Business News of Monday, 12 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Consumer Protection Agency has opined that the timing for a proposed increment in electricity tariffs does not bode well with the current plight of citizens. The call comes after power distribution company, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) last week announced that it has proposed an increment in tariffs in order to mobilise revenue for its operational duties. “The timing is very wrong considering what the Ghanaian is going through when it comes to these recent power outages. According to him, consumers are currently not paying inter alia for the cost of Reserve margin and the actual cost of distribution etc. The last time the country saw an increment in electricity tariff was back in October 2019 of which the PURC slapped a 5.94% increment on consumers.

Sports News of Monday, 12 April 2021Source: Ghana SoccernetBlack Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey was in devastating form as Arsenal returned to winning ways with a thumping victory over Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday. Partey served French forward Alexander Lacazette with a sumptuous assist to crown a majestic display at the Bramall Lane. The Gunner won 3-0 as Partey provided his second assist in the English top-flight. Alexander Lacazette opened the scoring in the first half before profiting from a Partey assist to make in three for the Gunners, his brace was sandwiched by a Gabriel Martinelli strike. The French attacker was later replaced by English-born Ghanaian forward Eddie Nketiah, with Ethan Ampadu also featuring for Sheffield United.

General News of Monday, 12 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMetro TV’s flagship program 'Good Morning Ghana' is underway with panellists engaging in live discussions on today’s major headlines. The morning show team will discuss topical issues such as the country's erratic power supply among others. Watch a Livestream of Good Morning Ghana below:

“In the interest of the future survival and generational dominance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana, it is very prudent and justifiable for the delegates of NPP to totally and wholly REJECT any Akan Presidential aspirant during the party’s presidential primaries in 2022/2023. For the purpose of the 2024 general elections, NPP seriously DOES NOT NEED Akan Presidential candidate. If another Akan Presidential candidate is presented by NPP for 2024, the Party may seriously be ridiculed and humiliated at the polls in 2024. In my candid opinion, Ghanaians shall be seriously disappointed in the NPP for repeating these Akan Presidential Candidate things. We can avoid this time around by electing Non-Akan Presidential Candidate who is very competent and committed to the growth of NPP tradition.

After falling off the 2nd storey of a building whilst roofing it, a spinal injury caused paralysis in both legs. But he was disappointed, first by his pastor and then by the entire church membership when he needed them most. When the accident happened, I was staying at Atomic, then I go to Odorkor to Church, every Sunday. When the thing happened, they supported me in a way when I needed financial support, at the hospital, I won’t lie about that. “She just went to look for a taxi, I packed my wheelchair into the taxi and we left.

General News of Sunday, 11 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSince the announced passing of the death of Prince Charles of Britain, the longest-serving consort (69 years 62 days) of the British monarch, tributes have poured in for the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at 99. Leaders across the world have joined in the tall chain of people paying tributes even as many have touted the supported nature of the late former Navy officer. The late former presidents, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and Flt. Lt, Jerry John Rawlings, and President John Agyekum Kufuor all shared some truly memorable moments with the Queen and her late husband. Here are a few photos as we remember the late Duke of Edinburgh:

Business News of Sunday, 11 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comTax Consultant and lecturer, William Owusu Demetia, has re-emphasized the need for the government to revise its tax exemption approach. According to him, a review of the current regime would help government rope in more revenue to commit to projects. Speaking to Joy News, the tax consultant said raised concerns on how a new exemption regime is good for the country. “We need to be able to rationalize our tax exemption regime. The tax exemption regime over here talks about tax concessions for individuals and companies in particular industries and areas, talks about exemptions we give on projects; these includes duties and income taxes, VAT, among others.

The Minister’s comment was met with mixed reaction with some Ghanaians mocking her for the statement. The statement further said: “This oxygen demand would most likely create a condition of stress on living organisms that depend on dissolved oxygen in the water body. “This is most likely an indication of upwelled water from the bottom of the ocean, probably carrying low oxygen concentration. Several species of fishes were found littering the beaches of Ghana two weeks ago. It has warned Ghanaians in fish consumption to be cautious of what they buy and also dispatched officials to fish markets to stop the sale of the washed ashore fish.

The Former President's view is in sync with a plethora of sentiments expressed by others on this subject matter including the police prosecutor's investigation. However, there are other factors that may equally be responsible for such killings of which the activities of the spiritualists is an important part. What gets me boiled is the phone calls or WhatsApp messages on lotto numbers and advertisements of these same spiritualists on money rituals and many other products. The net effect of such unregulated posts or advertisement on social media and on national television has the potential of luring many adventurous youths into money rituals by such spiritualists. Definitely, you shall be called to account on Judgement Day so think twice!

General News of Sunday, 11 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has expressed joy at the construction of an Annex Office Building project expected to resolve the problem of inadequate office space which has been occasioned by the increase in the number of staff. The negotiations on the China-Aid Annex Office Building for the ministry began about three years ago and is funded by the Chinese Government under the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between China and Ghana. According to the sector minister, six-storey building to be situated at the south of the existing office building will include an ultra-modern office space for the Minister, the Chief Director, directors and officers. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey made these known on the occasion of the signing ceremony of the implementation agreement on the China-Aid Annex Office Building project for the ministry. She also stated how her counterparts on the China had played their part in investigating the project sit, stating her hopes the project will commence soon.

It will be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who is also expected to lead Prince Philip’s funeral next Saturday. The period of national mourning will end after 17 April, when Prince Philip’s funeral will take place at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. People laid flowers at Windsor Castle over the weekend, but the new government guidance asks the public to refrain from doing so and to give to charity instead. People left flowers and tributes to Prince Philip at Windsor Castle on SaturdayThe duke died at Windsor Castle on Friday, aged 99. Members of the Royal Family visited the Queen at Windsor Castle following the duke’s death.

Regional News of Sunday, 11 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Western RegionThe District Police Commander of Ellembelle District in the Western Region, Superintendent of Police (SP) Thomas Bayor is reportedly dead, sources tell www.ghanaweb.com. Sources within the police service say he was first admitted at the Eikwe Saint Martin de Porres Hospital in Ellembelle District before being transferred to Cape Coast Interberton Hospital. The late SP Thomas Bayor was posted to Ellembelle District as the District Commander in early 2017. He described the news as a very bad one for the entire Ellembelle District. "I've just been informed of the passing of the Ellembele District Police Commander Thomas Bayor.

Politics of Sunday, 11 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comTensions are rising in the Ketu South constituency over the relocation of the party Office as proposed to the Party by the Member of Parliament. As part of her campaign promises going into the Primaries, the then parliamentary aspirant, Dzifa Gomashie, promised to support the building of a permanent Party office. Currently, the party pays GHc250 monthly for the space that houses the party office where it already is in arrears for 4 months. According to some NDC members in the constituency, this is an attempt by the MP to hijack the party, as they believe the original location of their party office is more strategic. “Since the party office is in her house, the executives will not have total control over the office.

He noted that the ‘illegal’ acts of Alpha Lotto and some private lotto organization operators posed a great threat to the NLA and that it was in the interest of the country that it cracked the whip on them. “Alpha lotto were operating beyond the terms and condition upon which the NLA granted them license. “Nowhere in their contract did it state clearly that the private lotto operators can undertake live draws. NLA is about draw of numbers so the moment you allow a private person to do something parallel to the NLA, the draw of NLA will become useless and if that happens, you’ll collapse NLA. Last week, the Ghana Lotto Operators Association levelled some allegations against the NLA.

General News of Sunday, 11 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA statement issued by President Akufo-Addo mourning the death of Prince Philip, the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II was met with hostility from social media users. Some social media users are unhappy that President Akufo-Addo has maintained a loud silence on key issues in the country, but was quick to send a message of condolence to The Queen and the British people. The anger stems mainly from his silence on the murder of the 10-year-old boy in Kasoa by two teenagers - a very sad case which is trending. The social media comments have also resurrected the matter of the death of seven people during the 2020 elections - a matter the president has taken no action on to date. What dey make you dey think say he get you time ???