2021 PHC: Yaamansa community caught in boundary dispute
Regional News of Monday, 28 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Bono RegionA farming community in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region, Yaamansa has been caught in a boundary dispute. The situation if not rectified has the possibility of derailing the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) in the community. Clement Adjei told Ghanaweb in an interview that the Ghana Statistical Service wrongly captured the community under the Jaman North District during the 2010 Population and Housing Census (PHC). He disclosed that despite concerns from the community and the subsequent assurance from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) the mistake was not rectified. Way forwardThe community has through the Assemblymember for the area officially written to the Ghana Statistical Service seeking answers for the anomaly.
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June 28, 2021 14:37 UTC
Today In History: Free SHS will end dog bites in Ghana – Bantama MP
He explained that the Free SHS will help people get a better education so that they are not caught in circumstances that will cause them dangers such as being bitten by dogs. Speaking on the floor of Parliament Thursday, he claimed “recently, someone went to a house in Kaneshie and got bitten by a dog. He added: “Mr Speaker, so the argument is simple, beware of dogs will not be a problem tomorrow.”The Free SHS policy is a Government of Ghana initiative introduced by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration in September 2017. In 2018, the President and his team introduced another initiative as part of the Free SHS Education Policy which is the Double Track System. The Double Track System is in two sessions, thus The Green Track and The Gold Track.
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June 28, 2021 14:26 UTC
‘My mom is my support system’ – Diana Hamilton praises mom after wining VGMAs
Entertainment of Monday, 28 June 2021Source: myxyzonline.comGospel star, Diana Hamilton, has showered praises on her mother, Comfort Antwi for her support throughout her musical career. “If we say a support system, my family has been such a support system for me,” Hamilton told host Agyeman Nie who had placed a surprise phone call to Diana’s mom in London to speak to her daughter. Her joyous mother took the opportunity to bless her daughter and urged her to be steadfast in Christ and keep being good. All things will be well with you,” Madam Comfort told her daughter. Diana who was weeping expressed her gratitude to Ghanaians and the Church of Pentecost for the love shown her all this while.
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June 28, 2021 14:26 UTC
Ensure staff are trained on new technologies and innovation introduced – PUWU to ECG
Business News of Monday, 28 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGeneral Secretary of the Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU), Michael Adumatta Nyantakyi has charged Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to ensure its staff receive adequate and comprehensive training when new technologies and processes are introduced into the Company’s operations. According to him, as companies invest in new technologies to improve efficiency and safeguard their continuous survival, the desired benefits from such investments can only be achieved if staff, the primary end-users are equipped with the know-how. The PUWU general secretary giving remarks at the maiden ‘ECG Accra West Region Senior Staff Union (SSU) Dialogue Series’ urged staff of the company to develop interest and avail themselves to acquire new skills, which will guarantee their continuous stay and relevance in their job roles. He added the ECG has recently adopted the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) module to synchronize and automate its internal processes and procedures. The dialogue series which was under the theme, “Towards a Financially Sustainable & Customer focused energy service provider: the role of the senior staff” and is designed to promote critical conversations between senior staff and key stakeholders in the company on ways to address factors that militate against smooth operations.
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June 28, 2021 14:15 UTC
Volleyball, table teams tennis in Eastern Region benefit from Betway initiative
Volleyball of Monday, 28 June 2021Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghBetway, leading online sports betting company has organized a training workshop for volleyball and table tennis teams in the Eastern Region. The training seminar which falls under the Betway Up programme was aimed at uplifting community sports teams in the Eastern Region. The training session which was held in Koforidua in the Eastern Region was attended by female and male volleyball community teams as well as table tennis teams in the Eastern Region. The community teams were sensitized in the areas of sports science, coaching and fitness. To further support the participating teams, Betway made a donation of volleyball and table tennis equipment to all the participating teams to aid preparations for their various leagues and competitions.
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June 28, 2021 13:52 UTC
Govt grants US$3.2 million stimulus package to indigenous pharmaceutical firm
The facility, according to the Board Chair of the company, Isaac Osei is expected to assist the firm to undergo some expansion projects. “We have also obtained approval from the Food and Drugs Authority for the commencement of the construction of the new factory premises and soon, we’ll start,” the Board Chair revealed. Managing Director of the indigenous firm, Moukhtar Soalihu on his part expressed gratitude to government for the support to local businesses and assured that the facility granted will be maximized judiciously. Soalihu further maintained that though the impacts of COVID-19 was not spared on them in the first half of 2020, the indigenous company also recorded some gains for the rest of the year. The Board Chair further said the company is intensifying an ongoing collaboration with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Pharmacy on research and product development.
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June 28, 2021 13:52 UTC
FLASHBACK: We are ready to combat terrorism – GIS
General News of Monday, 28 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn 2019, the Ghana Immigration Service went into a partnership with other security agencies to enable it tighten the country's frontiers, against terrorism. This was on the back of terrorist attacks that happened in neighboring Burkina Faso. The team’s first stopped at Nyive, one of the growing borders in the region and engaged senior officers of the Customs Exercise and Preventive Service (CEPS) and the Immigration Service in a short meeting on how to work together to stop terrorists infiltrating the country. He was also of a view that it is prudent to have a good relationship with residents on the border towns. The Commander with his entourage also visited Shia and Hornuta borders all within the Ho Central and scheduled to continue the tour in other parts.
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June 28, 2021 13:30 UTC
Jamestown Bullion killing: Police arrest four suspects, shoot one in the knee
Since that broad daylight robbery incident at Adadekpon near Jamestown, the Ghana Police Service had declared the suspects wanted. The report added that he was leading the police to the hideouts of the other suspects when he escaped. Upon locating the suspects, one of them, Musah Kamara, is said to have attempted fleeing but was shot in the left knee and overpowered subsequently. “The Police continue to urge the public to support our work of ensuring the safety of communities with credible information. Informants are assured of the strictest confidentiality,” a statement from the police urging support from the public has said.
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June 28, 2021 12:56 UTC
Doubting my win means I'm doubting God’s ability – Diana Hamilton
It can be recalled that Diana's win was met with wild criticisms with a section of the public suggesting that she doesn't deserve the ultimate award. But reacting to all of these assertions, the gospel singer emptied her thoughts on social media on June 28, 2021, saying:“Family, what God cannot do doesn’t exist. I’m trying to put this all together but making sense of it means I’m doubting God's ability. Diana Hamilton becomes the second female artiste to win the Artiste of the Year after Ebony Reigns who won posthumously in 2018. She also picked up three other awards on the night; Vodafone Most Popular Song of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, and Gospel Song of the Year.
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June 28, 2021 12:52 UTC
Police arrest another notorious Achimota Forest robber
In a statement from the Ghana Police, the Achimota District Police commander, Supt. He has been involved in countless robberies within the Achimota Forest enclave since 2019. Again on Monday, June 14, 2021, suspect Shadrach Anopa robbed a car dealer of his bag containing an unspecified amount of money at CP Roundabout and some vehicle documents. A search was extended to all his hiding places but he was fast to escape arrest. The Achimota police arrested him from his hideout with the support of the Ahafo Regional police command after a message was sent to them.
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June 28, 2021 12:33 UTC
MoMo Agents oppose new tax on their earnings
Business News of Monday, 28 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Govt has introduced a 10% tax on the earnings of MoMo agents• MoMo agents have however kicked against the new tax• They believe the new directive will collapse their businessMobile Money agents in Ghana have expressed their displeasure over government's 10% tax being imposed on their earnings, Citi News has reported. The government, in a new directive, has asked telcos to deduct a 10% tax from the cash-out service of MoMo agents. The Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MMAG) in a press statement said government has failed to meet them for an amicable conclusion. The association believes that the new directive makes members pay a total of 20% tax on a monthly basis. Initially, Agents pay 5% on cash-in Service wallet, but it was secretly increased to 10% without our knowledge.
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June 28, 2021 12:33 UTC
Here are the weird-looking outfits at VGMA 22
Unfortunately, these attendees didn’t put in their best effort in terms of styling as they pulled off some ‘fashion failures’ that in some cases resulted in social media trolls. Nana Akua Addo was subjected to trolls after her red stuffy-looking cold-shoulder gown was captured on the VGMA red carpet. She was teased by social media users who alleged that she stuffed up bedsheets into the attire due to how bulky it looked. Nana Akua Addo is an award-winning fashionista but this time around, her style was described as ‘bizzare’ by social media users. Kwame Eugene ‘Dollar shirt’Performing one of his hit songs ‘Dollar on You’ the Rockstar was captured on stage with stacks of dollar notes fixed on his shirt.
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June 28, 2021 11:48 UTC
I'll support my Minister to deliver on Akufo-Addo's education agenda - Ntim Fordjour
General News of Monday, 28 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comJohn Ntim Fordjour has been sworn in as a deputy minister for educationHe has expressed his commitment to making Ghana an education hub of AfricaJohn Ntim Fordjour is also the MP for Assin South ConstituencyDeputy Education Minister Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has expressed his commitment to serving his constituents and Ghanaians, Joy News has reported. Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony for Deputy Ministers of state, the deputy education minister extolled the president for having confidence in him. Ntim Fordjour also indicated his willingness to work around the clock to help make Ghana the Education Hub of Africa. "I'll support my minister make Ghana the Education Hub of Africa.
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June 28, 2021 11:48 UTC
Ghanaian terrorist detonates suicide bomb; pre-records ‘farewell’ video for Ghanaians
Abu Dujana didn’t survive. Abu, who pre-recorded a video before the attack revealed he is a native of Karaga in the Northern Region of Ghana. Based on checks, Abu Dujana is suspected to have changed his actual name and adopted the “Abu Dujana” name when he joined the terrorists. Abu Dujana paid tribute to the leadership of the terrorist coalition JNIM and called on Jafar Dicko (leader of notorious Ansaroul Islam terrorist group) to continue the terror fight without giving up. Video of Abu Dujana:
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June 28, 2021 11:48 UTC
GrEEn Project, Fidelity Bank Ghana, VIAMO partner to improve access to financial services
Business News of Monday, 28 June 2021Source: Fidelity Bank GhanaFidelity Bank and VIAMO are partnering to bring financial innovation to the Ashanti and Western regions of Ghana. Access to and usage of financial services and resources is a key contributor to the economic empowerment of women and youth. Additionally, Fidelity Bank together with Viamo will design engaging mobile content and adapt existing solutions to empower recipients with customized, actionable information about job opportunities, entrepreneurship, and financial services. Country Director for Viamo in Ghana, Sandra Abrokwah, also expressed enthusiasm about the project; she said, “Viamo is thrilled to partner with Fidelity Bank on the GrEEn Project. https://cdn.ghanaweb.com/imagelib/pics/958/95893144.jpgLeft-Right: Arianna Gasparri, Financial Inclusion Specialist, UNCDF| Seth Amankwah, Agent Network Analyst, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited | Clara Arthur, Remittance & Financial Inclusion Consultant, UNCDF | Alfred Paha, Strategy & Business Development Manager, Inclusive Banking, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited | Sandra A. Abrokwa, Country Director, Viamo | Esi Mills-Robertson, Director, Inclusive Banking, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited | Nura Abdul-Rahman, Product Manager 321, Viamo | Samuel Abbey Dodoo, Business Performance & QA Manager, Inclusive Banking, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited | Sandra Ahiataku, Program Manager, Viamo.
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June 28, 2021 08:48 UTC