOUR The Ghana Journalists Network (GJN) is appalled by the unjust and inhumane dismissal of the News Editor of Bohyeba Fm, Mr. Francis Arthur Marfo widely known in the media space as Kofi Tutu.  The Fm Station is located at Nyankumasi Ahenkuro in the Assin South District of the Central Region. The seasoned journalist and a blogger was apparently dismissed on Friday afternoon by text message.  Thereafter, he was disrespectfully removed from all the station's platforms by the manger of the station without explanation. The station which is owned by the Deputy Minister of Education, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour as doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, accused the enterprising journalist of supporting his town folks to demand Social accountability from him, the District Assembly and government. The station accused Mr. Tutu of using his social media platforms to circulate a proposed d...

  Elect Competent Candidates In The Upcoming District Assembly Elections – Nana Korankye Apomuden An Aspiring Assembly Member for Assin Akropong Electoral Area, Nana Korankye Apomuden has implored Ghanaians to elect competent assembly members and unit committee members in the upcoming district assembly elections. According to the vociferous journalist, electing competent Assemblymembers who have no record of moral turpitude to lead the affairs of electoral areas is one sure way of bringing development to the local communities. Speaking to the media, he urged Ghanaians to take an active part in the activities of the assemblies to ensure the smooth operation of leaders. According to him, the enthusiasm in district assembly elections continues to fade out, he believes elected members could restore hope in the people when they deliver their mandate efficiently and effectively. He noted that the district assemblies were the pivot around which development evolves, this, the assemblies ar...

LISTOWEL ABOAGYE DACOSTA RECEIVES THE NATIONAL BEST POLITICAL SHOW HOST OF THE YEAR AWARD An ace broadcast journalist Listowel Aboagye Dacosta of Wassaman Fm on Friday 25th of August, 2023 received the award of the Best Political Show Host Of The Year. He also took the Best Radio Presenter award of the year. Listowel Aboagye Dacosta begun his broadcast journalism journey in 2010 at Ahomka FM in Elmina of central region as a sports journalist. Later he joined Eagle FM in Cape Coast but in no time returned to Ahomka FM again to continue as a sports journalist. From 2013 to 2018, he became the Wassa East news reporter for Radio Shama in the western region. Listowel joined the Twifo Praso based radio station as a reporter in 2018 to 2023. Currently, Listowel Aboagye Dacosta is the General Manager of Wassaman Fm in the Wassa East district of western region and also Wassa East and Twifo Atti-morkwa districts News reporter for Peace FM in Accra. The awards ceremony which was organized by the ...

Murder Cases Happenings In Assin North Affecting Day-To-Day Activities...Assin North Parliamentary Aspirant (NPP) With a solemn heart and grieve, I recount the recent murdering happening in Assin North, it is so sad that this barbaric act is in its crescendo state month after months in the district. The situation now put the hearts of men and women in the palms in the district affecting the day-to-day activities of the people. In the interim, one can number over five murders committed in Assin Bereku and Assin Dansame alone involving our mothers who are over sixty years of age between 2022 and 2023. With the sequence of these events, police reports points to the fact that the victims’ organs are skilfully removed taken away by the perpetuators of these crimes for rituals. In as much as the Security agencies, DISEC, and Nananom are doing their best to put an end to this situation, I would like to make a humbly plea to all of us to take our safety and security ...

   Parliamentary Candidate Supports NIA Card Distribution Efforts In a bid to promote effective governance and empower citizens, a parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bosome Freho Constituency, Asare Baffour Yamoah has expressed strong support for the National Identification Authority's (NIA) distribution of identification cards to eligible constituents.   Acknowledging the importance of these cards, Mr. Yamoah aims to encourage increased citizen participation in the electoral process and service delivery. As an advocate for transparency, inclusivity, and the utilization of cutting-edge technology, the parliamentary candidate believes that the NIA cards can significantly enhance governance systems and positively impact the lives of constituent. He is urging eligible citizens to make the most of this opportunity by obtaining their NIA cards. The NIA, with the support of the government, has been spearheading a comprehensive national identificati...

  Twifo-Atimorkwa District At It Again; Commissions Ultra Modern 3 Unit Classroom Block And A Mechanized Borehole At Twifo Otukrom. The district chief executive for Twifo Atti-morkwa district in the central region Hon. Robert Agyemang Nyantakyi has led a team of the assembly staff to commission an ultra modern 3 unit classroom block fully furnished with furniture, electricity and marker boards with a mechanized borehole to facilitate quality education at Twifo Otukrom. During the commissioning, the DCE Hon. Robert Agyemang Nyantakyi explained that, there are 188 communities in the district but the government is committed and determined to share the national cake so that every single Ghanaian regardless of one's location can benefit. He added that, education is the priority of the NPP government that is why the government is investing so much into education so the parents should also encourage their wards to go to school as soon as the children turn age four, he urged. The district ...

  COMBINED ACCOUNT IS KILLING LABORATORY SERVICES IN GHANA - MELPWU  VOLTA/OTI Regions 2023 May Day celebration saw the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union, MELPWU for the first time joined other workers Union in Ho to mark the celebration under the theme; "Protecting income and pensions in an era of economic crisis: our responsibility.  As part of the messages to the government and stakeholders, during the celebration, the Volta Regional Financial Secretary of the Laboratory Scientists’ Association and a member of the union, MLS Isaac Nyinanse disclosed that the merging of the Laboratory services account with other services accounts at health facilities in the Country is negatively affecting the service delivery in their Laboratories. There is therefore the need to create a separate account for the Laboratory.   He cried that though clients pay for their services either through NHIS or cash and carried but anytime they put in request for funds to pur...

TWIFO ATTI-MORKWA DISTRICT ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONS AND HANDS OVER A FULLY FURNISHED 3 UNIT CLASSROOM BLOCK WITH MODERN OFFICE CHAMBERS TO GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE The government of Ghana through the Twifo Atti-morkwa district assembly has commissioned and handed over a fully furnished ultra modern three unit classroom block with a headteacher's office and a staff common room to the Twifo Atti-morkwa district education directorate to ensure effective teaching and learning at Twifo Praso Model School. During the ceremony, the DCE for Twifo Atti-morkwa district of the central region, Hon. Robert Agyemang Nyantakyi said that, education is the priority of this NPP government and it is the reason why the government is investing so much on education in the country. He stressed that, the Twifo Atti-morkwa district has benefited immensely under this government when it comes to educational infrastructures and resources to facilitate quality teaching and learning. The Twifo Atti-morkwa district d...

Mr. Frank Asante Grabs Another Position As Director Of  Communications For Assin Akropong Youth Association The Executive committee of Assin Akropong  Youth Association wishes to inform the members of the association and the entire  community that new executives have been appointed to perform duties that will help accomplish the goals and objectives of the association.  The Committee, after holding series of meetings with respect to achieving more in the years ahead decided to bring on board result oriented  individuals to hold positions that will help in diverse ways to accomplish our mission as an association .  The following are the new Executives and the positions they occupy;  Mr Fred Owusu Adjei -Deputy Project Manager  Mr. Philip Doudu - Director of Operations   Mr. Alfred Kofi Nifa -Deputy Director of operations  Mr. Seth Acquah -Deputy Finance officer.   Also, Mr. Frank Asante, Project Manager now doubles as the A...

ADAKLU DISTRICT RECORDS 10 YEARS OF ZERO MATERNAL DEATH 20/02/23 VR:  The Adaklu District in the Volta region marked its 10th annual performance Review meeting with the theme "Achieving the universal health coverage in the midst of covid -19; the role of stakeholders’’. The District Director Mr Mathew Ayamba on his welcome address acknowledged his predecessors for the marvelous work done since the creation of the district.  According to him, the district recorded zero maternal deaths in the last 10 years amidst a myriad of challenges. He further disclosed that, Ante Natal Care (ANC) coverage saw a marginal increased from 66.7% in 2021 to 68%in 2022 with MR2 coverage increasing from 67.7% in 2021 to 72.7% in 2022. According to him, although the ANC coverage saw a marginal increased, the skilled delivery declined from 36.2% to 35.2 % during the year under review.  He lamented that, the family planning services in the district are free since the service is on the NHIS but ...